Portland St. Patrick outlasts Pickford in 8-player football clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Portland St. Patrick defeated Pickford 28-18 in a tense MHSAA 8-player football showdown at Shanley Field in Indian River on October 2. The Shamrocks took a 7-6 lead into halftime after a touchdown from Caleb Pline. Both teams exchanged scoring plays in the second half, with Portland reclaiming the lead from Pickford late in the game. The matchup showcased strong performances and sportsmanship between both programs, with the Shamrocks improving to 6-0 and the Panthers falling to 5-1.
- •Portland St. Patrick scored twice in the second half to secure the win.
- •Pickford initially led 18-15 after a late third-quarter touchdown.
- •Both teams displayed respect and sportsmanship postgame.
- •Chase Bengel had two interceptions for St. Patrick.
- •St. Patrick improves to 6-0 while Pickford drops to 5-1.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from Portland St. Patrick's thrilling 8-player football win over Pickford
"In a battle of MHSAA 8-player powerhouses, Portland St. Patrick outlasted Pickford in a thriller at Inland Lakes on Friday night.
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