SPORTS2017 high school football practice in pads beginsCage Ellis catches the ball during a drill at Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerFirst huddle before practice at the first day of high school football practice in pads at Brentwood Academy Monday, July 24, 2017 in Brentwood, Tenn.Lacy Atkins / The Tennessee,Coach Trey Perry, left, oversees a drill during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerJunior Jordan Oden (13) participates in a drill during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanCoach Trey Perry speaks to his team during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerCane Ridge coach Eddie Woods instructs his players during a practice.Price Chambers / For The TennesseanChris Humphreys puts his helmet on before entering the field for a drill during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerOakland Navash Daley (32) tries to remain hydrated during a break in practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJPlayers participate in a drill during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerRiverdale’s Konner Perkins practices on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJCane Ridge defensive lineman Dewayne Johnson (left)Price Chambers / For The TennesseanMt. Juliet linebacker Tony ThompsonAlan Poizner / For The TennesseanCoach Trey Perry talks to his team during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerSmyrna's Caleb Perkins (10) passes the ball during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJBlackman's head coach David Watson works with players on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJA Rossview player watches as his teammates run during their first morning practice on July 24, 2017.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChroniclePlayers participate in a drill during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerWest Creek High School football players line up on the field for a play during practice.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleMalik Bowen participates in a drill during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerPlayers participate in a drill during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerPlayers participate in a drill during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerPlayers set up for a drill during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanCoach Curtis Grah oversees a drill during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerPlayers take a short break during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerPlayers head off the field for a water break during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanThe Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanRay O'Daffer participates in a drill during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerDewayne Johnson tries to beat the heat with cool water on a break as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanMt. Juliet players look on during a recent practice.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanKeaton Mang, William Sonnier, Zach Pertuset and Coach Curtis Grah take advantage of a water break during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerSenior running back Kenneth Sheilds moves fast outside the pocket as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanJunior Devon Starling trains on footwork as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanPlayers take a break for water and snacks during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerSenior Rishone Burleson stretches out with teammates before the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanHead coach Eddie Woods, right, and defensive backs coach Louis Applewhite observe their players as Cane Ridge practices on July 24, 2017.Price Chambers / For The TennesseanHead Coach Eddie Woods, right, and Defensive Back Coach Louis Applewhite observe their players as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under Coach Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanSenior Kenneth Shields trains to block a punt with Coach Calvin McNairl as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanCoach Reggie Grimes speaks to players during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerRoger Perry talks with Robbie Brewington during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerSophomore Michael Reese looses the ball to Coach Louis Applewhite as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanDominic Davis runs to the outside during drills as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanJorie Green throws a pass during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerFreshmen wear white jerseys during practice as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanVocal and intense, the Ravens gather between drills as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The team moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanPlayers remove their pads for a short snack and water break during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerQuarterback junior Korey Andrews takes a snap as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanFreshman Quinton Barnes straps on his helmet as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanThe Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanSophomore Jahari Douglas snaps into action as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanCoach Greg Abner speaks to his players during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerQuarterback junior Korey Andrews picks a target as the Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanThe Cane Ridge High School football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening in Antioch.The Ravens moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanJunior Dominic Davis tips the ball to junior Alex Wickliff during a drill Monday evening as Cane Ridge High School's football team holds the first official practice of the season.The Ravens, in Antioch, moved from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanFreshman Dekelien Kelson prepares the field as Cane Ridge High School's football team holds the first official practice of the season Monday evening as the Ravens move from Class 5A to 6A after a 12-1 win streak last year under head coach Eddie Woods.Price Chambers, Price Chambers / For The TennesseanTate Anderson and his teammates head off the field for a water break during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanCoach Reggie Grimes works with Jeremiah Birdsong during a drill at Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerClarksvile Academy football players run back to the field after a quick water break during their first practice on July 24, 2017.