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FOOTBALL FINALS PRIMER: What you need to know about all 16 teams playing for state titles at Ford Field this weekend
Now we’re down to 16. Two combatants remain in each of the eight MHSAA 11-player postseason divisions. Want to know a little bit more about each of the teams playing on Friday and Saturday at Ford Field? Here’s your complete primer to what you need to know for the eight 11-player state championship games this weekend.
[For the Fearless Finals Forecast staff predictions, CLICK HERE.]
Games are listed in the order they’ll be played on the field:
Friday, Nov. 29
DIVISION 8: Reading (12-1) vs. Beal City (12-1), 10 a.m.
READING RANGERS
Coach: Rick Bailey, 32nd season (222-106)
Student population: 232
Colors: Red and gold
League finish: 1st Big “8” (7-0)
Playoff points: 77.333
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Playoff appearances: 24 (3 straight)
District titles: 2008, 2018, 2019
Regional titles: 1998, 2008, 2018, 2019
Championships: 2018 (D8)
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Key wins: Homer, 44-7 (W2), Jonesville, 50-0 (W7), Addison, 51-6 (W9), Cassopolis, 28-6 (W11), Adrian Lenawee Christian, 26-21 (W12), Fowler, 62-18 (W13).
Losses: D7 finalist Pewamo-Westphalia, 14-0 (W1)
Points scored: 565 (43.5 ppg.)
Points allowed: 97 (7.5 ppg.)
Players to watch:
11 — Porter Mauk, QB/P, Jr. (6-0, 175) — 49-for-79 passing, 878 yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs
22 — Hunter Midtgard, FB/DB, Sr. (6-1, 176) — 129 carries, 1,212 yards, 15 TDs; 9 catches, 218 yards, 2 TDs; 7 INTs
30 — Elijah Strine, RB, Sr. (5-9, 218) — 110 carries, 689 yards, 19 TDs
44 — Ben Affholter, FB/TE/LB, Sr. (6-2, 287) — 10 catches, 110 yards, 1 TD
55 — Nick Affholter, OL/DL, Sr. (6-3, 307)
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BEAL CITY AGGIES
Coach: Brad Gross, 5th season (33-19)
Student population: 249
Colors: Blue and white
League finish: T1st Highland (6-1)
Playoff points: 68.000
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Playoff appearances: 35 (1st since 2016)
District titles: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Regional titles: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
Runner-up: 1987, 2001, 2003, 2012, 2013
Championships: 1994 (D), 2010 (D8)
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Key wins: Houghton Lake, 21-8 (W2), Lake City, 13-0 (W3), Morley-Stanwood, 21-14 (W9), Johannesburg-Lewiston, 33-20 (W11), Ishpeming, 27-14 (W12), Ubly, 21-20 (W12)
Losses: McBain, 27-0 (W8)
Points scored: 356 (27.4 ppg.)
Points allowed: 156 (12.0 ppg.)
Players to watch:
1 — Trey Small, RB/DB/PR, Sr. (5-8, 130) — 115 carries, 732 yards, 8 TDs
4 — Jack Schafer, QB/DB, Sr. (5-10, 155) — 22-for-39 passing, 418 yards, 7 TDs, 1 INT
6 — Wade Wilson, RB/LB/P, Soph. (5-11, 185) — 61 carries, 533 yards, 5 TDs
10 — Logan Chilman, WR/DB, Sr. (6-2, 180) — 15 catches, 254 yards, 5 TDs; 2 carries, 45 yards, 2 TDs
80 — Seth Schafer, TE/LB, Sr. (6-2, 230) — 97 tackles, 1 sack, 2 TFL, 1 FF
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DIVISION 2: Detroit King (11-2) vs. Muskegon Mona Shores (11-2), 1 p.m.
MARTIN LUTHER KING CRUSADERS
Coach: Tyrone Spencer, fourth season (45-8)
Student population: 1,158
Colors: Black and gold
League finish: 1st DPSL-2 (3-0), PSL championship def. D5 semifinalist Detroit Denby, 27-6.
