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BIG NORTH CONFERENCE
Alpena, Cadillac, Gaylord, Petoskey, Traverse City Central, Traverse City West
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LAKE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE
Boyne City, Charlevoix, East Jordan, Elk Rapids, Grayling, Harbor Springs
Kalkaska, Traverse City St Francis
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NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
Benzie Central, Frankfort, Kingsley, Maple City Glen Lake, Mesick, Suttons Bay
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SKI VALLEY CONFERENCE
Bellaire, Central Lake, Fife Lake Forest Area, Gaylord St. Mary, Indian River
Inland Lakes, Johannesburg-Lewiston, Mancelona, Onaway, Pellston
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STRAITS AREA CONFERENCE
Newberry, Rogers City, Rudyard, Sault Ste Marie, St Ignace La Salle
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Western Michigan University
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BIG NORTH CONFERENCE
Alpena • Cadillac • Gaylord • Petoskey
Traverse City Central • Traverse City West
Alpena
Nickname: Wildcats
School Colors: Green and White
Attendance: 1441 Class A
Head Coach: Jason Dubey
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Alpena
Ogemaw Heights
Cadillac
Cadillac
Nickname: Vikings
School Colors: Blue and Gold
Attendance: 909
Class B
Head Coach: Jim Webb
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Gaylord
Nickname: Blue Devils
School Colors: Blue and Gold
Attendance: 994
Class A
Head Coach: Mark Mendolia
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Petoskey
Nickname: Northmen
School Colors: Blue and White
Attendance: 975
Class B
Head Coach: Kerry VanOrman
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Traverse City Central High School
Nickname: Trojans
School Colors: Black and Gold
Attendance: 1447
Class A
Head Coach: Tom Passinault
Coach’s Quote: “We think we can compete for the title.”
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Traverse City West High School
Nickname: Titans
School Colors: Forest Green and Gold
Attendance: 1803
Class A
Head Coach: Tim Wooer
Offense Scheme: Wing T
Defense Scheme: 4 - 4
Returning Starters: Jake Fisher (O), Marcus Matthews (O), Brett Kenny (QB), Morgan Tolle (D),
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LAKE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE
Boyne City • Charlevoix • East Jordan • Elk Rapids
Grayling • Harbor Springs • Kalkaska • Traverse City St Francis
Boyne City
Nickname: Ramblers
School Colors: Scarlet & Navy
Attendance: 421
Class C
Head Coach: Don Nohel
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Rogers City
Grayling
Harbor Springs
Kalkaska
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Charlevoix
East Jordan
Elk Rapids
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Maple City Glen Lake
St Ignace
Kalkaska
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Grayling
Charlevoix
Elk Rapids
Boyne City
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Mancelona
Kingsley
Traverse City St Francis
Kalkaska
Harbor Springs
Grayling
East Jordan
Charlevoix
Boyne City
East Jordan High School
Nickname: Red Devils
School Colors: Red & Black
Attendance: 339
Head Coach: Alan Peterson
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Elk Rapids High School
Nickname: Elks
School Colors: Orange & Black
Attendance: 466
Class C
Head Coach: Ed Schindler
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Charlevoix High School
Nickname: Rayders
School Colors: Maroon & White
Attendance: 368
Class C
Head Coach: Don Jess
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Grayling High School
Nickname: Vikings
School Colors: Green & White
Attendance: 571
Class B
Head Coach: Tim Sanchez
Coach’s Quote: “We’re very excited about the season. We only lost two seniors.
This is the biggest and most experienced team we’ve had.”
Offense Scheme: No Huddle Spread
Defense Scheme: 4 - 3
Returning Starters: Cody Myers (WR), Jacob Melsel (O/D Lineman), Ethan Lewis (O/D Lineman),
Ryan Teeple (D Lineman
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Kalkaska High School
Nickname: Blazers
School Colors: Blue & White
Attendance: 455
Class C
Head Coach: Jeremy Wilkinson
Coach’s Quote: “Most all of our seniors played significant time last year and the
juniors played extremely well on jv. As long as we’re able to stay healthy we should be alright.”
Key Starters: RB/LB Brandon Washburn, WR/S Zach Robinson, OL/DL Dylan Henderson
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Harbor Springs High School
Nickname: Rams
School Colors: Orange & Black
Attendance: 393
Class C
Head Coach: Jud Silveus
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Traverse City St. Francis High School
Nickname: Gladiators
School Colors: Blue and Gold
Attendance: 299
Class C
Head Coach: Greg Vaughan
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NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
Benzie Central • Frankfort • Kingsley
Maple City Glen Lake • Mesick • Suttons Bay
Benzie Central High School
Nickname: Huskies
School Colors: Red & White
Attendance: 540
Class B
Head Coach: Steve Cox
Coach’s Quote: “Our conference is always tough but we will have good players
this season and will be competitive.”
