Murrieta high school campuses Saturday morning had football players braving the heat and practicing in preparation for the season.
Expectations are high for all three local teams and the practices have been intense.
Vista Murrieta, Murrieta Mesa and Murrieta Valley are all ranked in the top 20 in the Southwestern League, one of the toughest in California.
Vista Murrieta is ranked First in the league and 11th in the state.