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Horseheads football begins 2026 season with first practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:48 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Horseheads football begins 2026 season with first practice

Summary

The Horseheads Blue Raiders commenced their 2026 football season with practice on August 17 in Horseheads, N.Y. Two years prior, the team claimed the Section IV Class A title but fell short in last season's championship, losing to Union-Endicott in overtime. Horseheads finished the previous season with a 7-4 record and aims to recapture their championship form, with key players returning and newcomers expected to step up. The season opener is scheduled for September 5 against Rochester Aquinas.

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Status Watch

•Horseheads football started practice for the 2026 season on August 17.
•The team finished last season with a 7-4 record and lost in the finals.
•Key players include running back Bryce Thomas and linebacker Elijah Miller.
•The season opener is set for September 5 against Rochester Aquinas.
•Horseheads won the Section IV Class A title in 2024.

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10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Horseheads football ready for big season

What they're saying

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HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – Horseheads football is back and looking to get back on top of the Section IV mountain again this season. The Blue Raiders kicked off with their first practice of the season Monday afternoon for the 2026 season. Two years ago, Horseheads captured their first Section IV Class A crown since 1998. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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