The 2026 high school football season is here, and Howard County teams are ready for Week 1. After weeks of preparation and last week’s scrimmages, the games finally count.

Take a look at each Week 1 matchup involving a Howard County team and see who we’re picking to win.

After weeks of rain forced multiple postponements, Kokomo Post 6 is set to hold tryouts for its 2027 baseball season.

Tryouts for the 17U and 19U teams will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Highland Park.

Fresh, handmade pizza from an ATM? See why we had to check out this unique Kokomo spot on this week’s episode of Kokomo Uncovered!

The 2026 high school football season is almost here, and Howard County teams will get one final opportunity to take the field before Week 1.

Friday night’s scrimmages will give coaches a chance to evaluate their players, make adjustments and get a final look at their teams before the regular season begins. Here’s a look at the scrimmage schedule and what to know ahead of Friday night.

The high school football season is fast approaching, and it’s time to start predicting regular-season records for teams across Howard County.

Our prediction series concludes with Taylor. After back-to-back winning seasons, can the Titans build on that success and put together another winning season in 2026?

The high school football season is fast approaching, and it’s time to start predicting regular-season records for teams across Howard County.

Our prediction series continues with Eastern (Greentown). After winning the Hoosier Heartland Conference championship and reaching the sectional championship game last season, can the Comets build on that success in 2026?

The high school football season is fast approaching, and it’s time to start predicting regular-season records for teams across Howard County.

Our prediction series continues with Northwestern. After gaining valuable experience with a young roster last season, can the Tigers turn that experience into more success and take the next step in 2026?

The high school football season is fast approaching, and it’s time to start predicting regular-season records for teams across Howard County.

Our prediction series continues with Western. After capturing the Hoosier Conference championship last season, can the Panthers build on that success and put together another strong year in 2026?

The high school football season is fast approaching, and it’s time to start predicting regular-season records for teams across Howard County.

Throughout the series, we’ll break down each team’s schedule, predict the outcome of every matchup and project where each program could finish in 2026. We begin with Kokomo, where the Wildkats enter the season with a first-year head coach looking to lead the program to a successful campaign.