Prep football is back

A summer full of hard work in the weight room and perfecting skills on the field during 7-on-7 passing camps will finally be rewarded today, as prep football teams across the state of Michigan open up their seasons with their first official practice. Over the next three days the Grand Haven Tribune sports staff will feature an early glimpse of area football teams at Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Fruitport - three programs that are coming off shared conference championships and playoff berths a year ago.

Tribune Staff

Grand Haven

Aug 8, 2011

We’ll highlight the top returning players, key departures, burning questions for the upcoming season, and commentary from the coaches.

Be sure to also check out videos of the opening practices as well as photo galleries at www.grandhaventribune.com.

The opening games will begin the weekend of Aug. 26. Fruitport will battle at rival Reeths-Puffer; Spring Lake will host the Vikings of Whitehall; and Grand Haven will travel north to square off against Traverse City Central.