Washington-Wilkes Tiger football is officially in full swing and the high school athletes are in full pads for the

first time since last December. Following summer

conditioning and drills held in recent weeks, about 65 young men reported for practice on Monday and coaches

began the now shortened tasks of putting together

starting lineups, teaching techniques, and honing skills.

As of right now, there's no telling who will be playing

where when the first kickoff sails. And that's not too far

off - the Tigers open with a jamboree against Elbert County on August 25 in Tiger Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m. The 2006 season's first regular game will also be at

home when the Screaming Devils of Warren County

come to Washington on September 1.