Playoff points: 90.111
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Playoff appearances: 28 (11 straight)
District titles: 1999, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Regional titles: 1989, 1990, 1991, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Runner-up: 1989 (A), 1990 (AA)
Championships: 2007 (D2), 2015 (D2), 2016 (D2), 2018 (D3)
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Key wins: Detroit Osborn, 48-0 (W3), Detroit Cass Tech, 47-7 (W4), Detroit Western, 38-0 (W5), Detroit Denby, 32-14 (W5) and 27-6 (W9), Livonia Franklin, 49-15 (W11), Detroit U-D Jesuit, 49-21 (W12), Birmingham Seaholm, 60-17 (W13).
Losses: Novi Detroit CC, 24-22 (W1), D3 finalist Muskegon, 41-18 (W2)
Points scored: 531 (40.8 ppg.)
Points allowed: 161 (12.4 ppg.)
Players to watch:
2 — Jaylen Reed, S, Jr. (6-1, 190)
3 — Marshawn Lee, WR, Sr. (5-7, 165) — 31 catches, 730 yards, 10 TDs
5 — Dante Moore, QB, Fr. (6-2, 180) — 122 for 187 passing, 2,240 yards, 30 TDs, 9 INT
8 — Peny Boone, RB, Sr. (6-1, 220) — Maryland — 94 carries, 903 yards, 15 TDs
13 — Rashawn Williams, WR, Sr. (6-0, 190) — Indiana — 26 catches, 320 yards, 5 TDs
56 — Deondre Buford, OL/DL, Sr. (6-5, 285)
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MUSKEGON MONA SHORES SAILORS
Coach: Matt Koziak, ninth season (70-29)
Student population: 1,227
Colors: Navy blue and white
League finish: 2nd Ottawa-Kent Conference Black Division (5-1)
Playoff points: 82.556
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Playoff appearances: 6 (3 straight)
District titles: 2014, 2018, 2019
Regional titles: 2014, 2018, 2019
Runner-up: 2014, 2018
Championships: none
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Key wins: East Kentwood, 28-7 (W1), Midland, 20-13 (W10), Midland Dow, 35-12 (W11), Portage Northern, 28-23 (W12), Walled Lake Western, 57-56 (W13)
Losses: Rockford, 34-21 (W4), D3 finalist Muskegon, 53-0 (W8)
Points scored: 440 (33.8 ppg.)
Points allowed: 263 (20.2 ppg.)
Players to watch:
2 — Tre’shawn Hatcher, RB/SS, Sr. (5-10, 180) — 140 carries, 1,257 yards, 12 TDs
4 — Caden Broersma, QB, Sr. (6-4, 210) — 64 for 112 passing, 908 yards, 11 TDs, 3 INT; 106 carries, 486 yards, 10 TDs
5 — Kolbe Trovinger, MLB/SB, Sr. (6-1, 185) — 32 carries, 335 yards, 5 TDs; 13 receptions, 209 yards
11 — Keondre Pierce, SB/DB, Jr. (5-10, 165) — 13 receptions, 228 yards, 1 TD
22 — Brady Rose, QB/SB/FS, Jr. (5-7, 150) — 10 for 20 passing, 227 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 44 carries, 378 yards, 6 TDs
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DIVISION 6: Monroe St. Mary CC (11-1) vs. Maple City Glen Lake (12-1), 4:30 p.m.
MONROE ST. MARY CC FALCONS
Coach: Adam Kipf, 5th season (38-16)
Student population: 347
Colors: Green and gold
League finish: 2nd Huron League (6-1)
Playoff points: 85.556
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Playoff appearances: 24 (3 straight)
District titles: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019
Regional titles: 1984, 1990, 1991, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2019
Runner-up: 1984, 2005, 2009, 2010
Championships: 1991 (B), 2014 (D6)
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Key wins: Madison Heights Madison, 32-22 (W1), Carleton Airport, 42-21 (W2), Riverview, 33-16 (W4), Warren Michigan Collegiate, 44-14 (W11), Montrose, 36-7 (W12), Onsted, 17-14 (W13).
