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Memorial Mavericks and Legacy Leopards prepare for 2026 season openers

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:44 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Memorial Mavericks and Legacy Leopards prepare for 2026 season openers
Summary

The Memorial Mavericks and Legacy Leopards are set to begin their 2026 football seasons. The Mavericks, now under head coach Ross Dillard after Marc Bindel's departure, face Paschal at home on August 27 at 7 PM. Significant roster changes are expected, particularly at quarterback and running back, following the graduation of many seniors. The Leopards, led by returning head coach Greg Davis and quarterback Knox Hodges, look to build on last season's improvements as they prepare for their opener against the Grapevine Mustangs. Both teams are anticipating competitive seasons with playoff aspirations.

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  • •Memorial Mavericks debut under coach Ross Dillard against Paschal.
  • •Mavericks lose significant senior talent heading into the season.
  • •Legacy Leopards return coach Greg Davis and QB Knox Hodges.
  • •Leopards look to build on last year's improvement.
  • •Both teams play their season openers on August 27.
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  • 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Friday Night Football season preview: 2026 Memorial Mavericks
  • 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Friday Night Football season preview: 2026 Legacy Leopards
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WICHITA FALLS – The Memorial Mavericks will look very different in 2026, with changes at every level of their program. Former head coach Marc Bindel accepted a job in Celina last spring, leaving the program in the hands of longtime Rider and Memorial defensive coordinator Ross Dillard. Dillard will cut his head coaching teeth on […]

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WICHITA FALLS – After a season of improvement, the Legacy Leopards are searching for another level to reach in 2026. The team will look very similar to the previous year, with head coach Greg Davis back for a second season, and Knox Hodges under center for his second full season as the starting quarterback. The […]

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