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Minersville Battlin’ Miners prepare for 2026 season amid roster changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:32 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Summary

Minersville's football team, the Battlin’ Miners, opens their 2026 season on August 28 against Halifax. With significant departures including quarterback Dante Carr, head coach Justin Frantz emphasizes rebuilding, particularly in offense and defense. Senior Derek Derenzo shifts to quarterback, while other players vie for key positions. The team, which has consistently won six or more games in recent seasons, aims to compete for the District 11 Class AA title.

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  • •Minersville hosts Halifax on August 28 to start the season.
  • •Derek Derenzo shifts from running back to quarterback.
  • •Frantz plans to utilize a different offensive scheme.
  • •Minersville aims for a District 11 Class AA title.
  • •The team has recorded six or more wins for five consecutive seasons.
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How do you replace the greatest player in program history, your top three receivers, a top rusher, and five of your six leading tacklers in a single offseason? That’s the exact puzzle Minersville head coach Justin Frantz spent the past eight months trying to solve. The rebuild starts with filling the shoes of quarterback Dante Carr, now at Central Florida, alongside a core group of departed ...

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