The Villages Charter Reveals 2026 Football Schedule

The Florida high school team looks to build on last season's 9-2 record.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Villages Charter School in Florida has released its 2026 high school football schedule, which features matchups against several North Suncoast area teams. Led by longtime head coach Richard Pettus, the Buffaloes are coming off a 9-2 season in 2025 and are led by standout running back Tranard Roberts and quarterback Jadence Kennedy.

Why it matters

The release of the 2026 schedule provides an early look at the upcoming season for The Villages Charter, a program that has become a breeding ground for college football prospects in Florida. The team's performance and the development of key players like Roberts and Kennedy will be closely watched by fans and recruiters alike.

The details

The Villages Charter School's 2026 football schedule includes matchups against several local rivals, including Hudson, Lecanto, South Sumter, Zephyrhills, and Zephyrhills Christian. The team will also face off against Land O' Lakes, West Port, South Lake, Tavares, Eustis, and Trinity Catholic. The Buffaloes are looking to build on their success from last season, when they reached the Class 2A region quarterfinals.

  • The Villages Charter School released its 2026 football schedule on February 7, 2026.
  • The Buffaloes finished the 2025 season with a 9-2 record and reached the Class 2A region quarterfinals.

The players

Richard Pettus

The longtime head coach of The Villages Charter School football team.

Tranard Roberts

A four-star running back in the class of 2027 who is a key player for The Villages Charter School.

Jadence Kennedy

The quarterback for The Villages Charter School, who threw for over 2,000 yards, 27 touchdowns, and no interceptions in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Is it August yet? Here's a look at our 2026 schedule:”

— VHS Football, The Villages Charter School Football Team (Twitter)

What’s next

The Villages Charter School will look to continue its success in the 2026 season and potentially make a deep playoff run after reaching the region quarterfinals in 2025.

The takeaway

The release of The Villages Charter School's 2026 football schedule provides an early glimpse into the upcoming season for one of Florida's top high school programs. With a strong core of returning players and a challenging slate of opponents, the Buffaloes will look to build on their recent success and solidify their status as a program to watch in the state.