Right after the first night of games, Monday is the most anticipated day of the year for high school football players around the state.

Bureau County players were excited to get started for the first official practices of the 2025 season. For three teams, Bureau Valley (Pat Elder), Hall (Nick Sterling) and St. Bede (Jack Brady) it came under the direction of new head coaches.

Here’s what it means to the players in their own words:

BV senior Brandon Carrington: “Today for me is just about getting back into practice and working with the team to get better and learn new things.”

BV senior Tyce Barkman: “This day means it’s time to lock in and get prepared for our first game and every game after that to do everything we can as a team to get as far as we can into the playoffs.”

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