Football

David Ellis carries the ball for Clinton Township Chippewa Valley against Roseville High Aug. 30. The Big Reds improved to 2-0 with a 42-0 win.

Published August 30, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa Valley football remains undefeated after beating Roseville High

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For the second time in as many seasons, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley football got off to a 2-0 start, as the Big Reds beat Roseville High (1-1) 42-0 in their home opener Aug. 30. Five of Chippewa’s six touchdowns came in the first half of play.

Published August 30, 2018

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Big second half pushes Stevenson football past Lakeview

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Week 2 matchup between Sterling Heights Stevenson and St. Clair Shores Lakeview was tight for the first 24 minutes, with the Titans taking a 14-13 lead into the lockerroom.

Published August 29, 2018

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Macomb Mashups — previewing Week 2 football matchups

The butterflies are gone now for all the state’s prep football teams, as they’ve all got one game under their belts. It’s on now. Prep football teams are now in the thick of the season. That’s includes teams throughout Macomb County.Read More

Published August 28, 2018

Farmington Press

Football faithful pack Harrison for final season opener

FARMINGTON HILLS — A dominating decision over a longtime local rival marked the beginning of the end.

Published August 24, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Local products leading the way for inaugural Lawrence Tech football team

SOUTHFIELD — Set against the dull roar of midday traffic on Northwestern Highway and the skyline of Southfield, a group of young men look to make history on the gridiron.

Published August 23, 2018

Troy Times

Auburn Hills Avondale football gets past Troy High in opener

TROY — With a strong running game, three forced turnovers and some good field position, Auburn Hills Avondale downed Troy High 28-13 Thursday night on the road to reclaim the Little Brown Jug.Read More

Ferndale High's Jayshawn Adams carries the ball against Fraser High Aug. 23. Adams was a part of Ferndale's nine touchdowns on the night.

Published August 23, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Ferndale High football opens season with dominant win against Fraser High

FERNDALE — Ferndale High’s football program won its third consecutive season opener with a 62-0 victory against Fraser High Aug. 23 at Ferndale.

Published August 23, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe South capitalizes on Renaissance’s mistakes in big win

GROSSE POINTE — In the first meeting between Detroit Renaissance and Grosse Pointe South, it was the Blue Devils’ ability to capitalize on five Phoenix turnovers that led to a 45-7 victory.

Published August 23, 2018

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Tower football upends Cousino in season opener

WARREN — Warren Woods Tower football coach Al Gulick after his team’s 43-13 Aug. 23 season opening win over Warren Cousino said he wasn’t too impressed with his offense in his team’s preseason scrimmage.

Published August 22, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Eisenhower and Harrison prepare for season openers

Our Timothy Pontzer will be at two of the top matchups this weekend. One will feature a clash of the top powerhouses of Oakland and Macomb County while the other will mark the beginning of the end for a legendary program.Read More

Fraser High football coach Jon Skladanowski is pictured with his team earlier this month. The Ramblers open their season against Ferndale High Aug. 23.

Published August 22, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Thursday night kickoff

The football teams from Ferndale High and Fraser High will attempt to get their respective seasons off to a winning start when they meet in a season opener at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at Ferndale. The programs have had different levels of success in recent years.

Published August 22, 2018

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Macomb Mashups — previewing some of the most intriguing games featuring Macomb County football teams

It’s here. The 2018 prep football season is finally here. Coaches, players and fans can rejoice after a 10-month absence, as hundreds of teams across the state kick the season off this weekend.

Published August 20, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy

Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy — 2017 record: 6-4

Published August 20, 2018

Advertiser Times

2018 Football Preview: Harper Woods High

Harper Woods High — 2017 record: 3-6

Published August 15, 2018

Woodward Talk

Berkley High football led by familiar face

On the day in April when Sean Shields was expecting a decision as to whether or not he would be hired as Berkley High’s next football coach, he went to a golf course with his 4-year-old daughter. Shields said he wanted to “clear my head and try not to think about it.Read More

Published August 14, 2018

C&G Newspapers

2018 Football Preview: Auburn Hills Oakland Christian

Auburn Hills Oakland Christian | 2017 record: 7-3

Published August 14, 2018

C&G Newspapers

2018 Football Preview: Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest

Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest | 2017 Record: 9-1

Published August 1, 2018

C&G Newspapers

2018 Football Preview: Macomb Lutheran North

Macomb Lutheran North 2017 Record: 3-6

Published August 1, 2018

Southfield Sun

2018 Football Preview: Southfield Bradford

Southfield Bradford | 2017 Record: 2-7

Published August 13, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Unique journey leads LCN grad to the NFL

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On a warm, humid July morning, Tyler Conklin was back where it all began. As he has done countless times this summer, Conklin was back running routes and doing drills on the same turf field where he helped make history.Read More