Offense Scheme: Spread
Defense Scheme: 4 - 4
Returning Starters: Ryan Wixson, Shane Roelors, Nolan Saylor
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Mason County Central
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Kingsley
Frankfort
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Suttons Bay
Mesick
Rudyard
Manistee
Frankfort Elberta Area School
Nickname: Panthers
School Colors: Purple & Gold
Attendance: 176
Class D
Head Coach: Matt Stapleton
Coach’s Quote: “We think we can compete for the title.”
Offense Scheme: Basic I - Spread
Defense Scheme: 5 - 3
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Kingsley High School
Nickname: Stags
School Colors: Orange & Black
Attendance: 488
Class B
Head Coach: Jason Leonard
Coach’s Quote: “We should compete and win the Northwest.”
Offense Scheme: Flexbone Veer
Defense Scheme: 3 - 3 Stack
Returning Starters: Entire Offensive Line, Jack Ocobock (QB), Joe Leach (FB),
Tristan Eickenroth (RB)
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Maple City Glen Lake High School
Nickname: Lakers
School Colors: Black/White/Gold
Attendance: 413
Class C
Head Coach: Jerry Angers
Coach’s Quote: “We should be competitive.”
Offense Scheme: Spread
Defense Scheme: 4 - 4
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Mesick Schools
Nickname: Bulldogs
School Colors: Orange & Black
Attendance: 250
Class C
Head Coach: David Freet
Coach’s Quote: “We think we can compete.”
Offense Scheme: Spread
Defense Scheme: 5 - 3
Returning Starters: Ben Brown, Jake Sunderledge, John Crowl
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Manton
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Kingsley
Frankfort
Maple City Glen Lake
Benzie Central
Lake City
Brethren
Suttons Bay High School
Nickname: Norsemen
School Colors: Red & White
Attendance: 383
Class C
Head Coach: Joe Trudeau
Coach’s Quote: “We have a shot to win it!”
Offense Scheme: Wing T
Defense Scheme: 4 - 4
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Kalkaska
Mesick
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Kingsley
Benzie Central
Frankfort
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SKI VALLEY CONFERENCE
Bellaire • Fife Lake • Central Lake • Gaylord St. Mary
Indian River/Inland Lakes • Johannesburg/Lewiston
Mancelona • Onaway • Pellston
Bellaire High School
Nickname: Eagles
School Colors: Red & Black
Attendance: 161
Class D
Head Coach: Ron Bindi
Coach’s Quote: “We went to 8 man this season.”
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Engadine
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Indian River Inland Lakes High School
Nickname: Bulldogs
School Colors: Blue & White
Attendance: 393
Class C
Head Coach: Stan Schramm
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Johannesburg-Lewiston
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Johannesburg - Lewiston High School
Nickname: Cardinals
School Colors: Red & White
Attendance: 224
Head Coach: John Bush
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Central Lake High School
Nickname: Trojans
School Colors: Royal & Orange
Attendance: 219
Class C
Head Coach: Rob Heeke
Coach’s Quote: “We expect to contend for a championship.”
Offense Scheme: Pro Style I
Defense Scheme: Multiple Front
Returning Starters: Mike King (RB), Ian Beal (QB), Luke Beal (DE)
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Gaylord St. Mary High School
Nickname: Snowbirds
School Colors: Blue & White
Attendance: 138
Head Coach: Bob Cherwinski
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Fife Lake Forest Area High School
Nickname: Warriors
School Colors: Forest Green & Gold
Attendance: 255
Class C
Head Coach: Brian Lark
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Mancelona High School
Nickname: Ironmen
School Colors: Orange & Black
Attendance: 303
Class C
Head Coach: Dan Derrer
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Manistee Catholic Central
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Onaway High School
Nickname: Cardinals
School Colors: Red & White
Attendance: 203
Head Coach: Earl Flynn
8/27/2010
9/2/2010
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9/24/2010
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Pellston High School
Nickname: Hornets
School Colors: Brown & Gold
Attendance: 254
Class C
Head Coach: Dave Brines
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Cheboygan High School
Nickname: Chiefs
School Colors: Orange & Black
Attendance: 703
Class B
Head Coach: Jack Coon
8/26/2010
9/2/2010
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Newberry High School
Nickname: Indians
School Colors: Orange & Black
Attendance: 259
Class C
Head Coach: Fred Bryant
8/27/2010
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Rogers City High School
Nickname: Hurons
School Colors: Orange & Black
Attendance: 210
Class D
Head Coach: Mike Kosiara
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Nickname: Bulldogs
School Colors: Orange & Black
Attendance: 247
Class C
Head Coach: Pat Maloney
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St. Ignace La Salle High School
Nickname: Saints
School Colors: Black & Gold
Attendance: 232
Class C
Head Coach: Martin Spencer
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Cedarville
Newberry
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Manistique
Sault Area High School
Nickname: Blue Devils School Colors: Navy Blue & White
Attendance: 959
Class B
Head Coach: Scott Menard
8/27/2010 7:00 PM Home
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Ford Field, Detroit
November 26
Division 8 - 10 a.m.
