Stanton Buffaloes enter season opener with confidence after strong preseason

By Stanton on Thursday, August 27, 2026
  • The Stanton Buffaloes celebrate a touchdown during last week’s scrimmage against Odessa Compass. The Buffs open the season of Friday in Monahans.
    The Stanton Buffaloes celebrate a touchdown during last week’s scrimmage against Odessa Compass. The Buffs open the season of Friday in Monahans.

    - The Stanton Buffaloes are ready to turn the page from preseason preparation to regular-season football.

    After weeks of practice and a pair of scrimmages, Stanton will open the 2026 season on the road against Monahans, giving the Buffaloes an immediate test against a 4A playoff program with a long-standing football tradition.

    Head coach Gary Griffin believes Stanton enters this season in a better p…