“Will this make us a better football team? I think it will, but we’ll have to see,” Tomberlin said. “We’ll have a lot of work to do once practice starts this Wednesday. But I really believe we’re doing the right things. The kids are working hard. They’ve definitely gotten stronger. I think we’ll be a lot better this year.”

Valdosta’s first official practice will be Wednesday, Aug. 1. The first full-contact practice will be on Aug. 6. Valdosta will hold three-a-day practices until school begins, then will transition to afternoon practices. The season opens Aug. 31, when the Wildcats host Sandy (Utah) Jordan High.

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Valdosta High will be giving physicals for potential Wildcat athletes on today at the school’s freshman academy. The physicals will begin at 9 a.m., and are open to all Valdosta athletes.