Saint Francis football wraps up spring camp

Cougars look to build on first postseason win since 2018

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football game in motion, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.The Saint Francis Cougars' spring game will showcase the team's progress and preparation for the upcoming season.Fort Wayne Today

The Saint Francis Cougars football team is wrapping up its spring practice sessions, with the annual spring game scheduled for this Saturday at noon at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium. In his first season as head coach, Adam Sherman led the Cougars to their first NAIA playoff win since 2018 last year.

Why it matters

Saint Francis is looking to build on its recent success and continue improving under Coach Sherman's leadership. The spring game provides an opportunity for the team to showcase its progress and prepare for the upcoming 2026 season.

The details

The Cougars are coming off back-to-back NAIA Tournament appearances, including a 13-12 win over Evangel in the opening round of the tournament last year. Several key players from the local area, such as center Collin Butler (Leo High School), linebacker Dylan Krehl (East Noble), and wide receiver Jay Mares (New Haven High School), are expected to play important roles for the team this fall.

  • The Cougars' spring game is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2026 at noon.
  • Saint Francis's full 2026 schedule will be released at a later date.

The players

Adam Sherman

The head coach of the Saint Francis Cougars football team, leading the program in his second season.

Collin Butler

A center for the Saint Francis Cougars and a graduate of Leo High School.

Dylan Krehl

A linebacker for the Saint Francis Cougars and a graduate of East Noble High School.

Jay Mares

A wide receiver for the Saint Francis Cougars and a graduate of New Haven High School.

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The takeaway

The Saint Francis Cougars are looking to build on their recent success and continue improving under Coach Sherman's leadership. The spring game will be an important step in their preparation for the 2026 season.