🏈 2026 ST. MARTIN YELLOW JACKETS SCHEDULE PREVIEW
Head Coach: Woody Cagnolatti (2nd season)
St. Martin enters Year 2 under Woody Cagnolatti looking to build on a 6-4 breakthrough season, the program’s first winning record since 2019. The Yellow Jackets showed major improvement in 2025 and now aim for their first playoff berth since 2020.
A key moment last fall came with a win over Biloxi, snapping a six-game losing streak in the series and signaling progress for the program.
2025 Record: 6-4
2025 Region Record: 2-4
Seeking first playoff berth since 2020
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🏈 NON-REGION
Aug. 21 — Jamboree (TBD)
A tune-up before a schedule that offers opportunity.
Aug. 28 — Vancleave (Home)
Rivalry opener and a chance to start fast.
Sept. 4 — East Central (Home)
Physical matchup that should test the Jackets early.
Sept. 11 — Stone (Home)
Three straight home games to open the season could be huge.
Sept. 18 — at Hancock
A tough road challenge before region play begins.
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🏈 REGION 4-7A
Sept. 25 — at West Harrison
Region opener on the road. A major swing game right out of the gate.
Oct. 2 — Biloxi (Home)
A rematch after last year’s breakthrough win over the Indians. Another measuring-stick game.
Oct. 9 — Gulfport (Home)
Back-to-back home region games against contenders.
Oct. 16 — at D’Iberville
One of the toughest road trips on the schedule.
Oct. 23 — Harrison Central (Home)
Potentially another critical game in the playoff race.
Oct. 30 — Bye
Well-timed open date before the final push.
Nov. 5 — at Ocean Springs
Rivalry finale that could carry postseason implications.
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🔥 STAT MAN TAKE
This schedule may set up better than some realize.
St. Martin gets three straight home games to open, then after the region opener at West Harrison, three of the next four league games are at home.
That’s a favorable setup for a team trying to make the next jump.
The Biloxi win last year may have been more significant than one result — it may have signaled belief.
If the Jackets can defend home turf, turn a few close region games their way, and steal a road win or two, a return to the postseason feels very realistic.
Can Woody Cagnolatti lead St. Martin back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020?
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