August 1, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Bartow Sports Zone is featuring each of the four local high school football programs with previews of the 2026 teams. Each local head coach responded to a questionnaire. Head Coach Steve Gates Cass head football coach Steve Gates begins his seventh season at Cass. Steve Gates begins his seventh season as the head coach at Cass with a current record of 38-31. The Colonels have qualified for the state playoffs each of the las