As area high school teams continue their preparation for the start of the fall seasons, most will take the next step this week with preseason scrimmages that will be held to benefit the Arkansas Activities Association’s catastrophic injury fund. Of local interest, the Paris football program will host Magazine tomorrow at 6 p.m., and the Lady Eagles volleyball teams will host Fountain Lake on Thursday. The junior high volleyball scrimmage will start Thursday at 5:30 p.m., and the varsity scrimmage will be played immediately afterwards.
In nearby Charleston, the Tigers football team will play Booneville tomorrow at 6 p.m. The Tigers scrimmage with the Bearcats will feature 10 plays for both first team offenses. The second teams will also receive 10 plays, and then, two 12 minute running quarters will be played. The 7th grade and junior teams will scrimmage on Thursday starting at 6 p.m. The format of the junior high scrimmages has not yet been finalized.
On an important note, only parents, siblings, and grandparents will be allowed to attend the Tigers scrimmage in Charleston. This is a precaution that is being taken to reduce the possible exposure of fans to the COVID virus.
The Eagles scrimmage with Magazine will feature both senior high and junior high scrimmages. Junior high will run 15 plays on offense and defense in between senior high sets. In the senior high portion of the scrimmage, the first teams will run 20 plays on both offense and defense. The second teams will run 10 plays each on offense and defense. After a small break, the senior high will play a one-quarter scrimmage.
As a reminder to all fans, COVID regulations involving face coverings, social distancing, and reduced menu items at concession stands will be in effect. Let’s all work together to comply with the COVID guidances to protect all of us throughout the seasons.
Resident Press will have complete coverage of the Paris vs. Magazine scrimmage in its Wednesday edition. RP will also have coverage of the Paris vs. Fountain Lake scrimmage in the Friday edition.
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