The 2025 Michigan high school football season heats up Thursday night as the Mona Shores Sailors welcome the Grand Blanc Bobcats in a non-conference clash. Both teams are looking to start the season strong, with Mona Shores entering as one of the state’s top-ranked programs.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Grand Blanc (Grand Blanc, MI) vs Mona Shores (Norton Shores, MI)
○ Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Mona Shores High School – Sailor Stadium, Norton Shores, MI
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Grand Blanc Bobcats
Grand Blanc enters ranked #1,710 nationally, #39 in Michigan, and #17 in their class. The Bobcats will look to make a statement by taking down one of the state’s elite programs. Their size and physicality could be key in slowing down Mona Shores’ explosive offense.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,710
○ State Rank: #39 (MI)
○ Class Rank: #17
○ Strengths: Physical defense, size in the trenches, competitive mindset
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession and limit big plays
Mona Shores Sailors
Mona Shores comes in ranked #1,098 nationally, #21 in Michigan, and #4 in their class. The Sailors are known for their offensive explosiveness and playmaking ability. Playing at home, they’ll look to seize momentum early and showcase why they are among the state’s top contenders.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,098
○ State Rank: #21 (MI)
○ Class Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, home-field advantage, versatile playmakers
○ Key to Win: Push the tempo and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc Bobcats | 1,710 | 39 (MI) | 17 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mona Shores Sailors | 1,098 | 21 (MI) | 4 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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