Losses: Milan, 28-21 (W3)
Points scored: 410 (34.2 ppg.)
Points allowed: 178 (14.8 ppg.)
Players to watch:
6 — Wyatt Bergmoser, QB/SS/K/P/KR, Sr. (5-7, 170)— 126 carries, 893 yards, 10 TDs; 54 tackles, 1 TFL, 7 PBU
20 — Gus Flint, TE/DE, Sr. (5-11, 190) — 26 tackles, 3 sacks, 7 TFL
26 — Alex Morgan, FB/LB, Sr. (6-0, 175) — 110 carries, 1,571 yards, 16 TDs (1,772 all-purpose yards)
28 — Sam Cousino, RB/LB, Sr. (6-3, 225) — 86 carries, 695 yards, 11 TDs; 66.5 tackles, 2 sacks, 13.5 TFL
42 — Nieko Castiglione, TE/OLB, Sr. (6-0, 200) — 44.5 tackles, 2 sacks, 5.5 TFL, 2 INT
[STATS THROUGH 11 GAMES]
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MAPLE CITY GLEN LAKE LAKERS
Coach: Jerry Angers, 11th season (72-42)
Student population: 389
Colors: Black, white and gold
League finish: 1st Northern Michigan Football Conference Leaders Division (4-0)
Playoff points: 74.667
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Playoff appearances: 18 (5 straight)
District titles: 2016, 2019
Regional titles: 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2016, 2019
Runner-up: 1996, 2016
Championships: 1994 (DD)
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Key wins: Millington, 26-7 (W1), Traverse City St. Francis, 28-7 (W2), Charlevoix, 42-18 (W8), Calumet, 15-14 (W12), Montague, 31-30 (W13).
Losses: D5 semifinalist Kingsley, 53-14 (W7)
Points scored: 441 (33.9 ppg.)
Points allowed: 220 (16.9 ppg.)
Players to watch:
4 — Isaac Sterzer, FB, Sr. — 85 carries, 768 yards, 7 TDs
5 — Finn Hogan, SE/FS, Jr. — 30 catches, 602 yards, 11 TDs; 3 INTs
16 — Reece Hazelton, QB/FS, Sr. — 56-for-101 passing, 1,012 yards, 14 TDs, 8 INTs; 100 carries, 430 yards, 5 TDs
20 — Brady McDonough, Sr. — 4 FGs, 40-for-43 PATs
24 — Jonathan Wright, RB/LB, Sr. — 130 carries, 1,112 yards, 17 TDs; 4 catches, 97 yards; 3 INTs; 11 KOR, 471, 3 TDs
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DIVISION 4: Detroit Country Day (12-0) vs. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (12-1), 7:30 p.m.
DETROIT COUNTRY DAY YELLOWJACKETS
Coach: Dan MacLean, 22 season (171-77)
Student population: 677
Colors: Blue and gold
League finish: Independent
Playoff points: 100.889
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Playoff appearances: 27 (2 straight)
District titles: 1999, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019
Regional titles: 1986, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019
Runner-up: 1994, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2016
Championships: 1986 (C), 1995 (B), 1999 (D5)
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Key wins: Flushing, 17-6 (W1), Warren Michigan Collegiate, 37-12 (W3), Detroit Loyola, 36-0 (W5), Milan, 24-6 (W12), Flint Powers, 21-0 (W13)
Losses: none.
Points scored: 452 (34.8 ppg.)
Points allowed: 67 (5.2 ppg.)
