The first Trans-Valley League football game of the season for Escalon comes after a bye week and comes against an age-old nemesis, Hughson. The Cougars will travel for the game, set for a 7:30 p.m. start Friday, Oct. 10 in Hughson. “We’re all tied for first place,” Escalon head coach Mark Loureiro said, noting that the preseason is over and everyone is 0-0 in TVL play right now.