Football Recap: Clare Comes Up Short + How To Watch

Clare lost against Ogemaw Heights back in November of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Pioneers were dealt a 41-7 defeat at the hands of the Falcons. The matchup marked the Pioneers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Dane Alexander threw for 53 yards and one TD. On the ground, Mason Heintz rushed for 45 yards.

Clare's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Ogemaw Heights, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-1.

Coming up, Clare will square off against Standish-Sterling at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers will be up against the Panthers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.6 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Ogemaw Heights, they will head out to face off against Bullock Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons will be up against the Lancers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.