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MADISON/PARK NEWS
Bishop Foley football made most of its postseason
There’s an unspoken school of thought surrounding the state football playoffs: Once a team qualifies, just about anything is possible.
• Madison, Lamphere close out 2008 football season in playoff losses
• In first year, coach takes Madison to playoffs, despite predictions
• Madison Heights Bishop Foley football had to wait for playoff fate
• Lamphere football looking for first playoff win since 1999
• Madison Heights Bishop Foley football is aiming for playoff run
• Hazel Park High football finding success with young group
• The Madison-Park News 2008 prep football preview |
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ROCHESTER POST
Lake Orion passes test in semifinal
The Lake Orion High football team wasted little time in jumping all over Dearborn Fordson in a Division 1 semifinal Nov. 22 at Troy Athens. |
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GROSSE POINTE TIMES
Grosse Pointe North rounds out season in district final
As soon as the 2008 schedules were released, Grosse Pointe North football coach Frank Sumbera knew it wasn’t going to be an easy year.
• Grosse Pointe North tops Osborn, readies for Warren De La Salle
• North shuts out South; marks sixth straight win in rivalry game
• The Grosse Pointe Times 2008 prep football preview |
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THE JOURNAL
Coach recalls Clintondale's playoff
Just moments after the final play of the season, a Hail Mary pass that was intercepted in the end zone, Dave Schindler stood in front of his team, searching for words. |
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ROYAL OAK REVIEW
Regional final signals end to best year in Shrine history
Every coach wants to win. They want to keep playing and competing, especially at this point in the football season, when the ultimate goal is so very close.
• Royal Oak Shrine, Detroit Country Day advance to football regional finals
• Royal Oak Shrine 10-0 with playoff victory against Detroit Loyola
• Royal Oak Shrine football team captures Prep Bowl title
• Royal Oak High football leaning on senior leadership
• Junior quarterback could hold key to success for Clawson
• Work ethic, talent has Shrine Catholic squad off to hot start
• The Royal Oak Review 2008 prep football preview |
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FRASER CHRONICLE
Fraser High outlasts Roseville High in gridiron thriller
The Fraser High football team almost blew a 19-point, fourth-quarter lead. Roseville High scored 13 unanswered points in less than two minutes Sept. 12 at Fraser and almost stole one from the Ramblers.
• The Fraser Chronicle 2008 prep football preview |
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WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON
West Bloomfield High football athletes honored by OAA
West Bloomfield High football coach James Thomas believes he had a number of players that were worthy of earning All-League honors in the Oakland Activities Association.
• West Bloomfield High football wraps up winning season
• West Bloomfield High football finds stride after tough losses
• After winning reality show, Gheesling returns to OLSM football
• Orchard Lake St. Mary’s football faces stretch run in league
• The West Bloomfield Beacon 2008 prep football preview |
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WOODWARD TALK
Berkley, Ferndale honored by OAA
Just by the sheer number of athletes named to the All-League team in the Oakland Activities Association, it’s safe to say Ferndale High and Berkley High were forces in the Blue Division. |
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STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY
Utica Stevenson football looks to future after Division 1 regional
The immediate reaction to Utica Stevenson’s 38-36 loss to Lake Orion High Nov. 14 at home may have been a mix of shock and awe, but coach Rick Bye knows that will fade.
• Lake Orion High football tops Utica Stevenson in regional thriller
• Utica Stevenson football tops Dakota, focuses on path ahead
• Sterling Heights High football takes home league crown
• Utica Stevenson junior’s career comes full circle
• Utica Stevenson football starts 2-0 with rivalry wins
• The Sterling Heights Sentry 2008 prep football preview |
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ST. CLAIR SHORES SENTINEL
Lake Shore playoff win highlights ’08
He’d love to still be coaching, still watching his team battle for a state title. What high school football coach wouldn’t? |
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SOUTHFIELD SUN
Southfield High makes history; advances to state semifinals
Walking in the hallway of the locker room, Southfield High senior quarterback Eddie Beal couldn’t stop grinning while holding a Division 2 regional trophy.
• Southfield Christian finishes 7-2 in playoffs a year after 3-6
• Southfield High football passes first playoff test
• Southfield-Lathrup football learns from past mistakes
• Southfield High football looking to make up for past losses
• Southfield High football runs past Birmingham Seaholm
• First-year coach sees promise in Southfield Christian football
• The Southfield Sun 2008 prep football preview |
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ADVERTISER TIMES
Harper Woods ready to bounce back
Following the most successful season in the history of Harper Woods High football, taking a step back was almost inevitable. |
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