Football

Area’s 8-man football league grows to 10 teams

Published by admin on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:37am

LAWRENCE - The Southwestern Michigan 8-Man Football Conference is expanding for the 2020 season, according to an announcement from the league’s commissioner.

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Redskins battle to the end, but ousted at Regional by Unity Christian

Published by admin on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:35am

PAW PAW - A great season of Paw Paw high school football came to an end on a cold Friday night in Regional tournament play, when the Redskins suffered a 38-17 defeat at the hands of the Hudsonville Unity Christian Crusaders at Falan Field.

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Redskins are District champs

Published by admin on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 8:41am

PAW PAW - It was not the usual offensive might of the Redskins that brought them a District football tournament title Friday night, but a dominating performance by the defense and special teams that allowed Paw Paw to hold on for a 14-6 win over Marshall.

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Lawton falls in District final

Published by admin on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 8:37am

The Lawton Blue Devils took their unbeaten record to Schoolcraft Friday night to fight for the District championship, but it couldn’t protect them from the Eagles’ high-powered offense, which was everything it was billed to be.

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Defense is key as Lawton outlasts Centreville

Published by admin on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 8:54am

LAWTON - Lawton kept its undefeated record intact through the opening of District play Friday night, hosting Centreville for what turned out to be a low-scoring game defensive faceoff.

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Paw Paw pounds Vicksburg in District opener

Published by admin on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 8:49am

PAW PAW - Friday night, the Paw Paw Redskins took the first step forward in tournament football by defeating their regular Wolverine Conference rival Vicksburg, 42-7, for the second time this season.

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Gobles holds on to finish with a big win

Published by admin on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 9:03am

On Friday night, the Tigers wrapped up their season by hosting Galesburg-Augusta. The Tigers jumped right out to an early lead, scoring on a one-yard run by Jackson Rumery. Then, Hunter Underwood broke open a 40-yard run for a touchdown.

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Mattawan makes playoffs with 32-6 win over Lakeshore

Published by admin on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 8:59am

The Mattawan football team finished off the regular season with a big 32-6 win over Lakeshore that secured a spot in the playoffs for the Wildcats and knocked the Lancers out of the running.

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Lawrence closes season with a win

Published by admin on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 8:56am

NEW BUFFALO - The Lawrence Tigers varsity 8-man football team traveled to New Buffalo last Friday, Oct. 25, and came home with a 38-6 win to finish the regular season at 4-5.

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Eddies spoil Paw Paw’s perfect season

Published by admin on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 8:53am

PAW PAW - What had been a dream season of football for the Redskins took a hit in the final regular season contest, a 44-14 defeat by perennial nemesis Edwardsburg Friday.