Quarterback Jarrett House, left,hands the ball off to running back Sam Kim on the first day of practice for Matea Valley High School.

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Players go through drills for the first day of practice for Matea Valley High School's first-ever varsity football squad.

Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer

Players go through drills for the first day of practice for Matea Valley High School's first-ever varsity football squad.

Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer

Head Coach Ted Monken addresses players on the first day of practice for Matea Valley High School's first-ever varsity football squad.

Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer

Players leave the field on the first day of practice for Matea Valley High School's first-ever varsity football squad.

Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer

Players go through drills for the first day of practice for Matea Valley High School's first-ever varsity football squad.

Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer

Head Coach Ted Monken, left, watches as quarterback Jarrett House throws a pass.

Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer