Bulldogs gear up for season with strong first week of practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:48 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

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Summary

Tri-Valley's football team is optimistic after the first week of preseason practices as they aim for a fourth straight District 11 title. Coach Jeff Sampson emphasized the importance of senior leadership, particularly from players like quarterback Trey Porter and tight end Lukas Schwartz. The team's training will help younger players acclimate and prepare for upcoming scrimmages. Tri-Valley will participate in “Scrimmage Saturday” against Pine Grove and Executive Education on August 22, followed by the season opener at home against Line Mountain on August 28.

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Key Details

•Tri-Valley aims for fourth consecutive District 11 title
•Team practices focus on junior and senior leadership
•Upcoming scrimmages scheduled for August 22
•Season opener set for August 28 against Line Mountain
•Coaches prioritize integrating younger players into the system

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10:48 PMYahoo Sports — H.S. FOOTBALL: Bulldogs ‘feeling good’ after first week of practice

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As his team chases a fourth-straight District 11 title, Tri-Valley coach Jeff Sampson is looking forward to taking the field with a big senior class that’s ready to lead by example and with their voices. “These early practices allow us to mold the younger freshmen and sophomores and be led by the seniors, and overall that’ll help every Friday night,” Sampson said. “These practices help us get ...
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