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North Dickinson head coach Mike Christian, center, and assistant coach Chris Mattson, right, observe practice Thursday evening at James D. Priestap Memorial Field in Felch Township. The Nordics, who compete in eight-player football, have 24 players on their roster in grades nine through 12, Christian said. North Dickinson County opens its season on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 27, at Lake Linden-Hubbell.