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Jake Howland takes over Tioga football for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:10 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Jake Howland takes over Tioga football for 2026 season

Summary

Former Tioga assistant coach Jake Howland assumes the head coaching role for the 2026 season following the departure of Nick Aiello. Aiello led the program for 16 seasons, securing 12 Section IV Class D titles and five state championships. The transition comes as the Tigers prepare to defend their latest state title with a core group of veteran players, including quarterback Jackson Bombard and running back Caden Bradley. Howland, who played for Tioga from 2010 to 2014, plans to maintain the existing system established under his predecessor. The team opens its 2026 schedule at home against Delhi on Friday, September 4, at 7 p.m. This matchup marks a recurring rivalry between the two programs, which have met in four sectional title games since 2010.

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By the Numbers

•Jake Howland replaced Nick Aiello as head coach in April.
•Tioga won five state championships during Aiello's 16-year tenure.
•The 2026 roster features veterans Jackson Bombard, Caden Bradley, and Shane Platukis.
•Tioga hosts Delhi in the season opener on September 4.
•The program intends to continue the same football system used in previous championship seasons.

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11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Tioga football aims to defend state crown with new head coach

What they're saying

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TIOGA CENTER, N.Y. (WETM) – Tioga football’s state title defense has begun. Following their 5th state championship in 4 years under Head Coach Nick Aiello, the Tigers have returned to the gridiron with a new leader. Former Tioga standout linebacker (2010-14) and assistant coach (2020-25) Jake Howland, has taken charge of the program, following Aiello’s […]
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