The BEST Semifinals matchups to watch throughout Michigan
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It’s one of the most exciting weekends in all of High School football as we’ve got 16 teams across 8 divisions fighting for a chance to go to Ford Field for the state championships. Here I’ll feature some of the…
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Continue ReadingIt’s one of the most exciting weekends in all of High School football as we’ve got 16 teams across 8 divisions fighting for a chance to go to Ford Field for the state championships. Here I’ll feature some of the best matchups throughout our state.
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Southeast Michigan
Grand Blanc vs Rochester Adams (@ Howell High School)
This Division 1 matchup is my most anticipated game of the weekend. Both teams are on historic runs and both have gone through a gauntlet of great teams to get to this point. I understand that Howell can be a bit of a drive from both Grand Blanc and Rochester, but I urge anyone remotely interested to attend this game or stream it.
Players to Watch – Elijah Jackson-Anderson Elijah Jackson-Anderson 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Grand Blanc | 2022 State MI , Cross Dobbs Cross Dobbs 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Grand Blanc | 2022 MI , Andy Hartman Andy Hartman 6'5" | 250 lbs | OL Grand Blanc | 2022 State MI , Dylan Hertzberg, Hunter Ames Hunter Ames 6'2" | 165 lbs | QB Grand Blanc | 2022 MI , Nasir Carson, Parker Picot, Alex DeGrieck Alex DeGrieck 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL Rochester Adams | 2022 State MI , Joey Shallow, Griffin Henke, Marco DiCresce, Christian Schomer
Sterling Heights Stevenson vs Belleville (@ Troy Athens High School)
The other D1 matchup features two more amazing teams. Belleville is the most talented program in the state and it’s not even close, while Stevenson has great talent that just went through a gauntlet getting revenge on multiple teams getting to this point. If top talent is what you want to see, this is the game for you. Even though Belleville has better talent, this game is a coin flip for me as Stevenson has plenty of college talent as well.
Players to Watch – Myles Rowser Myles Rowser 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Belleville | 2022 State MI , Jeremiah Caldwell Jeremiah Caldwell 6'3" | 175 lbs | ATH Belleville | 2022 State MI , Aaron Alexander Aaron Alexander 6'1" | 205 lbs | ATH Belleville | 2022 State MI , Ja’Kobe Watkins Ja’Kobe Watkins 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Belleville | 2022 State MI , Christian Rapley Christian Rapley 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Belleville | 2022 State MI . Renzo Jennings Renzo Jennings 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Belleville | 2024 State MI , Biagio Madonna Biagio Madonna 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Adlai Stevenson | 2022 MI , Jordan Kwiatkowski Jordan Kwiatkowski 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Adlai Stevenson | 2022 State MI , Jordan Ramsey Jordan Ramsey 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Adlai Stevenson | 2022 State MI , Adom LeDuc, Keion Singletary, Donavin Patrick
Portland vs Marine City (@ Novi High School)
D5 football doesn’t get much better than this. Earlier this season Portland defeated DeWitt and they stand at 11-1 while Marine City is dominant at 12-0. This is a great game to watch if in the Novi area.
Other games
D2 – Livonia Franklin vs De La Salle (@ Hazel Park High School)
D3 – Mason vs Detroit MLK (@ Wayne Memorial High School)
D6 – Michigan Center vs Warren Michigan Collegiate (@ Lincon Consolidated Schools)
D8 – Ottawa Lake Whiteford vs Hudson (@ Adrian College)
Grand Rapids/Muskegon
Pewamo-Westphalia vs Traverse City St Francis (@ Cedar Springs High School)
Don’t sleep on this division 7 matchup. Both teams are undefeated and these teams have both made it to the state championship within the past 3 seasons. These are two elite programs and this matchup should be great.
Players to Watch – Wyatt Nausadis, Charlie Peterson, Joshua Groves, Tanner Wirth Tanner Wirth 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Pewamo-Westphalia | 2022 MI , Joshua VanAlstine, Corey Schafer
Traverse City Central vs South Lyon (@ Greenville High School)
This division 2 matchup is between two schools that are the best they’ve been in years. Both TC Central and South Lyon have been good for a while, but this year they’re truly great. Traverse City Central has largely dominated to this point, while South Lyon has had some close fights. Nevertheless, this is a game with lots of talent and it should be good.
Players to Watch – Joshua Burnham Joshua Burnham 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Traverse City Central | 2022 State MI , Carson Bourdo, Kadyn Warner, Quinn Fracassi Quinn Fracassi 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR South Lyon | 2022 MI , Braden Fracassi, Tyler O’Connor
Other Games
D3 – St. Joseph vs DeWitt (@ Jenison High School)
Northern Michigan / Mid Michigan
8-player state championships (@ Northern Michigan University)
D5 – Frankenmuth vs Grand Rapids Catholic Central (@ Mount Pleasant High School)
Misc.
D4 – Freeland vs Chelsea @ Fitzpatrick Field – Lapeer
D4 – Edwardsburg vs Hudsonville Unity Christian (@ Portage Northern High School)