TD’s belief factor on high

The Dalles head football coach Steve Sugg (middle) offers words of encouragement for his 40 players who were in attendance at Wednesday’s practice on Sid White Field. The Riverhawks have returning players Glenn Breckterfield, Dominique Seufalemua and Blake Davis back as team leaders, and new coaches Mark Scott, Riley Bardes, Gabe Wilson and Ryan Manciu prepping for their first game against Woodburn on Aug. 26. This week, the team has worked on fundamentals during daily doubles. Next week, the team has doubles on Monday and Wednesday from 8-10:30 a.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, practices run from 6-9 p.m. There is still time to join the team. Players need to contact their physician to get a physical examination. Call Mid-Columbia Medical Center at 541-506-6500 to schedule an appointment. Ray Rodriguez photo