Cal Royce returns as Gaylord St. Mary football dominates Pellston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:41 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Cal Royce made his return to the field for Gaylord St. Mary on August 27, helping lead the team to a 68-0 victory over Pellston. Royce, who missed significant playing time due to a knee injury last season, contributed with a 36-yard rushing touchdown. The Snowbirds, sporting a majority of last season's key players, aim for league and state championship aspirations in the newly formed Bridge Alliance Conference. Coach Kevin O'Connell praised Royce's impact not only on the field but as a leader within the team.
- •GSM beat Pellston 68-0 in the season opener.
- •Cal Royce scored one touchdown and returned from a knee injury.
- •The team aims for a state championship this season.
- •Most starters from last year's 8-3 team are returning.
- •Royce is seen as a key player and leader for GSM.
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Healthy Cal Royce has Gaylord St. Mary's expectations soaring in 2026
"Junior Cal Royce was just beginning to make an impact for GSM football in 2025 when a knee injury cut his sophomore season short.
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