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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Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) – Week 9 Recap

October 26, 2026

Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) By Dan Ward Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go So make the best of this test, and don’t ask why It’s not a question, but a lesson learned in time It’s something unpredictable, but in…

Blinding Lights – Week 8 Recap

October 20, 2026

Blinding Lights By Dan Ward It was a cold October night in St. Johns, with the leaves changing colors and a few light showers passing through. The student section brought some color to the stands with its neon theme, but the Redwings stole the show on the field. St. Johns dominated the Gaylord Blue Devils…

Paint it Black – Week 7 Recap

October 12, 2026

Paint It Black By Dan Ward It was a blackout night in St. Johns, and the home bleachers were packed with fans dressed in black to back the Redwings. The team got off to a slow start, but once they figured things out, the game took a turn. These two teams have had some close…

Bring the Noise! – Week 6 Recap

October 4, 2026

Bring The Noise! By Dan Ward “Black is back, all in, we’re gonna win. Check it out, here we go again. Turn it up. Bring the noise.” And that’s exactly what the St. Johns Redwings did Friday night. St. Johns beat the Haslett Vikings 28-14 in a physical game that was decided in the trenches.…

The Boys Are Back In Town – Week 5 Recap

September 27, 2026

The Boys Are Back In Town By Dan Ward Homecoming brought the glammer, the crowd, and the kind of Friday night football that makes a small town proud. The St. Johns Redwings welcomed the undefeated Mason Bulldogs for a hard-fought battle with all the intensity of a Thin Lizzy classic. The boys were back in…

Train Kept A-Rollin’ – Week 4 Recap

September 20, 2026

Train Kept A-Rollin’ By Dan Ward There wasn’t anything fancy about the way the St. Johns Redwings went to work Friday night. They didn’t need it to be. While Williamston celebrated Homecoming, the Redwings brought a different kind of party to town—one built on pads popping, linemen moving bodies, and running backs finding daylight. St.…