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Byron CenterPortage Central

Bulldogs
42
Mustangs
23

The Portage Central (Portage, MI) varsity football team lost Friday's home playoff game against Byron Center (MI) by a score of 42-23.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Byron Center77141442
Portage Central7100623
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Game Story

Michigan High School Football - Byron Center victorious over Portage Central

October 27, 2023: Portage, MI 49002

In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Byron Center Bulldogs football squad scored a good 42-23 victory over the Portage Central Mustangs.

In their next game, the Bulldogs clash with the Caledonia Fighting Scots (Caledonia, MI) in a non-league match, on Friday, November 3. Byron Center will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Fighting Scots enter the match with a 8-2 record after their 72-30 non-league win over Portage Northern (Portage, MI).

Charles SpearsBulldogs Reporter
Ty SchoderMustangs Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    7 - 7 The scorer has checked in. BCHS 7, PCHS 7
    Posted @ 7:12p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:12p

  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:12p

  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:12p
  5. 7 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Byron Center1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Portage Central kicked off to Byron Center. Byron Center has the ball. BCHS 7, PCHS 7
    Posted @ 7:13p
  6. 7 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    BCHS 7, PCHS 7
    Posted @ 7:17p
  7. 13 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Byron Center2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Byron Center - Rushing TD. BCHS 13, PCHS 7
    Posted @ 7:21p
  8. 14 - 7

    Made Point After

    Byron Center2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Byron Center - PAT Good. BCHS 14, PCHS 7
    Posted @ 7:22p
  9. 14 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Portage Central2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Byron Center kicked off to Portage Central. Portage Central has the ball. BCHS 14, PCHS 7
    Posted @ 7:23p
  10. 14 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Portage Central2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Portage Central - Rushing TD. BCHS 14, PCHS 13
    Posted @ 7:31p
  11. 14 - 14

    Made Point After

    Portage Central2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Portage Central - PAT Good. BCHS 14, PCHS 14
    Posted @ 7:31p
  12. 14 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Byron Center2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Portage Central kicked off to Byron Center. Byron Center has the ball. BCHS 14, PCHS 14
    Posted @ 7:33p
  13. 14 - 14

    Punt

    Portage Central2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Byron Center has punted to Portage Central. Portage Central has the ball. BCHS 14, PCHS 14
    Posted @ 7:36p
  14. 14 - 17

    Field Goal

    Portage Central2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Portage Central - Field Goal. BCHS 14, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 7:44p
  15. 14 - 17

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Byron Center2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Portage Central kicked off to Byron Center. Byron Center has the ball. BCHS 14, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 7:45p
  16. 14 - 17

    Halftime

    Halftime
    BCHS 14, PCHS 17
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:46p
  17. 14 - 17

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Byron Center3rd Quarter
    Byron Center to kick off to Portage Central.
    Posted @ 8:04p
  18. 14 - 17

    Punt

    Byron Center3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Portage Central has punted to Byron Center. Byron Center has the ball. BCHS 14, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 8:09p
  19. 20 - 17

    Rushing Touchdown

    Byron Center3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Byron Center - Rushing TD. BCHS 20, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 8:13p
  20. 21 - 17

    Made Point After

    Byron Center3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Byron Center - PAT Good. BCHS 21, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 8:13p
  21. 21 - 17

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Portage Central3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Byron Center kicked off to Portage Central. Portage Central has the ball. BCHS 21, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 8:14p
  22. 21 - 17

    Punt

    Byron Center3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Portage Central has punted to Byron Center. Byron Center has the ball. BCHS 21, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 8:19p
  23. 27 - 17

    Rushing Touchdown

    Byron Center3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Byron Center - Rushing TD. BCHS 27, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 8:23p
  24. 28 - 17

    Made Point After

    Byron Center3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Byron Center - PAT Good. BCHS 28, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 8:23p
  25. 28 - 17

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    BCHS 28, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 8:26p
  26. 28 - 17

