Keene ISD Halts Varsity Football for 2026 and 2027 Amid Roster Shortages
Keene Independent School District in North Texas has canceled its varsity football season for both 2026 and 2027. Superintendent Ricky Stephens cited a critical shortage of healthy players, noting only 15 varsity athletes were available. The district aims to protect student safety and rebuild its program from the junior high level, while remaining healthy players will compete in junior varsity or private school matchups.