2026 VARSITY SUMMER PRACTICES

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Round 2 Here We Go!

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2026 VARSITY SUMMER PRACTICES

Varsity summer practices begin on Monday, August 17th. Players should report to the field house at 4:30pm. Practice will run Monday through Friday, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. There will be one Saturday practice on August 22nd from 9:00am to 11:00am as well. **Please Note - All players MUST be registered in Arbiter Sports to participate in the 2026 Fall Sports Season. Not yet registered? Click the link below: ECSD Fall Sports Registration

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Aug 141 min read

On to the Championships!

Dear Yellowjackets Community, The atmosphere around our program is absolutely electric, and for a truly monumental reason! Our Yellowjacket Varsity Football team has not just been playing football; they’ve been writing a thrilling new chapter in our school's athletic history, and the excitement is palpable. Last night, in a display of sheer dominance and skill, our athletes delivered a stunning performance against the Millbrook Blazers in Round 2 of the Section IX 8-Man Footb

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Nov 8, 20251 min read

Round 2 Here We Go!

Dear Yellowjackets Community, What an absolutely electrifying start to the playoffs! We are thrilled to share the incredible news of our Varsity Yellowjackets' stunning victory over the Onteora Eagles in the opening round of the Section IX 8-Man football playoffs. Friday's game was more than just a contest; it was a powerful display of talent, tenacity, and teamwork from our athletes. They didn't just secure a spot in next week's crucial second-round matchup; they etched thei

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Nov 1, 20251 min read

SEE YOU IN THE STANDS

Thu, Sep 10
ELDRED @ PAWLING
Pawling High School
RSVP
Sep 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Pawling High School, 30 Wagner Dr, Pawling, NY 12564, USA
The Varsity Yellowjackets will kick-off the 2026 season on Thursday, September 10, 2026, against the Pawling Tigers at Pawling High School. Let's go Yellowjackets!
Fri, Sep 18
ELDRED VS. ELLENVILLE
EJSHS Football Stadium
RSVP
Sep 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
EJSHS Football Stadium, 600 State Rte 55, Eldred, NY 12732, USA
The first home game of the season will see the Varsity Yellowjackets facing off against the Ellenville Blue Devils. Kick-off is set for 7pm. Go Yellowjackets!
Fri, Sep 25
ELDRED VS. SULLIVAN WEST
EJSHS Football Stadium
RSVP
Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
EJSHS Football Stadium, 600 State Rte 55, Eldred, NY 12732, USA
For their second home game of the season, the Varsity Yellowjackets will be hosting the Sullivan West Bulldogs at the Hive! Let's go Yellowjackets!
Fri, Oct 02
ELDRED VS. FALLSBURG
EJSHS Football Stadium
RSVP
Oct 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
EJSHS Football Stadium, 600 State Rte 55, Eldred, NY 12732, USA
Look to the skies on Friday, October 2, 2026, as the Fallsburg Comets descend into Eldred to face our Varsity Yellowjackets for an expectantly cosmic grid-iron game! Go Yellowjackets!
Sat, Oct 10
ELDRED @ ROCKLAND
Rockland Middle/High School
RSVP
Oct 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Rockland Middle/High School, 19 School St, Livingston Manor, NY 12758, USA
Follow the Varsity Yellowjackets "Swarm" into Livingston Manor to meet the Rockland Wolves head-on for our second away game of the season. Bring your game face and your Yellowjacket pride!
Sat, Oct 17
ELDRED VS. TACONIC HILLS
EJSHS Football Stadium
RSVP
Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
EJSHS Football Stadium, 600 State Rte 55, Eldred, NY 12732, USA
The final home game for the regular season has our Varsity Yellowjackets up against the Taconic Hills Titans! Let's show them the dangers of messing with the Hive! Go Yellowjackets!!
Sat, Oct 24
ELDRED @ TRI-VALLEY
Tri-Valley Secondary School
RSVP
Oct 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Tri-Valley Secondary School, 34 Moore Hill Rd, Grahamsville, NY 12740, USA
The final regular season game will find our Varsity Yellowjackets traveling away to take on the Tri-Valley Bears. Let's Go Yellowjackets!!

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Official website for the Eldred Central School District's Yellowjackets Football program. Eldred Central School District (ECSD) is a Section IX member of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) and competes in the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA). The Yellowjackets Modified and Varsity football teams compete in the Class D 8-Man football division.

ECSD Superintendent - Traci Ferreira

EJSHS Principal - Michael Conklin

EJSHS Athletic Coordinator - Amanda Zgrodek

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