Lanier High School in San Antonio is the latest to hold a midnight practice, kicking off their fall camp in style. As the clock struck midnight, the Voks ran out of an inflatable tunnel flanked by pyrotechnics and onto their stadium-lit football field as Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” blared from the speakers.
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The event brought out the best in the community, with many fans in attendance, including players’ family members. Senior Justin Burclaga, who plays tight end, fullback, and linebacker, was one of many soaking up the moment and was especially appreciative of the fans.
“In the locker room, we were hyping up, ‘Last first practice as seniors.’” Burclaga said. “And it’s at midnight? Man, it’s an unreal experience.”
Lanier head coach Sal Tellez said, “It’s always just exciting to see these kids be kids. This is one of those events that, yes, they’re football players and we put a lot of pressure on them, but they get to be kids here today, and they get excited just like opening Christmas presents on Christmas Day.”
The team returns 20 lettermen, including four starters on offense and five on defense, after a 6-5 season that ended in an emphatic defeat in the first round of the playoffs to Liberty Hill.
Lanier opens the season on Friday, Aug. 28 against Holy Cross at 7 p.m. at the SAISD Sports Complex.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
