HS football preseason practices begin in Mid-Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The high school football season is officially underway as teams across Mid-Missouri held their first official practices on Monday.

We spent the morning at Rock Bridge High School. Van Vanatta is entering year five as the Bruins head coach.

We have a full recap in the video player above.

Meanwhile - Hickman held its first practice on Monday night. Cedric Alvis is entering his fourth season as the Kewpies head coach. You can watch our full recap from Hickman's practice in the video player below.

We caught up with Battle football coach Jonah Dubinski Sunday night on SportsZone. You can watch our full interview in the video player below.

We'll be touring around Mid-Missouri the next few weeks ahead of Week 1 of SportsZone Football Friday on August 28.