Football

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.

Published November 15, 2019

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Stevenson football outlasts Cass Tech to win regional title

STERLING HEIGHTS — On what proved to be the game-winning touchdown in Sterling Heights Stevenson’s 9-7 Nov.

Published November 15, 2019

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Notre Dame Prep falls to Flint Powers Catholic

PONTIAC –– Taking on Flint Powers Catholic in a Division 4 regional final at home Nov. 15, the Pontiac Notre Dame Prep football team had a chance to make history. The Fighting Irish came in at 10-1 overall, tying the most wins in school history.

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 14, 2019

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Friday Blitz: Top teams clash in regional final round

Now in the regional round, teams are just three wins away from claiming state titles in their respective divisions. Following are a few of the top games from the C&G Sports coverage area. Regional Rematch West Bloomfield High (10-1) vs. Belleville High (11-0) –– 1 p.m.

Published November 13, 2019

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Macomb Mashups: Stevenson football set to battle Cass Tech in regional final

They both snuck into the party, but the football team's from Sterling Heights Stevenson and Detroit Cass Tech has proven they belong. The Titans (7-4) and Technicians (7-4) meet in a Division 1 regional final set for 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Stevenson. Both teams entered the playoffs at 5-4.

Published November 12, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

GPS football coach reflects on season

GROSSE POINTES — Despite falling to Detroit Cass Tech 24-17 in the opening round of the playoffs Nov. 1, the Grosse Pointe South football team put together another solid season.

Sterling Heights High senior quarterback Chris Edwards hands the ball off to freshman running back Niko Johnson Nov. 1 against Birmingham Seaholm in a Division 2 predistrict game. Before falling to the Maples, the Stallions won their first division title since 2015.

Published November 12, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights High football coach talks turnaround campaign

BIRMINGHAM — It was a year of accomplishments for the Sterling Heights High football program.

Published November 12, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe High football coach reflects on historic season

Though the Eastpointe High football season came to an end with a 35-8 loss to Redford Thurston Nov. 1, it will be a year the program won’t soon forget.

Madison Heights Madison quarterback Arman Williams looks to make a play during a Division 7 district final against Detroit Loyola Nov. 9. The Eagles' season ended with a 16-0 loss to Loyola.

Published November 9, 2019

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights Madison's football season concludes with playoff loss to Detroit Loyola

HAZEL PARK — Madison Heights Madison’s football season ended with a 16-0 loss against Detroit Loyola in a Division 7 district final Nov. 9 at Hazel Park High. The Eagles finished the season at 6-5 overall and 2-3 in the Macomb Area Conference Silver Division.Read More

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 8, 2019

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Stevenson football rallies to down Dakota in classic district final

STERLING HEIGHTS — At 5-4, the Sterling Heights Stevenson football team just snuck into the 2019 Division 1 state playoffs. After a 38-35 Nov. 8 win over Macomb Dakota in a D-1 district final, the Titans have proven they belong in the field.

Published November 8, 2019

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Farmington falls to Jesuit in Division 2 district final

FARMINGTON –– The Farmington High football season came to an end with an 11-10 loss to University of Detroit Jesuit Nov. 8 at home. The Falcons’ lone touchdown in the game was a 13-yard touchdown pass from Max Martin to Jordan Turner to put the Falcons up 7-0.

Published November 8, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Monday Morning Quarterback: Lions vs. Bears

The Detroit Lions fell to the Bears 20-13. Tell us your thoughts on the game in the field below.

Published November 8, 2019

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley football coach looks back on season

MADISON HEIGHTS — After winning more games and scoring more points than any team in program history last season, Madison Heights Bishop Foley football followed that up with more notable accomplishments this year.

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.