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INSTANT CLASSIC
Two-tenths of a point changed everything.
Rio Grande survived Maryville 117.80–117.60 in the closest championship game in Southeastern F.C. history. A title decided by less than a single yard.
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SOUTHEASTERN F.C.THE PRESS BOX
BREAKINGFive seasons. Five champions. The race for Crown No. 6 starts now.SFC
THE 2026 PRESEASON ISSUE
HISTORY
DOESN’T
REPEAT.
Ten franchises enter Year VI with unfinished business, old receipts, and one league crown up for grabs.
YEARVI2026
FIVE CROWNS
FIVE CHAMPIONS
5SEASONS PLAYED
5DIFFERENT CHAMPS
0.20CLOSEST FINAL
231.35RECORD SCORE
10FRANCHISES
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NOW ON RECORD10 Franchises. 40 Questions.The complete SFC Media Days collection is open.SEASON-OPENING RELEASEBeau’s BandwagonBeau bought a ticket to Hiwassee.RECEIPT OF THE WEEKRick’s ReceiptThe case against “good enough” is now open.2026 ARCHIVEDraft War RoomTen franchises. Thirty files. Reopen the room.
TOP STORIES
The league has receipts.
Three finals.
One mountain.
Beech Mountain reached the title game every year from 2022–24. The Bobcats’ peak came in 2023.
Always invited.
Never crowned.
Alamo City is the only franchise to make the playoffs in all five seasons. The mission is no longer attendance.
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PRESEASON MEDIA DAYS
10 franchises.
10 missions.
Every badge carries history. Every manager enters 2026 with one question: what are you going to do about it?
2024 Champion
DC Warlords
“Turn a crown into a dynasty.”37–32–1 all-time
League-best .629
Maryville Emperors
“Finish the job—by more than two-tenths.”44–26 all-time
Reigning Champion
Rio Grande Stallions
“Defend the closest title ever won.”36–34 all-time
The hunt starts now
New Orleans Rougarou
“Make the first playoff ticket unforgettable.”23–46–1 all-time
4 playoff trips
Louisiana Locomotives
“Put the 2022 machine back on the rails.”34–36 all-time
Perfectly balanced
Chattanooga AppaRocky’s
“Break the tie. Break through.”35–35 all-time
5-for-5 playoffs
Alamo City Generals
“Five invitations. Now take the trophy.”39–31 all-time
2 playoff trips
Hiwassee Hellbenders
“Drag the league into deep water.”28–42 all-time
Ready for takeoff
Texas Helos
“Turn turbulence into lift.”32–38 all-time
3 straight finals
Beech Mountain Bobcats
“Start another championship trilogy.”41–29 all-time
FROM THE ALMANAC
Five years.
No reruns.
The league has never crowned the same champion twice. From Maximus to Rio Grande, every season has rewritten the pecking order.
231.35Maximus MMXIII
Week 6, 2021
single-game record
Week 6, 2021
single-game record
20211
Maximus MMXIIINow: Maryville Emperors
CHAMPION20222
Louisiana Locomotives
CHAMPION20233
Beech Mountain Bobcats
CHAMPION20244
DC Warlords
CHAMPION20255
RGV Jack RabbitsNow: Rio Grande Stallions
REIGNING
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