Heritage senior running back Ross Madison (left) matches up with senior corner back T.J. McPhaul during Monday morning's practice in Leesburg. Madison, who rushed for 836 yards and eight touchdowns in 2007 and doubles as a safety, will be one of the keys to the Pride attack while McPhaul will be expected to make plays at wide receiver as well.

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Heritage senior quarterback Zach Gordon gets set to throw during defensive back drills at Monday's practice in Leesburg. Gordon and sophomore Brian Rody are currently battling for the starting spot, although it is likely that they will split time during the season.

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Heritage junior defensive end Josh Labuhn busts through the offensive line during punting plays at Monday's practice in Leesburg. Labuhn, who also plays on the offensive line, is a key part of lines that Coach Wes Driskill called his biggest ever.

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Heritage senior quarterback Zach Gordon takes a snap under center during Monday's practice in Leesburg.

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Heritage sophomore quarterback Brian Rody throws a pass during seven-on-sevens at Monday's practice in Leesburg. Rody and senior Zach Gordon are currently battling for the starting spot, although it is likely that they will split time during the season.

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Heritage junior lineman Josh Labuhn chases senior Thomas Ewing during a pursuit drill at Monday's practice in Leesburg. Lahbun and Ewing are two of the key components to offensive and defensive lines that Coach Wes Driskill called his biggest ever.

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Heritage Coach Wes Driskill addresses his team following Monday morning's practice in Leesburg. With several key starters back on both sides of the ball, Driskill is hopeful his team can improve upon last year's 7-3 record and reach the Region II playoffs.

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