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High school football practices begin for Gaylord, St. Mary, JoBurg teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:50 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

High school football practices begin for Gaylord, St. Mary, JoBurg teams

Summary

High school football teams from Gaylord, St. Mary, and Johannesburg-Lewiston started their practices on August 10, marking the beginning of the 2026-27 MHSAA season. Gaylord faces significant roster turnover, trying to build on last season's success with a new group. St. Mary returns many starters and aims to improve in a new conference, while JoBurg, looking to rebound from a challenging previous season, has a core of returning players. As practices develop, all three programs will focus on key player performances and team cohesion in preparation for upcoming games.

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By the Numbers

•Practices began for high school football programs on August 10.
•Gaylord lost key players but aims to maintain its competitive edge.
•St. Mary returns nearly all starters and seeks to capitalize on past success.
•JoBurg aims to improve after a difficult previous season with returning key players.
•Teams will soon finalize their strategies ahead of games.

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