SEMO Redhawks tackle pre-season practice

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Nathan Gladden ~ Photographer/Audio Producer

While many SEMO students are just now coming back to campus, the Redhawks have already been back to work to train for the upcoming 2023-2024 football season at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex on Aug. 8. The players are hitting the field practicing their tackles, formations and strategy as they look toward a repeat of their OVC win last year.

The Redhawks line up in formation to practice for their upcoming season on Aug. 8 at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
The Redhawks practice guarding their teammates while they try to make a play at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
Redhawk football player looks to the rest of his players in line before they jump to action at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex on Aug. 8. The Redhawks are preparing for their 2023-2024 season as they hit the field. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
(Left) Defensive line coach Kevon Beckwith watches on while players practice their tackles on Aug. 8 at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
Redhawk's head coach Tom Matukewicz watches SEMO's football team practice their plays on the field on Aug. 8. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
The Redhawks go to battle on the field while they practice their formations on the field at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
Redhawks tackle each other to the ground while practicing different formations to strategize and condition for their 2023-2024 season on Aug. 8. The 2022-2023 OVC Champs are training to win big again. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
Redhawks fight for the football while they practice for their upcoming season at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex. The players hit the field to better their chance at another OVC win. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
(Left) Freshman quarterback (11) Patrick Heitert tries to make pass on the field on Aug. 8 at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
Sophomore defensive back (27) Aquarius Winston, Jr. walks away from his fellow players after getting water between plays in practice on Aug. 8. The Redhawks get refreshed and ready to be back on the field. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
Sophomore running back (9) Kevon Robbins tries to make his through his fellow players while he carries the football across the field on Aug. 8 at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)
Players put their whole back into it while they practice their tackles on practice dummies at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex. The Redhawks train and condition to be ready to play on the field this upcoming season. (Photo by Nathan Gladden)