DOWLING — Usually, when you head out to go camping, it means you are on summer vacation.
In this case, heading to 'camp' is a sure sign that summer vacation is over and it's time to go to work.
The Battle Creek Central football team arrived at Clear Lake Campground for 'Camp Bearcat' on Monday, Aug. 11, marking the official first day of the 2025 season.
"For some of them, it sucks that football has to happen before school starts sometimes. Going to football camp means you are giving up part of your summer," Battle Creek Central football coach Lorin Granger said. "But, I think most of them are ready for that transition and they are excited for football season to get started."
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