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Gaylord-Area High Schools Gear Up for Gridiron Glory in 2025 Season
4 Aug
Summary
- High school football season set to begin on August 28, 2025
- All three Gaylord-area teams will host their season openers
- New quarterbacks and playmakers to watch across the teams
As August 2025 arrives, high school football fans in the Gaylord area are eagerly anticipating the start of the new season. On Thursday, August 28, all three local teams will be hosting their season openers, with Gaylord taking on North Branch, Johannesburg-Lewiston hosting Burton-Bendle, and Gaylord St. Mary welcoming Rudyard.
While the teams will be breaking in new quarterbacks, there are several players to keep an eye on this season. At Gaylord, linebacker Jaron Bensinger looks to build on his strong 2024 campaign, while receiver/linebacker Kaven Cole aims to be a go-to target for the new QB. Over at Johannesburg-Lewiston, running back/defensive back Joey Smokevitch and offensive/defensive lineman Wyatt Konkle will be key contributors. And at Gaylord St. Mary, sophomore quarterback Nathan O'Connell and the team's experienced offensive and defensive linemen will look to lead the Snowbirds' 8-player squad.
With new talent emerging and familiar faces stepping up, the 2025 high school football season in the Gaylord area promises to be an exciting one for fans of all three teams.
