Football

Published November 12, 2019

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.

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.