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Wetumpka receiver catches a short pass and shakes off a tackle at the Wetumpka High School practice fields on Friday afternoon.

In the week before the season opener at Wetumpka, football coach Bear Woods’ message to his players is clear: Every step, every repetition on the practice field is taken with the intent to beat Beauregard on Aug. 22. If the Indians take one step without that purpose, it will be fixed. 

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Wetumpka running back Jerimiah Sears makes a move on his teammate, as a blocker looks to clear his path at the first day of full pads practice for the Indians.

That clear message is part of a deep-seated culture at Wetumpka centered around its “one tribe” mentality. Ask Woods, and he’ll tell you it all starts with the players.

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Sophomore quarterback Charlie Skipper scrambles to avoid a sack and runs up the middle to move the chains in an inter-squad practice scrimmage.
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Senior receiver Andrew Voyles makes a catch on a short curl route on Friday as the Indians prepare for their first game in just over one week.