High school football teams across Michigan competed in regional playoff matchups this week to determine which programs will advance further in the state tournament.
Most contests were scheduled for Friday, November 13, according to “the Yahoo Sports scoreboard.”
In Division 1, Detroit Catholic Central defeated Clarkston 21-7, while Romeo secured a 16-9 victory over Rochester Hills Stoney Creek.
Division 2 action saw Muskegon Mona Shores post a 45-28 win against Byron Center.
Milford edged South Lyon 26-20, and Grosse Pointe South dominated Livonia Franklin with a final score of 50-13, as reported by “The Detroit News.”
The Division 3 regional bracket featured DeWitt defeating Mount Pleasant 41-24.
Zeeland West also advanced after a narrow 30-24 win over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg.
The regional intensity was highlighted by a recent district championship game, where “Harper Woods wide receiver Dakota Guerrant carried the ball” during a contest against Detroit King, per the outlets.
Division 4 results included Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills winning 42-21 against Hudsonville Unity Christian.
Grand Rapids South Christian defeated Portland 35-20.
Dearborn Divine Child won 21-14 over Goodrich, and Detroit Country Day beat Macomb Lutheran North 21-13.
In Division 5, Ogemaw Heights narrowly defeated Negaunee 15-12, while Monroe Jefferson also won 15-12 against Romulus Summit Academy North.
Division 6 saw Kingsley win 34-28 against Sanford Meridian.
Almont defeated Marine City 41-14, and Jackson Lumen Christi secured a 56-20 victory over Belding.
Ithaca advanced in Division 7 after a 29-10 win against Pewamo-Westphalia, while Ottawa Lake Whiteford beat Jonesville 32-20.
Several additional regional matchups were scheduled for Saturday, November 14, including contests for Portage Central, Birmingham Brother Rice, and Ecorse, among others.
The tournament continues as winning programs look toward the next round of the state playoffs.
Local fans continue to monitor these developments as the season progresses toward the final championship games.