Washington football hosts annual practice for mothers at Babcook Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:33 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Washington football hosts annual practice for mothers at Babcook Field

Summary

About 80 mothers participated in Washington's football team's annual 'Mom's Night' practice on August 13. During the event at Babcook Field, players guided their moms through the locker room and the field, allowing them to experience drills similar to those their sons undergo regularly. The mothers also donned pads to learn tackling techniques, which included tackling their sons.

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Key Details

•Event took place on August 13 at Babcook Field in Washington, Ill.
•Approximately 80 mothers participated in drills and activities.
•Moms were introduced to practices and techniques used by their sons.
•Participants wore pads and learned how to tackle.

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4:33 AMYahoo Sports — Washington moms in spotlight at practice

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WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Moms were in the spotlight at Washington’s football practice on Thursday. About 80 of them participated in the team’s annual ‘Mom’s Night’ practice at Babcook Field. Players showed their mothers around the locker room and the football field. The ladies went through some the drills their sons use daily in practice. […]
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