Players to watch:
2 — Chris Rea, RB/LB, Sr.— 35 carries, 220 yards, 9 TDs
6 — Anthony Ammori, RB/DB, Sr. — 155 carries, 822 yards, 14 TDs
9 — Marcus Sheppard, SE/DB, Sr. — 14 catches, 351 yards, 5 TDs
17 — Ahlon Mitchell, QB/DB, Sr. — 36-for-88 passing, 661 yards, 9 TDs, 4 INT; 52 carries, 285 yards, 3 TDs
29 — Sanborn Campbell, FL/DB, Jr. — 13 catches, 323 yards, 6 TDs; 8 INTs, 1 TD; 8 KOR, 348 yards, 2 TDs
79 — Caleb Tiernan, OL/DL, Jr.
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GRAND RAPIDS CATHOLIC CENTRAL COUGARS
Coach: Todd Kolster, 8th season (85-14)
Student population: 628
Colors: Royal blue and white
League finish: 1st Ottawa-Kent Conference Blue Division (6-0)
Playoff points: 92.222
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Playoff appearances: 28 (12 straight)
District titles: 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Regional titles: 1978, 1987, 1998, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Runner-up: 1978, 2005
Championships: 1987 (B), 2010 (D4), 2016 (D4), 2017 (D4)
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Key wins: D3 finalist River Rouge, 17-14 (W1), Zeeland East, 35-17 (W3), Sparta, 44-0 (W4) and 33-7 (W11), Allendale, 20-19 (W6) and 38-0 (W10), Spring Lake, 42-14 (W7), Hudsonville Unity Christian, 56-17 (W13)
Losses: Niles (Ill.) Notre Dame, 21-14 (W2)
Points scored: 473 (36.4 ppg.)
Points allowed: 123 (9.5 ppg.)
Players to watch:
2 — Malachi Love, WR/CB, Sr. (5-10, 170) — 32 catches, 423 yards, 6 TDs
5 — Jace Williams, WR/DB, Jr. (6-4, 185) — 42 catches, 715 yards, 9 TDs
6 — Joey Silveri, QB, Soph. (6-0, 180) — 150 for 243 passing, 2,491 yards, 31 TDs, 7 INT; 136 carries, 704 yards, 13 TDs
9 — Nick Hollern, RB, Jr. (5-6, 190) — 119 carries, 756 yards, 9 TDs
28 — Drew Gommeson, TE/RB, Sr. (6-0, 201) — 33 catches, 739 yards, 11 TDs
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Saturday, Nov. 30
DIVISION 7: Jackson Lumen Christi (12-0) vs. Pewamo-Westphalia (13-0), 10 a.m.
JACKSON LUMEN CHRISTI TITANS
Coach: Herb Brogan, 40th season (379-83)
Student population: 314
Colors: Forest green and gold
League finish: 1st Interstate Eight Athletic Conference (7-0)
Playoff points: 103.111
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Playoff appearances: 29 (22 straight)
District titles: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Regional titles: 1977, 1979, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Runner-up: 2005, 2007
Championships: 1977 (B), 1979 (B), 1996 (B), 2000 (D5), 2001 (D5), 2003 (D5), 2004 (D5), 2009 (D5), 2016 (D6), 2017 (D6), 2018 (D6)
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Key wins: Kalamazoo Hackett, 14-12 (W1), Parma Jackson County Western, 38-21 (W2), Coldwater, 38-21 (W3), Marshall, 21-14 (W5), Riverview Gabriel Richard, 42-14 (W11), Schoolcraft, 35-30 (W12), Cass City, 27-0 (W13)
Losses: none.
Points scored: 400 (33.3 ppg.)
Points allowed: 148 (12.3 ppg.)
Players to watch:
3 — Basil Hampton, RB/DB — 42 carries, 242 yards, 2 TDs
6 — Walker Plate, RB/DB — 261 carries, 2,279 yards, 31 TDs
33 — Johnny Teachout, FB— 113 carries, 484 yards, 8 TDs
77 — Keegan Smith, RT/DT
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PEWAMO-WESTPHALIA PIRATES
Coach: Jeremy Miller, 7th season (83-8)
Student population: 335
Colors: Blue and gold
League finish: 1st Central Michigan Athletic Conference (7-0)
Playoff points: 86.222
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Playoff appearances: 22 (16 straight)
District titles: 2000, 2001, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Regional titles: 2001, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Runner-up: 2011, 2015
Championships: 2016 (D7), 2017 (D7)
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Key wins: D8 finalist Reading, 14-0 (W1), Laingsburg, 49-6 (W5), D8 semifinalist Fowler, 41-7 (W8), Williamston, 41-0 (W9), New Lothrop, 36-35 (W12), Iron Mountain, 43-7 (W13)
Losses: None
Points scored: 549 (42.2 ppg.)
