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title: "Lutheran Northwest vs. Atherton — Football Game Day — Burton, MI — Oct 23, 2026"
url: https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/10/18/lutheran-northwest-vs-atherton-football-2026-10-23/
date: 2026-10-18T08:16:04-04:00
modified: 2026-10-24T00:02:12-04:00
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# Lutheran Northwest vs. Atherton — Football Game Day — Burton, MI — Oct 23, 2026

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  FINAL
  HIGH SCHOOL · Burton, MI · 7:00 PM · Friday, October 23, 2026 
  
    
      Lutheran Northwest
      Away
      40
    
    
      FINAL
    
    
      Atherton
      Home
      41
    
  

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      HIGH SCHOOL · Football · Detroit
      Lutheran Northwest vs. Atherton — *Friday, October 23, 2026*
      
      

Atherton beat Lutheran Northwest 41-40 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Atherton High School, Burton, MI.

      

Lutheran Northwest visited Atherton in a high school football game. Atherton won by 1 point at home, and the teams combined for 81 points.

      

The final score and game summary are below. Fans can still share photos and highlights from the game at [www.heredetroitmi.com](/).

    
    
      
        Game At A Glance
        
          DateOctober 23, 2026
          Tip-Off7:00 PM
          LocationAtherton High School, Burton, MI
          DivisionHigh School — Football
          SportFootball
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### 🏆 Player of the Game Fan Vote (closed)

      

Fan voting for Player of the Game closed at the final whistle.

    
    
      

### 📊 Game Summary & Box Score Final

      

Atherton edged Lutheran Northwest 41-40 on Friday night at Atherton High School, Burton, MI. The win came at home for Atherton. The teams combined for 81 points; the final margin was 1.

      

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## What’s Happening

  

**What was the final score?**
Atherton 41, Lutheran Northwest 40. The game was played Friday, October 23, 2026.

  

**Who played?**
Lutheran Northwest visited Atherton in a high school football game.

  

**Where was the game played?**
The game was played at Atherton High School, Burton, MI.

  

**How did the game go?**
Atherton won by 1 point at home, and the teams combined for 81 points.

  

**Can fans still add photos or highlights?**
Yes. Fans can still share photos and highlights from the game at [www.heredetroitmi.com](/).