Battery Creek football seeks third consecutive playoff appearance in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Battery Creek football team prepares for the 2026 season starting this Friday against Whale Branch. The Dolphins drop down to Class 2A after last year's 2-9 finish, during which they made the playoffs as a 14-seed but lost in the first round. Coach Ed Susi emphasizes the need for players to step up, especially given the tough weather conditions expected in August and September. The team aims to improve and achieve its first winning season since 2002.
- •Battery Creek opens the season on Friday at 7 p.m.
- •The team had a 2-9 record last season, making the playoffs as a 14-seed.
- •The Dolphins drop to Class 2A for the new season.
- •Coach Ed Susi is focusing on player endurance for the harsh weather.
- •Battery Creek last had a winning season in 2002 with a 7-6 record.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Battery Creek charged up to make third straight playoff appearance
"The Battery Creek football team seeks its third straight playoff appearance as they get ready to start the 2026 campaign on Friday.
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