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Back to work for Heritage High

Varsity head coach Jeff Haagenson instructs his players at Heritage High on Aug. 6, the first day of football practice for North Coast Section teams. Practice started earlier than ever this year to accommodate the new regional playoff system. The first week of the season has also been pushed up a week. Heritage begins its season with a 7 p.m. nonleague game at Granada on Aug. 24.