Football

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

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

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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.

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.