View a gallery of images from the first day of football practice for the Lions and Firebirds.

photo by: Nick Krug

Lawrence High running back Trey Moore makes a cut around a pad as he runs drills with the running backs during the first day of practice on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at Lawrence High School.

photo by: Nick Krug

Free State receiver Zack Sanders gets up for an end zone pass during the first day of practice on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at Free State High School.

photo by: Nick Krug

Lawrence High players get loose at the beginning of practice on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at Lawrence High School.

photo by: Nick Krug

Free State's Brandon Zeller gets a drink of water during a break in action on the first day of practice, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at Free State High School.

photo by: Nick Krug

Free State running back Zion Bowlin gets a block as he charges forward with the ball during the first day of practice on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at High School.

photo by: Nick Krug

The Lawrence High Lions come together in a huddle around head coach Dirk Wedd during the first day of practice on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at Lawrence High School.