The Park Vista Community High School Cobras are poised to translate a late‑season surge into a deep run in the 2026 state playoffs, aiming to capture the program’s first championship since 2017.
A Late‑Season Surge
After dropping just one game in their final five contests of 2025, the Cobras closed the year with four straight victories, a stretch that has set the tone for the upcoming campaign.
Head coach Donald Hanna has repeatedly stressed the need to stay focused week by week, insisting that the team will handle business on a game‑by‑game basis.
Senior quarterback Harris Bender, running back Erik Lee and defensive standout Justice Jones have all voiced confidence that the talent is there, but they also acknowledge that hard work and discipline will be essential.
The schedule opens on the road against Atlantic on August 14, a matchup that will serve as the first test of the Cobras’ revamped game plan.
Looking Ahead
With the playoffs as their ultimate target, the Cobras hope to capture the state title they last held in 2017, a goal that has driven the offseason workouts and recruitment efforts.