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Minersville focuses on competition in practice ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:46 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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Summary

Minersville is intensifying preparations for the 2026 football season as the heat acclimation period comes to a close. Coach Justin Frantz is assessing young players filling key positions, including senior Derek Derenzo, transitioning to quarterback. Senior Jordan Bowers is set to play wide receiver while working as a kicker. The team emphasizes competition and toughness during practice, with players responding positively to increased physicality. Minersville plans to compete in scrimmages against Nativity BVM and Shenandoah Valley on August 22, and will open the season against Halifax at home on August 28.

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By the Numbers

•Minersville prepares for the 2026 season as heat acclimation ends.
•Coach Frantz evaluates young players to fill key roles.
•Derenzo moves to quarterback; Bowers to wide receiver.
•Players report improved intensity and physicality at practice.
•Minersville's first scrimmage is on August 22, season opener August 28.

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10:46 PMYahoo Sports — H.S. FOOTBALL: Minersville ramps up intensity at practice

What they're saying

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As the heat acclimation period drew to a close, Minersville was deep into preparations for the 2026 season. With the loss of some significant star power over the offseason, the early practices gave coach Justin Frantz a chance to see the players vying to fill those vacancies in action. “We’re so big on competing, and because we’re young this year, we’ve made some great strides this week so we ...
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