Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Longhorn Football Opens Preseason Practice

Kimball XC Getting In Morning Runs; Volleyball Hits The Hardwood Later

Kimball Longhorn head football coach Darrell Howitt said he was "super excited" for the season and said it is "always great to get on the field."

Howitt had about 20 guys out for the first day of five practices this week.

Early in the morning, they had an offensive focus and later was the defensive focus. Linebackers and defensive backs got some specialty work.

Howitt said he was pleased with those showing up and had expected a few more, but some were on vacation and some just had to work at their jobs.

Connor Deboodt was the only senior, but the juniors had a good showing as well as the younger guys, the coach said

Howitt sung the praises of Deboodt's commitment to the program, which includes the weight room. The junior class has also been dedicated to the weight room and the summer camps.

The Longhorns open the season Aug. 29 with a nonconference game at Hyannis.

Kimball XC

Coach Tiffany Johnson said the Kimball cross country team has morning practices this week, Monday through Thursday. Official practice have not yet started.

Kimball VB

Kimball volleyball practices will start Aug. 16, according to new head coach Jenna Enevoldsen.