Officially kicking off the 2024 high school football season, the Vehicle City Gridiron Classic was played at two venues for the first time since its inception. This year’s match-ups took place at Grand Blanc High School’s Don Batchelor Field on August 29 and Kettering University’s Atwood Stadium August 30.
The gridiron action featured both inter-county and inter-state rivals: Muskegon Catholic Central vs. New Lothrop (New Lothrup 30-29) and Muskegon Mona Shores vs. Grand Blanc (Muskegon 28-26) on Thursday; and on Friday, Lakeville defeated Bendle 34-18 while the Flint Southwestern Academy Jaguars broke their losing streak (0-9 in 2023) with a hard-fought 22-24 overtime victory over Bentley.
Highlighting some of the region’s most competitive high school programs, this top-notch football event has become a Greater Flint tradition.
The Vehicle City Sports Committee is a nonprofit organization that promotes Flint and Genesee County as a premier venue for a diverse level of youth and amateur sporting events, enhancing the economy and quality of life in the area. It provides support and development of youth and amateur sports and fosters amateur competitions such as the Vehicle City Gridiron Classic and Vehicle City Soccer Classic.
