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The sixth week of the season provided some exciting football action! Check out the scores in each conference below, as well as links to our coverage articles. For standings, check out the Standings page. Want to see the Week 7 matchups? Check out the Schedules page. Prefer to listen to your recap? Check out the MSR Football Show for all of the latest news in 30 minutes or less!
OK RED
Caledonia 28 Grand Haven 6
East Kentwood 45 West Ottawa 8
Grandville 31 Jenison 26: Grandville cruised out to a 19-0 lead before the ‘Cats roared back. Brody Schuiteman ripped off a 45-yard touchdown run with 1:48 to play that gave Jenison a stunning 26-25 lead. Grandville would quickly respond with an 80-yard touchdown pass from Jeffrey Fogelsonger to DJ Hardiman, before Bralyen Haney sealed the game with an interception. Both Haney and Hardiman scored twice for Grandville.
Hudsonville 35 Rockford 28: Hudsonville raced out to a 28-0 lead before Rockford clawed back. Unlike the Muskegon game back in Week 2, the Rams were not able to complete this comeback, allowing the Eagles to remain perfect at 6-0.
OK BLACK
East Grand Rapids 41 Holland Christian 21
GR Catholic Central 58 Ottawa Hills 0: Recap article here!
Middleville 37 Northview 30
OK GOLD
South Christian 43 Forest Hills Central 36: Recap article here!
Unity Christian 14 Zeeland West 6: The ‘Saders were held below their season average, but they remain perfect with this strong victory. Justin Febus and Carter Scholten connected on the first score, before Brandon Holman answered for the Dux. Already ahead 8-6, Jared DeVries iced the game with a 4-yard touchdown run. Neither team scored the entire second half. 14 points is the fewest that the ‘Saders have scored since their 20-14 loss to Zeeland West in 2019. It’s their fewest points in a win since beating Swan Valley 14-7 in the 2018 semifinals.
Zeeland East 44 Wyoming 12
OK GREEN
Byron Center 49 GR Union 6: Seven different Bulldogs found the end zone in their win over Union. Trent Swartz, Brady Hartson, Connor Nealon, Sam Emmitt and Hunter Pulawski all found the end zone in a rushing attack that racked up 326 yards. Easton Wychers and Tate Bainbridge paired up on a passing score, and Chase Swartz rounded out the action with a punt return touchdown. Union had just 97 yards of total offense.
Forest Hills Northern 40 Reeths-Puffer 27: The Huskies move to 3-3 on the year with a strong offensive showing. It was a two-headed rushing attack, with Owen Ostipow rushing for 147 yards and four touchdowns, while Colton Sawyer added 122 yards and a score. In defeat, Emcee Mclaurin was 10/12 passing, with three scores going for scores.
Muskegon 28 Mona Shores 12
OK SILVER
Belding 36 Fruitport 7
Hopkins 47 Comstock Park 20
Godwin Heights 49 Holland 19
Kelloggsville def Wyoming Lee, forfeit
OK WHITE
West Catholic 51 GR Christian 14
Hamilton 27 Forest Hills Eastern 14: It was only 7-0 Hamilton at halftime, and it was 7-7 moments into the second half. Hamilton responded with 20 unanswered points to pull away from the Hawks. Hudsen Holst rushed for two of those final three touchdowns, while adding a third score on the 90-yard interception return.
Spring Lake 35 Wayland 14: Landon O’Donnell had a strong showing in the win that moves them to 3-3 on the season. He completed 3/4 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for a third.
RIVER CITIES ALLIANCE
Cedar Springs 63 Sault Ste Marie 7
Coopersville 35 Allendale 7: Recap article here!
Kenowa Hills 49 Lowell 35
Sparta 24 Greenville 13
CSAA GOLD
Big Rapids 56 Chippewa Hills 0
Grant 34 Newaygo 28
Reed City 58 Tri-County 33: Andrew Kiaunis had a huge night for the Coyotes, as he scored five touchdowns. Jack Deitsch added an 88-yard kickoff return for the victors.
