Football Teams Hit Field for First Practice of Season

Valley football teams hit field for first time

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Football teams hit field for first practice of season

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The wait is over.High school football teams throughout the state officially returned to the field Monday, Aug. 10, as the first day of practice marked the beginning of preparations for the 2026 season.And for the nine teams in the coverage area, Monday brought with it the usual mix of excitement, optimism and hard work that accompanies the start of a new season.For Martin, the start of practice also marked the beg…

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