08/28/2026
The North Farmington raiders clinch a 14-13 lead over the Birmingham Groves Falcons at the Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic.
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The Michigan High School Football Season Starts Here.
The Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic is the premier season-opening high school football event in Michigan organized by the Detroit Sports Commission and hosted at Wayne State University. Founded in 2005, the PKC was created to provide a unique and memorable experience for players, coaches, fans, cheerleaders, and band members.
08/28/2026
🥁The bands are playing.
📣The student sections are loud.
🏆Champions are being made.
We are so back! 🏈🔥
Join us for the final day of the 2026 Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic kicking off the high school football season in the region.
🏈4 p.m. – Birmingham Groves vs. North Farmington
🏈7 p.m. – Detroit Cass Tech vs. Michigan City
08/28/2026
In the second matchup of the 2026 Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic, DeWitt claims a 59-21 victory over Kenowa Hills.
08/28/2026
The Girls Flag Football Showcase was more than just games, before the matchups, we welcomed local middle school girls to participate in a girls flag football youth clinic!
Along with the teams from the showcase, participants got to meet and listen to guest speaker Vanita Krouch , the Tom Brady of Flag Football and former QB for USA Flag Football.
After, the Detroit Lions and Detroit PAL led each girl through drills, with the high school teams and Vanita getting involved.
Thank you to Vanita, the Detroit Lions Football Education , Detroit PAL , and our high school participants for leading this event!
08/27/2026
In the first matchup of the 2026 Amazon Prep Kickoff, Detroit Catholic Central secures a 55-0 win over Chippewa Valley.
08/27/2026
It’s a game day! 🏈
Gates are officially open for Game 1 of the Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic and here’s everything you need to know for both games!
See you soon! 👋
08/27/2026
We officially kicked off the 2026 High School football season with our Girls Flag Football Showcase. 🏈
The showcase featured two amazing matchups!
In the first match up, the defending Michigan High School Girls Flag Football League State Champions, St. Joseph defeated L’Anse Creuse North in a 20-7 win.
In the second matchup, Gibraltar Carlson claimed a 26-0 victory over Redford Thurston!
Meet us at Tom Adams Field this week for more exciting matchups:
🗓️Thursday, Aug. 27
🏈4 p.m. – Chippewa Valley vs. Detroit Catholic Central
🏈7 p.m. Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills vs. DeWitt
🗓️Friday, Aug. 28
🏈4 p.m. – Birmingham Groves vs. North Farmington
🏈7 p.m. – Detroit Cass Tech vs.Michigan City (Indiana)
Tickets are available online now at detroitsports.org/pkc and game days at the ticket booth.
📸 Tyler Finney
08/24/2026
It’s game week! 🏈
In just a few short days, the 2026 Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic will be taking over Tom Adams Field for 3 days of high school football!
Girls Flag Football Showcase
🗓️ August 26
🏈7 p.m. – L’Anse Creuse North vs. St. Joseph
🏈8 p.m. – Redford Thurston vs. Gibraltar Carlson
🗓️Thursday, Aug. 27
🏈4 p.m. – Chippewa Valley vs. Detroit Catholic Central
🏈7 p.m. Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills vs. DeWitt
🗓️Friday, Aug. 28
🏈4 p.m. – Birmingham Groves vs. North Farmington
🏈7 p.m. – Detroit Cass Tech vs.Michigan City (Indiana)
Tickets are available online now at detroitsports.org/pkc and game days at the ticket booth.
*Please note: The girls flag football showcase is free and open to the public*
08/11/2026
We're excited to announce the return of Girls' Flag Football for the third year to the Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic! 🏆
Through the support of Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation and , this year's event will feature four teams from across the region, including the 2026 Michigan High School Girls Flag Football League State Champions, St. Joseph.
📅 August 26
🏈7 p.m. – L’Anse Creuse North vs. St. Joseph
🏈8 p.m. – Redford Thurston vs. Gibraltar Carlson
Both games are open to the public and free to attend!
For more details, visit https://bit.ly/4cAnh6G
08/07/2026
The countdown begins! 🗓️
We are officially 20 days away from the start of the 2026 high school football season. The season starts at the Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic and you have to catch these matchups.
Come watch 8 great teams compete across two days to set the tone for the season!
🗓️Thursday, Aug. 27
🏈4PM | Detroit Catholic Central vs. Chippewa Valley
🏈7PM | Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills vs. DeWitt
🗓️Friday, Aug. 28
🏈4PM | Birmingham Groves vs. North Farmington
🏈7PM | Michigan City vs. Cass Tech
Tickets on sale now at detroitsports.org/pkc
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