Points allowed: 63 (4.8 ppg.)
Players to watch:
6 — Tanner Wirth, RB/KR/P/PK, Soph. (5-9, 170) — 157 carries, 1,499 yards, 24 TDs; 7 KOR, 275 yards, 2 TDs; 2 FG, 44/48 PAT
10 — Ethan Thelen, QB, Sr. (6-0, 180) — 58-for-113 passing, 936 yards, 16 TDs, 5 INTs; 66 carries, 346 yards, 10 TDs
14 — Aaron Bearss, FL/DB, Sr. (6-4, 180) — 11 catches, 182 yards, 6 TDs; 6 INTs
30 — Carter Thelen, RB/LB, Sr. (6-0, 200) — 41 carries, 354 yards, 5 TDs; 11 PR, 257 yards, 2 TDs; 17/22 PAT
4 — Ethan Smith, TE/DT, Sr. (6-4, 210) — 14 catches, 256 yards, 5 TDs
[STATS THROUGH 12 GAMES]
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DIVISION 1: Davison (11-2) vs. Brighton (11-2), 1 p.m.
DAVISON CARDINALS
Coach: Jake Weingartz, 2nd season (17-5)
Student population: 1,694
Colors: Maroon and gold
League finish: 2nd Saginaw Valley League Blue Division (4-1)
Playoff points: 87.444
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Playoff appearances: 18th (5th straight)
District titles: 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2019
Regional titles: 1987, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2019
Runner-up: none.
Championships: none.
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Key wins: Fenton, 54-27 (W1), D4 semifinalist Flint Powers, 48-0 (W4), Grand Blanc, 41-0 (W5), Romeo, 35-21 (W10), Lapeer, 42-21 (W11), Utica Eisenhower, 35-7 (W12), Sterling Heights Stevenson, 34-27 OT (W13)
Losses: Warren De La Salle, 22-0 (W7), Lapeer, 24-21 (W9)
Points scored: 553 (42.5 ppg.)
Points allowed: 183 (14.1 ppg.)
Players to watch:
1 — Latrell Fordham, FL — 39 catches, 801 yards, 11 TDs
4 — Harrison Terry, SE — 36 catches, 661 yards, 10 TDs
6 — Brendan Sullivan, QB — 138 for 206 passing, 2,635 yards, 31 TDs, 10 INTs; 68 carries, 346 yards, 8 TDs
10 — Harry Unger, DE/TE, Jr.
17 — Caleb Smith, RB/DB — 129 carries, 889 yards, 13 TDs; 22 catches, 431 yards, 1 TD; 7 KOR, 400 yards, 3 TDs
35 — Logan Pasco, LB/FB, Sr.
[STATS THROUGH 12 GAMES]
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BRIGHTON BULLDOGS
Coach: Brian Lemons, 5th season (36-15 at Brighton, 95-34 overall)
Student population: 2,224
Colors: Orange and black
League finish: 2nd Kensington Lakes Activities Association West Division (6-1)
Playoff points: 84.222
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Playoff appearances: 24 (2nd straight)
District titles: 1999, 2005, 2019
Regional titles: 2005, 2019
Runner-up: none
Championships: none
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Key wins: Livonia Churchill, 21-7 (W1), Canton, 24-7 (W5), Holt, 26-7 (W10), East Kentwood, 48-26 (W11), Hudsonville, 35-20 (W12), Belleville, 22-19 (W13)
Losses: Plymouth, 14-7 (W4), Dearborn Fordson, 46-35 (W9)
Points scored: 407 (31.3 ppg.)
