With preseason practices set to begin Aug. 10, the countdown to the 2026 Vermont high school football season is underway.
The opening night of games is slated for Friday, Sept. 4. Middlebury (Division I), Colchester (D-II) and Bellows Falls (D-III) are out to defend their crowns.
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