Henry Clay is hopeful ahead of the 2026 football season
The program has won just two games over the past three seasons, but optimism is growing as the team prepares for the 2026 campaign.
The Henry Clay Blue Devils entered their inaugural season under head coach Phillip Hawkins with a tough 1-10 overall record and a 0-5 district performance. Over the past three seasons, the program has managed to secure only two victories. However, optimism is mounting as the team prepares for the 2026 football season. Senior linebacker Patrick Beya stated, "We just learned how to compete and finish games as a team while adjusting to the new coaches and their coaching styles."
The coaching staff remains the same for a second year, with senior players becoming one year older and several transfers joining the roster. According to Beya, "Things are more focused now. We're focusing on what we can do as individuals and maximizing each player's skill set." Assistant coach Aaron Dishman, who joined Henry Clay from Bryan Station alongside Hawkins in 2025, emphasized that a winning season would mean a great deal to both the school and the community.
He expressed, "I think it'd be big for them, and they deserve it." The team's hard work and determination this year have yielded positive results, making their upcoming season highly anticipated. The Blue Devils open their campaign on Friday, August 21, against Collins at Lafayette High School in Lexington.
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