Stories from 8/18

Monday was the first official day of practice for teams across the Sac-Joaquin Section, and several newspapers had stories.

The Auburn Journal takes a look at the Placer football team here. The Calaveras Enterprise has a story on the Redskins football team's first practice here. The Grass Valley Union's story on the first day of practice is here.

The Sacramento Bee's Joe Davidson leads the Hometown Report with Monday's first practice as well as several notes from across the region. Find his story here.

The Stockton Record's Stephen Roberson has a story on Edison's first football practice under new coach Andre Horace. Find the story here.

Rich Estrada of the Modesto Bee has a story on a celebration in Oakdale for two of the school's most well-respected - and successful - coaches: Dale Clipper and Jack Walker. Find the story here.

The Sacramento Bee's Joe Davidson has a story on longtime Foothill coach Frank Negri, now at Natomas. The 74-year-old Negri may be the oldest active high school football coach in the country. Find the story here.

The Sonora Union-Democrat's Kevin Sauls has a story on the Section's new football playoff formula. Find the story here.