Friday, July 15, 2011

First tests for new coaches

When preseason practice kicks off for high school football in a little over a month, two area teams will be under new leadership.

Former Red Land coach Frank Gay took over the reigns at Camp Hill for Frank Kindler and was replaced in Lewisberry by rookie head coach Chad Weaver.

The first time both coaches face live competition with their new teams will be in scrimmages Aug. 20. Red Land will meet Northeastern in a 9 a.m. start while Camp Hill ventures to perennially dreadful York Vo-Tech.

Six days later, the Lions go back on the road for a 6 p.m. start against Newport while Red Land travels to Hanover for a 6 p.m. date with South Western. Both of those scrimmages should give both coaches a better understanding of the teams they'll have.

The Patriots open the season Sept. 2 at home against East Pennsboro; Camp Hill hosts Biglerville the same night. Both games kick off at 7 p.m.

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