Football

Published October 1, 2018

METRO DETROIT — The 2018 state football playoffs start Oct. 26 and end with the Division 1-8 state title games Nov. 23-24 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Ferndale High's Tremaine Lee attempts to tackle Hazel Park High quarterback Matthew Diaz Sept. 28 at Hazel Park. The Eagles won their third straight game with a 55-0 victory against Hazel Park.

Published September 28, 2018

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Ferndale High football wins third straight with dominating victory against Hazel Park High

HAZEL PARK — After getting off to a 1-2 start, Ferndale High’s football team has now won three consecutive games, as the Eagles beat Hazel Park High 55-0 Sept. 28 at Hazel Park.

Published September 28, 2018

C&G Newspapers

West Bloomfield high football holds off surging Rochester Adams

ROCHESTER HILLS -- With a 24-20 win over Rochester Adams (3-3 overall, 2-3 Oakland Activities Association red) Sept. 28, West Bloomfield High (5-1 overall, 4-1 OAA red) now sit just one win away from extending their playoff streak to five years in a row.

Madison Heights Madison gets ready to snap the ball in a game against Farmington.

Published September 28, 2018

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Madison Heights Madison cruises past Farmington

MADISON HEIGHTS – In a cold, wet game, Madison Heights Madison was able to take advantage of great field position throughout the night to defeat Farmington High School, 28-6. The win also qualifies the Eagles for a trip to the playoffs for the 14th consecutive year.

Published September 28, 2018

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Ground game pushes Lutheran North football past Liggett

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Lutheran North football program hasn’t played into the postseason since 2010. A 42-22 Sept. 28 win over Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett moved the Mustangs to within one game of punching their ticket to the playoffs.Read More

Published September 28, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield High plays with state title in the mind

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The end of the 2017 season left the West Bloomfield High football team with a bad taste in its mouth.

Ferndale High junior Jayshawn Adams carries the ball during a game against Fraser High earlier this season. The Eagles have a chance to help improve their chances for a playoff spot when they play Hazel Park High Friday night.

Published September 27, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Battle in the 'Blue'

When the football squads from Ferndale High and Hazel Park High matchup at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Hazel Park, the game could be pivotal to the playoff outlook for both teams.

Published September 26, 2018

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Macomb Mashups: Previewing Week 6 football games featuring Macomb County teams

We’re now to the point of the 2018 prep football season where teams are thinking playoffs. In Michigan, six wins secures a postseason trip for any team that plays a nine-game slate. Teams that play eight games get in with five wins.

Published September 25, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Homegrown TJ Verner leading the way for Clawson High football

CLAWSON — Talk to most youth football players today and they may point to a team or a specific player when asked about what got them interested in the sport of football. That’s not the case for TJ Verner.

Published September 24, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

South Lake football’s offense strong out of the gate

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The South Lake offense has put up 36.3 points per game through Week 4

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley senior Andre Chenault carries the ball as Jeremiah Major of Macomb Dakota attempts to tackle him Sept. 21. Chippewa beat Dakota 24-17 to improve to 5-0 on the season.

Published September 22, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa Valley football remains undefeated after win against rival Macomb Dakota

MACOMB — When Clinton Township Chippewa Valley and Macomb Dakota met Sept. 21 at Dakota, the game was an example of why so many people enjoy high school football.

Published September 21, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

High-powered offense guides West Bloomfield past Lake Orion

WEST BLOOMFIELD – West Bloomfield used a balanced offensive attack and solid defense en route to a 42-21 win over Lake Orion Sept. 21.

Published September 21, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham Groves rolls past Bloomfield Hills High

BEVERLY HILLS -- Thanks to an impressive running game, good field position and stout defense, Birmingham Groves (3-2 overall, 2-1 OAA-White) was able to overcome a slow start to take down Bloomfield Hills High (1-4 overall, 0-3 OAA-Red) Sept. 21 by a final score of 49-7.

Published September 21, 2018

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Parkway Christian football one win away from playoffs after win over Mount Clemens

FRASER — The Sterling Heights Parkway Christian football team after an 58-22 Sept. 21 win over Mount Clemens High is now one win away from a second straight playoff berth.

Published September 21, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Clintondale football forges on despite slow start

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Through four weeks, at press time, the season hadn’t gone the way Clinton Township Clintondale football coach Dave Schindler would have liked.

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley senior Andre Chenault carries the ball against Roseville High earlier this season. Chippewa will Face Macomb Dakota Sept. 21, with both programs entering the game undefeated.

Published September 20, 2018

C&G Newspapers

As good as it gets

What is perhaps the most intriguing football game in the state takes place at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 when Clinton Township Chippewa Valley visits Macomb Dakota. Both teams are 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the Macomb Area Conference Red Division.

Published September 19, 2018

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Macomb Mashups — A look at Week 5 football games featuring Macomb County squads

As the calendar turns to fall, we get one more week closer to the 2018 prep football playoffs. It’s tough to believe we’re already coming up on Week 5. As the season changes, prep football teams set their eyes toward the postseason.Read More

Published September 19, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville High football focused on doing things the right way

ROSEVILLE — Wins and losses aren’t the only things that matter to the Roseville High football team. Coach Mike Mahar is focused on making sure his team is learning how to work hard and do things the right way.Read More

Published September 17, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak High football handles Berkley High

ROYAL OAK — For the first time in five years, Royal Oak High beat rival Berkley High to capture “The Curb.” The Ravens dominated in all three phases of the game in a 37-0 win Sept. 14 at home.