Memphis cancels UIL football season, shifts to six-man schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
FootballMemphis ISD announced on August 11 that the Cyclones will not participate in the UIL football season in 2026 due to insufficient player numbers. Instead, they will play an outlaw six-man football schedule, moving away from traditional competition. The school's previous district included teams such as Clarendon and Wellington. Details regarding the new schedule will be released soon.
- •Cyclones finished 2025 season with a 2-8 record.
- •Student enrollment reported at 116 in October 2025.
- •School aims for a fast-paced, high-scoring football style.
- •More information about the six-man schedule will be available soon.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Memphis pivots 2026 football season to 'outlaw' six-man schedule
"Memphis has cancelled its UIL football season and will instead play an "outlaw" six-man schedule in 2026, the school district announced.
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