    Turnover on Downs

    Byron Center4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Portage Central has turned possession over on downs. Byron Center has the ball . BCHS 28, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 8:33p
  27. 28 - 17

    Punt

    Portage Central4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Byron Center has punted to Portage Central. Portage Central has the ball. BCHS 28, PCHS 17
    Posted @ 8:38p
  28. 28 - 23

    Rushing Touchdown

    Portage Central4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Portage Central - Rushing TD. BCHS 28, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 8:41p
  29. 28 - 23

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Portage Central4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Portage Central - 2Pt Conversion Failed. BCHS 28, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 8:41p
  30. 28 - 23

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Byron Center4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Portage Central kicked off to Byron Center. Byron Center has the ball. BCHS 28, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 8:42p
  31. 34 - 23

    Rushing Touchdown

    Byron Center4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Byron Center - Rushing TD. BCHS 34, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 8:44p
  32. 35 - 23

    Made Point After

    Byron Center4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Byron Center - PAT Good. BCHS 35, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 8:44p
  33. 35 - 23

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Portage Central4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Byron Center kicked off to Portage Central. Portage Central has the ball. BCHS 35, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 8:46p
  34. 35 - 23

    Turnover on Downs

    Byron Center4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Portage Central has turned possession over on downs. Byron Center has the ball . BCHS 35, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 8:50p
  35. 41 - 23

    Rushing Touchdown

    Byron Center4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Byron Center - Rushing TD. BCHS 41, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 8:55p
  36. 42 - 23

    Made Point After

    Byron Center4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Byron Center - PAT Good. BCHS 42, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 8:55p
  37. 42 - 23

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Portage Central4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Byron Center kicked off to Portage Central. Portage Central has the ball. BCHS 42, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 8:57p
  38. 42 - 23

    End of Game

    Final
    BCHS 42, PCHS 23
    Posted @ 9:03p

Byron Center @ PCHS Football Game Info

Fri., Oct. 27, 2023 @ 7p
Portage Central High School
The Portage Central (Portage, MI) varsity football team lost Friday's home playoff game against Byron Center (MI) by a score of 42-23.

Scoretracker Providers

Charles SpearsBulldogs Reporter
Ty SchoderMustangs Reporter

Rankings & Records

Byron Center (23-24)

MIClass
173
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
10-26-14-16-1.833.857414207

Portage Central (23-24)

MIClass
4710
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
9-27-05-14-1.8181.000353199

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Byron Center		9.09.012.07.034.5
Portage Central		12.88.04.84.732.1

Team Stat Comparison

Byron CenterPortage Central
-Rushing Yards Per Game32.8
-Passing Yards Per Game14.9
-Receiving Yards Per Game9.3
-Total Yards Per Game47.7
-Tackles Per Game7.9
-Sacks Per Game0.0
-Points Per Game3.6

Team Leaders

Byron CenterPortage CentralNational Avg.
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Rushing Yards Per Game#23 Tomas Layne71.020.6
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Passing Yards Per Game#1 Payton Porter48.550.5
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Receiving Yards Per Game#8 Charlie Jilek20.017.5
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Total Yards Per Game#23 Tomas Layne76.036.9
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Tackles Per Game#2 Carson Schnurstein10.02.7
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Sacks Per Game#10 Alex Tangeman00.2
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Points Per Game#2 Carson Schnurstein9.02.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Byron Center2-1Portage Central2-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/25/23CentralByron Center(W) 55-149/29/23Portage CentralCentral(W) 28-9
9/22/23Byron CenterForest Hills Central(W) 15-148/31/23Portage CentralForest Hills Central(L) 26-6
11/10/23Byron CenterEast Lansing(L) 42-208/25/23East LansingPortage Central(W) 17-7

Record Breakdown

Byron Center (23-24)

Portage Central (23-24)
10-2
Overall
9-2
6-1
League
7-0
2-0
Non-League
2-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
2-1
Common Opponent
2-1
4-1
Home
5-1
6-1
Away
4-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
2-1
Playoff
0-1
10-2
In-State
9-2
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0