Football Game Preview: Walled Lake Northern Knights vs. Walled Lake Central Vikings + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 30, 2025, 1:13am

Football Preview: Walled Lake Northern Knights vs. Walled Lake Central Vikings

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the MI High School State Assn. (MHSAA) & Walled Lake Northern High School. Watch Full Replay

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09/06/24 - Away7-26 L
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Walled Lake Northern has gone 8-2 against Walled Lake Central recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Walled Lake Central took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Walled Lake Northern, who comes in off a win.

Walled Lake Central better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if Walled Lake Northern's game on Friday is any indication, that's when Walled Lake Northern really gets things going. Everything went the Knights' way against South Lyon East as they made off with a 31-7 victory. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Walled Lake Northern found their leader in sophomore Colin Maddern, who rushed for 175 yards and one score on only nine carries. Another player making a difference was Reid Widmer, who rushed for 48 yards and a pair of TDs.

Walled Lake Northern was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Walled Lake Central fell victim to Mott and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 44-0 loss at the hands of the Corsairs. The loss continues a trend for the Vikings in their meetings with the Corsairs: they've now lost nine in a row.

Walled Lake Northern's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Walled Lake Central, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Walled Lake Northern lost to Walled Lake Central at home by a decisive 26-7 margin in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.

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