Wow the summer flew by and we are about to begin the 2026 football season in the Lancaster Lebanon League.
Some squads are facing off against fellow L-L teams while others have non-conference matchups.
Below are five games you need to keep your eyes on Friday night.
Manheim Township at Cumberland Valley, 7 p.m.
Manheim Township and Cumberland Valley are two respected programs in District 3. This is the fifth consecutive season the non-conference foes are matching up in the opening week of the season. The Blue Streaks own a three-game win streak in the regular season and have three more straight playoff wins to boot.
Wilson at Governor Mifflin, 7 p.m.
The backyard rivalry between Wilson and Governor Mifflin kicks off the 2026 season with the Gurski-Linn Trophy up for grabs. Wilson has dominated the trophy series amassing an 11-3 record with its latest win being a 42-10 rout in 2025.
Twin Valley at Middletown, 7 p.m.
This matchup is more about the storylines than the game itself. Twin Valley travels to War Memorial Field where its head coach, Brett Myers, saw plenty of success as a coach, including District 3 Class 3A championships from 2016-2018.
Lebanon at Daniel Boone, 7 p.m.
Historical implications hang in the balance, as the Cedars travel to Birdsboro. Lebanon lugs a 52-game losing streak, which sits four away from the record for most consecutive losses in Pennsylvania high school football (South Philadelphia from 1990 to 1996). If the Cedars drop Friday’s contest, it will be the longest skid by an L-L team, a mark currently held by Ephrata.
Lampeter-Strasburg at Solanco, 7 p.m.
The Pioneers and Golden Mules clash for the coveted Milk Jug in Quarryville. While the teams always meet expectations, L-S has controlled the rivalry the last three years. The ‘Pios won 45-44 in overtime last fall while the Mules’ last victory came in 2022, a 40-35 decision.
Here are last season’s final standings for the 2025 L-L League football season:










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