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South County sets interim coach Jonte Craig for 2026 football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:49 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

South County sets interim coach Jonte Craig for 2026 football season

Summary

As the 2026 football season approaches, South County has appointed Jonte Craig as interim head coach. Craig previously served as the team's defensive coordinator in 2025, during which South County recorded an 8-4 season. The Stallions are preparing to start their campaign on the road against Gainesville on August 28, with hopes of leveraging a strong defense that includes eight returning starters. Craig and players discussed their ambitions for the upcoming season ahead of the opener.

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•Jonte Craig named interim head coach for South County football.
•Team finished the 2025 season with an 8-4 record.
•South County opens the 2026 season on August 28 against Gainesville.
•Eight starters return on defense, aiming for stronger performance.

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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Coming into 2026, the South County football program will be on their third head coach in three years. Jonte Craig will lead the Stallions in 2026 on an interim basis. In 2025, Craig was the defensive coordinator for South County, as the team finished 8-4. SoCo is hoping to return […]
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