Monday marked the first day of fall practice. Teams around the state hit the field, court and road in preparation for the 2017 season. Yates Center cross country runners, from left, Collin Bedell, Jordan Smith and Hadley Splechter, go for a run. The Humboldt football team begins its two-a-day practices and the Humboldt volleyball team wasted no time kicking off their 2017 season with a midnight practice on Monday.
IN THE GRIND: Area athletes begin fall practice
