Greenwich High Reveals 2026 Football Schedule

Connecticut high school football powerhouse looks to defend state title

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Greenwich High School, the reigning Connecticut Class LL state football champions, have announced their 2026 schedule as they look to defend their title. The Cardinals, led by standout quarterback Phil Tarantino and linebacker Justin Carroll, will face a challenging slate of opponents including Bridgeport Central, New Britain, Fairfield Warde, and more.

Why it matters

Greenwich High School has established itself as one of the top public high school football programs in Connecticut, winning 11 state titles. Their continued success and ability to reload with talented players year after year is a testament to the strength of their program and the community support they receive.

The details

The Greenwich Cardinals will look to build on their 11-2 record and state championship from the 2025 season. Key returning players include junior quarterback Phil Tarantino, who had nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards and 20 touchdowns last year, and senior linebacker Justin Carroll, who recorded 118 tackles and 14 tackles for loss. The Cardinals' 2026 schedule features matchups against several other top Connecticut high school football programs, including Bridgeport Central, New Britain, Fairfield Warde, Newtown, Norwalk, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Wilton, St. Joseph, and Staples.

  • The 2026 high school football season will kick off in the fall of 2026.
  • Greenwich High School won the Connecticut Class LL state championship in 2025.

The players

Phil Tarantino

Greenwich High School's junior quarterback, who had nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards and 20 touchdowns in 2025.

Justin Carroll

Greenwich High School's senior linebacker, who recorded 118 tackles and 14 tackles for loss in 2025.

Anthony Morello

The head coach of the Greenwich High School football team, who has led the Cardinals to 11 state titles in program history.

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What’s next

The full Greenwich 2026 football schedule will be announced with official dates and times at a later date.

The takeaway

Greenwich High School's continued success in football demonstrates the strength of their program and the community support they receive. As they look to defend their state title, the Cardinals will face a challenging schedule against other top Connecticut high school teams, but with talented players like Tarantino and Carroll returning, they are poised to remain one of the state's premier football programs.