Derby High School names Stone Belzo head coach

February 21, 2026

The Derby Red Raiders have officially named Stone Belzo as the program’s next head football coach.

The announcement was made on Friday. Derby is seeking its first winning season in over a decade. Superintendent Matt Conway welcomed Belzo to the Red Raider family, highlighting a hire that brings both youthful energy and a pedigree rooted in a deep football lineage to the Naugatuck Valley League.

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Ernie Adams named interim head coach at Phillips Academy

February 17, 2026

Phillips Academy has turned to a legendary figure from its own past to lead the “Big Blue” football program into the 2026 season. Ernie Adams, the longtime New England Patriots research director and a central figure in the franchise’s six Super Bowl titles, has been named the program’s interim head coach. Rivals Andy Villamarzo was first to confirm the news with the school.

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Tom Unger officially named coach at West Haven

February 14, 2026

After serving as interim coach in 2025, Tom Unger was named the full time coach at West Haven High School.

The decision to hire Unger full time was made at the end of January according to GameTime CT. Unger led the Blue Devils to a 5-5 record last season, barely missing the playoffs.

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Brendan Costa Named Head Coach at Seekonk High School

February 13, 2026

SEEKONK — The Seekonk High School football program is entering a new era with a familiar face at the helm. Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell and Athletic Director Kathryn Manigan have officially announced the appointment of Brendan Costa as the school’s new Head Football Coach, effective Feb. 10.

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Outlaw leaves Bloomfield for alma mater, East Hartford

February 11, 2026

After sixteen years and three state titles, Tylon “Ty” Outlaw is coming home. In a move that signals the end of a dominant era for Bloomfield High School, Outlaw has officially resigned as the head football coach of the Warhawks to accept the same position at his alma mater, East Hartford High School.

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