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‘The energy is different’: Lytle, Holy Cross hold midnight practice to kick off fall training
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gavin Patrick, Intern, Mark Mendez , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway According to UIL guidelines, teams that did not hold spring training can begin fall practice at 12:01 a.
High schools in the San Antonio area are kicking off fall football training. Some teams, including Holy Cross and Lytle, held midnight practices to start as early as possible. m.
on a specific date, which was August 3 this year. Only a few teams start practice at this time, motivated by the desire to beat the heat and their love of the game. Further details about these midnight practices are available from local news sources.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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