Sal Madonna

Today, Michigan high school football and college football operate at distinctly different levels. The idea of a high school team taking the field against a university program seems almost unthinkable. But long before today’s safety measures and regulations, Michigan’s college programs regularly faced local high schools. From the “mountainous terrain” of Mount Clemens to Mount Pleasant, The Big Madonski looks back at the early chapters of Michigan football history, a time when the state’s...

Sal Madonna Interviews Onekama Head Varsity Football Coach, Justin Sedelmaier. ONEKAMA, MI - The Portagers showed up Saturday infront of Onekama’s founding head coach Jim Taylor, as the way more physical team. #54 Aiden Martell, #88 Mason McQueen, #27 Dayne Sibo & #25 Ryan Hrachovina. Walking up to midfield with founding Onekama Head Football Coach, Jim Taylor for the coin toss. Photo captured by Sal Madonna Onekama forced more than four Holton Turnovers, including a Defensive Touchdown by...

IRON RIVER, MI - West Iron County has cancelled the remainder of its 2026 varsity football season due to a combination of low participation numbers and injuries. The Wykons announced the decision Monday, expressing disappointment for their student-athletes, coaches, families and community while recognizing the work put in by the program throughout the season. While the decision is difficult for West Iron County, it also points toward a larger challenge facing 11-player football in Michigan’s...