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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

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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.

Published September 6, 2019

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Friday Blitz: Top teams take the field looking to remain undefeated

Week 1 is in the books, and teams are starting to get a feel for the direction of their season. Following is a breakdown of a few games from the C&G Sports coverage area. MAC White Battle Utica High (1-0) at Grosse Pointe North (0-1) –– 7 p.m. Sept.

Troy Athens quarterback Mason Teeter throws a pass during a preseason game earlier this year. Athens and Troy High are set to face off Sept. 6.

Published September 5, 2019

Troy Times

A meeting of rivals

Troy Athens and Troy High football are set to renew their rivalry at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at Athens. After winning just one game last season, Athens (1-0) got off to a good start this year, coming away with a 33-6 victory in its season opener against Detroit Old Redford at home Aug. 29.

Published September 5, 2019

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Teams looking to get off the schneide highlight Week 2 Macomb Mashups

It’s Week 2. The week where half of the prep football team’s in Michigan with a win can build some momentum, while the other half hope to not put themselves in an early hole. In this latest installment of Macomb Mashups, we take a look at some squads on both sides of that spectrum.

Published August 30, 2019

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Groves downs Grosse Pointe South at Prep Kickoff Classic in Detroit

DETROIT –– Birmingham Groves couldn't have imagined a better start to its game against Grosse Pointe South Aug. 30 at Wayne State University. Outside of a fumble on their opening possession, the Falcons set the tone early.

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley quarterback Josh Kulka prepares for a throw against Saline High Aug. 29. Chippewa opened its season with a 35-21 win against the Hornets.

Published August 29, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chippewa Valley football opens season with win against Saline High

DETROIT — Clinton Township Chippewa Valley football started its 2019 season the same way it did last year, with a win against Saline High. This year’s version of the Big Reds came away with a 35-21 victory Aug. 29 at Wayne State University.

North Farmington's Myles Gresham scores a touchdown against Waterford Kettering Aug. 29. The Raiders won 35-30.

Published August 29, 2019

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North Farmington begins new football era with win over Waterford Kettering

FARMINGTON HILLS –– After spending countless years helping Hall of Fame coach John Herrington at Farmington Hills Harrison, Jon Herstein finally had his chance.

Published August 29, 2019

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LCN football blanks L'Anse Creuse in season opening rivaly matchup

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — In his first game leading the program, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North football coach Pat Dailey guided his team to an eighth straight win over inter-district rival Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse with a 40-0 triumph.

Published August 29, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Rice defense pitches shutout, tops Eisenhower at Wayne State

DETROIT — It is often said that defense wins championships. Whether that feat will happen or not for the Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice Warriors is still unknown, but the defense did win Rice the season opener 7-0 over Utica Eisenhower Aug. 29 at Wayne State University.