![<p></p><p>To solidify the bond between players, Clark Fork Cats head football coach, Jeff Schultz requires his players to hold hands when they go out onto the field. “You don’t just ‘like’ your teammates, you ‘love’ your teammates,” he said. Cat players, Isaac Warren and Nick Turnbull show off the new team jerseys, and team bond. (Photo by Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent)</p>](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/ARTICLE_308179996_AR_0_ABOJTRIIBNEX_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
<p></p><p>To solidify the bond between players, Clark Fork Cats head football coach, Jeff Schultz requires his players to hold hands when they go out onto the field. You dont just like your teammates, you love your teammates, he said. Cat players, Isaac Warren and Nick Turnbull show off the new team jerseys, and team bond. (Photo by Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent)</p>
August 17, 2016
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August 17, 2016 10:46 a.m.
Clark Fork Mountain Cats clawing for upcoming season
Last week it was boots and chaps, and cowboys hats as Mineral County residents attended the fair. This week it is cleats, tennis shoes, pads and helmets. As high school athletes take to the field and court to start football and volleyball practice.