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Jefferson County cancels 2026 football seasons due to low participation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:53 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Jefferson County cancels 2026 football seasons due to low participation

Summary

Jefferson County has canceled its varsity and junior varsity football seasons for 2026, citing low player participation. The Florida panhandle school will not field teams after only 10 players attended practice. Jefferson County recently moved to the Sunshine State Athletic Conference and had experienced struggles in previous seasons, finishing 2-9 last year. The program is set to continue with a middle school team that has over 20 participants. The varsity team was scheduled to begin its season against Cottondale on August 14.

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By the Numbers

•Jefferson County cancels varsity and JV football seasons for 2026.
•Only 10 players attended practice, prompting the decision.
•The team finished 2-9 last season under coach Eric Bright.
•The program will continue with a middle school team.
•Jefferson County was scheduled to play Cottondale on August 14.

Latest Updates

1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Florida program with six state titles opts to cancel varsity, JV seasons

What they're saying

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Jefferson County, which is located in the Florida panhandle, announced that they had scrapped its 2026 seasons on both the varsity and JV levels.
— Yahoo Sports

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