Warriors aim for success under coach Kevin Keiser with strong start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Summary

The Winner Warriors football team has opened the 2026 season with a 4-1 record under first-year head coach Kevin Keiser. Following a 6-5 finish in 2025, the Warriors' recent victory avenged a previous loss to Wagner, which they defeated 21-6 on September 18. With a top-five ranking in Class 11B, they are focused on maintaining this momentum as they prepare for an upcoming home game against Class 11A Canton. Keiser's leadership has energized the team, helping them improve their scoring and defensive statistics compared to last season.

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  • •Warriors are ranked No. 5 in Class 11B.
  • •They scored an average of 30.8 points per game this season.
  • •Upcoming game against Class 11A Canton is on September 29.
  • •Keiser emphasizes conditioning and physicality in training.
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Sep. 24—WINNER, S.D. — It's a new season, and there's a new head coach, but on the field, it's still the same Winner Warriors. After an up-and-down 2025 campaign that saw the Warriors go 6-5 and miss out on a trip to the state championship game for just the second time in seven seasons, the Winner football program is off to a quicker start this year, standing at 4-1 and ranked No. 5 in Class ...

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