DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- The LSA Lions are finding their groove in 8-man football.
Jordan Hopman is entering his fourth year as the team's head coach.
Hopman says more and more kids are putting on the football helmet each year.
Like man other squads, the Lions are looking to make strides on offense, defense and special teams. But Hopman says the biggest key to these first few weeks of practice is by building that team bond.
The Lions will open up the season on Aug. 27 when they host St. Thomas More.
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