Legendary Coach Returns to Lead Alma Mater

Hall of Fame coach Dan Boggan has returned to the sidelines, unretiring to coach his alma mater, Lansing Eastern High School. Boggan, who previously coached at Lansing Sexton for 11 seasons and led them to a state championship game in 2014, seeks to instill a winning culture at Eastern. He has motivated his players by reminding them of the program's past successes, including a conference championship during his own junior year in 1985, with the goal of achieving the school's first winning season since 1997. The Quakers will open their season on Thursday, August 27, against Eaton Rapids.

In another mid-Michigan football development, Michigan Center is preparing for the upcoming season under head coach Troy Allen. The Cardinals, who won their first district title since 2021, face the challenge of replacing graduated stars with emerging talent. Senior Tre Collins, who broke the program's receiving record last season, will transition to quarterback. Collins previously played quarterback in his sophomore year due to an injury, earning all-conference honors. Michigan Center opens its season on August 27, traveling to face Onsted.