Bumstead celebrates Muskegon’s state football champions, coach of the year
Published: March 15, 2024
LANSING — Sen. Jon Bumstead on Feburary 26 presented state tributes to
the Muskegon High School football team in celebration of its 2023 MHSAA
Division 2 state championship and to Big Reds football Head Coach Shane
Fairfield in honor of his selection as the NFC recipient of the NFL’s
2023 Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award.
“This has been a wonderful year for the Big Reds,” Bumstead said. “Hard work, discipline and perseverance have paid off in a historic championship season and national recognition for the Muskegon High School football team and Coach Fairfield. These outstanding achievements are a source of celebration and great pride for the entire Muskegon community.”
“This has been a wonderful year for the Big Reds,” Bumstead said. “Hard work, discipline and perseverance have paid off in a historic championship season and national recognition for the Muskegon High School football team and Coach Fairfield. These outstanding achievements are a source of celebration and great pride for the entire Muskegon community.”
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