2026 Team Preview: The James Buchanan Rockets
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Davin Ridall | August 5, 2026
The James Buchanan Rockets
Head Coach: Cliff Pine
PIAA District 3
Class 4A
South Central Atlantic Conference
2025 Season Record: 3-7
Key Starters Lost
James Nicol
Alex Break
Finn Lorson
Returning Starters
Christian Pine, RB/LB, 5’8″, 180 lbs, 2026
Hunter Egli, RB/LB, 6′, 180lbs, 2026
Shawn Fisher, OL/DL, 5’11”, 280lbs, 2026
Anden Mickley, WR/C, 5′ 10″, 145lbs, 2026
Emmett Mendola, OL/DE, 6’1″ 250lbs, 2026
Jaxon Schooley, WR/C, 5’10, 145lbs 2028
Sammy Laird, OL/DL, 5’11” 250lbs 2027
Key Newcomers
I don’t know who will be key guys this year yet.
Season Outlook
Our outlook is to compete with our new division and finish the season with a winning record.
buchanan by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 Schedule
08-22
|
@ Mount Union (0-0) |
– |
08-28
|
vs. Claysburg-Kimmel (0-0) |
– |
09-04
|
@ Northeastern (0-0) |
– |
09-11
|
vs. Greencastle-Antrim (0-0) |
– |
09-18
|
@ Big Spring (0-0) |
– |
09-25
|
@ Biglerville (0-0) |
– |
10-02
|
vs. Delone Catholic (0-0) |
– |
10-09
|
@ Littlestown (0-0) |
– |
10-16
|
vs. York County Tech (0-0) |
– |
10-23
|
@ York Catholic (0-0) |
– |
10-30
|
vs. Hanover (0-0) |
– |
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