Another high school football program has been forced to cancel its varsity season because of low participation, as Ohio's Lockland High School announced it will not field a team in 2026 after only 15 players signed up to play. Only 15 Players Signed Up to PlayJust how small was the number of student-athletes for the Lockland football team? The Panthers are part of the Miami Valley Conference and compete under the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division VII, which is the smallest division of high school football within the state. Iowa high school football has experienced it, with two already deciding not to field varsity programs. An Illinois high school football team will not compete at the varsity level, instead opting to field a junior varsity team for 2026.