The Potosi/Cassville Chieftains are gearing up for the 2026 football season, bringing back an impressive 3,300 rushing yards from a unit that helped the team finish 11‑2 and reach the state semifinal last year. At the heart of that attack are dynamic backs River Sahr and Hunter White, who will anchor a backfield that fans hope will keep the momentum rolling.
Head coach Mark Siegert says the foundation of that success isn’t just X’s and O’s but a shared belief that the community must rally behind its kids. “It takes a village to raise a team,” he notes, emphasizing how offseason work by both schools and towns has woven a culture of collective ownership.
Season Opener on the Horizon
Practices have already begun, and the excitement is palpable as the team prepares for its first test against Cuba City on August 20 at 7 p.m. The matchup promises to be a showcase of the Chieftains’ new‑look offense and the community’s unwavering support.
With the season opener fast approaching, the blend of experienced rushers, a coach who prizes communal buy‑in, and a town that turns out in force sets the stage for what many expect to be another memorable campaign.