The Field Kindley Tornado will take on the Pittsburg Dragons in its home opener tonight at 7, with new head coach Mike O’Connor set for his first game at the helm.

 

Field Kindley is coming off a tough 2025 season, but will look to put that record in the rearview mirror with a new coach and a fresh mindset.

 

Many Tornado players saw varsity action as freshmen last season, and with that experience under their belts, O’Connor will look to them to take the next step. He says several of those players have also shown strong leadership.

 

O’Connor says Pittsburg is a disciplined team that makes very few mistakes, so he’s put an emphasis on the fundamentals, particularly blocking and tackling.

 

Field Kindley will look to start the season with a win, while O’Connor looks to pick up his first victory as a head coach tonight.