So, the temperature is in the middle 90’s, you say? And the humidity is making the heat index hover near 110? Too bad, camp is underway.
If there is a way to measure the devotion of your football team, holding the first day your annual camp in such sweltering conditions might be a good way of doing son.
Some 40 players participated Friday at the Perry Football Camp, working on basic fundamentals. Middle school gridders held camp from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. with high school backs and receivers going form 2:30-3:30 p.m. The entire high school team held camp from 4-6 p.m.
Camp continues Saturday, with middle school players participating from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Backs and receivers from grades 9-12 will hold camp form 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, with the entire high school squad on the field from 5-7 p.m.
There is no middle school camp Sunday, but all high school gridders will report from 12-2 p.m.
Perry opens their season August 25 with a trip to North Polk. A visit to Nevada September 1 follows before the Bluejays open Class 3A District 2 play when they host Ballard September 8.