(CLIMAX) - It had the feeling of a playoff game last night as the No. 1 Mendon Hornets traveled to Climax-Scotts for an SCAA Red Division game against the No. 8 Panthers. Mendon would score in the fourth quarter and play good defense to get a 28-24 win over the Panthers. Zak Iobe had 22 carries for 104 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Hornets. Owen Klinger had 8 carries for 66 yards and was also 3 of 4 for 78 yards with a big completion to keep a drive going in the third quarter. Iobe led the defense with 7 tackles. Bryce Zagon added 5 tackles. With the win, Mendon is now 8-0 overall and 4-0 and the SCAA Red Division and wins the Division Championship for 2026. Climax-Scotts is 6-2 and 2-2 in the Division.
No. 1 Mendon tops No. 8 Climax-Scotts 28-24
By: Mike Stiles •
October 17, 2026 • Climax-Scotts H.S. - Climax, MI.
