ALAH football prepares for 2026 season with high expectations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond (ALAH) football team is gearing up for the 2026 season after finishing with a 12-1 record and a trip to the 2A semifinals last year. Senior quarterback Marcus Otto steps into the leading role following the graduation of key players. The coaching staff anticipates a stronger physical presence in the running game while maintaining speed. The team is focusing on making the most of final practices ahead of their home opener against Villa Grove/Heritage. ALAH players are determined to improve and build on last season's achievements.
- •ALAH had a 12-1 record last season
- •Marcus Otto takes over as starting quarterback
- •The team expects a more physical running game
- •Practice sessions focus on development before the opener
- •First game is against Villa Grove/Heritage
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — ALAH football entering 2026 with a target on its back
"ARTHUR, Ill. (WCIA) — After finishing last season with a 12-1 record amid a run to the 2A semfinals, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football has a target on its back this fall. “Everybody wants to beat us… we were a pretty good team last year, but that comes with a lot of different things,” senior tight end and […]
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