Brookhaven Academy senior lineman Conner Johnson smiles for legendary local photographer Johnny Smith Friday morning on R.M. “Red” Stuart Field at picture day for the team.

Coach Anthony Hart is in his second season as head football coach at BA and his Cougars will be the first area team to start their regular season. Brookhaven Academy will kick off its 2022 schedule on Aug. 19 when they’ll host Adams County Christian School at 7 p.m.