Tigers return to the field

ODESSA- The Tigers return to the football field after injuries to four players started the halt in their championship year.

The four players returning for their senior year are quarterback Collin Martin, running back Anthony Elder, tight end Gage Starkel and offensive lineman Jacob Scrupps.

Coach Jeff Nelson says the team is looking good, but they had work to do.

They were on their third practice of the season.

"There is either a ton of experience or no experience," Nelson said. "We are trying to bridge that gap."

Due to the heat the practices have been held at nighttime in the cooler hours.

Odessa, ranked No. 1 by Scorebook Live, is scheduled to kick off the season against No. 10 Liberty Bell at home Friday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m.

The Sausage Bowl game will be Friday, Sept. 16 against Springdale.

Tigers volleyball is scheduled to participate in the Davenport tournament the next day, Saturday, Sept. 3.

Larry Weber was offered the fall sports season Athletic Director Position at a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 15.

Coach Jeff Nelson was offered the winter/spring sports season athletic director position.

The school board voted unanimously to offer both positions 5-0.