It has been a while, but Charlottesville’s Raymond Parker is glad to be back on a football field.

At Charlottesville’s homecoming against William Monroe, halftime was supposed to be longer than usual — but not 90 minutes.

The Charlottesville football team is going through an adjustment period, and hopes to get on track tonight as it travels to Albemarle (1-1).

Up against two-time defending Group AA, Division 4 champion Amherst County, the Lancers’ power rushing attack took it to the Black Knights, paving the way for a 42-6 victory.

High school football practices got underway this week and area coaches are excited about the season’s prospects. Among them is first-year Charlottesville High coach Chris Fraser, who took over the program from longtime coach Garwin DeBerry.

Chris Fraser received rave reviews from a number of colleagues and co-workers during the interview process, but Dyrell Roberts seems to be one of his biggest fans.

“(CHS athletic director) Rick (Lilly) sold me on the program,” said Chris Fraser, who was introduced to the press as the new head coach Monday afternoon. “He sold me on his vision, his energy and his enthusiasm. I think it’s going to be a great situation for both of us.”