Springfield Cougars central league varsity football. 2014, 2016, & 2017 CENTRAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. The Springfield Cougars Football Program which started in 1932 has seen four Central league championships in 1962, 1963, 1989, 1994, 2014. In 2008 The Cougars hired ex University of Virginia Quarterback and Downingtown East and West Chester Rustin Offensive Coordinator Dan Ellis as Head Coach in 2008 who replaced Head Coach Chris Bell who went only 5-25 in 3 seasons.