A schedule built for renewal
Practice for the 2026 New Bedford High football season is set to begin on August 24, marking the first step toward a season that coach Bob Lomp hopes will finally break the streak of a winless 2025 campaign.
The slate includes five familiar foes — Lowell, Quincy, Dartmouth, Brockton and Durfee — while four new non‑league opponents — GNB Voc‑Tech, Hopkinton, Brookline and Haverhill — join the lineup, expanding the team’s competitive horizon.
A tradition renewed
The Thanksgiving rivalry game against Durfee will be played for the 134th time, a milestone that underscores the deep roots of the rivalry; Durfee has taken three of the last four meetings, including consecutive wins in 2024 and 2025.
With the new schedule in place, players and coaches are focused on turning early‑season lessons into tangible results, aiming to finish the season with a record that reflects the program’s potential.