The Battle at the Big House returns in 2023 with six big games being played at the University of Michigan’s famed football stadium in late August. The two-day event, which began in 2016, will feature three teams that played for a state championship last year.
In the first game on Friday, August 25, Division 4 runner-up Goodrich will face Division 5 runner-up Frankenmuth. This will be the third straight year that these two open the season against each other. Frankenmuth won the last two meeting.
In the second game on Friday, Division 1 runner-up Caledonia (12-2 in ’22) will play Romeo (8-3 last year).
Caledonia beat Clarkston in the state semifinals last year. In the final game Friday, Clarkston (10-3) will play Northville (8-3).
It all gets started with a triple-header on August 24 with Lake Orion taking on Livonia Stevenson. Both teams are coming off sub-.500 years. Lake Orion finished 4-6, losing in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs. Stevenson was 4-5 in 2022.
Thursday’s second game features South Lyon and Lakeland in a Lakes Valley Conference battle. South Lyon finished 7-4 last year, which included a 52-0 win over Lakeland. The Eagles finished 4-5, missing the playoffs.
The nightcap on Thursday will be a rematch of the 2022 Battle at the Big House matchup between Ann Arbor Huron and Lapeer. After a 32-2 win to start the season, Lapeeer went on to a 7-3 season. Huron finished ’22 with a 5-5 mark.
Battle at the Big House Schedule
August 24
Lake Orion vs Livonia Stevenson – 12:00
South Lyon East vs Lakeland – 3:30
Lapeer vs Ann Arbor Huron – 7:00
August 25
Goodrich vs Frankenmuth – 12:00
Caledonia vs Romeo – 3:30
Clarkston vs Northville – 7:00
It’s OFFICIAL! The Cougs will be opening up the season at the Battle at the Big House as they take on Lakeland. Ticket info will follow!
— South Lyon East Athletic Department (@BeEast_Cougars) June 15, 2023
⌚️: Thursday August 24 at 3:30pm
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