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleBackup quarterback Wade Williams (12) and quarterback Gavin Schoenwald (10) throw during the first day of high school football practice in pads at Brentwood Academy Monday, July 24, 2017 in Brentwood, Tenn.Lacy Atkins / The Tennessee,Smyrna's Blake Watkins (21) passes the ball during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJBrentwood Academy wide receiver Camron Johnson.Lacy Atkins / The TennesseanSmyrna practices on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJSmyrna's Jordan Carter (5) runs the ball during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJSmyrna's Jordan Carter makes a catch during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJSmyrna's Trae Brimm (13) runs with the ball during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJSmyrna head coach Matt Williams watches practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJSmyrna head coach Matt Williams watches practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJSmyrna's Blake Watkins (21) passes the ball during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJSmyrna head coach Matt Williams watches practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJBlackmanÕs Master Teague (33) runs the ball during practice, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJPlayers take a water break during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanClarksville Academy players run through drills during their first practice of the season.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleRiverdale Austin Lambert (4) makes a catch during practice, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJBrentwood Academy quarterback Gavin Schoenwald (left)Lacy Atkins / The TennesseanBlackman’s Dontabious Claybrooks (34), Corry Rankins (3) and Jamis Carson (8) celebrate a play during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJBlackman Nick Effler (14) grabs the snap during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJBlackmanÕs Master Teague (33) runs the ball during practice, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJStewarts Creek’s coach David MartinHELEN COMER / DNJBlackman’s Connor Mitchell (6) hands the ball off during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJOakland Brevin Linnell (2) throws a pass during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJOakland's Dickson Luwaju runs the ball during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJOakland's Tekoy Randolph (9) rests during a break in practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJSmyrna's Jordan Carter makes a catch during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJOakland's Dickson Luwaju scrambles for the ball during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJOakland’s Justin Jefferfon (6) and Dickson Luwaju (81) scramble for the ball during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017. practices on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJOakland Brevin Linnell (2) throws a pass during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJRiverdale practices on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJRiverdale Jarek Campbell (10) makes a catch during practice, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJRiverdale Michael Scruggs (25) makes a catch during practice, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJRiverdale practices on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJRiverdale football coach Will KrieskyHelen Comer / DNJRiverdale's DeAndre Litaker (88) practices on the first day to wear football pads, for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017 .HELEN COMER/DNJA Clarksville Academy player pauses for a second in between drills to catch his breath on July 24, 2017.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleRiverdale's DeAndre Litaker (88) practices on the first day to wear football pads, for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJRiverdale's DeAndre Litaker (88) practices on the first day to wear football pads, for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJRossview High School football players walk toward the field to begin their first morning practice on July 24, 2017.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleRossview player Isaiah Phillips warms up his arm as he throws the ball to coach Todd Hood as the rest of the players stretch on July 24, 2017.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleA Rossview player runs 600 yards during a warm up at practice on July 24, 2017.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleRossview player Zaden Weaver (34) gets ready to punt the ball during a play in their morning practice.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleRossview High School football players listen to their head coach Todd Hood during their first morning practice.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleRossview players go through a play during their first morning practice on July 24, 2017.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleA Clarksville Academy player carries his helmet as the team walks back for a water break.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleA Clarksville Academy player listens to head coach J.D. Sellers during his first football practice of the season.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleClarksville Academy defensive players are walked through a drill during their first practice of the season.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleClarksville Academy players Shawn Scott (62) and Hunter Bracy (5) huddle and cheer during their first football practice of the season on July 24, 2017.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleA Clarksville Academy player squirts water into his mouth during a quick water break.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleClarksville Academy quarterback Bryce Robinson warms up his arm during the first practice of the season.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleWest Creek High School football player Jaylin Carroll (52) takes a knee and smiles as he watches other players work through drills during their first practice.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleA West Creek High School player tosses the ball to the quarterback as the team runs through drills during their first practice.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleA West Creek High School player runs past defensive during a play at practice on July 24, 2017.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleA West Creek High School player wipes sweat from his face during practice on July 24, 2017.