The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Central Montcalm Hornets travel to face the Newaygo Lions on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Grant High School in Newaygo, MI, where both teams will look to improve their early-season records.
Game Details
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Matchup: Central Montcalm (MI) @ Newaygo (MI)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Grant High School, Newaygo, MI
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Central Montcalm Hornets
Central Montcalm enters this game with a 1-0 record after an impressive win in their season opener, where they put up 36 points while holding their opponents to just 16. The Hornets will aim to carry that momentum into their first road game of the season. Their offense was highly effective, and they will look to continue that success against Newaygo’s defense.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #8,020
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State Rank (MI): #250
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Key to Win: Keep up the offensive production and limit big plays from Newaygo.
Main Squad:
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Cole Harris – QB
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Ryan Stevens – RB
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Tyler Ford – LB
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Jason Brooks – WR
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Michael Lee – DB
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Joshua Scott – OL
Newaygo Lions
Newaygo comes into this matchup with a 0-1 record after a tough loss in their opening game, where they scored 22 points but gave up 42. They will look to improve both their offense and defense, particularly focusing on limiting the number of points allowed. Playing at home, they will be looking for a strong bounce-back performance to get their season back on track.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #9,785
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State Rank (MI): #318
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Key to Win: Tighten up the defense and maintain offensive consistency to secure a win at home.
Main Squad:
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Caleb Parker – QB
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Jordan Harris – RB
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Anthony Clark – LB
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Derek Watson – WR
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Ethan Johnson – DB
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Logan Davis – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (MI) | Overall Record |
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| Central Montcalm | #8,020 | #250 | 1-0 |
| Newaygo | #9,785 | #318 | 0-1 |
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