Points allowed: 186 (14.3 ppg.)
Players to watch:
1 — Reuben Salinas, WR, Sr. (6-3, 180) — 28 catches, 466 yards, 6 TDs
4 — Nick Nemecek, RB, Jr. (5-10, 185) — 194 carries, 1,010 yards, 8 TDs; 19 catches, 206 yards, 4 TDs
6 — Luke Stanton, DE, Sr. (6-4, 235) — 44 tackles, 11 sacks, 16 TFL; 7 catches, 199 yards, 3 TDs
12 — Colby Newburg, QB, Sr. (6-0, 190) — 94 for 146 passing, 1,335 yards, 18 TDs, 3 INTs; 143 carries, 1,242 yards, 18 TDs
54 — Cole Riddle, LB, Sr. (6-1, 215) — 99 tackles, 3 sacks, 19 TFL, 1 INT, 2 FF, 1 FR
[STATS THROUGH 13 GAMES]
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DIVISION 5: Almont (13-0) vs. Lansing Catholic (12-1), 4:30 p.m.
ALMONT RAIDERS
Coach: James Leusby, 5th season (44-11)
Student population: 514
Colors: Orange and black
League finish: 1st Blue Water Area Conference (7-0)
Playoff points: 90.667
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Playoff appearances: 16 (10 straight)
District titles: 2008, 2011, 2014, 2019
Regional titles: 2011, 2014, 2019
Runner-up: none.
Championships: none.
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Key wins: North Branch, 61-20 (W4), Richmond, 28-10 (W7) and 30-20 (W10), Marine City, 22-20 (W11), Saginaw Swan Valley, 25-14 (W12), Detroit Denby, 36-8 (W13)
Losses: none
Points scored: 536 (41.2 ppg.)
Points allowed: 131 (10.1 ppg.)
Players to watch:
2 — Michael Lulgjuraj, FB, Jr. (5-11, 195) — 65 carries, 518 yards, 4 TDs
5 — Jack Paupert, RB/LB, Sr. (5-11, 180) — 90 carries, 766 yards, 13 TDs; 16 catches, 331 yards, 6 TDs; 2 INTs
8 — Colby Schapman, SE/DB, Sr. (6-5, 190) — 31 catches, 673 yards, 14 TDs
12 — Josh Hellebuyck, QB, Sr. (5-11, 165) — 60-for-108 passing, 1,194 yards, 22 TDs, 5 INTs
21 — Mason Smith, RB, Soph. (5-11, 165) — 96 carries, 866 yards, 11 TDs
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LANSING CATHOLIC COUGARS
Coach: Jim Ahern, 11th season (102-24 at LC, 300-152-6 overall)
Student population: 520
Colors: Columbia blue and silver
League finish: 2nd Capital Area Activities Conference White Division (4-1)
Playoff points: 78.000
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Playoff appearances: 18 (11 straight)
District titles: 2011, 2014, 2015, 2019
Regional titles: 1984, 1985, 1987, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2019
Runner-up: 2011, 2014
Championships: 1985 (C)
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Key wins: Fowlerville, 56-7 (W8), Olivet, 28-21 (W10), Portland, 21-0 (W11), Kalamazoo Hackett, 40-13 (W12), Kingsley, 28-14 (W13)
Losses: Portland, 21-20 (W5)
Points scored: 518 (39.8 ppg.)
Points allowed: 172 (13.2 ppg.)
Players to watch:
2 — Zach Gillespie, QB, Sr. (6-1, 180) — 112 for 185 passing, 2,269 yards; 106 carries, 486 yards, 18 TDs
3 — Vince Salquist, SE, Sr. (6-5, 190) — 26 catches, 483 yards, 4 TDs
5 — Alex Watters, SE, Soph. (5-11, 170) — 43 carries, 299 yards, 20 TDs; 37 catches, 988 yards, 14 TDs
7 — Mitch Raphael, FL, Sr. (5-10, 170) — 40 carries, 391 yards, 7 TDs; 8 catches, 94 yards
34 — Will Gruber, RB, Jr. (5-9, 180) — 59 carries, 373 yards, 4 TDs
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DIVISION 3: River Rouge (12-1) vs. Muskegon (13-0), 7:30 p.m.
