Football Recap: Calumet Beats Negaunee for Their Third Straight Victory + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 18, 2025, 1:22pm

Football Recap: Calumet Copper Kings vs. Negaunee Miners

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

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Previous 3 Games

09/12/25 @ Negaunee33-18
09/05/25 vs Westwood55-6
08/28/25 @ West Iron County41-0

Calumet lost to Negaunee back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Copper Kings took down the Miners 33-18. The Copper Kings' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.

Ben Anderson was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also picked up 72 receiving yards and one score.

Anderson was just one part of a punishing run game: Calumet was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 255 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 255 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.

Calumet's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Negaunee, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Calumet is set to square off against their familiar foe Menominee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Negaunee will take on rival Kingsford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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