Team Previews: Keene

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Updated: August 15, 2025

2025 TEAM PREVIEW
Keene Blackbirds

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Head coach: Shawn DeCost (first season)
Division/Conference: Division I West
2024 record (with playoff result if applicable): 4-5; failed to qualify for the Division I playoffs.

Returning Starters on Offense: 5
Returning Starters on Defense: 4

Key Returnees: Colin Tinnin (WR/DB); Kasen Abbott (WR/DB); Jack Gillard (RB/LB); Gus Smith (WR/DB); Cameron Olivo (OL/DL); Michael Hanson (OL/LB); Jacob Wallace (OL/DL); Griffin Yardley (RB/LB); Brayden French (QB/DB).

Season opener: Sept. 5 vs. Goffstown.

Team/School X Account: N/A

Coach’s Comment: “We are excited to get going and to implement some new things in all three phases of the game. The kids are buying in and doing things right. We have a solid mix of returning talent and young players on the rise. As always, there is plenty of work to be done, but the work they have put in has laid a strong foundation for the start of the season. The West Conference is always a challenge, as is all of Division I. The competition will be great and we’re looking forward to it.”

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