St. Bede quarterback Stuart McGunnigal throws a pass on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in the Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex at Mendota High School. (Scott Anderson)With official practices for the 2026 season set to open Wednesday, second-year St. Bede coach Jack Brady has a quarterback competition to decide. Senior Stuard McGunnigal and sophomore Bruno Baker are battling to take over under center for the Bruins. St. Bede went 2-7 last season. St. Bede opens the season against Fulton at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at home.