Coaches Named for 70th DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game

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The head coaches for the 70th annual DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game have been announced. Delaware Military Academy's Matt Carre will guide the Blue team, while Indian River High's Phillip Townsend will lead the Gold squad. The game, which features top high school seniors from across Delaware, is scheduled for June 18 at Delaware Stadium.

Why it matters

The Blue-Gold All-Star Game is a longstanding tradition that showcases the state's top high school football talent while also raising funds for the Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens, which supports children with intellectual disabilities.

The details

Carre's Blue team will include players from high schools north of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, excluding Red Lion and Newark Charter. Townsend's Gold squad will feature seniors from schools south of the canal. Both coaches have assembled experienced assistant coaching staffs to support them.

• The 70th DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game will be played on June 18, 2026.
• This year's game will be held on a Thursday night rather than the traditional Friday due to the Juneteenth federal holiday on June 19.

What’s next

Player rosters for the 70th DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game will be announced later this month.