The Princeton Vikings are set to open the 2026 campaign on the road against Archbishop Moeller, a matchup that promises early testing for a squad eager to rebound from a narrow loss in the regional semifinals last year.
After that initial test, the team will plunge into a stretch of nine straight Greater Miami Conference contests, a gauntlet that will see them host six of those games, including a three‑game home swing in weeks three through five that could shape their league standing.
The Vikings will also travel to Middletown in week two, a rematch that carries extra weight after a narrow defeat earlier in the season, adding a narrative of redemption that fans are already tracking.
Looking ahead
The 2025 season ended with a 9‑3 overall record and an 8‑1 mark in conference play, highlighted by a dramatic 23‑22 victory over Winton Woods to open the playoffs, though the run concluded with a 32‑30 loss to Elder in the regional semifinals.
Finishing the year ranked No. 16 in the final High School on SI Ohio Power 25, the team enters the new season with a blend of experienced seniors and promising underclassmen, all under the guidance of a coaching staff that emphasizes discipline and adaptability.
As the schedule unfolds, the Vikings hope to translate their regular‑season resilience into postseason success, aiming to improve on last year’s near‑miss and climb higher in the state rankings.