North Little Rock Wildcats prepare for 2026 football season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
North Little Rock Charging Wildcats are gearing up for their season opener against Rogers on August 27 after a challenging 2025 season that ended with a 3-8 record. Coach Brad Bolding emphasizes the importance of finishing games and maintaining discipline to compete for the Class 7A championship. The team returns nine all-conference players and expects enhanced performance from junior quarterback Robert Jackson, who showed significant improvement during the offseason. Players have focused on better conditioning to improve their performance in close matches.
- •Chargers finished last season with a 3-8 record.
- •Season opener is scheduled for August 27 against Rogers.
- •Team emphasizes discipline and accountability for success.
- •Key players include junior quarterback Robert Jackson.
- •Nine all-conference players return for the 2026 season.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Fearless 40: Charging Wildcats
"North Little Rock enters the 2026 season with high expectations after finishing 3-8 and falling to Bentonville West by one point in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs last year. For the Charging Wildcats, the focus this season is on finishing games and maintaining the discipline needed to compete for a state championship. […]
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