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleA West Creek High School player gets ready to throw the ball to a teammate during practice.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleThree West Creek players rest after running through drills during their first practice of the season.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleA West Creek High School player throws the ball to a teammate during practice.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleA West Creek player charges with the ball during his first practice of the season.Erica Brechtelsbauer/The Leaf-ChronicleBlackman’s Master Teague (33) runs the ball during practice, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJOakland’s head coach Kevin Creasy works with players during practices, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJBrentwood Academy's Mike Archie takes a water break during the first practice in pads Monday, July 24, 2017.Lacy Atkins / The TennesseanRiverdale players warm up during practice, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJQuarterback Tre Stewart gets tackled during a drill during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanOakland’s Mookie Wilson (4) runs the ball during practice on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJHead Coach Matt Kriesky calls to his players during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanRiverdale’s head coach Will Kriesky pumps up his players during practice, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJBrentwood Academy's Daniel Taylor and Mike Archie clap hands as they trade places during first practice of the season at Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn., Monday, July 24, 2017.Lacy Atkins / The TennesseanRiverdale’s head coach Will Kriesky pumps up his players during practice, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJMembers of the Brentwood Academy varsity football team line up for drills at there first practice of the season at Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn., Monday, July 24, 2017.Lacy Atkins / The TennesseanAssistant Coach Gaston Miller watches as players run a drill during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanBlackman takes to the field during the first day of practice in pads Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER / DNJGrey Cummings of Brentwood Academy splashes his face with water during the first practice of the season at Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn., Monday, July 24, 2017.Lacy Atkins / The TennesseanCoach Buddy Alexander directs Collin Taylor (13) and Mike Archie (17) during the first day of high school football practice in pads at Brentwood Academy Monday, July 24, 2017 in Brentwood, Tenn.Lacy Atkins / The TennesseanBrentwood Academy coach Cody WhiteLacy Atkins / The TennesseanCamron Johnson (27), with his helmet up, looks back toward his coach during the first day of high school football practice in pads at Brentwood Academy Monday, July 24, 2017 in Brentwood, Tenn.Lacy Atkins / The Tennessee,Senior Dean Critcher (11) and teammates and coaches head toward the practice fields for Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanPlayers and coaches head to the practice fields for Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanBrentwood Academy coach Cody White helps Michael Hunt with a yellow cap which distinguishes players for the quarterback during the first practice of the season at Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn., Monday, July 24, 2017.Lacy Atkins / The TennesseanOffensive Line Coach B.J. Oliver talks to his team during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanPlayers run a drill during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanCentennial coach Matt Kriesky observes a drill during practice Monday, July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanSenior Zach Steere (21) catches a during a drill at Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanCentennial assistant coach Gaston Miller gives instructions to junior Jariel Wilson during practice Monday, July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanCamron Johnson (27) talks with Kenyon Garlington (15) during the first day of high school football practice in pads at Brentwood Academy Monday, July 24, 2017 in Brentwood, Tenn.Lacy Atkins / The Tennessee,Brentwood Academy's Mike Archie catches a pass during first practice of the season at the Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn., Monday, July 24, 2017.Lacy Atkins / The TennesseanBrentwood Academy quarterback Gavin Schoenwald talks with teammate Braden Murphy as they take a break during the first practice of the season at Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn., Monday, July 24, 2017.Lacy Atkins / The TennesseanCamron Johnson (27) talks with a teammate during a break in the first day of high school football practice in pads at Brentwood Academy Monday, July 24, 2017 in Brentwood, Tenn.Lacy Atkins / The Tennessee,Quarterback Gavin Schoenwalkd throws the ball during the first day of high school football practice in pads at Brentwood Academy Monday, July 24, 2017 in Brentwood, Tenn.Lacy Atkins / The Tennessee,Jeremiah Birdsong, left, and Colby Martin participate in a drill during Mt. Juliet High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan PoiznerRiverdale’s Michael Scruggs (25) works on his tackling skills during practices, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJRiverdale’s Michael Scruggs (25) goes for a catch during practices, on the first day to wear football pads for the season, on Monday, July 24, 2017.HELEN COMER/DNJAssistant Coach Gaston Miller talks to his players during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanPlayers run a drill during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanAssistant Coach Gaston Miller talks with Jariel Wilson (4) and Tre Carlton (2) during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanSenior Jarvel Pope takes a water break during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanHead Coach Matt Kriesky motivates his team during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanCentennial High School quarterback Tre Stewart (12) prepares to throw during their practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanPlayers take a water break during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanPlayers take a water break during Centennial High School's football practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The TennesseanAssistant Jim Glover talks with Centennial High quarterback Tre Stewartduring their practice Monday July 24, 2017.Alan Poizner / For The Tennessean