Receivers coach Brandon Harris discuses catch technique with one of his troops during the Blackcats’ first fall practice at Blackcat Field on Monday. See more photos of the first day of football and volleyball practice, Page 8.
ABOVE: Michaiah Miller gets low to return a hit during a drill on the first day of volleyball practice at the Mexia High School gym Monday afternoon. Miller, a junior, is entering her third year on the varsity and is expected to be one of the Ladycats’ strongest hitters this year.
LEFT: Destiny Bailey passes the ball during a drill on the first day of volleyball practice at the Mexia High School gym Monday afternoon. The senior middle blocker earned first team all-district honors last year and is expected to be a stalwart on the front line for the Ladycats. Mexia will have its first scrimmage Friday at home against Chilton and Waco Vanguard. Photo by Skip Leon/The Mexia News
Sophomore Nate Burns throws a pass during the Blackcats’ opening practice at Blackcat Field on Monday. Burns and senior Tray Betts are vying for the starting quarterback slot. Photo by Skip Leon/The Mexia News
The countless hours lifting weights, going through conditioning drills and sweating in the hot Texas summer heat have come to an end for the area’s athletic teams.
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