Which Long Island high school football teams use Guardian Caps in 2026?
Sayville football players wear Guardian Caps at practice on Nov. 4, 2026. Credit: Newsday/Gregg Sarra
Newsday surveyed the 106 public, private and Catholic high schools with a football program on Long Island this season and found that 48 schools (45%) said they use the equipment either in practice or in games.
The same Newsday survey done in 2024 showed 31 of the then-112 football programs (28%) had used the Guardian Caps for some or all of its players. Explore the database below to see how your school compares in 2026 vs. 2024.
