Five Teams Switch to 8-Man Football | Albany News

Five Capital Region high school football teams are switching to eight-man play this season—Hudson Falls/Fort Edward, Broadalbin Perth, Lake George/Warrensburg/Bolton, Stillwater/Spa Catholic, and Rensselaer/Loudonville Christian—to address declining participation and player safety concerns. As a result, none will be eligible for playoffs this year. Meanwhile, Cambridge-Salem is skipping varsity altogether, focusing only on junior varsity. These moves reflect a broader trend as schools adapt to keep football alive for their communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23de4b8f46e867cc