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Big and burly Sulphur Springs Wildcat offensive linemen pound the blocking sled during Thursday football workouts. The Wildcats have a large line which is working to get in condition for the upcoming grid campaign. The Wildcats are competing in a nine-team district for the second straight year. Numbers are down this year after Sulphur Springs graduated 32 players from the previous season. Photos by Don Wallace -
Caden Wallace for the Wildcats releases a pass during workouts. Wallace is expected to see time at quarterback for Sulphur Springs. The Wildcats will be looking to earn a playoff berth as they compete in a tough 5A nine-team district. -
Sulphur Springs football players took a break Thursday from the 100-degree heat for a water break. Wildcats head coach Greg Owens said he was pleased with workouts this week.
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Sulphur Springs players started their first week of football practice with vigor and enthusiasm.
Greg Owens, Sulphur Springs head football coach, said heat was not really a factor, as the team took the field under scorching conditions.
Frequent water breaks and rest sessions were the rule during Thursday workouts that started at 6 p.m. on the outside practice field.
The junior varsity and varsity conducted workouts on one field. Teams are drilling for the upcoming opener set Aug. 30 at home against Frisco Wakeland.