Irvington High School cancels 2026 football season
Irvington High School in California has canceled its football season for 2026. The decision follows a six-month search for a new head coach after the previous coach stepped down. With a significant drop in eligible players, the school determined it could not safely field a team.
- ▪Irvington High School's football program will not participate in the 2026 season.
- ▪The cancellation comes after the administration's unsuccessful search for a new head coach.
- ▪The number of eligible players has dropped to between 17 and 20, making it impossible to field a varsity team.
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