Photo by Cliff Furr Brookhaven High football coach Tucker Peavey talks to his team following their practice Tuesday afternoon. The Brookhaven School District started the academic year Tuesday and the Panthers hit the field after attending class for the first time.

Photo by Cliff Furr BHS sophomore quarterback Dre Ross drops back to pass in a passing session Tuesday. Ross and the Panthers open their season Aug. 23 when they host the South Pike Eagles on King Field.