Football

Published October 2, 2019

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Macomb Mashups: MAC teams battling for playoff positioning

We’re now in the last month of the regular season. That means prep football teams are now thinking about playoff positioning. In Michigan, six wins in a nine-game slate ensures a playoff spot. Five-win teams can get in based on their schedule strength.

Royal Oak Shrine sophomore Jacob Sanders runs with the ball against Madison Heights Bishop Foley Sept. 27. Shrine won to improve to 5-0 on the season.

Published September 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Shrine football remains undefeated after win against Bishop Foley

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Shrine football improved to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Catholic High School League Intersectional #2 Division with a 31-0 victory against Madison Heights Bishop Foley Sept. 27 at Shrine.

Published September 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Adams does enough to hand Seaholm its first loss

ROCHESTER HILLS -- It wasn’t the prettiest game. Both offenses dealt with consistency issues all night long, but Rochester Adams (4-1 overall, 2-1 Oakland Activities Association Red Division) did enough to get by Birmingham Seaholm (4-1 overall, 3-0 OAA White) 17-6 Sept. 27 at home.

Royal Oak Shrine Catholic quarterback Conor Benson carries the ball against Whitmore Lake. The Knights are set to play Madison Heights Bishop Foley Catholic Sept. 27.

Published September 26, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Foley and Shrine football set for Friday night clash

Royal Oak Shrine Catholic and Madison Heights Bishop football are set to play for the 30th time when the programs face off at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Shrine. With a 41-7 win against Marine City Cardinal Mooney Sept.

Published September 26, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Thomas brothers starring at Albion College

WALLED LAKE — Being at Albion College was never the plan for both Kyle and Justin Thomas.

Published September 26, 2019

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Friday Blitz: Conference races start to heat up

It’s hard to believe that we’re in Week 5 already, but playoff football is right around the corner and teams are working towards the six win mark to qualify. There are multiple quality matchups this week around the state. Following are a few in the C&G Sports coverage area.

Published September 25, 2019

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Herbert’s Huddle: Playoff hopes take shape in Week 5

This week’s slate of games mark the halfway point mark in the current football season. At this point, teams have a strong idea of their potential when it comes to knowing whether or not they will be playing into November.

Published September 24, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe South football continuing decade-long success

GROSSE POINTE FARMS –– There are few programs that can match the success that the Grosse Pointe South football program has had over the years.

Published September 24, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville football building under new coach

ROSEVILLE –– With a new coach, a new scheme and a tough schedule, Roseville High football coach Vernard Snowden knew time would be important.

St. Clair Shores Lake Shore quarterback Kyle Celli hands the ball off to running back Terrance Walker during a preseason scrimmage.

Published September 23, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore football coach talks strong start

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The 2018 season was special for the St. Clair Shores Lake Shore football team, as the squad advanced to the state playoffs for the first time since 2009.

Published September 21, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Brother Rice football remains undefeated, beats De La Salle

Southfield — Birmingham Brother Rice improved to 4-0 on the season via a 16-14 win against Warren De La Salle Sept. 21 on the campus of Lawrence Technological University. It was the first Catholic High School League Central Division game for both teams this season.

Published September 20, 2019

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Backup QB, ground game push Dakota football to win over Stevenson

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Homecoming is a special time for most high school students, but this year it was extra special for Macomb Dakota senior quarterback Matt Love. Love made his first start in the Cougars 40-14 Sept.

Published September 20, 2019

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Strong ground game leads Oak Park by Groves

OAK PARK –– As Birmingham Groves entered its matchup with Oak Park Sept. 20, it was going to be a battle of offense versus defense. Through the first three games of the season, Oak Park’s offense had scored 131 points, while Groves had given up just 38.

Published September 20, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren Woods Tower football pushing for playoff success

WARREN — In each of the last two seasons, the Warren Woods Tower football team has advanced to a district final, only to see its season end in that round.

Published September 20, 2019

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Friday Blitz: Loaded Week 4 schedule has state playoff feel

As we near the heart of the football schedule, conference play is getting underway and teams are starting to emerge as contenders. In Week 4, a few top teams will be looking to remain undefeated, while others continue their march to the playoffs.

Published September 19, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield football eyeing strong season

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield High football team entered this season with a lot of hype and expectations.

Published September 18, 2019

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Macomb Mashups: Division title races taking shape in Week 4

Every football team in the Macomb Area Conference has played at least one divisional game. All 36 squads will play a second league matchup this weekend. A 2-0 start in divisional play could put this weekend’s winners on the inside track for a division championship.

Published September 18, 2019

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Herbert’s Huddle: teams look to continue winning ways in Week 4

Catholic League Clash Birmingham Brother Rice (3-0) vs. Warren De La Salle (3-0) - 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Lawrence Tech The Warriors and Pilots enter their Week 4 matchup with unscathed records.