Community School, First Baptist, St. John Neumann prepare for 2026 season

Three teams from Southwest Florida are set to compete in Class 1-District 9 this season: Community School of Naples, First Baptist, and St. John Neumann. Community School, coming off an 8-3 season, aims to maintain momentum despite losing key players to graduation. They will rely on a mix of young talent and established returning players. First Baptist, looking to improve from a disappointing 2-8 last year, has introduced several new athletes, including a promising quarterback. St. John Neumann enters the season after achieving their second playoff win in their history and hopes to extend their playoff run with a strong senior class and key recruits. The season kicks off against competitive opponents, emphasizing the need for adaptation and growth.

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