Week 1 of the 2025 high school football season continues with a Northern Michigan showdown as the Gogebic Miners (Johnston/Wakefield Co-Op) visit the Carney-Nadeau Wolves for a non-conference opener. Both teams are coming off a long offseason and are eager to make a strong statement in their season debuts on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Carney, MI.
Game Details
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Matchup: Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] (Bessemer, MI) @ Carney-Nadeau (Carney, MI)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Carney-Nadeau High School, Carney, MI
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Gogebic Miners (Johnston/Wakefield Co-Op)
The Miners return to the field in 2025 with a revamped squad and fresh energy. Representing a co-op between Wakefield-Marenisco and Bessemer, Gogebic is known for its physical, old-school brand of football. With new leadership under center and in the trenches, they’ll look to start the season with a gritty road win.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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Key to Win: Establish the run game early and control the pace of play with clock management and hard-nosed defense.
Main Squad (Projected)
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#5 Eli Myllyla – QB/DB
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#12 Kaden Bluse – RB/LB
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#33 Parker Ahonen – FB/MLB
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#64 Ty Kivi – OL/DL
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#4 Brody Coleman – WR/CB
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#78 Brayden Mattila – OL/DL
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#21 Luke Sibley – TE/OLB
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#8 Aiden Koski – WR/DB
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#52 Hunter Niemi – OL/DL
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#7 Grady Anderson – DB/WR
Carney-Nadeau Wolves
The Wolves enter 2025 aiming to climb in the standings after a development-focused 2024 season. Known for their fight and community backing, Carney-Nadeau features a youthful but determined roster. Opening the season at home gives them a prime opportunity to gain early momentum.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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Key to Win: Execute in the red zone, force turnovers on defense, and feed off home-field intensity.
Main Squad (Projected)
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#2 Ethan Herman – QB/CB
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#25 Zane Olsen – RB/LB
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#66 Trevor LaChance – OL/DL
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#11 Bryce Mercier – WR/FS
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#70 Caleb Tebo – OL/DL
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#15 Eli Linderoth – WR/SS
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#30 Keegan Braun – LB
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#5 Landon Doucette – TE/LB
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#44 Gavin Roberson – RB/LB
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#4 Dalton DePas – DB/KR
Rankings & Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home Record | Away Record | Points For | Points Against |
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| Gogebic Miners | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carney-Nadeau Wolves | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
