​We’re spending the weeks leading up to the 2026 high school football season checking in with every team across North Jersey. As part of our State of the Program series, we’ll review each public and non-public program to provide a comprehensive snapshot of where they stand. You’ll find links to each team below, and this file will be refreshed throughout the summer as new State of the Program stories go live.
Elmwood Park is embracing a foxhole mindset with a young roster, while Hawthorne remains resilient in a tough division. Indian Hills is looking to capitalize on its promotion to a new division, and Lodi is returning to fundamentals as the rebuild continues. Pascack Hills is returning to familiar turf, and Saddle Brook is laying a solid foundation with an eye toward the future. St. Peter’s Prep enters 2026 with a new leader but the same determined mindset.
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