A member of the Albert Lea girls' soccer team takes a shot at the goal during practice Tuesday afternoon. All high school sports could officially being practices this week starting Monday. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Two players chase down a loose ball at practice Tuesday afternoon. The Tigers started off practice with warmups before splitting into three different groups, working on three different aspects of the game. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea went 4-6-1 last season with a second round exit in the Section 2A tournament. Amy Wacholz is entering her first year as head coach for the team. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The team starts competition Saturday with a number of scrimmages in Fairmont. The first regular season game is slated for Aug. 28 also in Fairmont. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

A player blocks an attempted shot during practice Tuesday. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune