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Exeter Eagles prepare for competitive football season in LL section

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:49 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Summary

The Exeter Eagles are anticipated to be contenders in the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the 2026 season. Ranked seventh in the preseason for Class 5A, the Eagles look to rebound after losing in the District 3 playoffs for two consecutive years. Following the departures of several key players, including quarterback Riley Martinez and running back Leo Brown, Exeter will decide on a new starting quarterback from a trio of juniors. The team's first game is scheduled against Gov. Mifflin, where they will aim to establish their lineup after a scrimmage on August 22.

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By the Numbers

•Exeter ranked seventh in Class 5A preseason polls
•Lost in District 3 playoffs last two years to Bishop McDevitt
•New quarterback competition includes juniors Xavier Mercado, Aidan Gerhart, and Stephon Fuller
•Upcoming scrimmage scheduled for August 22 against Blue Mountain
•Eagles' first game is against Gov. Mifflin

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3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Exeter football: Eagles will again be in the hunt for a LL section title

What they're saying

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The Exeter Eagles remain one of the top teams across the Lancaster-Lebanon League and District 3 year after year, and that shouldn’t change in 2026. In the preseason rankings for Class 5A, Pennsylvania Football News ranked the Eagles seventh, one spot ahead of fellow Berks County squad Twin Valley. Exeter has qualified for the last five District 3 playoffs, with their last title coming in 2021 ...
— Yahoo Sports

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