2026 Team Preview: The Springfield Delco Cougars
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Willie McGonigle | August 21, 2026
The Springfield Delco Cougars
Head Coach: Chris Britton
PIAA District 1
Class 5A
Conference: Central League
2025 Season Record: 14-1
| Key Starters lost |
| Luke Valerio RB/DB Tanner Coll RB/LB Michael Franks OL/DL Evan Herzig RB/LB Brad Barber RB/LB Dom Stewart OL/DL Tom Morgan WR/DB |
| returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year |
| John Hopkins QB/DB 5’10 185 JR Alex McGinnis OL/LB 6’2 215 SR TJ Valletti RB/LB 6’2 190 SR Mike Neville RB/WR/DB 5’10 175 SR Zion Culbreth OL/DL 5’9 240 SR Jaxon Deconti OL/DL 6’0 245 SR Shane Kilroy OL/DL 6’2 230 SR Sebastian Simone RB/LB 185 JR Finn Delaney WR/DB 6’2 185 SR Maddox Moleski WR/DB 5’10 175 SR Mike Depetris RB/DB 5’9 175 JR Tommy Griffin OL/DL 6’0 235 JR |
| Key Newcomers’ name, position* |
| Jackson Sheffield RB/DB 5’11 175 SO Dahleem Henson WR/DB 5’9 165 SR Jaxon Varrasse RB/LB 5’9 185 JR Connor Wilkins OL/DL 6’3 230 JR Kaleb Mattas OL/DL 6’1 215 JR Chase Christie TE/DL 6’3 240 JR Bobby Valletti WR/DB 6’0 175 JR Jamar Neal WR/DB 5’9 165 JR Franco Biunno 6’0 225 JR Tommy Dilauro 6’1 225 JR Parker Muhlenberg RB/LB 5’10 175 JR Mason Becker RB/DB 5’10 175 JR Nate Thomas OL/LB 5’11 195 JR Tristian Hunchak WR/DB 5’10 175 SR |
| Season Outlook |
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“The offense and defense return many of their starters and look to build on it. The identity remains rooted in a physical run game behind an experienced offensive line that consistently controls the line of scrimmage. Leading the way is a quarterback who brings poise, leadership, and playmaking ability to the offense.”
Chris Britton
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08-22
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@ Great Valley (0-0) |
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08-28
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@ Perkiomen Valley (0-0) |
– |
09-03
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vs. Marple-Newtown (0-0) |
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09-10
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@ Lower Merion (0-0) |
– |
09-18
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vs. Penncrest (0-0) |
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09-25
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vs. Upper Darby (0-0) |
– |
10-02
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@ Harriton (0-0) |
– |
10-09
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@ Ridley (0-0) |
– |
10-16
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vs. Radnor (0-0) |
– |
10-23
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vs. Conestoga (0-0) |
– |
10-30
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@ Strath Haven (0-0) |
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