Churchville-Chili was one of Section V's big surprises last season.
After dropping their season opener, the Saints reeled off five consecutive wins to earn their second five-win season in three years. During that streak Churchville-Chili pulled off one of the stunning results of the season, when the Saints defeated Canandaigua behind a four-touchdown performance from running back Jayden Jager.
Now the Saints look to parlay last year's triumphs into more success, including a potential postseason run, in 2026.
Churchville-Chili football at a glance
- Head coach: Dennis Pynn (5th season)
- Classification: Class A-1
- Last season’s record: 5-3 (lost in Class A-1 section quarterfinals to Brighton)
- Last Section V championship: N/A
Churchville-Chili football schedule for 2026 season
- Friday, Sept. 4: 6 p.m. at Greece Athena
- Thursday, Sept. 10: 6 p.m. vs. Webster Thomas
- Friday, Sept. 18: 7 p.m. vs. Vertus
- Friday, Sept. 25: 6 p.m. at Gates Chili
- Friday, Oct. 2: 7 p.m. vs. Brighton
- Friday, Oct. 9: 7 p.m. at Spencerport
- Friday, Oct. 16: 7 p.m. vs. Irondequoit
Churchville-Chili's returning starters
OL/DL Jack Pynn, QB/LB Mike McKeiver, WR/DB Mike Bekridakis, RB/DB Jayden Jager, RB/LB Ocean Minor, WR/DB Zyon Beachum, WR/DB Kendred Beachum, TE/DE Jonah Nunez-Post
A look back: Churchville-Chili football
Marquee matchups for Churchville-Chili
The Chili Bowl is always one to look forward to for the Saints. They take on nearby
rival Gates Chili in Week 4. Churchville-Chili won last year's matchup comfortably.
Justin Ritzel is a sports reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, with a focus on Section V athletics and high school trends.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Churchville-Chili football hopes last year's surge leads to a playoff run
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