East Atchison and Rock Port athletes have already begun practicing for their upcoming seasons. Below is a list of the first contests in each sport and each town:

EAST ATCHISON

Football – Varsity Jamboree at 6 p.m. in Tarkio with Bishop-LeBlond, Northwest Nodaway, and Rock Port Friday, August 19; Varsity vs. Southwest Livingston at 7 p.m. in Fairfax Friday, August 26; and Jr. High/Jr. Varsity vs. Platte Valley at 5 p.m. in Fairfax Tuesday, September 6

Volleyball – Varsity Jamboree at 5:30 p.m. in Tarkio with Nodaway Valley and Union Star Tuesday, August 23; Varsity at EA Tournament at 8 a.m. in Tarkio Saturday, August 27; and Jr. High/Jr. Varsity/Varsity at Nodaway Valley at 5 p.m. (location TBD) Tuesday, September 6

Cross Country – Varsity at 4:15 p.m. in Maryville Tuesday, August 30

Girls’ Golf – Maryville Best Shot Tournament at 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 29

ROCK PORT

Football – Varsity Jamboree at 6 p.m. in Tarkio with East Atchison, Bishop-LeBlond, and Northwest Nodaway Friday, August 19; Varsity vs. DeKalb at 7 p.m. in Rock Port Friday, August 26; and Jr. High vs. DeKalb at 5 p.m. in Rock Port Tuesday, September 6

Volleyball – Gatorade Scrimmage at 6 p.m. in Rock Port Thursday, August 18; Jr. Varsity/Varsity vs. Bishop LeBlond at 5:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Monday, August 29; and Jr. High vs. Union Star at 5 p.m. in Rock Port Tuesday, September 6

Girls’ Golf – Maryville Best Shot Tournament at 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 29

Cross Country – Varsity at 4:15 p.m. in Maryville Tuesday, August 30