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CentralMattawan

Bearcats
22
Wildcats
26

The Mattawan (MI) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Central (Battle Creek, MI) by a score of 26-22.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Central088622
Mattawan7127026
Final score provided by L. Johnson.
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Recap Video

Game Story

Michigan High School Football - Central can't hold off Mattawan

October 24, 2025: Mattawan, MI 49071

Mattawan Wildcats (Mattawan, MI) followers went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team tip the visiting Central Bearcats (Battle Creek, MI), 26-22 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Mattawan advances its record to 3-6 on the season.

The Bearcats now own a 4-5 record.

Lawrence JohnsonWildcats Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Central 0, Mattawan 0
    Posted @ 6:31p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:31p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:31p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Cold
    Posted @ 6:31p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Central1st Quarter
    Central kicking off to Mattawan.
    Posted @ 7:03p
  6. 0 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Central1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Central recovered a fumble by Mattawan and has the ball on Mattawan's 11-yard line. Central 0, Mattawan 0
    Posted @ 7:16p
  7. 0 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Mattawan1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Mattawan recovered a fumble by Central and has the ball on Central's 41-yard line. Central 0, Mattawan 0
    Posted @ 7:20p
  8. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Mattawan1st Quarter Under a minute
    Mattawan - 10 Yd Rushing TD. Central 0, Mattawan 6
    Posted @ 7:23p
  9. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Mattawan1st Quarter Under a minute
    Mattawan - PAT Good. Central 0, Mattawan 7
    Posted @ 7:23p
  10. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Central 0, Mattawan 7
    Posted @ 7:26p
  11. 0 - 7

    Long Pass

    Central2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Central - #0 Bcc Hogs with a long pass to #7 Naz Tuff. Central has the ball on Mattawan's 22-yard line. Central 0, Mattawan 7
    Posted @ 7:37p
  12. 6 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Central2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Central - #0 Bcc Hogs with a 6 Yd Rushing TD. Central 6, Mattawan 7
    Posted @ 7:38p
  13. 8 - 7

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Central2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Central - #0 Bcc Hogs rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Central 8, Mattawan 7
    Posted @ 7:39p
  14. 8 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Mattawan2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Mattawan - Rushing TD. Central 8, Mattawan 13
    Posted @ 7:46p
  15. 8 - 13

    Missed Point After

    Mattawan2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Mattawan - PAT Missed. Central 8, Mattawan 13
    Posted @ 7:46p
  16. 8 - 13

    Fumble Recovery

    Mattawan2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Mattawan recovered a fumble by Central. Central 8, Mattawan 13
    Posted @ 7:52p
  17. 8 - 19

    Passing Touchdown

    Mattawan2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Mattawan - #5 13 Yd pass completed to #1 for a TD. Central 8, Mattawan 19
    Posted @ 7:57p
  18. 8 - 19

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Mattawan2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Mattawan - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Central 8, Mattawan 19
    Posted @ 7:58p
  19. 8 - 19

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Central 8, Mattawan 19
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:01p
  20. 8 - 19

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Central3rd Quarter
    Central to kick off to Mattawan.
    Posted @ 8:29p
  21. 14 - 19

    Rushing Touchdown

    Central3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Central - Rushing TD. Central 14, Mattawan 19
    Posted @ 8:38p
  22. 16 - 19

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Central3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Central - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Central 16, Mattawan 19
    Posted @ 8:39p
  23. 16 - 25

    Rushing Touchdown

    Mattawan3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Mattawan - #3 with a Rushing TD. Central 16, Mattawan 25
    Posted @ 8:46p
  24. 16 - 26

    Made Point After

    Mattawan3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Mattawan - PAT Good. Central 16, Mattawan 26
    Posted @ 8:48p
  25. 16 - 26

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Central 16, Mattawan 26
    Posted @ 8:49p
  26. 16 - 26

    Interception

    Mattawan4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Mattawan intercepts a Central pass and has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Central 16, Mattawan 26
    Posted @ 8:55p
  27. 16 - 26

    Punt

    Central4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Mattawan has punted to Central. Central has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Central 16, Mattawan 26
    Posted @ 8:59p
  28. 22 - 26

    Rushing Touchdown

    Central4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Central - Rushing TD. Central 22, Mattawan 26
    Posted @ 9:15p
  29. 24 - 26

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Central4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Central - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Central 24, Mattawan 26
    Posted @ 9:15p
  30. 22 - 26

    Score Correction

    Central4th Quarter
    Score correction for Central in 4th Quarter. Central 22, Mattawan 26
    Posted @ 9:16p
  31. 22 - 26

    End of Game

    Final
    Central 22, Mattawan 26
    Posted @ 9:22p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon 10/24 Highlights vs Battle Creek C. 3:33

Central @ Mattawan Football Game Info

Fri., Oct. 24, 2025 @ 7p
Mattawan High School
The Mattawan (MI) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Central (Battle Creek, MI) by a score of 26-22.

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Lawrence JohnsonWildcats Reporter

Matchup Video

Rankings & Records

Central (25-26)

MIClass
29446
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
4-53-11-33-2.444.750248234

Mattawan (25-26)

MIClass
27141
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
3-61-33-10-5.333.250218342

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Central		5.98.47.55.627.6
Mattawan		2.39.75.74.324.2

Central Videos

  • Play video icon 10/3 Highlights @ RGL 3:32
  • Play video icon 09/26 Highlights @ Loy Norrix 3:30

Mattawan Videos

Team Stat Comparison

CentralMattawan
24.0Rushing Yards Per Game-
4.5Passing Yards Per Game-
20.3Receiving Yards Per Game-
28.5Total Yards Per Game-

Team Leaders

CentralMattawanNational Avg.
#0 Bcc Hogs23.0Rushing Yards Per Game
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11.0
#0 Bcc Hogs13.5Passing Yards Per Game
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10.7
#9 Sir Paris17.5Receiving Yards Per Game
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8.7
#9 Sir Paris38.5Total Yards Per Game
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24.5

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Central1-3Mattawan1-3
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/19/25Portage CentralCentral(L) 55-09/26/25MattawanPortage Central(L) 46-3
9/26/25CentralNorrix(W) 32-129/19/25NorrixMattawan(W) 27-20
10/10/25Kalamazoo CentralCentral(L) 31-1210/17/25MattawanKalamazoo Central(L) 45-28
10/17/25St. JosephCentral(L) 37-1810/10/25MattawanSt. Joseph(L) 39-37

Record Breakdown

Central (25-26)

Mattawan (25-26)
4-5
Overall
3-6
3-1
League
1-3
1-4
Non-League
2-3
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
1-3
Common Opponent
1-3
1-3
Home
3-1
3-2
Away
0-5
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
4-5
In-State
3-6
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0