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East-Buchanan football begins new era after two state titles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:35 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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Summary

East-Buchanan High School football commences a new season on September 11, following back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022. Head coach Dan Ritter, entering his seventh year, now leads a young team after the graduation of all players from those title-winning squads. The Bulldogs will face rival Mid-Buchanan in their conference opener, quickly offering a test of their capabilities after a 4-6 season last year. Senior linebacker Landon Smith and junior quarterback Remington Musser are key returners as the team looks to establish a winning record once again. The early schedule features strong opponents, including Lawson, which will help gauge the team's progress.

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•East-Buchanan starts the season against Mid-Buchanan on September 11.
•Dan Ritter states the current team is potentially better despite significant losses.
•Landon Smith and Remington Musser are key players for this season.
•The Bulldogs seek to improve after a 4-6 record last year.
•Rivalry games will be crucial for establishing team identity.

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12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Pigskin Preview: East-Buchanan looks to start new era after back-to-back state titles

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After winning back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022, every member of those two East-Buchanan teams has now graduated as head coach Dan Ritter enters a new era of Bulldogs football. “I think we’re a better team than we were last year,” Ritter said. “A lot of people would disagree with that because we had a few seniors that were really good that left. ...
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