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Friendship Collegiate prepares for 2026 season opener in Brooklyn

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:13 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Friendship Collegiate prepares for 2026 season opener in Brooklyn

Summary

Friendship Collegiate is set to start its 2026 football season on August 28 against Eagle Academy for Young Men II in Brooklyn, New York. The team has maintained a strong performance in recent years, securing at least nine wins for four consecutive seasons and clinching the DCSAA title in 2022 and 2023. After playoff exits in 2024 and 2025, head coach Mike Hunter aims to lead the Knights to another championship run this year. The preview of the upcoming season was discussed during an interview with DC News Now.

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By the Numbers

•Friendship Collegiate opens season on August 28
•Match against Eagle Academy for Young Men II in Brooklyn
•Knights won DCSAA titles in 2022 and 2023
•Team posted at least nine wins for four straight seasons
•Head coach Mike Hunter leads the team into the new season

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5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Friendship Collegiate

What they're saying

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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Each year, Friendship Collegiate is one of the top teams in the District of Columbia. Last year, for the fourth straight season, Friendship posted at least nine wins. After winning the DCSAA title in 2022 and 2023, the Knights fell short in the playoffs in 2024 and 2025. As Friendship […]
— Yahoo Sports

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