Opening night in Kalamazoo-area high school football delivered a strong start to the season, with several teams rolling to convincing wins and others putting up competitive battles as the weekend kicked off. Portage Central highlighted the night with a dominant home victory, and fans were treated to a slate of exciting finishes across the region.
Here are the final scores from opening night in and around Kalamazoo:
– Jenison 28, Kalamazoo Central 7
– Jackson Northwest 27, Loy Norrix 17
– Portage Central 45, East Lansing 0
– Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 41, Portage Northern 0
– Marshall 42, Gull Lake 14
– Vicksburg 41, Mattawan 14
– Three Rivers 33, Charlotte 32
– Coldwater 44, Sturgis 6
– Big Rapids 19, Paw Paw 7
– Berrien Springs 20, Kalamazoo United 13
– Galesburg-Augusta 62, Cassopolis 20
– Schoolcraft 14, Centreville 13
– Lawton 24, Decatur 6
– Constantine 40, Delton Kellogg 6
– Union City 16, Parchment 14
– Dowagiac 35, South Haven 9
– Hartford 52, Niles Brandywine 8
– White Pigeon 38, Reading 0
– Bangor 50, Battle Creek St. Philip 0
– Gobles 54, Climax-Scotts 32
– Marcellus 48, Morenci 20
– Mendon 64, Suttons Bay 0
– Martin 58, Bridgman 20
– Fennville 60, Lawrence 6
– Eau Claire 28, Bloomingdale 8
Notes:
– There was also an entry for Otsego and Battle Creek Pennfield listed without a final score, suggesting some results were still being finalized or not fully reported at press time.
– Among the top performers, Portage Central’s 45-0 win over East Lansing stood out, while Orchard Lake St. Mary’s shut out Portage Northern 41-0.
Aidan Huber, Portage Central’s junior tailback wearing number 20, was featured in the opening-night highlight reel as he powered carries for the Mustang offense in their decisive win.
What it all means going forward:
– Week 1 provided a clear sign that Portage Central is hitting the season with momentum on both sides of the ball.
– Several programs showed they’re capable of competing at a high level early, with multiple close battles suggesting a competitive landscape across the region this season.
– Teams will regroup quickly as Week 2 approaches, looking to build on these results and establish lane by lane progress toward league play.
Summary:
Opening night delivered a mix of blowouts and tight finishes, with Portage Central unleashing a dominant performance and a number of other Kalamazoo-area teams posting impressive results to kick off the season. As the schedule moves forward, fans can expect continued strong showings and competitive matchups across the region.
Positive note:
The early results set a hopeful tone for fans, players, and coaches, signaling a football season full of potential and competitive spirits throughout the Kalamazoo area.