The Lincoln‑Sudbury Warriors concluded the 2025 campaign with a milestone that still resonates in the locker room: a victory that sent them to the Division 2 quarterfinals and marked their first playoff win since the 2021 season. The achievement set a new benchmark for a program that had long hovered on the edge of contention.
Building on that momentum, the Warriors open the 2026 schedule on September 10 against longtime rival Chelmsford. That opponent arrives fresh off an upset of No. 7 Quincy before succumbing to Super Bowl participant Bishop Feehan, a context that adds extra intrigue to the season‑opening clash.
The slate of games reads like a who’s‑who of traditional rivals. After the Chelmsford showdown, Lincoln‑Sudbury will travel to face Needham on September 19 and host Brockton a week later. Dual County League play will not begin until October 9, when the Warriors take the field at Westford Academy.
The roster will look different, having lost seven Dual County League All‑Stars, among them Thorpe MVP Matthew Tasker, whose leadership helped shape the team’s recent success. Nevertheless, the squad returns with a deep group of 21 juniors, many of whom anchor the line and provide the physicality coaches expect at this level.
Beyond the early‑season matchups, the Warriors are slated to meet a diverse array of opponents, including Wayland, Bedford, Concord‑Carlisle, Cambridge Rindge & Latin, and Newton South. Each contest promises a fresh test of the team’s chemistry and the juniors’ growing experience.
Key Matchups to Watch
The opening game against Chelmsford, the September 19 clash with Needham, and the October 9 duel at Westford Academy are already generating buzz among players, coaches and fans alike, promising a season filled with competitive fire and community pride.