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The 2026 high school football regular season has officially wrapped up, with a perfect season, a historic first win and some emotional goodbyes across the league.
For four teams, the road to a championship continues. For others, Friday marked the final time they would take the field this year, and for many graduating players, the final game of their high school football careers.
Blue Devils finish a perfect 7-0
The McKinnon Park Blue Devils capped off an undefeated regular season with a convincing 28-8 victory over the Holy Trinity Titans.
The Blue Devils controlled much of the game, finishing with a perfect 7-0 record and securing their place at the top of the standings.
Head coach Charlie Richardson says the team’s success came from steady improvement throughout the season.
Despite the perfect record, Richardson knows his team cannot afford to get too comfortable heading into the playoffs.
For Holy Trinity, the loss brings its season to an end. The Titans finish 3-4, showing plenty of improvement throughout the year, even though they will not advance to the postseason.
Thunderbirds bounce back against Sabres
The Pauline Johnson Thunderbirds responded to last week’s loss in a big way, defeating the Simcoe Composite Sabres 42-7.
The Thunderbirds finish the regular season at 6-1, carrying momentum into the playoffs.
For the Sabres, it was another difficult afternoon in what has been a rebuilding year.
Simcoe Composite finishes 1-6, but the team will look to build on this season’s experience as it continues developing its football program.
Delhi Raiders win battle for playoff position
One of the biggest games of the final week featured the Delhi Raiders and Waterford Wolves, with both teams entering the contest at 4-2.
With playoff positioning on the line, the Raiders came away with a hard-fought 28-21 victory.
The win sends Delhi into the semifinals against the Pauline Johnson Thunderbirds, while Waterford faces the undefeated McKinnon Park Blue Devils in Caledonia.
Cayuga Warriors celebrate historic first win
While neither the Cayuga Warriors nor Valley Heights Bears could qualify for the playoffs, their final meeting still carried plenty of meaning.
The Warriors edged the Bears 14-12, earning their first victory since joining the league last year.
For a young football program still finding its footing, the win represents an important milestone.
Both schools entered the league in 2025, and while neither will play postseason football this year, Cayuga now has a victory to build on heading into 2027.
More than just a final score
For many players across the league, Friday was about more than wins, losses or playoff standings.
It was the last time they would put on their school’s football jersey. The last time they would hear their coach’s pregame speech, line up alongside their teammates or gather in a huddle with 11 other players who had their backs.
For graduating seniors whose teams won’t advance, there will be no next Friday, no next practice and no next chance to make one more play together.
But the friendships, the hard work, the Friday afternoon battles and the memories made on those fields will stay with them long after the final whistle.
Written by Jeremy Hall