The 2025 Michigan high school football season continues Thursday night as the Reeths-Puffer Rockets host the Forest Hills Central Rangers in a non-conference matchup. Forest Hills Central enters as one of the state’s top-ranked programs, while Reeths-Puffer looks to prove itself against elite competition.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Forest Hills Central (Grand Rapids, MI) vs Reeths-Puffer (Muskegon, MI)
○ Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Reeths-Puffer High School, Muskegon, MI
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Forest Hills Central Rangers
Forest Hills Central comes in ranked #633 nationally, #9 in Michigan, and #2 in their class. The Rangers are a perennial contender with a balanced team that thrives on efficiency and execution. They’ll aim to set the tone with disciplined play on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #633
○ State Rank: #9 (MI)
○ Class Rank: #2
○ Strengths: Balanced roster, defensive consistency, playoff experience
○ Key to Win: Control the pace of play and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Reeths-Puffer Rockets
Reeths-Puffer enters ranked #3,004 nationally, #66 in Michigan, and #15 in their class. The Rockets will lean on their athleticism and home-field advantage to challenge Forest Hills Central. They’ll look to create big plays and use momentum to spark an upset bid.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #3,004
○ State Rank: #66 (MI)
○ Class Rank: #15
○ Strengths: Athleticism, home-field advantage, energetic playmakers
○ Key to Win: Limit mistakes and generate explosive plays on offense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Central Rangers | 633 | 9 (MI) | 2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reeths-Puffer Rockets | 3,004 | 66 (MI) | 15 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
Melvin Smith is a high school sports enthusiast with a passion for capturing the energy of student competitions. He enjoys sharing stories that celebrate athletes’ dedication and the community spirit of the game.