Okemos football prepares for Grand Ledge following a two-win start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Okemos football team enters its home opener against Grand Ledge on September 11 with a 2-0 record. This start represents the best beginning for the program since 2017. Head coach Efe Scott-Emuakpor has guided the Wolves through a significant rebuilding period, following a 23-game losing streak that ended in 2024. Senior quarterback Blake Burke has led the offense, including a 254-passing-yard performance against Ypsilanti Lincoln. With the transition to CAAC Blue conference play this week, the team faces an undefeated Grand Ledge squad that averaged 37.5 points over its first two games. The Wolves seek their first winning season and playoff appearance since 2018.
- •Okemos holds a 2-0 record after road victories against Ypsilanti Lincoln and Grand Rapids Union.
- •Senior Blake Burke recorded a career-high 254 passing yards against Ypsilanti Lincoln.
- •The team faces Grand Ledge at home on September 11 at 5 p.m.
- •This 2-0 start is the best for the program since 2017.
- •Grand Ledge enters the matchup unbeaten after scoring an average of 37.5 points per game.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Okemos football ready to keep building on best start in nearly a decade
"After years of struggles, the Okemos football team is off to a strong start and looking to keep the momentum going.
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