Cambridge-Salem Football on Hold | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Cambridge-Salem High’s varsity football team is sitting out this fall—no games, no glory—because not enough players signed up to field a safe, competitive squad. But don’t pack up your helmets just yet: junior varsity and modified teams are still on the gridiron, giving younger athletes their shot. The decline reflects a national trend, but safety always comes first. School leaders are already plotting a comeback, determined to reignite passion for the sport and rebuild the program from the ground up—because football at Cambridge-Salem isn’t done yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…