Football

Published November 23, 2018

A closer look at De La Salle's title-winning defense

DETROIT – As Warren De La Salle and Muskegon Mona Shores entered the Division 2 state championship game at Ford Field Nov. 23, something had to give. The Sailors entered the game averaging 45.6 points per game, while the Pilots were giving up just 8.7.

Published November 23, 2018

C&G Newspapers

De La Salle football grounds Mona Shores, claims second straight state championship

DETROIT — Coming into this season, Warren De La Salle senior quarterback Nolan Schultz knew he wasn’t the starter, but said he always stayed ready in case his number was called.

Published November 17, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chippewa Valley football heading to state final

TROY— With a 28-16 win against Belleville High in a Division 1 semifinal Nov. 17 at Troy Athens, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley’s football team has advanced to the program’s first state final game since 2001.

Published November 17, 2018

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De La Salle football set to play for state title after stuffing Groves

HAZEL PARK — The defense for the Warren De La Salle football team has been the team’s strength for three years, according to coach Mike Giannone. That proved true in the team’s 28-0 Nov. 17 win over Birmingham Groves in a Division 2 state semifinal.

Published November 12, 2018

Farmington Press

End of an era for Harrison football

FARMINGTON HILLS — When the clock hit all zeroes and Farmington Hills Harrison coach John Herrington had time to reflect on his team’s 21-14 Division 4 regional final loss to Chelsea High, he used a Don Meredith quote to sum up the end of an era: “Turn out the lights, the party’s over.”

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley senior David Ellis fends off a Dearborn Fordson defender on his way to a 99-yard touchdown run during a Division 1 regional Nov. 9. Chippewa won 42-7 to advance to the semifinal round of the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

Published November 10, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Regional triumph

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Chippewa Valley football coach Scott Merchant has had nearly a year to think about it.

Published November 9, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Offensive explosion leads Groves en route to regional title

BIRMINGHAM -- Behind seven touchdowns from five different players, Birmingham Groves won a shootout over Livonia Franklin 53-29 Nov. 9 to capture a division 2 regional title at home.

West Bloomfield junior quarterback CJ Harris drops back to pass in a Division 1 regional final game against Belleville High. The Lakers lost the game 13-10.

Published November 9, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield High suffers loss to Belleville High in regional final

BELLEVILLE – With high winds swirling and light snow falling, Belleville High was able to score a late touchdown to defeat West Bloomfield 13-10 in the Division 1 regional final Nov. 9.

Published November 9, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lakeview football coach talks postseason run

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Heading into the final third of the 2018 regular season, it was “win or stay home” for the St. Clair Shores Lakeview football team.

Published November 9, 2018

Warren Weekly

Tower football coach looks back on strong campaign

WARREN — The Warren Woods Tower football team in 2018 had one of the best seasons in program history.

Published November 9, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Lutheran North football coach looks back on playoff run

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The 2018 edition of the Macomb Lutheran North football team left its mark on the program. The Mustangs started 7-1 on their way to earning the team’s first playoff trip since 2010.

Published November 5, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High football coach reflects on season

FERNDALE — A season in which there were some “scary moments” turned out to be one that Ferndale High football coach Eric Royal said was successful.

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley football players are pictured celebrating a district championship following a 51-10 victory against Macomb Dakota Nov. 2. With the victory, the Big Reds improved to 11-0 this season.

Published November 2, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa Valley football beats rival Macomb Dakota to win district championship

CLINTON TOWNSHIP— Clinton Township Chippewa Valley’s football team won the program’s second consecutive Division 1 district championship with a 51-10 victory against Macomb Dakota Nov. 2 at Chippewa. With the win, the Big Reds improved to 11-0 on the season.

Published November 2, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Groves survive late Brother Rice comeback to capture district title

BIRMINGHAM -- Behind four touchdown passes from quarterback Markis Alexander, Birmingham Groves beat crosstown rival Birmingham Brother Rice 38-24 to win a division 2 district championship Nov. 2 at home.

Farmington Hills Harrison senior Max Martin runs in the end zone for the game winning touchdown against Beverly Hills Detroit Country Day. The Hawks won the game 13-10 in overtime.

Published November 2, 2018

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills Harrison stuns Detroit Country Day on final play

BEVERLY HILLS – It came down to one final play for Farmington Hills Harrison to continue its season. In overtime on fourth down, the Hawks lined up for a 20-yard field goal to send the game to a second overtime against Beverly Hills Detroit Country Day.

Published November 2, 2018

C&G Newspapers

De La Salle football stuffs Oak Park to capture district title

OAK PARK — Since the start of the 2016 season, the Oak Park High football team has been held to 7 points four times. Two of those occurrences have come against Warren De La Salle. That includes the team’s Nov. 2 Division 2 district final, won by the Pilots 35-7.

Published November 2, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Meet Michigan’s prep football bracketologist

During college basketball season, Joe Lunardi’s bracketology is a hot topic of discussion for college basketball fans around the country.

Published October 30, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Football seasons end for Shrine, Clawson

Two local high school football teams saw their seasons come to an end in the first round of the playoffs.

Farmington Hills Harrison senior running back Roderick Heard evades a Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood defender during a game in the opening round of the playoffs. Harrison won the game, 24-10, and will play Detroit Country Day next week.

Published October 27, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Farmington Hills Harrison continues final season, defeats Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood

FARMINGTON HILLS – On a wet and windy day at Buller Field, Farmington Hills Harrison was able to extend its season by defeating Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood, 24-10, Oct. 27. Both teams struggled in the first half, as the Hawks led 3-0 at halftime.

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley senior David Ellis carries the ball during a pre-district playoff game against Utica Eisenhower Oct. 26. Chippewa won 34-7 to improve to 10-0 on the season.

Published October 26, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa Valley football remains unbeaten after playoff win against Eisenhower

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Chippewa Valley’s football team improved to 10-0 with a 34-7 win against Utica Eisenhower in a Division 1 pre-district playoff game Oct. 26 at Chippewa Valley.