{
  "id": 3892270,
  "title": "Countdown to Kickoff: DeMatha",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/countdown-to-kickoff-dematha",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T04:48:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/countdown-kickoff-dematha-044831830.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DeMatha football aims to secure a three-peat in the DMV's top conference following consecutive wins in the WCAC titles. Head coach Bill McGregor has taken a leave of absence, allowing Bryce Bevill, a former DeMatha alum and staff member at the University of Maryland, Howard University, and the New York Jets, to take over as head coach. The Stags boast a roster of D-I talent, including four-star recruits James Pace III, Sean Saint Fleur, Knyair Crumb, Terrance Grant Jr., and Kevin Nesbitt. DeMatha takes on Archbishop Spalding in their season opener on Friday, August 28.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Fresh off of back-to-back WCAC titles, DeMatha football is looking to make it a three-peat in the DMV’s top conference. With legendary head coach Bill McGregor taking a leave of absence, DeMatha has brought in Bryce Bevill to be the team’s head coach. Bevill graduated from DeMatha in 1990 and […]",
  "key_points": [
    "DeMatha seeks third consecutive DMV conference title",
    "Bryce Bevill named new head coach, former DeMatha player",
    "Season opener against Archbishop Spalding on August 28"
  ],
  "editors_take": "With their experienced roster and new head coach, DeMatha is well-positioned to pursue a third consecutive WCAC title under the guidance of interim coach Bryce Bevill.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}