Chelsea Athletics Weekly Preview: Bulldogs Gear Up for Busy Week of Competition
By Jason Morris | Oct 26, 2026 7:17 AM
Chelsea High School student-athletes are preparing for an action-packed week across cross country, volleyball, and varsity football as October comes to a close. The slate kicks off on Monday, October 26, when the JV cross country team travels to Huron Meadows to compete in the Brighton Invite at 4:00 p.m., with athletes departing on the bus at 1:15 p.m. following a 1:00 p.m. dismissal. Tuesday, October 27, features a full day of rivalry and postseason preparation. Middle school runners head to Milan for the MS Regionals starting at 4:00 p.m., with bus departure scheduled for 2:45 p.m. and dismissal at 2:35 p.m. Meanwhile, Chelsea volleyball teams travel to Dexter for a matchup against the Dreadnaughts. Both the 9th grade and JV volleyball squads play at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Varsity volleyball team taking the court at 7:00 p.m., with all teams departing together on the bus at 4:30 p.m. After quiet midweek days on Wednesday and Thursday with no scheduled athletic events, Friday night lights return on Friday, October 30. The Varsity football team hosts Waterford Mott at home in Chelsea with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. Fans planning to attend Friday's football game should note that no passes will be accepted for entry. All tickets must be purchased on GoFan for $7, either in advance or at the gate, and cash will not be accepted. The week concludes on Saturday, October 31, with three major weekend championship events, all starting at 9:00 a.m. Varsity cross country hits the course at Pinckney for the Regionals meet. On the court, the 9th grade volleyball team competes in the SEC Freshman Championship at Lincoln, while the JV volleyball squad travels to Skyline for the SEC JV Championship. Fans heading to away games should keep in mind that visiting schools may accept cash or GoFan ticketing.