Peoria-area teams start high school football practice with high expectations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
High school football practice began in Peoria on August 5, 2026, with various teams setting ambitious goals for the season. Farmington faces challenges with a young roster and limited seniors, while Metamora adjusts practice times due to weather conditions. Peoria Notre Dame relies on standout players like Dallas Harder and Noah Tockes to lead a small but skilled team. Dee-Mack is excited to return to the field following last season's playoff experience. Teams emphasize preparation and community support as they kick off the new season.
- •Peoria Notre Dame has a roster of only 30 players.
- •Farmington starts training with just five seniors on the roster.
- •Metamora moved practice to accommodate coaching schedules.
- •Dee-Mack looks to build on last season's playoff appearance.
- •Coaches emphasize team bonding and preparation from Day One.
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — 'Big expectations': A look at Peoria-area teams on first official day of football practice
"From Metamora to Peoria Notre Dame and places all around the area, the first official day of football practice brought expectations.
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