Dividing Michigan in 4 Sections

First off, this was designed around my convenience and opinion.  You do not have to agree or disagree with it.  I just want to come up with a solid region for organizational purposes.  If there is something I missed or totally geographically wrong please let me know.

Southeastern Michigan:

Blue Water Area Conference
Cascades Conference
Catholic League
Charter School Conference
Detroit Public School League
Downriver League
Flint Metro League
Huron League
Kensington Lakes Activities Association
Lenawee County Athletic Association
Macomb Area Conference
Michigan Independent Athletic Conference
Michigan Metro Athletic Conference
Oakland Activities Association
Southeastern Conference
Tri-County Conference
Western Wayne Athletic Conference

Mid-Michigan:

Capital Area Activities Conference
Genesee Area Conference
Saginaw Valley League
Big "8" Conference
Central Michigan
Greater Thumb
Southern Central Athletic Association
Tri Valley Conference

West Michigan:

Central State Act Assocication
Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association
Lakeland Athletic Conference
Lakes Eight Conference
Mid State Athletic Conference
Ottawa Kent Conference
Red Arrow Conference
Saint Joseph Valley League
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference
West Michigan Conference
Wolverine "B" Conference

The North:

Big North
Great Northern UP Conference
Huron Shores
Jack Pine Conference
Highland Conference
Lake Michigan Conference
Mid Eastern Football Conference
Mid Peninsula Athletic Conference
North Star League
Northwest Conference
Ski Valley Conference
Western Peninsula Athletic Conference

Chelsea RB Berkley Edwards Commits to Minnesota

Last night one the state's top prospects and certainly one of the Country's most lethal RB's Berkley Edwards of Chelsea verbally committed to Jerry Kill and the Minnesota Gophers.  Berkley is the younger brother of Braylon Edwards, who as you recall was the face of Michigan football while he wore Maze and Blue.  Edwards wasn't even offered a scholarship from the Wolverine's which didn't sit well with big Brother Braylon.

Edwards meant no disrespect to the University on his tweets, but the fact of the matter is him and his Father aren't happy that Michigan overlooked Berkley.

Besides scholarships from Minnesota.  Berkley was also offered by Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, California, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Iowa, Kent State, and Northern Illinois.  

Berkley Edwards stands at 5'9 and 185 pounds but plays much bigger than the measurable's lead you to believe.  ESPN wrote in their evaluation, "Edwards is a prospect who may be slipping through the BCS cracks at this time. Comes across as a multi-purpose back with his size, speed and receiving skills but the more you watch this young man the more you see every-down qualities, particularly if he can continue to develop physically." 

"Not dominate in one area when projecting as a full-time BCS level back but feel Edwards could still produce as a three-down runner and at worst case develop into a valuable all-purpose back with his hands and polished receiving skills out of the backfield."   

Edwards shared his thoughts with Rivals.com Midwest Analyst Josh Helmholdt, ""I am very happy, very excited. It is a long process and it is not easy. It is a decision that is going to impact the rest of my life. Minnesota showed me who they were and stuck with me through the long decision [process]. I think they are the right choice and I am very happy to get it over with." (Source)

Some quick stats are:  Edwards is just the 10th commitment for Minnesota in the Class of 2013 and  the first player in the state of Michigan to commit/sign with Minnesota since Ken Watkins out of Brother Rice in 2009.

Although the family is disappointed Edwards won't wear Maze and Blue.  It's nice to see Edwards create his own path and we know he will tear it up in Minnesota.   

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AP Division 1-2 All-State Teams

All-State List

The 2012 Associated Press Division 1-2 All-State football team, which is selected by Michigan sports writers:

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Steven Elmer, Midland

QUARTERBACK

ALL-STATE

Bart Williams, Grand Blanc, 6-5, 190, Sr.

Mark Chapman, Port Huron, 6-0, 165, Sr.

