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Raiders face tough challenges in upcoming high school football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Raiders face tough challenges in upcoming high school football season

Summary

The Houston Academy Raiders are set to begin their 2026 football season, having concluded 2025 with a 6-5 record and a postseason appearance. Head coach Eddie Brundidge acknowledged the severity of their new schedule, citing the merger of private and public schools into separate classifications. This change places them against stronger programs like Montgomery Catholic and McGill-Toolen. Despite these hurdles, the Raiders, led by 16 returning seniors and junior quarterback Abe Haskins, remain determined to confront the challenges ahead. Their first game is against Dale County on August 28.

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•Houston Academy finished 2025 with a 6-5 record.
•The team enters a tougher classification system this season.
•Season opener is scheduled against Dale County on August 28.
•16 seniors return to the roster for this season.
•Junior quarterback Abe Haskins will lead the offense.

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DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)—The Houston Academy Raiders finished off their 2025 season with an overall record of 6-5 and yet another appearance in the postseason. Naturally, after experiencing so much success over the past few years, the team and its fans would expect nothing less as they enter the new year. But instead, the Raiders will […]
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