MONROE – St. Mary Catholic Central won the 400-meter relay at the Division 3 state track and field finals last spring. Three of those runners are members of the school's football team this fall. Vince Harris takes a break on a tire during the first football practice of the season for St. Mary Catholic Central's football team on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Grant Lewis goes after a loose ball during the first football practice of the season for St. Mary Catholic Central's football team on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Training camp report: SMCC needs speed to overcome low varsity numbers