Pender Pendragons prepare for 2026 season after 9-2 finish
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Pender Pendragons are gearing up for the 2026 football season following a notable 9-2 record in 2025. Previously, they endured two consecutive five-win seasons. The team advanced to the D1 state quarterfinals, where they lost to Shelby-Rising City 28-6. With a returning quarterback, Zander Welsh, and a roster of 33 players including 12 seniors, the team looks to capitalize on its depth. Head coach Andy Welsh, returning to his role, expressed high expectations for the upcoming campaign. The Pendragons will host the Crofton Warriors on August 28 for their season opener.
- •Pender Pendragons finished 2025 with a 9-2 record
- •Lost to Shelby-Rising City in D1 state quarterfinals
- •Quarterback Zander Welsh accounted for over 1,700 total yards and 31 touchdowns
- •Team has 12 seniors, showing significant depth
- •First game scheduled for August 28 against Crofton Warriors
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Two-A-Days 2026: Stanton Mustangs
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"SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – Next group up for Two-A-Days is the Pender Pendragons, after a huge 9-2 2025 season after back-to-back five-win seasons in 2023 and 2024. The Dragons got themselves to the D1 state quarterfinals before falling to Shelby-Rising City 28-6. The 8-man squad enters the new year without two of last season’s […]
"SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – Next team up for Two-A-Days is the Stanton Mustangs, who didn’t start winning until week five last season but still punched themselves a ticket to the playoffs! In the playoffs, the Mustangs made it to the second round, where their 2025 campaign was ended at the hands of Hemingford. They […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:29 AMTwo-A-Days 2026: Stanton Mustangs
SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – Next team up for Two-A-Days is the Stanton Mustangs, who didn’t start winning until week five last season but still punched themselves a ticket to the playoffs! In the playoffs, the Mustangs made it to the second round, where their 2025 campaign was ended at the hands of Hemingford. They […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 4:33 AMTwo-A-Days 2026: Pender Pendragons
SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – Next group up for Two-A-Days is the Pender Pendragons, after a huge 9-2 2025 season after back-to-back five-win seasons in 2023 and 2024. The Dragons got themselves to the D1 state quarterfinals before falling to Shelby-Rising City 28-6. The 8-man squad enters the new year without two of last season’s […]
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