Friday night football in Chelsea is always an event, but tonight’s showdown carries an extra layer of pride and urgency as the Bulldogs host cross-county rival Dexter at 7:00 PM. Fans packing the home stands are encouraged to wear their patriotic colors for Red, White, and Blue Night as the community comes together to honor local military members. Beyond the gridiron action, the storied rivalry extends into the community through the annual Rivalry Match hosted by the Chelsea Education Foundation and the Education Foundation of Dexter. Supporters can help ensure Chelsea secures a win both on and off the field by donating to CEF to out-fundraise Dexter in support of local school grants and scholarships. The jam-packed sports weekend kicks off early Friday afternoon at home with Varsity Girls Golf hosting Huron at 2:15 PM, while the JV and Middle School Cross Country teams head to Ella Sharp Park in Jackson for the JV and MS Invitational meets starting at 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM respectively. Saturday morning brings a heavy slate of home competitions, including the 9th Grade Volleyball Chelsea Invitational starting at 9:00 AM and the Varsity Girls Swim Chelsea Invitational launching at 12:00 PM. Athletes heading out on the road Saturday morning feature Varsity Cross Country racing at 9:00 AM at the Jackson Invitational at Ella Sharp Park, Varsity Boys Tennis taking on Pioneer at 9:00 AM, and Middle School Field Hockey traveling to Dexter for a match with a start time to be announced. Saturday concludes with a massive road double-header against Dexter on the pitch, where JV Boys Soccer kicks off at 4:30 PM followed by Varsity Boys Soccer at 6:00 PM. Visiting fans traveling to away events should keep in mind that host schools may accept cash, GoFan digital ticketing, or both.