The first chapter for Fayetteville football under Casey Dick is in the books, highlighted by Friday's spring game.

"I thought our defensive line, really our front seven, did a fantastic job," said Dick, who was hired in April to replace Billy Dawson, who resigned to enter private business. "Overall, I was pleased with our work ethic. Our players came in with an awesome mindset and they continued to get better."

Quinn McClain and Hank Gibbs both took snaps at quarterback and wide receiver Beau Stuckey played some in the secondary during spring practices.

"The quarterback position is one of the toughest to play because they've got to understand everything within our offense," Dick said. "It's tough, especially learning a new system, but our quarterback play improved every day."

Fayetteville will play in 7-on-7 tournaments at Alma in June and Shiloh Christian in July.

Dick will make his coaching debut for Fayetteville at home against St. John's Vianney of Kirkwood, Mo., on Friday, Aug. 30.