Golden Knights football charging into 2026 after down season

GEORGETOWN, Del. – Sussex Central football got their first action of the preseason on Monday.

The previous week’s scrimmage versus Elkton was postponed, so the first team that the Golden Knights would suit up against was Red Lion, the reigning 2A state champs in Delaware. Sussex Central comes into this year after a 2025 season where they went 4-6 overall, their first losing record after two consecutive state semifinal appearances in 3A.

The Golden Knights hoping to find the next answer at quarterback after Josiah Cannon graduated in 2025 along with 14 others from last year’s team.

The program is heading into its 30th season under head coach John Wells. They start their regular season with a road trip to Philly, playing at West Philadelphia on Saturday, September 5th at noon.