Countywide quarterback outlook
The 2026 season in Livingston County is already generating buzz as coaches finalize their most critical position – quarterback. Howell will hand the ball to Palmer VanDeven, who has not started a varsity game in three years, while Brighton’s attack will be led by Dom D'Agosta, a signal‑caller who started ten games in 2025 and posted some of the county’s best statistical numbers.
Pinckney brings a dual‑quarterback dynamic that has proven potent in recent years. Both Jax Raymond and Easton McGlothin have logged 1,000‑yard passing seasons, and the coaching staff has indicated that Raymond will retain the starting role despite a standout freshman campaign by McGlothin.
Brighton’s quarterback position is settled with Dom D'Agosta, who started ten games for the Bulldogs in 2025 and delivered some of the most impressive numbers by a Livingston County quarterback in recent memory.
Fowlerville is preparing for a transition at the position, aiming to replace Sam Shrader with either Jaxon Murray or Kellen Douglass. The team will also be integrating an entirely new set of receivers into the offense.
Hartland’s backfield will be contested between Logan Morrish and Matthew Ross. While Morrish is viewed as the presumptive favorite, Ross is pushing hard for the starting spot, promising a competitive battle in preseason drills.
Meanwhile, Palmer VanDeven is expected to run the ball more frequently than Preston Barb did for Howell, adding a new rushing dimension to the Highlanders’ playbook.