Tyler Hart rushes against Bear Lake. (Credit: Scott Fraley, MNA)

By Mr. Zane Harding

On Saturday, September 28, the Onekama Portagers varsity football team took the field for Onekama's annual Homecoming football game. This year's game pitted Onekama against rivals Bear Lake, who entered the game with a 1-3 record with the team's sole win coming from a forfeit. The Portagers overpowered Bear Lake on both sides of the field en route to a four-touchdown victory, moving Onekama to 4-1 on the season.

OFFENSIVE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • Tyler Hart: 13 rushes, 131 yards, 3 touchdowns; 1 reception, 7 yards

  • Luke Bradford: 8-14, 77 yards; 11 rushes, 87 yards, 1 touchdown

  • Hunter Niesen: 8 rushes, 34 yards; 4 receptions, 35 yards

  • Nathaniel Barnett: 5 rushes, 40 yards; 1 reception, 9 yards

  • Andrew Hybza: 4 rushes, 49 yards

DEFENSIVE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • Davin Sibo: 3 sacks

  • Arden Bradford: 0.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 touchdown

  • Brandon Brindle: 8 total tackles, 1 sack

  • Ryan Hrachovina: 1 blocked kick, 0.5 sack

  • Tommy Marcoux: 5 total tackles, 0.5 sack

  • Luke Bradford: 1 sack

  • Zaiden Klajda: 0.5 sack

Onekama travels two hours to 1-4 Central Lake this Friday, October 4 for their Homecoming and Warrior game; Central Lake's sole win came against Pellston, 28-22. The game kicks off at 7 PM.