Section 4 Athletics has released its early high school football schedule for the 2026‑27 season, outlining a slate of games that will shape the opening weeks of competition across the AA, A, B, C and D divisions. The announcement highlights veteran quarterback Josh Kweller, the all‑time leading passer from Vestal, who is expected to anchor his team’s offense as rosters near finalization.
Key Matchups and Rivalries
The schedule also features a first‑ever golf tournament organized by the Southern Tier Football Coaches Association, slated for the Links at Hiawatha Landing, adding a community‑focused event to the preseason calendar. Notable rivalry games are already set, including a Class AA Division I clash between Elmira and Corning‑Painted Post on September 25‑26, a Class A Division II showdown between Horseheads and Union‑Endicott on September 18‑19, and a Class B Division III contest pitting Owego Free Academy against Maine‑Endwell on September 11‑12.
Week 1 fixtures will open on September 4, with matchups such as Elmira at Liverpool at 6 p.m. and Binghamton versus Chenango Valley at 1:30 p.m. Early rivalries like Owego versus Chenango Forks and Delhi against Spencer Van‑Etten/Candor promise immediate excitement as teams begin their campaigns.