Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter prepares for football season with young roster

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:48 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Summary

Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter, under first-year head coach Jamison Fettig, aims to build on an 8-3 season. The team reached the playoffs in 2025, losing 52-8 in the quarterfinals. Known for starting five freshmen last year, the roster remains young, with 18 freshmen and sophomores expected to participate. Key returning players include seniors Andre Doll, Jackson Piatz, and Bryce Schneider. Fettig emphasizes the importance of mental toughness in training these young athletes.

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  • Fettig led the team to playoffs in 2025 after a long absence.
  • The team has five returning freshmen from last season's roster.
  • Key players include All-Staters Piatz and Schneider.
  • Practices began on August 6, focusing on adapting for younger players.
  • The team expects to begin the season with a total of 26 players.
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Aug. 20—NAPOLEON, N.D. — In his first year as head coach, Jamison Fettig led Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter to the playoffs — and he did it with five freshmen starters. The Imperials ended the 2025 season with a 52-8 loss to Hankinson in the 9-man state quarterfinals. Fettig led his crew to an overall record of 8-3. Last season was the first time the Imperials had made the playoffs since 2021. "We ...

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