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Jacob Herbert

C&G Staff Reporter – C & G Sports

Published November 16, 2019

Shrine plagued by turnovers in regional final loss

ROYAL OAK -- Royal Oak Shrine’s season came to an end in a regional final loss to Fowler High. The Eagles beat the Knight’s 33-0 Nov. 15 on the road. Turnovers were the story of the game for the Knights, who coughed up the ball seven times, two of which were recovered by the Eagles.

Published November 15, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm downs Port Huron High in regional final behind Strecker’s three scores

BIRMINGHAM -- Chaz Strecker is the straw that stirs the drink for Birmingham Seaholm. The senior scored three touchdowns Nov. 15 in a Division 2 regional final win at home as the Maples beat Port Huron High 44-28 to advance to its first state semifinal since 1997.

Members of the Bloomfield Hills Marian volleyball team huddle after a point in a regional semifinal Nov. 8 against Farmington Hills Mercy at Farmington High. The Mustangs fell 3-2 to the Marlins and finished the season at 42-9 overall.

Published November 14, 2019

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Marian volleyball wraps up season in regional semifinal

FARMINGTON — During the regular season, Division 1 No. 5 Bloomfield Hills Marian played No. 1 Farmington Hills Mercy four times. The Marlins won each time and didn’t give up a single set along the way.

Published November 14, 2019

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Herbert's Huddle: A closer look a local regional final matchups

Just two weeks in and the state football playoffs have already produced some unforgettable moments with numerous upsets and last minute wins.

Published November 13, 2019

Rochester Post

Trio of local volleyball teams capture district titles

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — The district round of the state volleyball tournament has come and gone, but not without a handful of local teams picking up some hardware. Following is a look at how some local teams fared in the district round.

Published November 11, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Eisenhower, Utica High volleyball exit playoffs in district round

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The volleyball season has come to an end for both Utica High and Utica Eisenhower in the district round of the state playoffs. The Chieftains ended the season at 27-16-4 overall and 6-4 in the Macomb Area Conference White Division. The Eagles finished at 28-13-1 overall and 8-2 in the MAC Red.

Published November 11, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica High grad aiming for 2020 Olympics

UTICA — In 2012, Freddie Crittenden sat and watched as track and field star Aries Merritt won a gold medal for Team USA in the Olympics. It was then and there that the then-Utica High student decided he wanted to be an Olympian.

Published November 9, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Shrine gets revenge, downs Britton Deerfield in district final

ROYAL OAK -- A lot can change in four weeks. On Oct. 11, Royal Oak Shrine traveled to Britton Deerfield and lost by double digits. The Knights had won seven straight games before that loss. When the two teams met again Nov.

Published November 8, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm stuns Groves in D-2 district final

BIRMINGHAM -- Birmingham Seaholm had not won a district title since 2001. In the 18 years since that 53-7 win over Warren Woods Tower, the Maples have played in just five district titles. Plenty of streaks were broken Nov.

Published November 7, 2019

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Herbert’s Huddle: Playoff race thickens in district final round

The first week of the state playoffs has come and gone but not without plenty of excitement as some of the best teams in the southeast Michigan were upset and sent home early.

Published November 6, 2019

Rochester Post

Local playoff football teams battle in the opening round

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The opening round of the state football playoffs came to a close Nov. 1-2 as teams from across the state either lived to see another week of practice or were sent home early.

Published November 4, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Cross country season wraps up in state finals

METRO DETROIT — As the weather starts to get colder and we drift closer to winter, the books were closed on a fall sport Nov. 2. Runners from across the state converged on Michigan International Speedway for the cross country state finals.

Published November 2, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Shrine football does enough to get past Ottawa Lake Whiteford in D-8 playoffs

ROYAL OAK -- Football is a game that often come down to a few isolate moments. A small handful of plays that decide the outcome.

Published November 1, 2019

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Ike defense pitches shutout in playoff win over Adams

SHELBY TOWNSHIP -- When all three phases are clicking for a team, the game often turns out in their favor. That was the case for Utica Eisenhower Nov. 1 in a Division 1 Predistrict game against Rochester Adams at home.

Published October 31, 2019

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Herbert’s Huddle: Welcome, it’s here

Over the past nine weeks, high school football teams across the state have put in their due time of preparation and hard work. While many teams accomplished what they set out to do by making the playoffs, they now turn their attention to what’s next - a state title.