Gridiron

Fountain Hills football squad ready to take the field

Offseason training to get bigger, stronger, faster

Sam Barnard and his teammates prepare for the 2024 season.

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Tim Rawlings hits the bench press.

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The Falcons have been hard at work on the field and in the gym.

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The music was blaring and the metal was clanking in the Fountain Hills High School weight room Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6.

The football team typically practices on the field in the early evenings to avoid the worst heat, but Tuesdays are reserved for weight training.

That’s where coach Pete Schermerhorn and his roster of assistants could be found keeping an eye on the flock, talking one on one with the athletes and making sure everyone stayed hydrated.

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