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Eureka Hornets return 16 starters amid hopes for rebound in 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:22 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Eureka Hornets return 16 starters amid hopes for rebound in 2026 season

Summary

The Eureka Hornets are set to begin their 2026 season on August 21 against Tremont. Following a challenging 3-6 season in 2025, which ended their playoff streak, the team hopes that the experience of their young players will lead to improvement. Senior linebacker Fisher Gladson noted the development of the sophomore players into a solid junior class. Senior quarterback Lincoln Knapp has reportedly enhanced his passing skills over the summer and has key offensive players returning, including receiver Chris Bunting and running back Finn Hoffman.

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•Eureka opens the 2026 season against Tremont on August 21.
•Injuries in 2025 forced young players into starting roles.
•Fisher Gladson highlights growth among the junior class.
•Lincoln Knapp worked on his passing game this summer.
•Key offensive players include Chris Bunting and Finn Hoffman.

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12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Boot Camp: Eureka returns 16 starters from young 2025 lineup

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EUREKA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Eureka Hornets hope they don’t have to repeat what happened in 2025. The team was hit with injuries that pushed young players into starting positions. The result — a 3-6 season that saw Eureka miss the playoffs for the first time in nine years. The silver lining? Those sophomores who […]
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