Practice begins - Fall 2012

• Blaine wide receiver/defensive back Kunle Ayindewore a big smile as he joined his teammates Monday, Aug. 13, for stretching before the first day of football practice. Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune
  

• Two-time All-Metro team selection Taylr McNeilworked on her considerable volleyball skills Monday, Aug. 13, as Eagan gathered for the first time this season. Joel Koyama, Star Tribune
  

• Fall sports began Monday, Aug. 13, for high school teams across the state, including the Minneapolis Southwest boys soccer team at Lynnhurst Park. Southwest co-captain Zach Neiberger tried to keep the ball from the defense of Diego Rios during three-on-three drills. Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune
  

• Blaine's Joe Robel runs through drills during the first day of high school football practice Monday, Aug. 13, at the Blaine Athletic fields. Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune
  

• Two-time All-Metro team selection Taylr McNeilworked on her considerable volleyball skills Monday, Aug. 13, as Eagan gathered for the first time this season. Joel Koyama, Star Tribune
  

• Minneapolis Southwest players did pushups, Monday, Aug. 13, when they didn't hustle to meet with their coach during the first team practice. Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune
  

• Minneapolis Southwest soccer coach Jamie Plaisance collected data from his players as they warmed up Monday, Aug. 13, on the first day of team practice. Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune
  

• Blaine's Kunle Ayinde made a grab during the first day of high school football practice Monday, Aug. 13, at the Blaine Athletic fields. Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune
  

• Blaine's Joe Robel runs through drills during the first day of high school football practice Monday, Aug. 13, at the Blaine Athletic fields. Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune
  

• Minneapolis Southwest soccer co-captains Patrick Conlon-Kvale, left, and Zach Neiberger led their teammates in calisthenics Monday, Aug. 13, at the start of their first day of team practice. Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune