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Dane Kane practices fading back to pass Monday at Northampton High School.

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Nate Andrews, right, takes a handoff from David Konowitch during the first day of practice Monday at Northampton High School.

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Christian Rivera runs the ball during the first day of practice Monday at Northampton High School.

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Head Coach Ken O'Brien instructs his team during practice Monday at Northampton High School.

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The Northampton High School football team huddles during the first practice of the season Monday at the school.

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Head Coach Ken O'Brien instructs his team during practice Monday at Northampton High School.

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Jake Griffin reaches for a pass during the first day of practice Monday at Northampton High School.

The high school football season began under wet conditions Monday. Teams at Amherst Regional, Belchertown, Easthampton, Frontier Regional, Northampton and South Hadley took to the practice fields with the first of three conditioning days allowed by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association.

--Pictures are at right; click on any one to see a large version.

The Northampton football team began its quest to rebound from a 3-7 2009 season. The team huddles before breaking up for another drill.

Jake Griffin reaches to make a catch.

Nate Andrews, right, takes a handoff from David Konowitch. Above, coach Ken O'Brien, in his 11th season as the team's coach, issues instructions.

Teams can begin contact drills Thursday.