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De Pere football seeks fast start following playoff success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:19 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

De Pere football seeks fast start following playoff success

Summary

De Pere Redbirds are preparing for the start of the 2026 football season, opening on the road against Manitowoc Lincoln on August 20 at 7 p.m. After a late-season surge last year led them to a sectional final, head coach Ben Strickland emphasizes the need for a strong start this season. De Pere, which finished last season with four straight wins, aims to build on the momentum from their previous playoff performance. Senior Cayden Cavanaugh highlighted lessons learned from last year’s success, emphasizing resilience and continuous improvement.

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By the Numbers

•De Pere opens the season against Manitowoc Lincoln on August 20.
•Redbirds finished last season strong, winning four straight games.
•Head coach Ben Strickland stresses importance of a quick start.
•Senior Cayden Cavanaugh mentions key lessons from last year's playoff run.

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4:19 AMYahoo Sports — De Pere football aims for fast start after late-season playoff surge

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(WFRV) – After a red-hot finish to last season, the De Pere Redbirds are hoping that momentum carries into the fall as they look to get off to a fast start. De Pere found itself sitting at 3-4 through its first seven games a season ago. The Redbirds could have folded, but instead rattled off […]
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