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Beal City begins the 2026 season with a 1-0 record after a dominant 33-7 victory over Ravenna on Aug. 28, where the Aggies scored three rushing touchdowns. (SHAWN ROBINSON-MediaNews Group)

Morning Sun Week 2 high school football power rankings

August 31, 2026 at 12:28 p.m.

Week 1 brought dominant wins, early surprises and plenty of movement as the Morning Sun updates its 11-player and 8-player football power rankings heading into Week 2.

Alex Evans (25) stole the spotlight as he celebrated his birthday with two touchdown scores, leading Shepherd to victory against Alma. (SHAWN ROBINSON-MediaNews Group)

Week 1 Morning Sun area football standouts

August 31, 2026 at 8:17 a.m.

Week 1 delivered no shortage of big performances across Mid-Michigan, with quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and defenders all making an early statement to open the 2026 season.

Photo Gallery: Beal City v Ravenna football

August 29, 2026 at 9:09 a.m.

Beal City begins the 2026 season with a 1-0 record after a dominant 33-7 victory over Ravenna on Aug. 28, where the Aggies scored three rushing touchdowns.

Beal City opens the 2926 season with a 33-7 victory over Ravenna on Friday night at Top Toggart Field at Ferris State University. (SHAWN ROBINSON-MediaNews Group)

Week 1 high school football scoreboard

August 30, 2026 at 2:24 a.m.

Several area teams began the 2026 season with strong victories, including St. Louis' impressive second half and dominant wins from Montabella, Ithaca, and Beal City.

Beal City's Eric Elias (3) scored two touchdowns in the victory over Ravenna on Friday night. (SHAWN ROBINSON-MediaNews Group)

Beal City rolls past Ravenna in dominant season-opening win

August 29, 2026 at 11:14 a.m.

Beal City controlled the game on the ground and pulled away early Friday night, opening the 2026 season with a 33-7 victory over Ravenna at Ferris State.

Shepherd begins the 2026 season with a 1-0 record after a strong running game led the Blue Jays to a 20-6 victory over Alma on Thursday night at Don Miller Field. (SHAWN ROBINSON-MediaNews Group)

Photo Gallery: Alma, Shepherd in Week 1 football action

August 27, 2026 at 11:31 p.m.

Shepherd begins the 2026 season with a 1-0 record after a strong running game led the Blue Jays to a 20-6 victory over Alma on Thursday night at Don Miller...

Alex Evans (25) with the leaping score for his second touchdown of the night, as Shepherd defeated Alma 20-6 to open the season at Don Miller field. (SHAWN ROBINSON-MediaNews Group)

Shepherd leans on ground game to top Alma in Week 1 rivalry

August 28, 2026 at 6:32 p.m.

Shepherd rushed for more than 200 yards and controlled the clock Thursday night, opening the Owen Russell era with a 20-6 rivalry win over Alma.

Alma's Bryce Williams (right) was stellar in the Panthers victory over Swan Valley Wednesday night. (COURTESEY PHOTO)

High school sports roundup: Area volleyball teams pile up wins; Alma soccer, Ithaca golf also shine

August 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Fulton, Alma, Breckenridge, Beal City and Sacred Heart earned volleyball wins Wednesday, while Alma soccer opened conference play with a victory and Ithaca girls golf claimed a TVC jamboree.

Alma quarterback Penn Seeley (right) running from the Shepherd defense in the 2025 opener. Both teams are looking to start the season off with a win. (MATTHEW B. MOWERY — MediaNews Group)

Game of the Week: Alma, Shepherd set to open season with rivalry showdown

August 27, 2026 at 9:21 a.m.

A familiar Week 1 rivalry returns Thursday as Alma and Shepherd open the 2026 season looking to make an early statement at Don Miller Field.

Fulton opened its home schedule and MSAC play with a 3-0 victory over Coleman, which was playing its first match of the season. (SHAWN ROBINSON-MediaNews Group)

Fulton opens MSAC play with dominant sweep of Coleman

August 27, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

Fulton pulled away from Coleman with strong serving and steady play Wednesday night, opening MSAC action with a 3-0 home victory.

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