Football

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.

Eastpointe High’s Brent Vison looks to make a play against Clawson High Sept. 6. At press time, Eastpointe was 1-1 overall.

Published September 17, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe High football ready to win under new coach

EASTPOINTE –– The Eastpointe High football team has had some struggles over the years, collecting just 13 wins over the last five seasons.

Published September 16, 2019

Warren Weekly

Fitzgerald senior tailback making the most of his chance

WARREN — Warren Fitzgerald football coach Gary Skop is in his sixth year leading the program and has always had a great player in the backfield.

Published September 13, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Royal Oak High tops Berkley High to retain 'The Curb'

BERKLEY -- Berkley High (0-3 overall, 0-2 Oakland Activities Association Blue Division) and Royal Oak High (1-2 overall, 1-1 OAA Blue) came into the Week 3 matchup winless. The Ravens dropped games to St.

West Bloomfield High's JaQuan Wiggins carries the ball against Southfield A&T. The Lakers won 17-8.

Published September 13, 2019

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Strong defense, late touchdown leads West Bloomfield to victory over Southfield A&T

SOUTHFIELD –– When two rivals like Southfield A&T and West Bloomfield hit the field, each team can expect to get the others best shot. As two of the top teams in the state, the matchup did not disappoint, with defense playing a key role in the outcome in the Sept. 13 matchup.

Published September 13, 2019

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Mount Clemens High football stays perfect following Week 3 win

MOUNT CLEMENS — It’s early in the season and in his tenure, but new Mount Clemens High football coach Marcus Cribbs looks to have the program on track for a comeback. In its 38-0 Sept. 13 win over Detroit University Prep Science and Math, the Bathers moved to 3-0 on the season.

Published September 13, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Cutlip returns to Sterling Heights High football sideline

STERLING HEIGHTS — Dave Cutlip has returned to Sterling Heights High to add another chapter to his story with the school.

Published September 13, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clintondale football loaded in backfield

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For ages, “run the ball” and “stop the run” have been the staples of football teams at every level.

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley junior Quillen Howze attempts to evade a defender from Saline High earlier this year. Chippewa is set to take on Utica Eisenhower Friday night.

Published September 12, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Friday night clash

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley football will attempt to increase its win streak to 17 when the defending Division 1 state champions play at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at home against Utica Eisenhower.

Published September 11, 2019

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Friday Blitz: Contenders emerge as others look to find their footing in Week 3

As the season starts to heat up, playoff favorites emerge and others try to find their footing. Week 3 has some big matchups that could help decide what teams do or do not make the playoffs. Following is a breakdown of some of the top games around the C&G Sports coverage area this week.

Published September 11, 2019

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Herbert’s Huddle: local teams look to change their luck in Week 3

With two games under their belts, local high school football teams are beginning to form an identity. Some teams may already seem like a lock for the postseason while some teams may already be behind the eight ball.

Published September 11, 2019

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Macomb Mashups: Divisional matchups highlight Week 3 slate

Every game of a football season is important, but there’s a special importance when it comes to divisional play. Coaches each offseason set a goal of winning a division title.

Published September 10, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

LCN hoping for bounce-back season under new coach

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Pat Dailey is no stranger to the Macomb L’Anse Creuse North football program.

Troy Athens senior Carson Eads carries the ball against Troy High Sept. 6. With a 42-0 victory, Athens is off to a 2-0 start on the season.

Published September 6, 2019

Troy Times

Troy Athens football improves to 2-0 with win against rival Troy High

TROY — Troy Athens football is off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2011 after beating rival Troy High 42-0 Sept. 6 at Athens. With the loss, Troy is now 0-2 on the season and has failed to score a touchdown in either of its games.

Published September 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Seaholm tops Stoney in OAA White battle

ROCHESTER HILLS — It came down to the last play, but a dynamic rushing attack and a bend, but not break defense was enough to help Birmingham Seaholm (2-0 overall, 1-0 Oakland Activities Association White) get past Rochester Hills Stoney Creek (1-1 overall, 0-1 OAA White) 20-13 Sept. 6.

Published September 6, 2019

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High-scoring MAC crossover contest sees Fitzgerald football outlast Clintondale

WARREN — You can expect fireworks whenever the Warren Fitzgerald and Clinton Township Clintondale football teams meet. The Spartans and Dragons met four times from 2014 to 2017, with all four matchups being decided by a touchdown or less. The teams’ Sept.

Utica High's Sami Elfakir runs the ball against Grosse Pointe North Sept. 6. Utica defeated North 41-6.

Published September 6, 2019

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Utica High downs Grosse Pointe North

GROSSE POINTE WOODS –– After falling to Grosse Pointe North 21-17 a season ago, Utica High looked determined to leave the field on different terms when it played the Norsemen Sept. 6 on the road.

Published September 6, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

New leader of L’Anse Creuse football wants to field a winner

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At the July 23 Macomb Area Conference football media day, new Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse football coach Orande Roy made it clear that he understood the state of the program he took over.

Published September 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Michigan ranked in top 10 nationally among high school sports participants

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association recently released its participation numbers from the 2018-19 season.

Published September 6, 2019

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Herbert’s Huddle: A closer look at marquee Week 2 matchups

The first week of the high school football season has come and gone and after a long summer of offseason workouts, teams across the state finally got the chance to throw up on the pads and show what they’ve got.