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Pieper football team prepares for 2026 season under Eddie Salas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:46 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Pieper football team prepares for 2026 season under Eddie Salas
Summary

The Pieper Warriors, ranked No. 9 in the Express-News preseason top 20, are gearing up for their inaugural season in District 27-6A under new head coach Eddie Salas. The team previously finished 8-5 and reached the third round of the Class 5A playoffs in 2025. They are set to face strong competition from teams like Steele and Judson in their new district. Key returning players include quarterback Chase Lyons, wide receiver Carson Lacombe, and offensive lineman Laiton Springer, all pivotal to the team's prospects this season. The Warriors’ first critical match in their new district will be against Steele on September 25.

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  • •Pieper finished 8-5 last season, reaching the third round of playoffs.
  • •Key returnees include Carson Lacombe, Chase Lyons, and Laiton Springer.
  • •Eddie Salas takes over as head coach after Nick Rogers stepped down.
  • •Pieper moves to District 27-6A with stiff competition.
  • •First district game against Steele is scheduled for September 25.
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  • 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Countdown to No. 1: No. 9 Pieper ushers in new chapter in 6A under Eddie Salas
What they're saying
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The Warriors face high turnover as they moved into District 27-6A but with key players returning in Carson Lacombe, Chase Lyons and Laiton Springer, they can compete.

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