Football Recap: Ishpeming Comes Up Short + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 14, 2025, 1:26am

Football Recap: Ishpeming Hematites vs. Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] Miners

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Ishpeming was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against the Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] Miners, falling 38-16.

Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] was led to victory by Leland Hollenbeck and Jayden Verrett. Hollenbeck rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, while Verrett rushed for 143 yards and one score on only six carries. Verrett really tore up the turf during one magnificent 92-yard run.

Ishpeming's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield], the win was the fourth in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.

Ishpeming will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Rudyard at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. As for Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield], they will challenge Superior Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

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