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El Paso-Gridley Titans aim for state title with returning starters

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

El Paso-Gridley Titans aim for state title with returning starters

Summary

The El Paso-Gridley Titans, who reached the state semifinals last season, return 19 starters for the upcoming season. Head coach Tanner Benedict has ten offensive players and nine defensive players back from a 12-1 season. Junior quarterback Owen Adams, who passed for more than 2,100 yards and 31 touchdowns last year, leads the team. The Titans hope to capitalize on their playoff experience to secure a spot in the state title game in November. Senior receiver Javion Maxon returns from injury and is joined by standout teammates Cha'von Maxon and Braden Gibson, who collectively caught 25 touchdown passes last season.

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•El Paso-Gridley Titans return 19 starters from last season's semifinals
•Owen Adams passed for over 2,100 yards and 31 touchdowns
•Javion Maxon returns after missing part of last season due to injury
•Team aims for a trip to the state title game in late November
•Titans finished last season with a 12-1 record

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12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Boot Camp: Loaded El Paso-Gridley Titans return 19 starters from state semifinalist

What they're saying

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EL PASO, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Could this be a state championship season in El Paso? The El Paso-Gridley Titans were one victory away from playing in the state title game a year ago and have big expectations this fall. Tanner Benedict returns ten players on his offense and nine on his defense from a 12-1 […]
— Yahoo Sports

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