Team Preview: Keene
- Updated: August 17, 2026
2026 TEAM PREVIEW
Keene Blackbirds
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Head coach: Shaun DeCost (second season).
Division/Conference: Division I West.
2025 record (with playoff result if applicable): 2-8; failed to qualify for the Division I playoffs.
Returning Starters on Offense: (3)
Returning Starters on Defense: (5)
Key Returnees: Griffin Yardley, Senior (RB/DB); Jacob Buker, Senior (OL/LB); Seth Clark, Senior (WR/DB); Damien Cowen, Senior (TE/DL); Ben Hockensmith, Senior (OL/DL); Ryan Kopcha,, Senior (RB/DB); Kaleb Bruhmuller, Junior (OL,LB); Mason Ward, Junior (RB/LB); Jacob Hamm, Junior (TE/LB); Kayden McDaniels (WR/DB); Brennan Burkholder, Sophomore (RB/DL)
Season Opener: Sept. 4 vs. Alvirne
Team/School X Account (if applicable): N/A
Coach’s Comment: “We are excited about the group we have coming back, and enjoy being around this team. We have a good young nucleus that will contribute at the varsity level, along with several upperclassmen who bring valuable varsity experience, and can help bring along the younger group. We expect to rely on that experience and play disciplined football. Our players have put in some good work throughout the offseason, and we are excited to see that work translate to the field. We will continue to grow on both sides of the ball. Nothing comes easy in Division I, but we look forward to competing every week and continuing to build our program.”
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