Practice time

(Top left) Oakmont's Marisa Dunn works on her penalty shots as the Oakmont Field Hockey Team practiced in the hot sun the week before school to prepare for their upcoming season. (Center left) Field Hockey Coach Bob McGowan halts a scrimmage to yell out some instructions to his players during summer practice. (Bottom left) McGowan watches as his players work on a particular play. (Top right) Oakmont's Keli Porier attacks the ball during the "one touch" drill held during summer practice on Hurd Field last week. The Oakmont Girls' Soccer Team was one of many fall athletic teams to take to the fields to prepare for the upcoming fall sports season. (Center and bottom right) Girls Soccer Coach Randy Jepson demonstrates a variety of technique as part of the drills during summer practice at Hurd Field. JOURNAL PHOTOS/JEFFREY W. BOUDREAU