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.
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Quarterback Dan Meade hands off to running back Nick Hairrell at Antioch High School.
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Nick Hairrell and his teammates run through drills during the first day of football practice at Antioch High School.
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Head coach Brian Glashagel directs players during the first day of football practice at Antioch High School.
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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.
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Running back Griffin Hill finishes a run at Antioch High School.
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Offensive lineman Nathan Novack hits a blocking sled during the first day of football practice at Antioch High School.
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Glenbard West football coach Chad Hetlet with the team during practice in Glen Ellyn on Monday.
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Naperville Central quarterback Conor Joyce, left and Quinton Gabrielli, right, go through drills .
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Senior Kamontez Thomas runs with the ball during drills at Batavia High School.
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Senior quarterback Kyle Niemiec runs the offense during the first day of football practice at Batavia High School Monday.
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Batavia head coach Dennis Piron leads his players during the first day of football practice at Batavia High School Monday.
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Senior quarterback Kyle Niemiec throws a pass during the first day of football practice at Batavia High School Monday.
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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.
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The North Stars were pushed indoors by heavy rains for their first day of football practice at St. Charles North High School Monday.
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Cole Kmet catches the football during the first day of practice for St. Viator High School football Monday in Arlington Heights.
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The fighting Lions run through drills during the first day of practice for St. Viator High School football Monday in Arlington Heights.
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Head coach Brandon New watches his players during the first day of practice for St. Viator High School football Monday in Arlington Heights.
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The fighting Lions of St. Viator prepare for a drill during the first day of football practice for Monday in Arlington Heights.
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Wheaton North High School running back Reese Dickson runs through drills.
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Wheaton North High School linebacker Brody Reuter runs through drills.
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Wheaton North High School quarterback Luke Anthony runs through drills.
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Running back Tyler Vincent, right, runs with the ball during the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School.
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Wide receiver Ryan Greenbury makes a catch during the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School.
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Assistant coach Eric Ramos holds up plays during the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School.
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Chucky Sullivan, right, defends against a pass during the the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School.
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Monday was the first day of football practice at Stevenson High School.
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Offensive lineman go through drills during the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School.
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Players practice point-after kicks during the first day of football practice Monday at Stevenson High School.
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Sophomore Savion Smith plays quarterback Monday at the first day of prep football practice for St. Edward Central Catholic High School.
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Dwyane Allen returns a kick Monday at the first day of prep football practice for St. Edward Central Catholic High School.
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Jake French takes a hike Monday at the first day of prep football practice for St. Edward Central Catholic High School.
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Head coach Mike Rolando positions his players Monday at the first day of prep football practice for St. Edward Central Catholic High School.
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Rain pours Monday at the first day of prep football practice for Cary-Grove High School.
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Fullback Tyler Pennington looks back to a teammate Monday at the first day of prep football practice for Cary-Grove High School.
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