Football

Published October 16, 2019

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Macomb Mashups: Division titles, playoff positioning on the line in MAC Gold, Bronze

It’s the last week of divisional play in the Macomb Area Conference, and outright and shares of league titles in all six MAC divisions will be up for grabs this Friday night.

Published October 15, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

North and South ready for annual rivalry game

GROSSE POINTES — When Grosse Pointe North and Grosse Pointe South meet on the football field, everyone involved knows what’s at stake.

Published October 11, 2019

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park High football's playoff chances hurt with loss against Marysville High

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park High football’s two-game winning streak was snapped with a 49-31 loss against Marysville High Oct. 11 at Hazel Park. With the loss, the Vikings are 3-4 overall and 0-4 in the Macomb Area Conference Silver Division.

Published October 11, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Country Day football continues to roll

BEVERLY HILLS -- With a 56-8 win over Detroit Edison Oct. 11 at home, the Beverly Hills Detroit Country Day football team improved to 7-0 on the season. The last time the Yellowjackets had a start similar to this, they reached a Division 4 state final.

Published October 11, 2019

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Late interception secures win for Rochester Adams over Clarkston

ROCHESTER HILLS –– It may have only been a Week 7 matchup, but Rochester Adams and Clarkston High battled as if it was the state playoffs. Both teams traded blows like heavyweight fighters, with the Highlanders taking a 14-13 lead into the fourth quarter of the Oct. 11 matchup.

Published October 10, 2019

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Friday Blitz: Teams continue to chase playoff berths in key Week 7 matchups

The state playoffs are around the corner and teams are still making the push to qualify. There are some big matchups this week that could go a long way to determining who gets in and who is left out. Following is a list of some key C&G sports coverage area games.

Published October 9, 2019

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Herbert’s Huddle: It’s now or never with playoff implications on the line

There are just three weeks left in the regular season. With that, there are plenty of teams across the state sitting at 3-3 overall. As the season begins to fade, following is a look at teams needing to win out to reach the six win mark and make the playoffs. Clawson High (3-3) at.

Ferndale High running back Kelvin Lileton attempts to avoid being tackled against Allen Park High Oct. 4. With an 8-0 loss, Ferndale is 2-4 on the season.

Published October 4, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High football comes up short against Allen Park High

FERNDALE — Ferndale High football’s playoff chances took a hit with an 8-0 loss against Allen Park High Oct. 4 at Ferndale. With the loss, Ferndale is 2-4 overall (2-2 Oakland Activities Association Blue Division). Allen Park improved to 4-2 overall and 3-2 in the Downriver League.

Published October 4, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Athens gets past Rochester in triple overtime thriller

ROCHESTER — On an evening where the temperature dropped to a chilling 52 degrees at kickoff, Rochester High and Troy Athens brought the heat Oct. 4 at Rochester in a game that needed three overtimes to decide a winner.

Published October 4, 2019

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Late touchdown pushes Lutheran Westland by Southfield Christian

BERKLEY –– Southfield Christian’s chase for a playoff spot continued with its matchup against Lutheran Westland Oct. 4 at Hurley Field. The score was tied at 6 until action started to pick up late in the fourth quarter.

Ferndale High football players are pictured at a practice earlier this year. The Eagles are set to play Allen Park High on Friday.

Published October 3, 2019

Woodward Talk

Potential playoff implications

This time of year can go a long way toward determining playoff qualifiers, and Ferndale High football is one team that could use a big win this week, as the Eagles are set to play at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at home against Allen Park High.

Published October 3, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Lutheran North football coach likes young team’s moxie

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The team thus far hasn’t had the success it saw in his first year, but second-year Macomb Lutheran North football coach Garrett Wenzelburger believes this year’s squad has similar characteristics.

Published October 2, 2019

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Herbert’s Huddle: Teams look to clinch postseason in Week 6

As Week 6 gets underway across the state, some teams already have the chance to punch their ticket to the playoffs. For those not fortunate enough to have five wins through five weeks, there are still four weeks left to reach the six win mark.

Published October 2, 2019

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Friday Blitz: Playoff race continues to heat up

The football season is coming down to the wire, as schools can clinch postseason berths with wins this week. Anyone with six wins is automatically qualified, but teams with five wins could also sneak in.

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.