Michigan Center won the last time they faced Columbia Central and things went their way on Friday too. The Cardinals blew past the Golden Eagles, posting a 49-14 victory.

Hadyn Hinkle
| 09/05/25 vs Columbia Central | 127.1 |
| 08/28/25 vs Onsted | 119.8 |
| 09/06/24 vs Hanover-Horton | 137.5 |
Michigan Center's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hadyn Hinkle, who rushed for 110 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 260 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt. What's more, Hinkle racked up 127.1 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Braylon Brown, who gained 135 total yards and two touchdowns.
Michigan Center didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Tre Collins, Devin Spencer, and Landon Sharp picked up one apiece.
Michigan Center's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Columbia Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Michigan Center is headed away from home for the first time to take on Hanover-Horton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Columbia Central, they will host Grass Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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