Petoskey defeats Sault Ste. Marie in football home opener

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Petoskey defeats Sault Ste. Marie in football home opener

Summary

Petoskey secured a 52-8 victory over Sault Ste. Marie at Northmen Stadium on Friday night. The Northmen established an early lead, scoring 28 points in the first quarter and maintaining a 45-0 advantage by halftime. Quarterback Lukas Nemec passed for 119 yards and two touchdowns while adding two rushing scores before exiting the game in the second quarter. The defensive effort included seven tackles for loss, a fumble recovery by Stuart Borowski, and a blocked punt by Braden Fralick. This win brings Petoskey to a 2-0 overall record and a 1-0 mark in the Big North conference. The team now prepares to host Coopersville in Week 3, a matchup assistant head coach Jared Webb described as a significant test for the program.

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•Petoskey defeated Sault Ste. Marie 52-8 at Northmen Stadium.
•Lukas Nemec accounted for four total touchdowns before leaving the game early.
•The Northmen defense held the Blue Devils scoreless until the fourth quarter.
•Petoskey moves to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in Big North play.
•Coopersville visits Petoskey for a Week 3 game.

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What they're saying

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A packed Northmen Stadium was treated to total domination by the Petoskey in the home opener against Sault Ste. Marie. It was boring in the best way.
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