Pontiac looks to enhance run game with Jayden Reed for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:25 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Pontiac looks to enhance run game with Jayden Reed for upcoming season

Summary

Pontiac's football team, featuring 62 players including all five offensive line starters, prepares for its home opener against Coal City. Last season, the team finished 2-7 but saw improvement after switching running backs, which resulted in Jayden Reed rushing for 100 yards in three consecutive games. Reed, now a starter, highlighted his connection with new quarterback Joshua Hartke and the importance of improving his game. The team aims to build on last season's changes as they approach their first match of the season.

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Status Watch

•Pontiac returns all five starters on the offensive line.
•Jayden Reed rushed for over 100 yards in three straight games last season.
•The team finished last season with a 2-7 record.
•Joshua Hartke is the new quarterback with a strong connection to his center.
•Pontiac's first game is scheduled against Coal City.

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4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Boot Camp: Pontiac looks to unlock run game with Jayden Reed

What they're saying

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PONTIAC, Ill. (WMBD) — Pontiac boasts 62 players on their roster, and they return a lot of experience, which includes all five starters on the offensive line. Amidst what would be a 2-7 record last season, the Indians made a change at running back, which led to then sophomore Jayden Reed rushing for 100 yards […]
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