Tri-Valley Bulldogs aim for fourth straight District 11 title in 2026

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:33 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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The Tri-Valley Bulldogs kick off their 2026 football season on August 28 against Line Mountain, seeking their fourth consecutive District 11 Class A championship. After finishing with a 7-5 overall record last season, the Bulldogs aim for a deeper postseason run. Head coach Jeff Sampson highlights the need to focus on building a strong offensive line while compensating for the loss of key defensive players. Junior running back Parker Hatter, who had 10 touchdown runs last year, is a key player, joined by quarterback Trey Porter. Sampson anticipates tough matchups, especially in local rivalries against Williams Valley and Marian Catholic.

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  • Tri-Valley Bulldogs seek fourth consecutive District 11 Class A title.
  • 2026 season begins August 28 against Line Mountain.
  • Parker Hatter returns after leading the team in touchdowns last year.
  • Coach Jeff Sampson emphasizes need for a strong offensive line.
  • Bulldogs aim to improve on last season's 7-5 record.
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The Tri-Valley Bulldogs enter the 2026 season seeking a fourth consecutive District 11 Class A championship, and hope to make a deeper postseason run than they did last year. Tri-Valley defeated Marian Catholic in last year’s district title game before falling to Lackawanna Trail in the District 2/11 regional playoffs. “Hopefully we’re able to get to that position again and the results are ...

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