Washington County High School Football Teams Unveil 2026 Season Openers
The 2026 high school football season is already generating buzz in Washington County, Maryland, as eight local programs have released their opening schedules.
Boonsboro Warriors will open their campaign on September 4, hosting Middletown at 7 p.m., while the Hancock Panthers travel to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, for a 6 p.m. showdown on the same night.
Clear Spring Blazers are slated to begin their season a week later, taking on Northern Garrett on September 10 at 6 p.m., whereas the North Hagerstown Hubs will face Tuscarora at 6 p.m. on September 4.
Saint James Saints open at Archbishop Curley at 4 p.m. on September 4, and Smithsburg Leopards will test themselves at Francis Scott Key at 7 p.m. that same evening.
South Hagerstown Rebels and Williamsport Wildcats both start on September 4 as well, with the Rebels visiting Century at 6:30 p.m. and the Wildcats hosting Brunswick at 6 p.m.
The concentration of games on September 4 underscores the eagerness of coaches and players to hit the field early, while the varied kickoff times reflect the logistical considerations of coordinating community events.
Fans across Washington County are expected to turn out in force, with local businesses and schools rallying behind their teams as the first contests promise early momentum for the season.