What Inland Lakes football is motivated by as it enters 2025 campaign

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Inland Lakes football team begins practice, motivated by last year's state semifinal loss.

The Bulldogs graduated key players, including quarterback Aidan Fenstermaker, but return a talented roster.

Inland Lakes will scrimmage against Mio on August 21 and open the season against Onaway on August 28.

INDIAN RIVER – There’s a lot to be proud of if you’re in the Inland Lakes football program these days.

The Bulldogs have done a lot of winning, they’ve captured many trophies in recent years , and the program is arguably in the best shape it’s ever been in.

But even with the elite success the Bulldogs have pulled off, they’re still motivated by the painful setbacks, like last year’s 8-player state semifinal loss at Pickford .

So on Monday – the first day of prac