Fall sports practices get under way Monday. High school coaches of fall sports are hoping temperatures drop by Monday.
Iola and the rest of Kansas have been under high 90s and triple-digit heat for way most of this summer. Those coaches who have outdoor sports will be mindful of the heat as the 2012 fall athletic season kicks off next week with a full practices.
Iola High fall sports’ coaches have set their first day practice schedule.
The Fillies’ volleyball team will hold a Blue and Gold scrimmage on Aug. 21 at Iola High’s gym. It starts at 6 p.m.
The Mustang football team’s Blue and Gold scrimmage is Aug. 23. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at the football stadium in Riverside Park.
All athletes must have a completed physical form, signed by a parent or guardian, on file with the high school. No athlete will be able to practice without one.
Mustang Football
Bright and early Monday — 6 a.m. — the 2012 IHS Mustang football team hits the practice field.
“We’ll go from 6 to 7:30 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. for the first three days,” said Doug Kerr, new Mustang head coach. “The schedule will be adjusted on Thursday and Friday with school starting. The players will be told.”
Players are to come to practice Monday with helmets, practice jerseys, shorts and cleats. The football players go to full pads and gear on Thursday.
Equipment check out is tonight at 5 o’clock at IHS.
IHS Cross Country
IHS cross country coach Marvin Smith announced the first practice will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday. He said boys and girls, grades 9-12, interested in competing should meet at the parking lot on the northeast side of Lake Bassola.
Lake Bassola is south of Iola on State Street. Turn left on Bassett Street which curves to the left to become Washington.
For more information contact Smith at 363-4343.
