On another rain-filled Friday night, Harbor Beach punched Beal City in the teeth early and never looked back, securing a 17-8 victory and handing the Aggies their first loss of the season.

Entering the game, Beal City had allowed just two touchdowns in the first half all season, but the Pirates would double that, scoring twice before halftime to lead 14-0. The Aggies scored first in the 3rd quarter to make it 14-8 and set up a potential shootout finish, but the Pirates responded with a Skiler Kruse 25-yard field goal to go up by nine and would hold Beal City scoreless for the remainder of the game.

The Pirates were paced by Rogan Messing with 81 yards on just eight carries (11.4yd/carry average) and Caden Bucholtz's 18 totes for 63 yards and a score. Bucholtz would throw for the other touchdown to Benson Harper for 29 yards. Entering the final week of the regular season, Beal City was averaging 271 rushing yards per game, but were held to just 120. Jamisen Latham led the Aggies with 67 yards on seven carries and their lone score.

With the win, both teams finish the regular season with 8-1 records and enter the Division 08 playoffs next week. The MHSAA playoff field will be announced on Sunday evening, October 22, 2023.