SPECIAL MENTION

T.J. Schepperly, Traverse City Central; Tyler Palka, Saline

HONORABLE MENTION

Ollie Ajami, Dearborn; Nick Maher, Brownstown Woodhaven; Seth Suida, Livonia Churchill; Da'Vaun Williams, Detroit King; Alec Johnson, Midland; Donny Cizek, Traverse City West; Johnny Williams, Holly; Collin O'Donnell, Walled Lake Northern; Cam Thomas, South Lyon East; Stephen Milarch, Hartland

RUNNING BACK

ALL-STATE

Trevor Sweeney, Mattawan, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Gerald Holmes, Flint Carman-Ainsworth, 6-1, 199, Sr.

Ian Eriksen, Clarkston, 5-10, 180, Jr.

Joe Reverman, Grand Ledge, 5-10, 185, Jr.

SPECIAL MENTION

John King, Muskegon; Romello Brown, Livonia Churchill

HONORABLE MENTION

Jondries Betts-Render, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer; Mason Myers, Bay City Western; Chauncey Bridges, North Farmington; Ross Wlliams, Birmingham Groves; Ty Glover, Holt

WIDE RECEIVER

ALL-STATE

Max Cummings, Swartz Creek, 6-3, 185, Sr.

Jourdan Lewis, Detroit Cass Tech, 5-11, 170 Sr.

Mycial Allen, Detroit King, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Javon Haines, East Lansing, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Asantay Brown, Muskegon Mona Shores, 5-11, 170, Jr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Brandon Scott, Grand Blanc

HONORABLE MENTION

Leonte Degraffenreid, Dearborn Edsel Ford; Damario Jones, Westland Glenn; Jaleel Canty, Lansing Everett; Lucas Bazerra, Troy Athens

LINEMEN

ALL-STATE

Steven Elmer, Midland, 6-6, 305, Sr.

Pierce Watson, Lowell, 6-0, 200, Sr.

David Dawson, 6-4, 282, Detroit Cass Tech, Sr.

Cam Dillard, Canton, 6-3, 290, Sr.

Antwan Billings, Muskegon, 6-4, 275, Sr.

Ronald Jenkins, Muskegon, 6-4, 255, Sr.

David Curle, Utica Eisenhower, 6-4, 279, Sr.

Nick Matich, Clarkston, 6-3, 270, Jr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Haris Vrabac, Warren Mott; Nate Jeppesen, Portage Central; Ben Bedard, Grand Ledge; Cody Hocevar, Fenton

HONORABLE MENTION

Christan Gore, Macomb Dakota; Dennis Finley, Detroit Cass Tech; Ali Farran, Dearborn Fordson; Kyle McMillan, Plymouth; Dalvin Rubens, Taylor Truman; Jesse Chadwell, Clarkston; Nick Keizer, Portage Northern; Will Farr, Grand Ledge; Luke Maclean, Grand Blanc; Lamar Jenkins, Grand Blanc; Kevin Weiler, Swartz Creek; Clay Brack, Swartz Creek; Greg Webber, Troy; Collin Buchanan, Southfield; Lawrence Marshall, Southfield

LINEBACKER

ALL-STATE

Anthony Darkangelo, Detroit Catholic Central, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Jon Reschke, Birmingham Brother Rice, 6-3, 232, Sr.

Mike Czarnota, Fenton, 5-10, 205, Sr.

Brett Showers, Rockford, 6-0, 210, Jr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Lucas Bourelle, Midland Dow; Anthony Edwards, Port Huron; Jack Doyle, Grosse Pointe South; Jon Metz, Bay City Western; James Mills, Lansing Everett; Ronnie Russell, East Lansing; Derric Williams, Lake Orion

HONORABLE MENTION

Derrick Diver, Traverse City West; Nate Pupel, Traverse City Central; Charlie Yost, Livonia Churchill; Brian Killinger, Northview; Zach Huver, Lowell; Scott Wetzel, Howell; Zack Prokes, Walled Lake Western; Connor Mohr, Farmington

DEFENSIVE BACK

ALL-STATE

DeMarco Gulley, Detroit Cody, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Heath Hoogerhyde, Caledonia, 6-1, 215, Sr.

