Football, volleyball workouts start Aug. 2
By Donnie A. Lucas
High school athletes planning to participate in football, volleyball and cross country have only 10 days of summer left before the start of two-a-day workouts on Monday, Aug. 2.
Summer conditioning programs ended this week for the boys, while the girls will continue to meet through July 29.
Prospective athletes for both volleyball and football were sent letters last week outlining two-a-day practices, along with several forms that must be filled out and signed by both students and parents by the opening day of practices.
Forms required by the school and the UIL include acknowledgement of rules, concession protocol acknowledgement, and steroid restrictions and testing form.
In addition, all students must have a physical exam form completed and returned along with the other forms.
Students had the opportunity to have free physical exams conducted at the school in May. Anyone who did not undergo an exam must obtain one from their doctor or at the local clinic. The clinic requires an appointment and a fee will be charged.
“We have to have all the forms signed and turned in before a student can participate in any practice,” athletic director Ryder Peacock said.
Appointments for physicals can be made at the Shackelford County Health Clinic at 325-762-3661 or ResourceCare at 325-762-2447. Students must take a copy of the required form with them to the appointment.
Physical forms can be obtained at the school office or from a coach.
Volleyball Info
The high school volleyball program will begin on Aug. 2 with a 7:00 a.m. meeting. All forms must be signed and returned at the first meeting. Two-a-day practices are scheduled from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., and again at 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, Aug. 2-5.
Team and individual pictures have been scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5.
The Lady Lions are scheduled to scrimmage Benjamin and Lingleville in the local gym on Friday, Aug. 6 starting at 11:00 a.m., followed by scrimmages in Breckenridge on Saturday, Aug. 7 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Starting on Monday, Aug. 9, practices will be held at 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m., and in the afternoon from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
The season opener is set for Tuesday, Aug. 10 in Breckenridge against the Lady Bucks starting at 4:30 p.m.
Albany is hosting the Summer Slam tournament on Aug. 12-14.
Coach M.J. Reneau said that the Lady Lions will keep the slogan “No Limits!” for this season.
Football Season
Head football coach Denney Faith is ready for summer workouts to get started on Aug. 2.
Players entering grades 9-12 will meet at 8:00 a.m. to hand in required forms that must be signed and returned before participating in a practice.
Morning workouts will continue through the week starting at 8:00 a.m.
The start times for the second week of workouts beginning on Aug. 9 will vary depending on teacher in-service days.
The Lions have adopted the motto “Stay Relentless” for the season.
The current schedule has the Lions traveling to Coleman for the first scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 13, then hosting Hawley for a second scrimmage on Thursday, Aug. 19.
The season opener is set for Aug. 28 with the Lions on the road to Colorado City for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.
The Lions are on the road for the first three games against Colorado City, Dublin, and Hamlin.
The home opener is set for Sept. 17 against Haskell, followed by home games against Anson and the homecoming game vs. Olney on Oct. 1.
District 8-2A Div. II games open on Oct. 8 in Meridian. Other district teams include Hico, Santo, and Cross Plains.
Junior high students for volleyball and football will not meet until the first day of classes on Aug. 18.
