Eastside football looks to improve with strong offensive line in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:22 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Eastside football is preparing for the 2026 season under coach James Magazine, who emphasizes improvements in the offensive line. After struggling in the previous seasons with records of 4-8 and 3-8, Magazine points to the strength of returning starters like Zacki Curry and Dolston Gordan as key to success. The team plans a run-heavy offense to compensate for youth at quarterback and skill positions. A significant challenge will be waiting for five transfers to become eligible midway through the season, impacting their upcoming matches against Ridgewood and Union City.
- •Eastside finished last season with a 3-8 record.
- •Coach Magazine believes the team's line is a strength this year.
- •Rising junior Shyjeir Stratford expected to start at quarterback.
- •Five transfers will become eligible after four games.
- •Eastside's schedule includes tough matchups against Ridgewood and Union City.
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — Eastside football counting on big line to restore winning ways
"Eastside has struggled up front in recent years, but coach James Magazine believes this team is different. Check out the latest State of the Program.
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