Centralia coach Jeremy Thibault talks to his players after the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
Centralia players run sprints during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
Centralia assistant coach Duane Bailey high-fives a player during a water break during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
A Centralia wide receiver watches the ball come towards him during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
Centralia head coach Jeremy Thibault (right) and assistant coach Duane Bailey watch the offense run a play during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
A Centralia quarterback looks downfield at wide receivers during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
Centralia coach Joey Tivnan instructs players during lineman drills during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
Centralia offensive and defensive lineman engage during lineman drills during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
A Centralia running back runs upfield with blockers in front of an assistant coach during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
Centralia coach Jeremy Thibault looks on as a running back sprints upfield during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
Centralia coach Joey Tivnan instructs players during lineman drills during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
Centralia players run through a play during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
A Centralia player participates in punting drills during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
A Centralia player tries to catch a punt during punting drills during the first day of practice in a field behind Tiger Stadium on Wednesday.
Washington’s high school football teams took the field for their first day of practice on Wednesday, marking the unofficial start to the countdown to the opening games of the 2017 season.
Centralia, and first-year coach Jeremy Thibault, will open the 2017 season with a rare Thursday night game on Aug. 31 in Longview, a nonleague contest against R.A. Long.
Most of Lewis County’s teams, though, will kick off for the first time on Friday, Sept. 1.
W.F. West hosts Hoquiam, Tenino hosts rival Rochester, Winlock hosts South Bend, defending State 2B champion Napavine plays at Raymond, Mossyrock hosts rival Morton-White Pass, Onalaska plays at Toutle Lake and Toledo hits the road to face 1A Charles Wright Academy.
Pe Ell-Willapa Valley, meanwhile, will host Adna on Saturday with a 1 p.m. game in Menlo.
