CREC high school football preview 2026: What you need to know about the Colts
The GametimeCT 2026 CREC football preview capsule.
The CREC Colts, led by new coach Shubasz Gordon, will enter the 2026 season as an underdog after finishing just six games above .500 in 2024. Gordon replaces Chris Kennedy, whose tenure saw a 1-9 record. The offense, under quarterback Max Cosme (6-0, 185) and safety Zeal Atwanda (6-1, 220), will have the firepower to score consistently, with the team averaging 36 points per game last season.
Wide receivers Drew Alleyne (5-8, 175) and Chris Gayle (6-2, 170) will be key contributors in the passing game. On the defensive side, linebackers James Brown (5-11, 205) and John Walker (5-11, 220) will anchor the unit, alongside defensive lineman Zeal Atwanda. CREC's defense will look to improve upon its 21 points allowed per game average.
With three of their last four losses coming by less than a touchdown, flipping even one of those results could have secured a playoff spot. The Colts will open their 2026 season against Windsor Locks Co-op on September 12th at 1 p.m.
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