Football

Published November 7, 2019

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Rematches in district final round highlight latest edition of Macomb Mashups

Just that fast, the 2019 MHSAA football playoff field has been cut in half. Nineteen Macomb Area Conference squads were in the hunt for a state title when the postseason started Nov. 1. Eight remain as week embark on district finals week: Macomb Dakota, Sterling Heights Stevenson, St.

Published November 7, 2019

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Friday Blitz: District titles on the line in Round 2

The second round of the playoffs is upon us, but some top teams will not be playing as Round 1 was filled with upsets and surprises. Round 2 provides us with some more intriguing matchups. Following is a list of a few key matchups from the C&G Sports coverage area.

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 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

C&G Newspapers

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 November 1, 2019

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Seaholm downs Sterling Heights, will take on Groves in district final

BIRMINGHAM –– With Birmingham Groves advancing thanks to a forfeit by Warren De La Salle, Birmingham Seaholm and Sterling Heights High battled for a chance to take on the Falcons in the next round of the state playoffs.

Published November 1, 2019

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Lakeview football runs past L'Anse Creuse, heads to district final

A career night for St. Clair Shores Lakeview senior running back Antonio Lovett helped propel the Huskies past Harrison Township L'Anse 36-14 in a Nov. 1 Division 2 predistrict. Lovett rushed for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdown in the win, which moves Lakeview to 8-2 on the season.

Published October 31, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa and Dakota football set to clash in Friday night playoff game

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley and Macomb Dakota football will have their respective seasons on the line when the programs square off in a Division 1 predistrict playoff game at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Chippewa.

Published October 31, 2019

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De La Salle football forfeits playoff game after hazing allegations

The 2019 Division 2 state playoffs will be contested without the reigning two-time defending state champions.

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.

Published October 31, 2019

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Friday Blitz: The path to a state title begins in round 1

Playoff football is upon us, and everyone is now starting the postseason at 0-0. Multiple local teams have a chance to make state title runs, but the road starts in the first round. Following are a few matchups from the C&G Sports coverage area.

Published October 30, 2019

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MAC battles in predistricts highlight playoff edition of Macomb Mashups

We’ve reached the second season. The 2019 MHSAA state football playoffs begin this weekend, and include a number of teams from Macomb County. The area has done well in recent postseasons.

Published October 29, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson High overcomes early struggles to clinch postseason

CLAWSON — When the Clawson High football team started the season 0-2, there was no panic. While there was little room for error the rest of the way, the Trojans still had all of their goals in front of them as the division and the playoffs were still within reach.

Published October 27, 2019

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Prep football playoff matchups set

The 2019 state football playoffs kick off Nov. 1 and 32 teams from programs inside the C & G Sports coverage have played their way into the postseason. The 2019 state football playoffs start with predistricts Nov. 1 and end with the Division 1-8 state title games Nov.

Published October 25, 2019

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Stevenson football outlasts Warren Mott, likely headed to playoffs

STERLING HEIGHTS — “If the game comes down to a game-winning kick, there’s not another kicker in America I’d want taking the kick than you.

Published October 25, 2019

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Southfield A&T ends season with loss to River Rouge

SOUTHFIELD –– Sitting at 4-4 overall, Southfield A&T had one more opportunity to help its playoff chances with an Oct. 25 game against River Rouge High.

Published October 24, 2019

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Friday Blitz: Last chance to clinch state playoff berths

It’s hard to believe the end of season is upon us, but with it being Week 9, teams have one last chance to secure playoff berths or keep their hopes alive by getting to five wins. Following are a few games from the C&G Sports coverage area with serious playoff implications.

Published October 23, 2019

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Macomb Mashups: playoff spots up for grabs in last week of regular season

Division titles have been decided, and it’s the last week of the regular season, but there’s a lot on the line for prep football teams across the state. Playoff spots and positioning are still to be decided.

Published October 22, 2019

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Herbert’s Huddle: Stoney and Adams battle for bragging rights

The high school football playoffs are just one week away, we’re almost there. Some teams have known about their playoff status since Week 6 and others are still battling to make sure this Friday night is not the last Friday night they play football this season.