A Fairborn quarterback looks for an open receiver downfield as a wave of Alter Knights follow in pursuit, Aug. 7 in Kettering. Fairborn was involved in a tri-scrimmage with 2017 playoff teams Cincinnati Taft and host Kettering Alter.

The Skyhawks defense puts pressure on the Alter Knights quarterback, during Tuesday’s Aug. 7 tri-scrimmage in Kettering.

A Fairborn tackler loses his helmet after trying to bring down a Taft Senators ball carrier, Aug. 7 during a multiple series of 20-play scrimmage games at Kettering Alter High School.

This Fairborn running back found a hole in the Taft defense for a short gain, Aug. 7 at Alter High School in Kettering.

Fairborn players stretch and loosen up prior to a series of scrimmage contests with Cincinnati Taft and Kettering Alter High Schools. Both Taft and Alter were in the OHSAA football playoffs last season. Fairborn is an up-and-coming program. They were 4-6 a year ago.

A Fairborn quarterback looks for an open receiver downfield as a wave of Alter Knights follow in pursuit, Aug. 7 in Kettering. Fairborn was involved in a tri-scrimmage with 2017 playoff teams Cincinnati Taft and host Kettering Alter.

https://www.fairborndailyherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/08/web1_ScramblinSkyhawk_PS.jpgA Fairborn quarterback looks for an open receiver downfield as a wave of Alter Knights follow in pursuit, Aug. 7 in Kettering. Fairborn was involved in a tri-scrimmage with 2017 playoff teams Cincinnati Taft and host Kettering Alter. John Bombatch | Greene County News

The Skyhawks defense puts pressure on the Alter Knights quarterback, during Tuesday’s Aug. 7 tri-scrimmage in Kettering.

https://www.fairborndailyherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/08/web1_Defensivepressure_PS.jpgThe Skyhawks defense puts pressure on the Alter Knights quarterback, during Tuesday’s Aug. 7 tri-scrimmage in Kettering. John Bombatch | Greene County News

A Fairborn tackler loses his helmet after trying to bring down a Taft Senators ball carrier, Aug. 7 during a multiple series of 20-play scrimmage games at Kettering Alter High School.

https://www.fairborndailyherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/08/web1_Topless_PS.jpgA Fairborn tackler loses his helmet after trying to bring down a Taft Senators ball carrier, Aug. 7 during a multiple series of 20-play scrimmage games at Kettering Alter High School. John Bombatch | Greene County News

This Fairborn running back found a hole in the Taft defense for a short gain, Aug. 7 at Alter High School in Kettering.

https://www.fairborndailyherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/08/web1_RunningHole_PS.jpgThis Fairborn running back found a hole in the Taft defense for a short gain, Aug. 7 at Alter High School in Kettering. John Bombatch | Greene County News

Fairborn players stretch and loosen up prior to a series of scrimmage contests with Cincinnati Taft and Kettering Alter High Schools. Both Taft and Alter were in the OHSAA football playoffs last season. Fairborn is an up-and-coming program. They were 4-6 a year ago.

https://www.fairborndailyherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/08/web1_WarmingUP_PS.jpgFairborn players stretch and loosen up prior to a series of scrimmage contests with Cincinnati Taft and Kettering Alter High Schools. Both Taft and Alter were in the OHSAA football playoffs last season. Fairborn is an up-and-coming program. They were 4-6 a year ago. John Bombatch | Greene County News