Tiger football holds first practice Monday morning

Redshirt freshman Jhmari Davis hauls in a pass on FHSU’s first day of practice

HAYS, Kan. – The reigning MIAA football champion Fort Hays State Tigers held their first practice of the 2018 season Monday morning at Lewis Field. Around 125 players greeted head coach Chris Brown and his staff.

Senior quarterback Jacob Mezera throws a pass during the Tigers first practice

The Tigers, who are coming off an 11-0 regular season and first playoff appearance in 20 years, open their season at home on Thursday August 30th vs. Central Missouri.

FHSU will continue in helmets on Tuesday before going to shells on Wednesday and Thursday then donning full pads Friday.

Head coach Chris Brown

Quarterback Jacob Mezera

Defensive Back Doyin Jibowu