Good morning, Portage.

Boise State beat Western Michigan 32-7 at Waldo Stadium on Saturday as WMU struggled with time of possession and efficiency.

Coach Lance Taylor said the loss was a wake-up call + his team plans to improve for the remainder of the season.

High school football in the Kalamazoo area delivered standout performances in Week 5.

Portage Central recorded a 43-0 win over Loy Norrix with strong efforts by Cam Noe and Aidan Huber, while Portage Northern secured a 42-25 victory against Battle Creek Lakeview as local rivals prepare for next week’s matchups.

Vicksburg's backup QB Nathan Vallier started his second career game and led the Bulldogs to a 26-21 win against Three Rivers on Friday, Sept.

25 at the high school's rivalry game while throwing for 150 yards and one touchdown (with key support from standout teammates).

Local high school football fans can vote by Monday at 9 a.m. for Week 5's top player after Friday's games, which featured standout performances in Vicksburg and other nearby matchups; the winner will be announced early next week.