Utica Football Kicks Off Practice

Chieftains' high school football team looks to defend MAC White Division championship.

Posted Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 8:28 pm ET|Updated Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 1:47 am ET

The began its first official day of practice on Monday at Swinehart Field.

The Chieftains went 7-3 overall in 2010 and won the MAC White Division championship.

Utica will hold the Black-Orange Game, an intrasquad scrimmage, on Saturday at Swinehart Field. Cost is $5 and all proceeds go toward Turning Point.

Utica begins the 2011 season on Aug. 25 at Sterling Heights.

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