White Pigeon cancels 2026 football season after losing first three games

White Pigeon Community Schools announced the cancellation of its 2026 football season after losing all three games played. Athletic director Brooke Baechler and superintendent Shelly McBride cited dwindling player participation and safety concerns as major factors in the decision. The team faced two losses with scores of 60-0 against Hartford and Cassopolis, followed by a 36-0 defeat to Gobles. White Pigeon had only 18 players available for its last game. The school plans to focus on junior varsity contests for underclassmen and aims to assess the situation for the future, hoping to return to a full varsity schedule next year.

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