North Dickinson will play for an MHSAA state football championship for the first time since 1998, facing Portland St. Patrick at 2 p.m. Eastern time today at the Superior Dome in Marquette.

The Nordics (12-0) advanced to the 8-player Division 2 title game with 44-28 win over Onekama a team that otherwise gave up only 11.5 points per game this season. The Portagers finished 11-1, setting a school record for victories.

St. Patrick defeated Deckerville 36-15, denying the Eagles a return trip to Superior Dome as they sought to add to their Division 1 title won a year ago. Instead, the Shamrocks (12-0) will play in their first final since 2020.

In 11-player Division 8, Bark River-Harris (10-1) will face Harbor Beach (12-0) in a state semifinal at 1 p.m. Eastern time today at Alpena Wildcat S

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