RIVER ROUGE PANTHERS
Coach: Corey Parker, 10th season (95-29)
Student population: 992
Colors: Maroon and white
League finish: 1st Michigan Metro Athletic Conference Blue Division (3-0)
Playoff points: 83.8889
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Playoff appearances: 14 (10 straight)
District titles: 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
Regional titles: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
Runner-up: 2015
Championships: none
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Key wins: Novi Detroit Catholic Central, 16-3 (W8), Southfield A&T, 31-24 (W9), Redford Thurston, 38-8 (W11), Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, 49-14 (W12), Chelsea, 14-7 (W13)
Losses: D4 finalist Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 17-14 (W1)
Points scored: 479 (36.8 ppg.)
Points allowed: 99 (7.6 ppg.)
Players to watch:
4 — Deandre Bulley, RB, Sr. (6-2, 245) — 200 carries, 1,820 yards, 20 TDs
5 — Mareyohn Hrabowski, QB, Jr. (6-3, 205) — 72-for-96 passing, 1,000 yards, 11 TDs, 2 INTs; 100 carries, 1,000 yards, 11 TDs
26 — Charles Daniels, RB, Jr. (5-9, 190) — 62 carries, 460 yards, 11 TDs
24 — Xavier Smith, WR, Sr. (5-10, 170) — 26 catches, 800 yards, 10 TDs; 18 KOR, 200 yards, 3 TDs; 12 PR, 120 yards, 3 TDs
6 — Josh Wiley, SS, Sr. (6-0, 205)
8 — David Carter, CB, Sr. (6-1, 170)
9 — Deshawn Walker, LB, Sr. (6-2, 225)
[STATS THROUGH 12 GAMES]
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MUSKEGON BIG REDS
Coach: Shane Fairfield, 10th season (113-19 at Muskegon, 138-44 overall)
Student population: 954
Colors: Cardinal and white
League finish: 1st Ottawa Kent Conference Black Division (6-0)
Playoff points: 113.778
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Playoff appearances: 28 (20 straight)
District titles: 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Regional titles: 1986, 1989, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Runner-up: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018
Championships: 1986 (A), 1989 (A), 2004 (D2), 2006 (D2), 2008 (D2), 2017 (D3)
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Key wins: Warren De La Salle, 41-7 (W1), D2 finalist Detroit King, 41-18 (W2), East Grand Rapids, 28-23 (W3) and 49-10 (W12), D2 finalist Muskegon Mona Shores, 53-0 (W8), Cedar Springs, 48-10 (W11), DeWitt, 28-21 (W13).
Losses: none.
Points scored: 638 (49.1 ppg.)
Points allowed: 106 (8.2 ppg.)
Players to watch:
2 — Quenten Reynolds, WR/DB, Sr. (5-10, 180) — 19 catches, 394 yards, 4 TDs; 5 KOR, 144 yards, 2 TDs
10 — Tommy Watts, RB, Sr. (5-8, 175) — 73 carries, 852 yards, 17 TDs; 2 catches, 72 yards, 1 TD
12 — Amari Crowley — 22 carries, 240 yards, 6 TDs; 10 catches, 210 yards, 2 TDs
13 — Cameron Martinez, QB/DB (5-11, 190) — 56 for 90 passing, 1,122 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs; 194 carries, 1,735 yards, 32 TDs
53 — Billie Roberts III, LT/DT, Sr. (6-4, 280)
33 — Jordan Porter, DE, Sr. (6-3, 240)
[STATS THROUGH 12 GAMES]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The ‘championships’ segment only includes championships won in the playoff era, not ‘mythical’ state championships.