CSAA SILVER
Central Montcalm 22 Morley Stanwood 8: The Hornets played their closest game of the conference slate, narrowly defeating the Mohawks. Central Montcalm jumped out to a 14-0 lead, and after Morley got a touchdown, Zayne Cooper iced the game. The senior set the school record with a 12th career interception, and moments later, he rushed for a 2-yard touchdown. Cooper’s interception was one of four for the Hornets defense.
Kent City 54 White Cloud 0
Harbor Springs v Lakeview
WMC LAKES
Ludington 48 Manistee 6: Four second quarter turnovers spurred the Orioles to victory in this rivalry game. Cam Gunsell finished with seven total touchdowns (14 carries for 131 rushing yards and five touchdowns; 12/16 passing for 235 passing yards and two touchdowns).
Montague 39 North Muskegon 26: The Wildcats got out to a 26-6 lead before holding on for a win over the Norse. Montague completed their only pass attempt, while rushing for 482 yards on 52 carries. Devlin Dean had 15 carries for 177 yards and three scores, Cole Moss added seven carries for 151 yards and a score, and Eli Petersen finished with 24 carries for 141 yards and two touchdowns.
Oakridge 14 Whitehall 13
Orchard View 55 Fremont 28: The Cardinals match their most wins in any season since 2019 (3-6 in 2023) with this victory. OV rushed for 454 yards as a team. Ca’mari Reese had 14 carries for 288 yards and four scores, while Peyton Babbitt added 115 yards and three scores. In defeat, Aiden Hunt was 16/24 passing for 276 yards and two scores.
WMC RIVERS
Hart 30 Mason County Central 27
Montague 39 North Muskegon 26
Shelby 44 Muskegon Catholic Central 8
OTHER 11-MAN GAMES
Alma 33 Flint Powers Catholic 27
Charlevoix 41 Elk Rapids 8
Frankenmuth 51 Bay City John Glenn 12
Freeland 48 Essexville Garber 8: Recap article here!
Hastings 54 Marshall 40
Kalamazoo United 34 Constantine 7
Loy Norrix 48 Battle Creek Lakeview 18
Mattawan 42 Stevensville Lakeshore 31
Vermontville Maple Valley 42 Sand Creek 12
Creighton Prep (NE) 31 Omaha Central (NE) 16
Homestead (WI) 44 Cedarburg (WI) 6
SWMFL-I
Bridgman 66 Bangor 0
Calvin Christian 33 Bloomingdale 0
New Buffalo 48 Northpointe Christian 40
Twin City Sharks 58 Fennville 22: It was a big night for Evan Watts in the Sharks win, as he rushed for 157 yards, caught a 58-yard touchdown and finished with three total scores. Twin City hauled in four interceptions in the victory.
SWMFL-II
Gobles 55 Lawrence 8
Grand Rapids Sacred Heart 49 Eau Claire 32
Marcellus 52 Wyoming Lee 0
Martin 70 Muskegon Heights 6: The Clippers scored the first 64 points in this conference battle. Haylen Buell had a big night, passing for three touchdowns and rushing for two more. Seth Toris caught two touchdown passes and added five two-point conversions. Weson Elkins had two touchdowns as well, one rushing and one receiving. Zach Sherrod-Bentley and Corey Duncan connected on the lone Heights touchdown, an 18-yard pass.
OTHER 8-MAN FOOTBALL GAMES
Climax-Scotts 59 Athens 6
Mendon 66 Bellevue 12: The Hornets move to 6-0 with a dominant showing against the Broncos. Mendon outgained Bellevue 439-125 with 368 rushing yards. Owen Gorham turned just five carries into 161 yards and three scores. Ryder Gorham had two passing touchdowns to Brayden Crites, and he also had a 71-yard punt return score. Zak Iobe also rushed for two touchdowns in the victory.
Newberry 60 Munising 14
