North Dickinson head football coach Mike Christian, center, gives instructions in an offensive huddle at practice Friday evening at James D. Priestap Memorial Field in Felch Township. The Nordics, who compete in 8-player football, field a squad of 20 players for the upcoming 2021 season. ND opens with a game at Forest Park on Aug. 27. The Nordics’ home opener is Sept. 17 versus Ontonagon. (Matt McCarthy/Daily News photo)