Members of the Gloversville Dragons basketball team work on a passing drill on the opening day of practice Monday at Gloversville High School. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
With no snow in sight, members of the Johnstown Nordic ski team run laps in the halls of Johnstown High School Monday on the opening day of practice in preparation for the upcoming season. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Maddy Avery puts up a shot over Alecea Jones (4) during the opening day of practice for the Lady Dragons Monday at Gloversville High School. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Harmony Philo, left, is challenged by Kendra Lavery as she puts up a shot during the opening day of practice for the Lady Dragons Monday at Gloversville High School. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Gloversville varsity coach Aric Kucel gives instructions to members of the Gloversville Dragons basketball team on the opening day of practice Monday at Gloversville High School. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Members of the Gloversville Dragons basketball team work on a passing drill on the opening day of practice Monday at Gloversville High School. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Gloversville-Mayfield swimmers work on a breathing technique drill on the opening day of practice Monday at the Gloversville Middle School pool. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Gloversville-Mayfield swim coach Matt Richardson, on diving board, gives instructions for a breathing technique drill on the opening day of practice Monday at the Gloversville Middle School pool. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Head coach Clay Oeser, left, along with assistant coaches Trevor Comeau, center, and Jim Rodecker talk with members of the Fonda-Johnstown wrestling team on the opening day of practice Monday at Johnstown High School. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Harris St. Andrews, left, and Michael Martindale look up during the first day of practice for the Fonda-Johnstown wrestling team Monday at Johnstown High School. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
First-year coach Phil Satterlee looks on as members of the Johnstown Sir Bills basketball team go through a drill on the opening day of practice Monday at Johnstown High School. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
First-year coach Phil Satterlee looks on as members of the Johnstown Sir Bills basketball team go through a drill on the opening day of practice Monday at Johnstown High School. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Noah Massey puts up a reverse layup during the opening day of practice for the Johnstown Sir Bills basketball team Monday at Johnstown High School. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
The winter sports season kicked off at area high schools on Monday with the first day of practice.
