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Schuylkill County teams prepare for 2026 football season kickoff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:47 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

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Summary

All 14 Schuylkill County football teams began heat acclimation training on August 10, setting the stage for the upcoming season. Players expressed their goals, including district championships and deep playoff runs. Williams Valley's Fletcher Thompson emphasized hard work, while Pottsville's Shay Strencosky focused on team unity after a tough previous season. With padded practices scheduled for August 17 and a scrimmage on August 22, teams are gearing up for the season opener on August 28.

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By the Numbers

•All teams returned for heat acclimation on August 10.
•Padded practices start August 17; scrimmage on August 22.
•Season kickoff set for August 28.
•Players aim for district championships and deep playoff runs.
•Two first-year head coaches are joining the league.

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What they're saying

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All 14 Schuylkill County football teams returned to the field on Monday for the start of heat acclimation and set the tone for the season ahead. “We just want to work hard every day and our goal is always a district championship and to make a deep run to the state playoffs,” Williams Valley running back Fletcher Thompson said. “For a lot of our team, the whole culture we bring is playing for a ...
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