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Union Pines Vikings players scrimmage during their Midnight Madness football practice, Aug. 6, 2016. Approximately 100 varsity and junior varsity players turned out for the first practice of the season that allows full contact with pads. Vikings head coach Ryan Riggan said he, his staff, and the team are looking forward to the upcoming season which starts Aug. 19. (Photo by Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)