Photos: Mica Mountain High School getting ready for the upcoming football season
The Thunderbolts, defending 4A football champs, workout August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz., getting ready for their opener in two weeks.
The linemen butt heads as the Thunderbolts get in a late evening workout at Mica Mountain High School, Aug. 14, 2025, in Tucson.
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Mica Mountain linebacker Broden Schmidt nails his target as the defensive unit works on tackling while getting ready for the upcoming high school football season, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mica Mountain receiver/DB Elijia Mangrum eyes the ball into his hands running some short routes at Mica Mountain High Schoo, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mica Mountain defensive back Blake Beltz, left, gets the congratulatory high five from Ben Weinzinger after picking off a pass during the defenseâs session on the Mica Mountain High School turf, Aug. 14, 2025.
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Mica Mountain quarterback Jaidyn Crist works with the other QBâs as the Thunderbolts prepare for the upcoming season, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mica Mountain High Schoolâs Evan Wheeler runs down a throw working with the receivers running routes, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mica Mountain quarterback Jaidyn Crist hands off to running back Colin Axford during the Thunderboltsâ practice session, Aug. 14, 2025, in Tucson.
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Mica Mountain defensive back Nic Regina picks off a pass during the practice session at Mica Mountain High School, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mica Mountain DB Calahan Walker snares running back Colin Axford stoping his run as the Thunderbolts workout at Mica Mountain High School, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mica Mountainâs Riley Carson beats the coverage and reels in the bomb untouched during practice, Aug, 14.
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Running back Jeremiah Anderson tests the line on his carry as the offensive unit runs their plays at Mica Mountain High School, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Lineman Sergio Raygada, right, blocks Reyes Rodriguez Gallego at Mica Mountain High School as the Thunderbolts prepare for the season, Aug. 14, 2025.
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Linebacker Logan Brandt runs down the wheel during a tackling drill at Mica Mountain High School, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Defensive back Kaden Watson jars the ball out of the grip of receiver Riley Carson breaking up a pass play at Mica Mountain High School, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Sophomore lineman Lincoln Maggard gets in a couple of snaps to head coach Jay Campos at Mica Mountain High School, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mica Mountain High Schoolâs Broden Schmidt makes the flying tackle on the wheel during the linebacker drills, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mica Mountain High School head coach Jay Campos hugs Thunderbolts quarterback Jaidyn Crist as practice concludes, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mica Mountain High School head coach Jay Campos organizes his one of his special teams units the Thunderbolts get ready for the new season, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Thunderbolts quarterback Jaidyn Crist works on his precision throwing as night falls over Mica Mountain High School, August 14, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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