Team Preview: Winnacunnet

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Updated: August 18, 2026

2026 TEAM PREVIEW
Winnacunnet Warriors

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Head coach: Ryan Francoeur (eighth season).
Division/Conference: Division I East.
2025 record (with playoff result if applicable): 8-4; lost to Bedford in the Division I quarterfinals.

Returning Starters on Offense: (8)
Returning Starters on Defense: (8)

Key Returnees: Jaxon McDonald, Senior (QB/DB); Thomas Lyons, Senior (RB/LB); Ryder Thurlow, Senior (RB/DE), Brian McCown, Senior (WR/DB), Burke Spalding, Senior (RB/DB), Bryce Pinsonnault, Senior (G/DE), Brady Arakelian, Senior (T/DT), Richard Coombs Jr, Senior (TE/DE), Spencer Zigler, Senior (TE/LB), Shea Rafferty, Senior (RB/LB), Connor Kelly, Senior (WR/DB), Tyler Newcomb, Senior (C/DT), Josh Moore, Junior (T/DT), Kaiden Sharpe, Junior (T/DT), Charlie Spring, Junior (RB/DB); Michael Bramhall, Junior (TE/LB/P/K); Henry Denio, Sophomore (WR/DB).

Season Opener: Sept. 4 vs. Portsmouth/Oyster River

Team/School X Account (if applicable): @WHSWarriorFB1

Coach’s Comment: “We are all excited the season is here, as we have a veteran team that hopes to build on a successful 2025 season. We return a talented and deep senior class led by four-year starter Jaxon McDonald, who will transition from WR to QB, and three-year starter Thomas Lyons at LB and RB. Players put a lot of work in this offseason, and are confident if we stay healthy that we can play football a little longer this year.”

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