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Images: A brand new high school football season begins

See action Monday from the first day of high school football practice in the suburbs of Chicago.

  Palatine football linebackers coach Steven Korus works with his players on the first day of practice. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Palatine head coach Rick Splitt watches as drills are run. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Palatine head coach Rick Splitt prepares to run drills . Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Palatine head coach Rick Splitt runs drills. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Palatine football players run double-team drills. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  Quarterback Dan Meade hands off to running back Nick Hairrell at Antioch High School. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Nick Hairrell and his teammates run through drills during the first day of football practice at Antioch High School. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Head coach Brian Glashagel directs players during the first day of football practice at Antioch High School. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Defensive lineman Ben Hermes, left, chases down George Bessette who acts as a pulling tackle during the first day of football practice at Antioch High School. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Running back Griffin Hill finishes a run at Antioch High School. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Offensive lineman Nathan Novack hits a blocking sled during the first day of football practice at Antioch High School. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Glenbard West quarterback Brian Cochrane hands off the ball. Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
  Glenbard West wide receiver Isaiah Skinner runs a drill . Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
  Glenbard West's football team practiced in Glen Ellyn on Monday. Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
  Glenbard West football coach Chad Hetlet with the team during practice in Glen Ellyn on Monday. Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
  Naperville Central quarterback Conor Joyce, left and Quinton Gabrielli, right, go through drills . Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
  Naperville Central football practice in Naperville on Monday. Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
  Naperville Central football practice in Naperville on Monday. Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
  Emmaniel Rugamba of Naperville Central . Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
  Naperville Central football coach Mike Stine watches practice. Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
  Senior Kamontez Thomas runs with the ball during drills at Batavia High School. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Senior quarterback Kyle Niemiec runs the offense during the first day of football practice at Batavia High School Monday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Batavia head coach Dennis Piron leads his players during the first day of football practice at Batavia High School Monday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Senior quarterback Kyle Niemiec throws a pass during the first day of football practice at Batavia High School Monday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Head coach Rob Pomazak leads his team during the first day of football practice at St. Charles North High School Monday. Rain forced the North Stars to practice indoors. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  The North Stars were pushed indoors by heavy rains for their first day of football practice at St. Charles North High School Monday. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Cole Kmet catches the football during the first day of practice for St. Viator High School football Monday in Arlington Heights. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  The fighting Lions run through drills during the first day of practice for St. Viator High School football Monday in Arlington Heights. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Head coach Brandon New watches his players during the first day of practice for St. Viator High School football Monday in Arlington Heights. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  The fighting Lions of St. Viator prepare for a drill during the first day of football practice for Monday in Arlington Heights. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Wheaton North High School running back Reese Dickson runs through drills. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
  Wheaton North High School linebacker Brody Reuter runs through drills. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
  Wheaton North High School quarterback Luke Anthony runs through drills. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
  Ryan Greenbury takes a water break at Stevenson High School. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Running back Tyler Vincent, right, runs with the ball during the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Wide receiver Ryan Greenbury makes a catch during the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Assistant coach Eric Ramos holds up plays during the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chucky Sullivan, right, defends against a pass during the the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Monday was the first day of football practice at Stevenson High School. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Offensive lineman go through drills during the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Players practice point-after kicks during the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Sophomore Savion Smith plays quarterback Monday at the first day of prep football practice for St. Edward Central Catholic High School. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Dwyane Allen returns a kick Monday at the first day of prep football practice for St. Edward Central Catholic High School. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Jake French takes a hike Monday at the first day of prep football practice for St. Edward Central Catholic High School. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Head coach Mike Rolando positions his players Monday at the first day of prep football practice for St. Edward Central Catholic High School. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Rain pours Monday at the first day of prep football practice for Cary-Grove High School. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Fullback Tyler Pennington looks back to a teammate Monday at the first day of prep football practice for Cary-Grove High School. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Players listen to head coach Brad Seaburg Monday at the first day of prep football practice for Cary-Grove High School. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
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