The Bryan Vikings kick off spring football Monday, and like last year, scheduled TAKS tests have them splitting up their drills.

Bryan's practices will be held from April 20 to May 14, but with an off week from April 27-May 1. The Vikings will build toward their spring game on May 14, which will also include the freshmen.

After-school workouts will be held at 4 p.m. for sophomores and juniors. Freshmen will work out at 8 a.m. each morning. Some freshmen may be asked to participate in afternoon workouts.

Bryan missed the playoffs last season, finishing 2-5 in District 12-5A and ending up 4-5 overall.

Five first-team all-district players graduated from that team -- running back Monterell Washington, center Fono Vakalahi, defensive end C.J. Goosby, safety Justin Hartgoves and linebacker Curtis Cook.

The Vikings will hold a parents night Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. Parents can meet with the coaches about their child's progress, and coaches will use the time to explain their expectations for the upcoming school year.

After the parents meeting, a speaker from The National Collegiate Scouting Association will talk about recruiting and athletic opportunities beyond high school. That is set for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Bryan High School Blue Campus auditorium.