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Friday Night Lights: The Wildcats Are Ready
Linn opens the 2026 season at home against Cuba on Friday, August 28. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM — wear red and pack the house.
There are some football games on the schedule. And then there are games you remember. Friday night is one of those nights.
The Linn Wildcats are ready to take the field for the first time this season. A new season. A new chapter. A team that has put in the work all summer. Now, it's time to play.
For the players, Friday night represents everything they have worked toward: the early mornings, long practices, heat, weight-room sessions, countless repetitions, coaches pushing them to be better, and teammates pushing one another. All of it has led to this.
Across the field will be the Cuba Wildcats, ready to compete. But when the lights come on and the stands begin to fill, there will be something special about the atmosphere in Linn. This is not just about 11 players on the field — it's about an entire community.
The stands will be packed. The student section will be loud. The band will be playing. The cheerleaders will be fired up. Parents, grandparents, alumni, coaches, and fans will all be there. When the Wildcats run onto the field, they should know exactly who is behind them: Linn.
From the youngest youth players watching their heroes to the seniors beginning their final season under the Friday night lights, this program is bigger than one game. It's a football family.
If you're planning on coming Friday night, get there early. Get your food, find your seat, bring your friends and family, and wear red. Then get ready to make some noise.
A new season brings a clean slate, new goals, new expectations, and new memories waiting to be made. On Friday night, the Linn Wildcats get their first opportunity to start writing that story.
Bring the energy. Bring the noise. Bring the red. Because when the lights come on at Linn High School, the Wildcats are coming.
Linn Wildcats vs. Cuba Wildcats — Friday, August 28, 2026. Kickoff: 7:00 PM. Linn, Missouri. Let's pack the house. Let's get loud. Let's go Wildcats. One team. One community. One Wildcat family. It's game day in Linn.
Fundraiser June 10, 2026A Night at the Mouse Races — November 7
Join us November 7 at the St. George Activity Center for an evening of mouse racing, silent auction, live auction, and a chance to win an AR-15 engraved with a Wildcat.
A Night at the Mouse Races — November 7
Join us November 7 at the St. George Activity Center for an evening of mouse racing, silent auction, live auction, and a chance to win an AR-15 engraved with a Wildcat.
The Linn Wildcat Football Boosters invite you to A Night at the Mouse Races on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the St. George Activity Center.
Doors open at 6:00 PM with racing beginning at 7:00 PM. The silent auction runs until 8:30 PM, with live auctions at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Tickets are $20 at the door. Every ticket holder is entered to win an AR-15 engraved with a Wildcat, generously donated by Locks Mill Propane.
All proceeds go directly toward facility upgrades including the weight room and locker rooms. Must be 21+ to enter. BYOB.
Season Update June 1, 20262026 Season Schedule Released — Wildcats Open Aug. 28 vs. Cuba
The full 2026 Linn Wildcat Football schedule is set. Varsity opens at home against Cuba on August 28. Homecoming is October 2 vs. Fayette, and Senior Night is October 23 vs. South Callaway.
2026 Season Schedule Released — Wildcats Open Aug. 28 vs. Cuba
The full 2026 Linn Wildcat Football schedule is set. Varsity opens at home against Cuba on August 28. Homecoming is October 2 vs. Fayette, and Senior Night is October 23 vs. South Callaway.
The 2026 Linn Wildcat Football schedule has been finalized and released through MSHSAA. The Wildcats open the season at home on Friday, August 28 against Cuba.
Before the regular season kicks off, the varsity squad will participate in the Odessa Preseason Jamboree on August 21.
Homecoming is set for Friday, October 2 against Fayette at home. Senior Night will be celebrated on October 23 when the Wildcats host South Callaway in the final home game of the regular season.
The JV squad opens August 31 at Cuba, with six games on their schedule throughout the fall.
Youth football teams — 3rd through 7th/8th grade — will kick off their season with a Jamboree on August 15 in Washington, MO, followed by six regular season games and three playoff rounds.
Announcement May 20, 2026Youth Football Registration — Five Divisions for 2026
Linn Youth Football is back for 2026 with five divisions: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th/8th grade. The season kicks off with a Jamboree on August 15 in Washington, MO.
Youth Football Registration — Five Divisions for 2026
Linn Youth Football is back for 2026 with five divisions: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th/8th grade. The season kicks off with a Jamboree on August 15 in Washington, MO.
Linn Youth Football is proud to offer five competitive divisions for the 2026 season: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, and 7th/8th Grade.
All five teams will open their season at the Jamboree on Saturday, August 15 in Washington, MO. Regular season games run from August 22 through October 3, with three rounds of playoffs beginning October 10.
Youth football is the foundation of the Wildcat program. We look forward to developing the next generation of Linn Wildcats this fall.
For registration information, contact the Linn Wildcat Football Boosters through our Facebook page.
Booster Club May 1, 2026Booster Club Gearing Up for a Big 2026 Season
The Linn Wildcat Football Boosters are planning an exciting year of fundraising and community support. Follow our Facebook page to stay up to date on all events and announcements.
Booster Club Gearing Up for a Big 2026 Season
The Linn Wildcat Football Boosters are planning an exciting year of fundraising and community support. Follow our Facebook page to stay up to date on all events and announcements.
The Linn Wildcat Football Boosters are hard at work preparing for the 2026 season. With over 1,000 followers on Facebook, the Booster Club continues to grow its community presence.
This year's fundraising efforts are focused on facility upgrades — specifically the weight room and locker rooms — as well as ongoing support for youth football, high school football, and cheer programs.
Upcoming events include A Night at the Mouse Races (November 7) and the 2027 Calendar Fundraiser, which is already on sale now.
Follow the Linn Wildcat Football Boosters on Facebook to stay up to date on all events, announcements, and ways to support the program.
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