BATTLE CREEK ― Here are the Games of the Week in high school football in the Battle Creek readership area for Week 8.
Marshall (3-4) at Harper Creek (6-1), 7 p.m. Friday
Scouting Report: Harper Creek, ranked No. 10 in Division 4, can clinch a share of the Interstate 8 Conference championship with a win over rival Marshall. The Beavers are coming off their biggest win of the season, beating state-ranked Hastings 29-15 in a battle of first-place teams. Marshall has shown a strong running game in recent weeks, putting up 300 yards on the ground in a 36-7 win over Pennfield in Week 7. The Redhawks are led by big running back Akin Olapade as well as quarterback Matthew Waito, who can hurt teams with his legs or his arm. Harper Creek has proven to have a versatile offense in 2025. Harper Cre