The 2026 campaign for Dartmouth High football officially begins on August 24, when the squad reports to the field for its first preseason workout. Coach and players alike are optimistic that the early start will give them the edge needed to build on the momentum generated last year.
Key Rivalries and Dates
A look back at 2025 reveals a dominant stretch: the team posted a five‑game win streak and secured a third consecutive winning season. Senior Michael Hauck was a workhorse, accounting for 12 touchdowns, 23 successful PATs and a field goal, while junior quarterback Aidan Gendron completed 119 of 187 passes for 1,590 yards and 15 scores.
The upcoming schedule mirrors the 2025 slate, featuring the same opponents but with a handful of games moved to different weeks. Notably, the matchup against Durfee will shift from Week 3 to Week 5, while contests with Old Rochester and Apponequet are slated for Weeks 3 and 4 respectively.
Among the highlighted matchups is the annual Thanksgiving clash with Fairhaven. The rivalry has produced some of the season’s closest contests, with the past five meetings decided by seven points or fewer and Fairhaven holding a 4‑1 edge.
Fans can also circle games against Bishop Stang, Middleboro, Barnstable, Bridgewater‑Raynham and New Bedford, each promising competitive play as the team aims to translate preseason promise into a successful regular season.