Four teams just finished their regular seasons undefeated this week, setting up some serious drama as the focus shifts to what comes next. Portland, Pewamo-Westphalia, Portland St. Patrick, and Grand Ledge all hit that coveted perfect record, making for an unforgettable end to the regular season.
The Perfect Season Club Gets Its Members
Portland proved why they are 9-0, taking down Hudsonville Unity Christian 28-24. Quarterback Carson Simon was on fire, completing 13-of-15 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns. He also scrambled for 39 yards and another score. Wideout Kehyan Page was a beast, grabbing three catches for 121 yards and two TDs, while Alex Atwell punched in a rushing score. This team just looks legit.
Then you have Pewamo-Westphalia, who rolled Lansing Catholic 35-13 to get to their 8-0 mark. Luke Nurenberg led the charge, going 10-of-16 for 179 yards and three touchdowns through the air, plus a rushing score. Caleb Blythe added two catches for 79 yards and a TD, and Eli Wieber even returned a punt for a score. Talk about a complete performance!
Portland St. Patrick wasn’t messing around either, finishing 9-0 after a dominant 35-7 win over Dansville. Emmet Fandel tore it up on the ground, rushing for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Sam Mustapha, Aiden Fandel, and Caleb Pline all added TD runs too. These Shamrocks are seriously locked in.
And don’t forget Grand Ledge. They went 9-0 with a 35-7 nonleague win against Temperance Bedford. This is a huge deal for the Comets, marking their first perfect regular season since 2016. That’s a long time coming, and you know they are feeling good about that.
Big Wins and Dominant Performances
Beyond the undefeated squads, we saw some other monster games. Mason edged out Harper Woods 24-18 in a nonleague matchup of league champions. Troy Peters was absolutely unstoppable, grinding out 246 yards on 32 carries and two touchdowns. Brett Camp was a tackling machine on defense, racking up 12 tackles. Those are some serious numbers.
St. Johns cruised past Ypsilanti Lincoln 47-9. Conner Kurncz threw for 139 yards and three touchdowns on 9-of-15 passing. Archer Gurski had a huge day, running for 89 yards and a touchdown, plus leading the team with 40 receiving yards. They just looked too strong.
DeWitt absolutely crushed Okemos 57-0 in a CAAC Blue game. Griffin Braman was super efficient, completing 9-of-12 passes for 208 yards and a TD, plus a rushing score. Landon Kurncz exploded for five catches and 146 yards with a touchdown. Even Okemos’ Brett Burak had seven catches for 67 yards, but it wasn’t enough to make a dent.
Lakewood also put up a shutout, beating Ionia 27-0 in their CAAC White win. Max Thrun was a dual-threat terror, passing for 178 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score. Chase Makley powered the run game with 113 yards and a TD, and the defense got in on the action with Bryson Boucher and Wyatt Sorenson snagging interceptions.
Olivet had a huge first half on their way to a 54-16 nonleague victory over Homer. Caleb Waffle made a massive play, returning a fumble 47 yards for a score. Kellen Rabakon chipped in with 52 rushing yards and two touchdowns, plus he was a beast on defense with 14 tackles. That’s an all-around effort right there.
Sexton also got a shutout win, taking down rival Eastern 12-0. Jalen Maxwell ran for 126 yards and a touchdown, and Zion Mathis added another rushing score for the J-Dubbs. They got the job done against their rivals, and that always feels good.
Fourth Quarter Comebacks and Overtime Thrills
The action wasn’t just in the blowouts, some teams had to fight to the bitter end. Owosso mounted an incredible fourth quarter rally to beat Essexville Garber 21-14. Braden Reed threw three touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score to Evan Hunter. Talon Newell also had a touchdown reception earlier in the fourth quarter. Talk about finishing strong!
And if that wasn’t enough, Maple Valley took Union City to overtime for a 29-22 victory. Nolan Hoefler delivered the clutch play, scoring a 10-yard rushing touchdown in overtime to seal the win for the Lions. That’s the kind of game that gives you gray hairs but makes you love football.
What’s Next for the Perfect Season Contenders
So, with four teams standing undefeated and a bunch of other squads hitting their stride, the regular season is officially wrapped. The stage is set for what should be an absolutely wild ride next. You just know these teams are fired up and ready to prove who the real top dog is. Get ready, because the competition is about to get even more intense.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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