South Newton transitions to eight-man football for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
South Newton will compete in eight-man football for the upcoming 2026 season, having only 13 players on its roster. This decision, confirmed by head coach Chris Bell, follows the team's decline from 23 players last year. The shift to eight-man football offers South Newton an opportunity to continue its program amid decreasing participation. This season marks the fifth year for eight-man football in Indiana, featuring nine teams including Waldron and Indiana School for the Deaf. The Rebels' first game is scheduled for August 22 against Waldron.
- •South Newton football roster reduced to 13 players for 2026.
- •Chris Bell, former coach from 1996-2015, returns as head coach.
- •The eight-man league in Indiana began in 2022, supporting smaller programs.
- •South Newton posted a 3-7 record in 2025.
- •First game against Waldron set for August 22 at 6 p.m.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — South Newton set to play 8-man football in 2026 season
"South Newton has decided to play an 8-man football schedule this year. Here's why.
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