Forest Hills Eastern had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top against the Montague Wildcats by a score of 26-14. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Hawks' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 82nd, while the Wildcats are ranked 223rd).
Despite the loss, Montague still got an impressive performance from Eli Petersen, who rushed for 77 yards and one touchdown. Petersen was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 53 yards.
Looking ahead, Forest Hills Eastern will welcome Greenville at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Montague, they will take on Oakridge at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. This will be the Wildcats' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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