High school fall sports practices get underway

Kristin Buck takes her turn fielding ground balls at third base while a line of Lady Tigers forms behind her Monday evening at Bushwhacker Field.

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The Nevada High School softball team was one of more than a dozen area squads to hit the practice field on Monday to kick off the MSHSAA fall sports season. Due to high temperatures, most teams practiced either in the early morning or early evening.

Claire Pritchett extends to snag a throw at first base.

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NHS head coach Danny Penn feeds grounders to a group of shortstops.

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