Onekama takes the field against Bear Lake for their Homecoming game. (Credit: Scott Fraley, MNA)

By Ava Pike (Class of 2025) and Mr. Zane Harding

On Saturday, October 5, the Portagers traveled two hours north to Central Lake to face the Trojans. Despite having home-field advantage, Central Lake fell to the Portagers, 34-12.

OFFENSIVE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • Tyler Hart: 7 rushes, 105 yards

  • Nathaniel Barnett: 1 return, 75 yards, 1 TD; 6 rushes, 49 yards

  • Hunter Niesen: 2 receptions, 24 yards, 1 TD; 1 rush, 5 yards

  • Camden Ickes: 5 rushes, 65 yards

  • Luke Bradford: 1-3, 7 yards; 1 rush, 1 yard, 1 TD, 4 XP

  • Andrew Hybza: 1-3, 17 yards, 1 TD; 2 rushes, 14 yards

DEFENSIVE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • Hunter Niesen: 12 total tackles, 1 forced fumble

  • Davin Sibo: 9 total tackles, 1 sack

  • Andrew Potter: 5 total tackles, 1 interception

  • Nathaniel Barnett: 12 total tackles

  • Tommy Marcoux: 9 total tackles

  • Tyler Hart: 6 total tackles

  • Ryan Hrachovina: 5 total tackles

Onekama will host 4-2 Suttons Bay this Saturday at 1 PM.