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Tremont football team aims to build momentum for new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:40 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Tremont football team aims to build momentum for new season

Summary

Tremont’s football team seeks to maintain momentum as the new season begins on Friday against Eureka. After ending a 20-game losing streak with two wins last year, the Turks have six returning starters on offense and defense. Senior players Eli Bohm, Troy Keever, and Lucas Love are looking to build on last year’s success and foster confidence within the team. Coach Joe Hagaman aims to continue developing the program after a multi-sport successful year, with a state championship and high finishes in volleyball and basketball contributing to the team's morale.

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Status Watch

•Tremont opens the season at conference foe Eureka on Friday night.
•The team posted a 2-7 record last year, ending a lengthy losing streak.
•Six starters return on offense and defense for this season.
•Successful seasons for other sports at Tremont have boosted team morale.
•Coach Joe Hagaman is focused on further developing the football program.

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12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Boot Camp: Tremont hopes to keep momentum going into new school year

What they're saying

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TREMONT, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — There’s momentum in Tremont. And the Turs football team hopes to keep it going. Last year’s team snapped a 20-game losing streak and won a pair of games for the first time in three years. That may not sound like much, but when you haven’t won a football game in three […]
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