Melvindale High School Football

09/05/2026

Good morning Cardinal Nation! Hope everyone is planning to relax and enjoy this weekend regardless of the weather.

We have our first home football game on Friday 9/11. It is going to be a Salute to Service Appreciation game.

Who: Police, Fire, EMS, and ALL Military branch services active or retired may receive free admission and a moment of recognition from the bleachers immediately before the National Anthem!

Why: To show love and and care to the members that protect and provide safety to our community and more!

How: Show your ID/credentials to the admission staff

When/Where: Friday, 9/11 at Cardinal Stadium in Melvindale - Game time is 6 PM.

09/04/2026

Garden City 39 Melvindale 6

A lot to learn from the week 2 test. Proud of a young team that was competitive and didn’t quit!

09/03/2026

Battled quite a few obstacles this week with the heat and weather warnings pre game. However, the boys were resilient and worked hard.

We are on for tonight at Garden City. Kickoff is 7 PM.

Earn Everything

08/29/2026

Cardinals came up big yesterday to start the season. Week 2 had Garden City on the clock!

08/28/2026

Good guys wore white tonight!

You’re Cardinals are 1-0 to start 2026 and did it with a shut out.

Final was 48-0!

Game 2 next week @ Garden City Thursday (9/3) at 7pm!

Film and lift tomorrow at 9am.

Go Cards!

08/24/2026

Weekly schedule for in season Game 1

***Update***

Game 1 is confirmed on Thursday at 5pm.

Location is:

2001 W Warren, Detroit, MI 48202

08/18/2026

MHS FOOTBALL is HERE! Please read the whole post for multiple updates.

The season has begun. Doubles are over, and it's scrimmage week.

Scrimmage Time Change — START TIME IS 5 PM vs. Detroit Osborn HS

We started off great last week, and the energy was high. We need to continue the discipline of courage, commitment, communication, and competition. Attending every practice allows you to learn, grow, and support your TEAMMATES. This is not an individual sport, and we need everyone every day.

Everyone who joined received FREE GEAR, and we fed the players Jimmy John's during Friday's break. It is not too late to become an MHS Football player, so please tell anyone interested to meet at Cardinal Stadium at 2:45 PM any day of the week or contact Coach Merrell.

Fan Gear can be purchased at the link below:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/Sb8PWckG1N

We are looking for TEAM MEAL help. We want to provide meals to our players the day before each game. Our first dinner is next Wednesday. Help can include any of the following: donations, sponsorships, shopping (plates, napkins, plasticware, food/drinks), setup/serving, or cleanup.

Meal ideas could include pasta, taco bars, burgers, hot dogs/brats, ribs, chicken, etc., with sides such as salad, fruits/veggies, and dinner rolls.

Thank you to everyone in advance for your help, support, and love for Cardinal Football! We strive to make everyone proud.

07/27/2026

The wait is over. 2 weeks from today we begin official practices!

Our 2026 schedule is set, and every Friday night is another opportunity to prove who we are. No shortcuts. No excuses. Just relentless preparation, disciplined effort, and 48 minutes to earn what nobody is willing to give us.

07/25/2026

Official start to football season is right around the corner. Use AND share the link below so you and others can be ready to cheer on the 2026 Cardinals.

**Spoiler alert*** 2026 Schedule Graphic dropping tomorrow!

Get your team gear at the Melvindale FOOTBALL 2026 My Team Shop by August 6th!

Hurry, shop closes 08/06/2026!

07/24/2026