Norway’s senior football players display the MHSAA Division 1 regional championship trophy after a 58-12 win over Pickford at Ronberg Field on Nov. 7. From left, front, are Fischer Campbell and Owen Baij; standing are Maddex Burklund, Josh Schiltz, Elliott Kraemer, Keith Burcar, Chase Moraska, JT Dunn and Cameron Varda. (Mary Spera photo)

Norway won three of the four major 2025 football awards announced by the East Division of the Great Lakes 8 Conference.

Owen Baij was named Offensive Player of the Year and Andy Mendina the Coach of the Year, while the Knights earned Team of the Year.

The other special award went to Pickford’s Caden Chromy as Defensive Player of the Year.

Knights earning first-team All-Conference honors were Keith Burcar, offensive line and defensive tackle; Josh Schi

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