Fort Wayne, IN, October 23, 2026 —

Jaylon Smith, interim head coach for North Side High School and a former NFL linebacker, joined WANE live to preview North Side’s upcoming high school football game against Bishop Dwenger as sectional play begins.

The appearance focused on a matchup between the two schools during the start of sectional competition. The information provided does not include the game’s date, kickoff time or location, nor does it describe specific topics Smith discussed during the broadcast.

Smith’s role at North Side and his NFL background were identified in the segment summary. No further details were provided about his coaching tenure, the team’s season record, player availability or the teams’ previous meetings. The summary also does not specify whether Smith discussed game plans, expectations or other preparation for the contest.

The game pairs North Side with Bishop Dwenger as the postseason sectionals begin. No score or result was provided, and the preview information does not say what happened after Smith’s live appearance. Accordingly, the matchup can be reported as an upcoming game, but its eventual outcome cannot be established from the available details.

Additional information about the broadcast and game—including the date, venue, final score and any specific comments from Smith—was not included in the summary. No direct quotations were provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Josh Ayen on www.wane.com, see more information here.

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