East Noble Middle School FOOTBALLENMS Football 2026
Gear Pick-Up and Sign-Up: Friday, July 31 from 4:00-6:00 in the ENMS Commons. Players and families may enter through the main entrance. Here players will receive paperwork to complete, information for the upcoming season, and will pick up helmets, shoulder pads, pants and receive their locker. ENMS requires a one-time payment of $70 (payable to ENMS) to purchase pants, socks, mouth piece and t-shirt for the season. This may be paid on July 31 with an online payment via Eventlink, and is due by August 7. If a returning player does not need new pants, the fee for t-shirt, socks and mouth piece is only $30. Physicals: all players are required to have a new IHSAA physical form completed by a doctor in order to participate in football and other sports at ENMS this coming school year. Physicals must have been completed after April 1, 2026 to be valid, and are required for the first practice on August 3. These may be completed at any doctor’s office or the Parkview Walk-In Clinic in Kendallville. First Practice: Tuesday, August 4 from 5:00-7:00 at ENMS Field. Players may enter through Door 10 (behind the school, towards the football field) beginning at 4:30 to dress. The first practice will be in “pro pads”: helmet, shoulder pads, practice jersey, shorts and cleats. Contact will be limited for the first few practices. ENMS Coaching StaffMatt Bennett - 8th Grade Head Coach
Coach Bennett is in his 15th year of teaching and coaching at ENMS, and 13th season as head coach. A 2007 graduate of Central Noble High School, he was a three year starter for the Cougars at guard and center. He is a 2011 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Social Studies Education. Bennett teaches 8th grade US History at ENMS, coached ENMS track for 10 seasons and chaperones the Washington DC Spring Break trip. He is married to Chelsi, and loves being outdoors, travelling and watching football, basketball and baseball in his free time. A glutton for punishment, Bennett is loyal to the Chicago Bears, Purdue Boilermakers and Chicago Cubs. Brian McNamara- 7th Grade Head Coach
Coach McNamara is a 7th grade science teacher at ENMS. He is in his 20th year teaching and coaching, all with East Noble Schools. He is a graduate of Eastside High School, where he was a standout fullback for the Blazers in the early 1990's. Coach Mac holds a bachelors degree in education from IPFW, and a master's degree from Ball State University. He and his wife, Amy, have three children: Reid, Emma, and Nathan, all who have gone through East Noble schools. This will be Coach Mac's 20th season on the middle school staff as 7th grade head coach and coaching the defensive line. He is a fan of the Oregon Ducks and the New York Jets. Kaleb Cook
Coach Cook is a familiar face to longtime Knights fan. A 2016 graduate of ENHS, Cook played offensive line for the Knights, leading the way as the Knights won the inaugural NE8 championship in 2015. Following his senior year, Cook was honored as an Indiana All-Star. He played Division I college football at Morehead State in Kentucky, where he studied computer science. Cook is in his 7th year with the ENMS football team, coaching the offensive linemen and calling the 7th grade offense. Caden Conley
Coach Conley is also an East Noble Football alumnus. He is a 2020 graduate of East Noble High School, and was a starter on the defensive line for the 2019 NE8 & semi state championship team. He is in his 4th season coaching defensive line and tight ends at the middle school. He works with tight ends, defensive line and linebackers and will call the 8th grade defense. He works in the trades, and enjoys sports and being outdoors in his free time. Josh Martin
Coach Martin is a 2019 graduate of East Noble High School, where he played football for three seasons. He will be teaching math at ENMS this year, and is in his second season coaching wide receivers and defensive backs. He also coaches the ENMS basketball team, and guided the Knights to an NE8MS Conference championship two winters ago. In his free time he enjoys all sports and staying active. Drew Devers
Coach Devers is a 2018 graduate of East Noble High School, and he had a strong senior season playing wide receiver for the 2017 NE8 champions. He is a graduate of Purdue University, and will be teaching 8th grade social studies at ENMS this fall. He is married to Toni, and enjoys traveling, sports and the outdoors. |
Contact InformationMatt Bennett
ENMS Football Head Coach [email protected] (260) 347-0100 ext. 13308 2026 Schedule
Aug 25: vs. Central Noble Sept 1: vs. St. Charles Sept 9: vs. DeKalb Sept 15: @ New Haven Sept 22: vs. Leo Sept 29: vs. Indian Springs Oct 5: @ Riverview Oct 13: 7th NE8MS Tournament Oct 14: 8th NE8MS Tournament Oct 20: 7th NE8MS Champ Game Oct 21: 8th NE8MS Champ Game Season Records
2025: 6-2 2024: 5-3 2023: 9-0 NE8MS Champions 2022: 8-1 2021: 7-2 NE8MS Champions 2020: 7-1 2019: 6-2 2018: 5-3 2017: 6-2 2016: 5-3 2015: 4-5 2014: 5-4 2013: 6-1 2012: 5-2 2011: 7-2 2010: 0-9 2009: 8-0 NEIMS Champions 2008: 3-4 2007: 4-3 
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