School might not be over, but for a handful of Hays and Lehman high football players, putting in the work toward next season unofficially got underway May 30.

By competing in the San Marcos 7-on-7 league, members of both Hays CISD squads hope they can turn a glorified drill into success come November and December. But perhaps more importantly, those who take part aim to bolster team unity and cohesion well before they put the pads back on in August.

Lehman High freshman Bryant Lewis said going thr...