Reloading the Offense: Coach Ryan Altiere Previews the 2026 Cascade Football Season

The Cascade Cougars are preparing for the 2026 football season after finishing last year with a 7-3 overall record and a 4-1 mark in district play.Head Coach Ryan Altiere joins the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast to discuss replacing a highly productive senior class, the returning players ready to step into larger roles and the areas Cascade must improve to remain one of the top programs in Class 1A.We also discuss the quarterback position, potential breakout players and how the Cougars plan to replace the production and leadership of Mick Hoffman, Brody Otting, Eli Fritz and the rest of last year’s graduating class.