2025 NORTHERN LAKES CONFERENCE PREVIEW

by | Aug 15, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

CONCORD MINUTEMEN (10-1, 7-0 NLC)

Head coach and opener: Craig Koehler (at Elkhart)

Key losses: running back-linebacker Jaron Thomas and linebacker Milo Martinez.

Top returning players: senior wide receiver Reese Breveard and senior quarterback Bo Brunner.

GOSHEN REDHAWKS (0-10, 0-7 NLC)

Head coach and opener: Joey Hecklinski (at Fairfield)

Key losses: wide receiver-defensive back Gabe Janisse and two-way lineman Aaron Anglemyer.

Top returning players: senior linebacker Logan Mishler and junior quarterback Carter Diaz.

MISHAWAKA CAVEMEN (11-3, 5-2 NLC)

Head coach and opener: Keith Kinder (vs. Marian)

Key losses: running back-linebacker Jackson Snyder and linebacker Xavier Juarez.

Top returning players: junior running back Kadyn O’Neal and junior quarterback Landon Snyder.

NORTHRIDGE RAIDERS (3-7, 3-4 NLC)

Head coach and opener: Chad Eppley (at Fort Wayne North)

Key losses: wide receiver Judah Hochstetler and linebacker Kaleb Vechera.

Top returning players: junior quarterback Karsyn Rumfelt and junior linebacker Colt Granberg.

NORTHWOOD PANTHERS (6-6, 3-4 NLC)

Head coach and opener: Nate Andrews (vs. Columbia City)

Key losses:  running back Landon Perry and linebacker Kent Miller.

Top returning players: senior running back-linebacker Austin King and senior linebacker Hayden Lechlitner.

PLYMOUTH ROCKIES (6-5, 4-3 NLC)

Head coach and opener: Adam Handley (vs. Tippecanoe Valley)

Key losses: quarterback Exzander Ramirez and linebacker Carter Bush.

Top returning players: senior running back Finn Holm and senior linebacker Brady Coffin.

WARSAW TIGERS (10-4, 5-2 NLC)

Head coach and opener: Bart Curtis (at Fort Wayne Snider)

Key losses: quarterback Drew Sullivan and linebacker Gavin Schultz.

Top returning players: senior quarterback Quinton Brock and senior running back Brody Duncan.

WAWASEE WARRIORS (1-9, 1-6 NLC)

Head coach and opener: Matt Thacker (vs. Jimtown)

Key losses: defensive back Reed Reidenbach and linebacker Carson Nine.

Top returning players: senior running back Benji Brace and senior quarterback Cameron Senter.

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