The 2025 Michigan high school football season continues Thursday night as the Portage Northern Huskies host the St. Mary’s Prep Eaglets in a non-conference matchup. St. Mary’s Prep enters as one of the state’s top-ranked programs, while Portage Northern looks to defend its home field against a powerhouse opponent.
Game Details
○ Matchup: St. Mary’s Prep (Orchard Lake, MI) vs Portage Northern (Portage, MI)
○ Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Portage Northern High School, Portage, MI
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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St. Mary’s Prep Eaglets
St. Mary’s Prep comes in ranked #644 nationally, #11 in Michigan, and #1 in their class. The Eaglets bring championship pedigree and a tradition of excellence into the 2025 season. They’ll look to showcase their dominance on both sides of the ball to open the year.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #644
○ State Rank: #11 (MI)
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Strengths: Championship pedigree, balanced roster, defensive toughness
○ Key to Win: Control the pace and eliminate mistakes
Portage Northern Huskies
Portage Northern enters ranked #3,450 nationally, #79 in Michigan, and #17 in their class. The Huskies will lean on their home crowd and physicality to challenge one of the state’s elite teams. Their ability to limit St. Mary’s Prep’s big plays will be crucial.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #3,450
○ State Rank: #79 (MI)
○ Class Rank: #17
○ Strengths: Physical defense, home-field advantage, determined mindset
○ Key to Win: Win the turnover battle and keep the game within reach
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary’s Prep Eaglets | 644 | 11 (MI) | 1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portage Northern Huskies | 3,450 | 79 (MI) | 17 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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