Nothing says “Friday Night Lights” quite like the energy buzzing around Grabinski Field, even on a hot August evening when this photoshoot took place. For the second year in a row, we gathered a dynamic group of Spring Lake football players, from the youngest stars of the youth league to the Varsity squad, to celebrate the heart and hustle of Laker Football.

This year’s Boys of Fall photoshoot was a perfect snapshot of what makes this program so special: dedication, teamwork, and a whole lot of community pride. From grass-stained cleats and sweaty smiles to shared laughs under the fading summer sun, these young men remind us why football in Spring Lake is more than just a game; it’s a tradition!

A huge thank you goes out to our Resident Contributor, Jen Brewster, for rallying this incredible group of kids and capturing the spirit of the season. Whether they’re running drills, studying plays, or dreaming of that big touchdown, these boys represent the grit and greatness that keep Spring Lake cheering year after year.

Here’s to a season of hard work, epic plays, and unforgettable Friday nights under the lights. Go Lakers!

These are the few players to keep an eye out for this season.

How many years have you played football? I played two years of flag football, and I started playing tackle football in 3rd grade. 

What is your favorite thing about football? I like tackling people and being able to be with my team and friends.

What is your favorite football team besides Spring Lake, and why? I love the Detroit Lions for pro and Michigan for college football. I loved Michigan first because my dad loves them. I love the Lions because they keep getting better and better. I cannot wait to see them win the Super Bowl

Bowl this year!

 

How many years have you been playing football? I started playing flag football when I was four years old at Coopersville and then switched over to Spring Lake in 1st grade.

What is your favorite thing about playing football? My favorite thing about playing football is playing with friends and hitting people.

What is your favorite football team besides Spring Lake, and why? My favorite football team is the Detroit Lions because they have GRIT. 

 

 

How many years have you played football? I have played football for five years.

What is your favorite thing about playing football? My favorite thing about playing football is competing against other schools with my teammates. 

What is your favorite football team, besides Spring Lake? My favorite football team is the Ohio State Buckeyes. I grew up watching them because my dad graduated from there. 

 

How many years have you been playing football? I have played football for seven years.

What is your favorite thing about playing football? My favorite thing about playing football is playing with my friends and tackling my opponents.
What is your favorite football team, besides Spring Lake? My favorite football team is Michigan because they beat Michigan State and Ohio State every year. 

 

 

How many years have you played? Three years of flag football and three years of tackle. 

What is your favorite thing about football? I like getting together with my friends and how physical the sport is.

What is your favorite football team besides Spring Lake, and why? The University of Michigan- because my dad went to college there and we have made it a tradition to watch Michigan football as a family. 

 

 

How many years have you played football? I have played football for five years.

What do you like most about the Spring Lake Varsity Team? I like the fact that we are all very competitive and passionate.

What is your favorite football team besides Spring Lake? My favorite college team is Michigan State. 

What regular season games are you most looking forward to and why? I am most looking forward to the West Catholic game because it is always a very competitive and fun game. 

 

What is your favorite thing about playing football? My favorite thing about playing football is being able to play with all of my friends and score touchdowns.

What do you like most about the Spring Lake Varsity Team? The thing I like most about our team is that it really feels like a family. Everyone gets along super well. 

What is your favorite college football team? MSU Spartans

What regular season game are you most looking forward to and why? The West Catholic game because they are a private school that we have struggled with in the past. It would be really awesome to beat them!

 

 Carson Brewster

How many years have you played football? I started my football career as a first grader playing flag football for Spring Lake. 

What is your favorite football team besides Spring Lake? My favorite college football team is Notre Dame. I grew up watching the Fighting Irish. I love how disciplined they are, and they have a phenomenal football program. 

What regular season game are you looking forward to and why?  The West Catholic game. They are always a competitive team to play against, and I cannot wait to play them at home. But I am also excited for the ‘Battle of the Bayou’ game. It is our first game of the season; we play at Fruitport, and we are determined to keep the paddle in Spring Lake again this year. 

 

 

How many years have you been playing football? I am going into my tenth year of playing football. I started playing flag football in the 2nd grade at Spring Lake.

What do you like about this year's team? I like our grit and tenacity; there's no challenge we cannot overcome.

What is your favorite football team, besides Spring Lake? My favorite college football team is MSU. 

What regular season game are you most looking forward to and why? The regular season game that I am most looking forward to is the West Catholic at Spring Lake game. They are an excellent team, and I'm looking forward to playing them on our home turf and beating them this year.