Published September 23, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 21, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 20, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 20, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 20, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 20, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 19, 2019
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield High football team entered this season with a lot of hype and expectations.
Read MorePublished September 18, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 18, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 17, 2019
EASTPOINTE –– The Eastpointe High football team has had some struggles over the years, collecting just 13 wins over the last five seasons.
Read MorePublished September 16, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 13, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 13, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 13, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 13, 2019
STERLING HEIGHTS — Dave Cutlip has returned to Sterling Heights High to add another chapter to his story with the school.
Read MorePublished September 13, 2019
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For ages, “run the ball” and “stop the run” have been the staples of football teams at every level.
Read MorePublished September 12, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 11, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 11, 2019
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.
Read MorePublished September 11, 2019
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.
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