Photos: High school football practice returns with masks and a dose of caution
"It was hot and full of masks," said La Vega head coach Don Hyde as local Class 1A-4A teams stepped onto the field for the first day of football practice in the first week of August 2020.
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A China Spring equipment manager wears gloves and a mask as she hydrates players during a short break.
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A China Spring player catches a pass while wearing mask under his helmet during practice.
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A China Spring coach wears a face covering as he works with players during a recent practice.
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A China Spring player catches a pass while wearing mask under his helmet during practice.
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Mart defensive coordinator Shane Martin (purple shirt) and head coach Kevin Hoffman (white shirt) wear masks while directing football practice on Monday.
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Connally High School football players mask up Monday as they run their first drills in advance of fall football season. Dozens of small- to mid-sized schools in the region began practice Monday, the first day allowed under University Interscholastic League rules for Classes 1A through 4A.
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Connally’s Isaiah Stephens runs drills on the first day of practice. Dozens of small- to mid-sized schools in the region began practice Monday, the first day allowed under University Interscholastic League rules for Classes 1A through 4A.
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Connally head football coach Shane Anderson watches his team practice on Monday. Dozens of small- to mid-sized schools in the region began practice Aug. 3, the first day allowed under University Interscholastic League rules for Classes 1A through 4A.
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Lorena football players compete in individual position drills on the first day of practice for Class 1A through 4A schools on Monday, Aug. 3.
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Mart offensive linemen work through position drills during the first day of practice on Monday.
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China Spring players run drills during the first day of preseason practice on Monday.
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China Spring players run drills during the first day of preseason practice on Monday.
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China Spring players run drills during the first day of preseason practice in August.
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After starring at Bosqueville in 2017 and 2018, QB Tyler Webb (right) will go under center for Connally this fall.
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Connally football players run drills during the first day of preseason practice in August.
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Connally players run drills for the first time this year.
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Connally football players run drills during the first day of preseason practice on Monday.
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