The 2008 Argonaut High School football season starts on August 15th, but players are wasting no time in preparing for the occasion. 31 Varsity players, consisting of 12 seniors and 19 juniors, are undergoing vigorous conditioning and weight training during the off season. Head Coach Rick Davis and Assistant Coach Gary Landergen are pushing their team to be the best it can be. The students typical exercise regimen involves parking their cars by the old Safeway and running up Hoffman Street to the school’s football field, then running back down to go home. The other half of their conditioning centers on weight training in the school gym. Landergen is impressed with the team thus far, calling them “awesome.” One of the team’s most promising players this year is first string quarterback John Hickman, who, weighing in at 205 pounds, proves to be a formidable opponent. Also preparing for the upcoming season are the Junior Mustang Cheerleaders. 44 girls are participating this year, compared to 25 last season. According to Coach Lisa Gaebe, cheerleading is a great way for young girls to stay healthy, active, and in good spirits. Stay tuned to TSPN for more details on the upcoming football season.