Football

Published October 26, 2018

White Lake Lakeland slips past Rochester Adams in overtime

ROCHESTER HILLS -- In the most heartbreaking way possible, the Highlanders of Rochester Adams fell to the Eagles of White Lake Lakeland 23-20 in overtime Oct. 26.

Grosse Pointe South freshman receiver Will Johnson goes up for the ball in a game against Dearborn Fordson. South lost the game, 24-17.

Published October 26, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe South suffers loss in opening round of playoffs

DEARBORN – It was a tale of two halves for Grosse Pointe South, as the Blue Devils fell to Fordson High, 24-17. South led 17- 3 at the half, thanks to two rushing touchdowns by senior running back Collin McQueen and a 25-yard field goal by Scott Rosati.

Published October 26, 2018

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Dakota football runs past Romeo, earns spot in district final

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Timely offensive plays, big stops on defense and a workhorse effort from senior running back Dustin Solomon pushed the Macomb Dakota football team past Romeo High 21-17 in an Oct. 26 Division 1 predistrict matchup.

Farmington Hills Harrison Hall of Fame coach John Herrington speaks with quarterback Keel Watson IV during a game against Farmington High Oct. 19 at home. The Hawks won the game 48-7.

Published October 24, 2018

Farmington Press

Harrison headed back to playoffs after emotional win

FARMINGTON HILLS — The stands were packed, the crowd was electric, and when the final whistle blew, Farmington Hills Harrison football was on its way back to a place it knows all too well.

Published October 21, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Field set for 2018 state playoffs

The field is finally set. The 256 teams that will vie for football state titles in Division 1-8 now know where they’ll start the road to Ford Field. The bracket include several teams from the C & G News coverage area. The tournament begins with predistricts Oct. 26.

Published October 20, 2018

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Warren De La Salle runs past Detroit Catholic Central in Prep Bowl

DETROIT -- After losing last week, Warren De La Salle was able to win the Prep Bowl for the second consecutive year, with a 24-6 victory over Detroit Catholic Central.

Published October 19, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Groves tops Seaholm, wins battle for Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM -- Thanks to a three touchdown night from Birmingham Groves senior Demonte McCurdy, the Falcons beat crosstown rival Birmingham Seaholm 26-9 Oct. 19. The game marks the 100th win for the Falcons coach Brendan Flaherty. “I’m just floored,” Flaherty said.

Published October 19, 2018

Warren Weekly

Center Line High football wins first outright division title since 1968

CENTER LINE — The phrase “it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish” most definitely applies to this year’s Center Line High football team. The Panthers opened the season with a 60-6 loss Aug. 25 to Madison Heights Madison.

Published October 15, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Olejniczak navigating through first season as Knights football coach

ROYAL OAK — Oscar Olejniczak has experienced highs and lows in his first season as football coach at Royal Oak Shrine.

Ferndale High junior Jayshawn Adams carries the ball during a game against Berkley High Oct. 12. With a 20-7 victory, Ferndale qualified for the playoffs for the third consecutive season.

Published October 12, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High football qualifies for the playoffs with win against Berkley High

BERKLEY — It was a night of accomplishments for Ferndale High’s football team on a rainy night at Hurley Field in Berkley Oct. 12.

Published October 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Birmingham Seaholm rolls past Farmington High to capture OAA-Blue crown

BIRMINGHAM -- This time last year, Birmingham Seaholm had a 1-7 record. Its only win came against Berkley High who also was 1-7. Fast forward one year later, the Maples are 7-1 and Oakland Activities Association Blue division champions with a 21-0 victory over Farmington High Oct. 12.

Published October 12, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe South runs past Grosse Pointe North in rivalry showdown

Grosse Pointe South (8-0) scored early and often in its rivalry showdown with Grosse Pointe North (1-7) to claim the Macomb Area Conference White Division Title, winning by a final score of 54-0.

Published October 12, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore football ends postseason drought

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Lake Shore is 90 years old. Prior to the start of the 2018 football season, only four Lake Shore teams had advanced to the state playoffs.

Ferndale High junior Jayshawn Adams carries the ball during a game against Fraser High earlier this year. The Eagles can clinch a playoff spot with a win against Berkley High Oct. 12.

Published October 11, 2018

Woodward Talk

Win and they're in

Ferndale High’s football squad can clinch a playoff berth when the Eagles play Berkley High at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Hurley Field in Berkley. Ferndale is currently 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the Oakland Activities Association Blue Division.

Published October 9, 2018

Rochester Post

Late-game heroics keep Adams in playoff race

FARMINGTON HILLS — After scoring 17 points in the first half, Rochester Adams football was only able to put up seven points in the third and fourth quarters, but that was enough to push the Highlanders past Farmington Hills Harrison 24-17 Oct. 5 on the road.

Published October 9, 2018

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley and Lakes football set to collide

A Catholic High School League football game played under the lights on a Friday night in the fall. Two divisional foes squaring off in a game in which there are potential playoff implications.

Published October 9, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Field of local teams qualifying for state football playoffs to expand

METRO DETROIT — We’re three weeks from the start of the 2018 state football playoffs, and numerous teams from inside the C & G Sports coverage area have already punched their tickets to the postseason.

Published October 9, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

GPN and GPS football set for annual rivalry game

GROSSE POINTES — For the players, the coaches and the community, the annual Grosse Pointe North vs. Grosse Pointe South football game means everything. It’s a game both teams circle on the calendar and can’t wait to play. In this year’s edition of the rivalry, both teams have something to play for.

Published October 8, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Do-or-die time for Eisenhower football

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In just two short weeks, the curtain will close on the prep football regular season. Naturally, the playoffs are what comes next. Some teams have already clinched a spot, some teams still have a shot to make it despite a slow start to the season, and some teams have been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention.

After making a catch, Madison Heights Bishop Foley junior Klayton Cornell ran the ball in for a touchdown during a game against Marine City Cardinal Mooney Oct. 5. Foley secured a playoff berth with a 49-12 victory.

Published October 6, 2018

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley football earns playoff berth with win against Cardinal Mooney

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights Bishop Foley’s football team secured the program’s first playoff berth since 2013 with a 49-12 win against Marine City Cardinal Mooney Oct.