High School Football News

Mama Said Knock You Out – Playoff Game 1 Recap

Mama Said Knock You Out By Dan Ward Explosion, overpowering, and over the competition, we’re towering. The St. Johns Redwings came out Friday night ready to make a statement, and the Ortonville Brandon Blackhawks took the first hit. In the playoffs, there’s no time to feel your way into a game. You either show up…
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Varsity Football at Haslett Week 7- Recap By Dan Ward

October 13, 2024

Here we are again. It’s Friday night. The crisp, not quite cold October air has settled in. The Friday Night Lights are shining bright at Jamie Gent Stadium in Haslett. It’s time to play some football. Last week your Friday Night Heroes “took it on the chin” against Mason. Coach Schmitt said “after the loss…

Varsity Football Suffers First Loss of Season in Week 6 – Recap By Dan Ward

October 5, 2024

There is something special about a home football game in St. Johns. The fans, dressed in black, the student section covered in paint, the band, the leaves slowly changing from green to gold. It’s Friday night in the Fall in a small town. It’s a Kenny Chesney song. . Let’s set the stage, your Friday…

Stats from Varsity Football’s Win Over Williamston Copy

October 5, 2024

St. Johns Redwings (5-0) 45 Williamston Hornets 21 “Our guys played incredibly hard last night! They executed at a high level, and they played extremely physical! As coaches, we are proud of the efforts that these guys have played with every day.” Coach Schmitt Click for Photo highlights: Glenn Armstrong Click to Read Game Recap…

Stats from Varsity Football’s Win Over Williamston

September 28, 2024

St. Johns Redwings (5-0) 45 Williamston Hornets 21 “Our guys played incredibly hard last night! They executed at a high level, and they played extremely physical! As coaches, we are proud of the efforts that these guys have played with every day.” Coach Schmitt Click for Photo highlights: Glenn Armstrong Click to Read Game Recap…

Varsity Football Rushes to 5-0 Start! Recap By Dan Ward

September 28, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.  Place- Larkin and Nortman Memorial Field, Williamston MI, Homecoming. St. Johns rolls into Williamston riding a 4-0 record. Williamston is riding a 1-3 record, however the 3 teams that had beaten them were 4-0,…

Redwings Hold Strong – Defeat Gladiators on Homecoming

September 15, 2024

Redwings vs Fowlerville Gladiators 9/13/24 Homecoming @SJHS The Redwings got things started early with a Brandon Schomish rushing touchdown in the 1st (7-0) The defense stepped up stopping a 4th and 1 at their own 36 yard line On the next drive Bryce Pratl (2) hit Spencer Nobis (11) with a long touchdown pass on…