Wildcats Aim for Bounce Back 2026 Season

The Archer City Wildcats return to the gridiron in 2026 under head coach Bradan Ritchey, intent on taking a major step forward. Despite a 1-9 campaign in 2025, Ritchey has set expectations early for his young Wildcats team.

“The ultimate goal is going to be to put ourselves back in the playoffs,” Ritchey said. “That is our number one focus.”

For the Wildcats, erasing the memory of last fall starts w…