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PLYMOUTH — There will be Friday Night Lights in the tiny village of Plymouth this high school football season.
But it will look a little differently.
Plymouth High School Athletic Director Josh Calame confirmed the Big Red will forego a traditional 11-man football season and play an 8-man schedule in its place.
"We have been officially approved by the Northern 8 Conference as a member for the 2026 season," Calame said.
The Plymouth football program has battled low participation numbers for several seasons in recent years. In 2025, they started the season with 23 rostered players before ending the year around 15 and needing a Week 9 game against Western Reserve to be played under running clock rules from the opening kickoff.
#season #calame #Friday
But it will look a little differently.
Plymouth High School Athletic Director Josh Calame confirmed the Big Red will forego a traditional 11-man football season and play an 8-man schedule in its place.
"We have been officially approved by the Northern 8 Conference as a member for the 2026 season," Calame said.
The Plymouth football program has battled low participation numbers for several seasons in recent years. In 2025, they started the season with 23 rostered players before ending the year around 15 and needing a Week 9 game against Western Reserve to be played under running clock rules from the opening kickoff.
#season #calame #Friday