Division 2 - 1 p.m.
Division 6 - 4:30 p.m.
Division 4 - 7:30 p.m.
November 27
Division 7 - 10 a.m.
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University of Michigan
Enrollment 37,197
Stadium Capacity: 109,901
Head Coach: Rich Rodriguez
Sat, Sep 4 Connecticut 3:30 pm
Sat, Sep 11 at Notre Dame 3:30 pm
Sat, Sep 18 Massachusetts 12:00 pm
Sat, Sep 25 Bowling Green TBA
Sat, Oct 2 at Indiana TBA
Sat, Oct 9 Michigan State TBA
Sat, Oct 16 (9) Iowa 3:30 pm
Sat, Oct 30 at (19) Penn State 8:00 pm
Sat, Nov 6 Illinois TBA
Sat, Nov 13 at Purdue TBA
Sat, Nov 20 (12) Wisconsin TBA
Sat, Nov 27 at (2) Ohio State TBA
Michigan State University
Enrollment 43,159
Stadium Capacity: 75,005
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio
Sat, Sep 4 Western Michigan 12:00 pm
Sat, Sep 11 Florida Atlantic 12:00 pm
Sat, Sep 18 Notre Dame 8:00 pm
Sat, Sep 25 Northern Colorado TBA
Sat, Oct 2 (12) Wisconsin TBA
Sat, Oct 9 at Michigan TBA
Sat, Oct 16 Illinois 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 23 at Northwestern 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 30 at (9) Iowa TBA
Sat, Nov 6 Minnesota TBA
Sat, Nov 20 Purdue TBA
Sat, Nov 27 at (19) Penn State TBA
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Central Michigan Univ.
Enrollment 28,000
Stadium Capacity: 30,255
Head Coach: Butch Jones
Thu, Sep 2 Hampton 7:00 pm
Thu, Sep 9 at Temple 7:00 pm
Sat, Sep 18 at Eastern Michigan 4:00 pm
Sat, Sep 25 at Northwestern TBA
Sat, Oct 2 Ball State 3:30 pm
Sat, Oct 9 at (10) Virginia Tech 1:30 pm
Sat, Oct 16 Miami (OH) 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 23 at Northern Illinois 4:00 pm
Sat, Oct 30 Bowling Green 3:30 pm
Fri, Nov 5 Western Michigan 6:00 pm
Sat, Nov 13 at Navy 3:30 pm
Fri, Nov 26 at Toledo TBA
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Western Michigan Univ.
Enrollment 24,801
Stadium Capacity: 36,361
Head Coach: Bill Cubit
Sat, Sep 4 at Michigan State 12:00 pm
Sat, Sep 11 Nicholls State 7:00 pm
Sat, Sep 18 Toledo 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 2 Idaho TBA
Sat, Oct 9 at Ball State 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 16 at Notre Dame 2:30 pm
Sat, Oct 23 at Akron 3:30 pm
Sat, Oct 30 Northern Illinois 12:00 pm
Fri, Nov 5 at Central Michigan 6:00
Sat, Nov 13 Eastern Michigan 2:00
Sat, Nov 20 Kent State 2:00 pm
Fri, Nov 26 at Bowling Green TBA
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Traverse City Wolves
Nickname: Wolves
Team Colors: Burgundy & Gold
Home Games played at Thirlby
Head Coach: Daniel Skibbe
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Nickname: Lions
Team Colors: Blue & Silver
Stadium Capacity: 65,000
Head Coach: Jim Schwartz
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