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Cougars and WHS clash in season opener on Friday night

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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Summary

North Daviess and Washington face off as the high school football season begins on Friday night. The Cougars are coming off their best season in history, winning 10 games last year, while Washington has struggled with nine wins over the last two seasons. Washington moves down from 4A to 3A, which could benefit them in Sectional 31. Both teams look to establish their identity early in this matchup, with Washington rebuilding after losing several key players and North Daviess fielding a deep and experienced squad.

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By the Numbers

•North Daviess finished last season with a record of 10 wins.
•Washington returns key players like kicker Carter Browning and linebacker Lane Peachee.
•Both teams will feature several players competing in multiple positions.
•North Daviess lost key players but retains a strong backfield.
•Washington is adapting to a new quarterback following the graduation of Cooper Wright.

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North Daviess and Washington hit the gridiron for the latest edition of Friday Night Lights. The Cougars are coming off their best season in school history and coach Trent Fine has won 18 games in the last two seasons. WHS has won nine games over the last two years and should benefit from a change in class and sectional. The two schools put all that to rest on Friday night during game 1 of the ...
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