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Kenmore East enters 2026 with returning QB, defensive production

Matt O'Malley's team has Lubeski Julian back after an 831-yard passing season, with Ikeem Lyons, Donmere Bibbes and Gianni Cedrone bringing back 2025 production.

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Pre-season Football

WNY Athletics Staff ·

Overview

  • Kenmore East's 2026 schedule opens Sept. 4 at home against Williamsville East, followed by a Sept. 10 road game at Hamburg.
  • Lubeski Julian returns at QB/DB after throwing for 831 yards and five touchdowns in 2025.
  • Ikeem Lyons produced 36 total tackles, eight tackles for loss and eight sacks in 2025, while also rushing for two touchdowns.
  • Donmere Bibbes caught six passes for 115 yards in 2025; Gianni Cedrone added five catches for 106 yards and a touchdown.
  • The regular-season schedule closes with home games against North Tonawanda on Oct. 15 and Kenmore West on Oct. 23.

Kenmore East 2026 Football Preview

Kenmore East enters the 2026 football season with Matt O'Malley as head coach and a handful of returning players who produced in 2025.

Senior quarterback Lubeski Julian brings varsity passing experience. In 2025, Julian completed 55 passes for 831 yards and five touchdowns.

Kenmore East also brings back receiving production around him. Senior WR/DB Donmere Bibbes caught six passes for 115 yards in 2025 and also completed three passes for 122 yards and a touchdown. Senior WR/DB Gianni Cedrone had five receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown in 2025.

Returning Production

Ikeem Lyons, a senior LB/RB, is coming off a notable two-way season. Lyons finished 2025 with 36 total tackles, eight tackles for loss and eight sacks. He also carried 17 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns.

Schedule Landmarks

Kenmore East's 2026 schedule begins Sept. 4 against Williamsville East at Sparky Adams - SA Turf, then continues Sept. 10 at Hamburg.

Kenmore East visits Maritime - Tapestry on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m., followed by a Sept. 25 home game against Starpoint. October opens with back-to-back road games: Oct. 2 at South Park and Oct. 9 at Grand Island.

The regular-season schedule closes at home with North Tonawanda visiting Sparky Adams - SA Turf on Oct. 15 and Kenmore West coming in on Oct. 23.

For Kenmore East, the preseason picture starts with a senior quarterback coming off an 831-yard passing season, a senior linebacker with impact defensive production, and a late-season home stretch that gives the team two October dates on its own field.

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