Sheridan Yellowjackets aim for playoffs in third consecutive year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The Sheridan Yellowjackets are set to begin their season on August 28, hosting White Hall. If they make the playoffs this year, it will mark the third consecutive postseason appearance, a feat not accomplished in over a decade. Under head coach Kevin Kelley, the team's offense has been prolific, averaging 43 points per game. Defensive improvements are a priority, as the team has struggled, allowing an average of 57.3 points per game. Star tailback Zay Stephens, a North Carolina commit, feels more comfortable in his senior year. Kelley expressed hopes for increased media coverage as the team aims to change the perception of the program.
- •Sheridan Yellowjackets kickoff season on August 28 against White Hall.
- •Third consecutive playoff appearance possible, last achieved over a decade ago.
- •The team averages 43 points and struggles defensively, allowing 57.3 points per game.
- •Kevin Kelley emphasizes defensive improvements for success.
- •Zay Stephens, an all-state tailback, is pivotal in the team's offense.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Fearless 40: Sheridan Yellowjackets
"If the Sheridan Yellowjackets make the playoffs this season, it will be the third year in a row they've made the postseason, and that hasn't been done in the program in over a decade.
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