Josh Jones, Walled Lake Western, 6-2, 195, Sr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Nick Booker, Lake Orion; KC Zenner, Rockford; Cha'Quan Love, Lansing Everett

HONORABLE MENTION

Isaak Newhouse, Grand Haven; Nate Emminger, Plymouth; Damon Webb, Detroit Cass Tech; Dewan Olive-Abinojar, Ann Arbor Pioneer; Mitch Shegos, Fenton

SPECIALIST

ALL-STATE

Matt Kosmalski, Walled Lake Northern, 5-10, 170, Sr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Ryan Verhelst, Holland West Ottawa; Charles Proctor, Bay City Western

HONORABLE MENTION

Devan Stewart, Wyandotte Roosevelt; Chad Walton, Northview; Tyree Waller, Ypsilanti Lincoln

PUNTER

ALL-STATE

Kyle Bambard, Walled Lake Western, 5-9, 175, Jr.

PLACEKICKER

ALL-STATE

Brent Zuzo, Plymouth, 5-9, 165, Sr.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Tom Passinault, Traverse City Central

Anthony Kiner, Macomb L'Anse Creuse North

HONORABLE MENTION

Shane Fairfield, Muskegon; Eric Methner, Midland; Brad Brown, Swartz Creek

AP Division 3-4 All-State Teams

PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Grant Niemiec, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
QUARTERBACKS
ALL-STATE
Ben Dreslinski, Tecumseh, 6-2, 190, Sr
Alex Van De Vusse, Grand Rapids Christian, 6-3, 185, Sr.
Shaye Brown, Linden, 6-4, 210, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Nate Guitar, Croswell-Lexington, 6-2, 195, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Michael Custer, Zeeland East, 6-2, 175, Sr.
Marcus Lambert, Zeeland West, 5-11, 185, Jr.
Johnny Nate, Stevensville Lakeshore, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Jalen Brooks, Cadillac, 6-3, 180, Jr.
Josh Smith, Marysville, 5-11, 170, Jr
Jake Brown, Comstock Park, 6-0, 205, Sr.
Sam Shutes, Three Rivers, 6-4, 210, Sr.
Justin McCauley, Paw Paw, 6-2, 190, Sr.
Tyler Wiegers, Detroit Country Day, 6-3, 200, Jr.
RUNNING BACKS
ALL-STATE
Desmond King, Detroit East English Village Academy, Sr.
Michael Tweh, Mt. Pleasant, Jr. 6-0, 205
Berkley Edwards, Chelsea, 5-9, 185, Sr.
Spencer Viening, Zeeland East, 6-2, 175, Jr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Jahaan Brown , East Grand Rapids, 5-10, 190, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Bo Meldrum, St. Clair, 6-0, 170, Jr.
Tyler Sergent, Croswell-Lexington, 6-0, 180
D.J. Burns, Marine City , 5-7, 175, Sr.
Marcus Samuels, Riverview, Jr.
Jeremiah Johnson, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 5-10, 185, Jr.
Brandon Benac, West Branch Ogemaw Heights, Sr., 5-8, 175
Richie Wilson, Detroit Country Day, Jr.
Nate Emery, Bloomfield Hills Lahser,
Kasey Carson, Battle Creek Harper Creek, 5-10, 185, Sr.
Arthur Dukes III, Milan, 5-11, 190, Sr.
Conor Brewer, Haslett 5-10, 170, Sr.
WIDE RECEIVERS
ALL-STATE
Drake Harris, Grand Rapids Christian, 6-4, 170, Jr.
C’Sonte York, Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy, 6-3, 190, Sr.
Trent Karcher, Chippewa Hills, 6-1, 185, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Kyle Steigenga, Holland Christian, 6-4, 185, Jr.
Khalid Hill, Detroit East English Village Academy, 6-2, 230, Sr.
Dylan Smith, Kenowa Hills, 6-2, 180, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Ryan Anderson, DeWitt, 6-3, 180, Sr
Harold Wiggins, Stevensville Lakeshore, 6-3, 195, Sr.
Hunter Folkertsma, Forest Hills Central, 6-5, 230, Sr.
Travis Hull, Linden, Sr.
Zeshawn Jones-Parker, Lapeer West, 6-5, Sr.
J.R. Dawley, Goodrich, Jr.
LINEMEN
ALL-STATE
Ben Armstrong, Linden, 6-3, 215, Sr.
Riley Norman, Cadillac, 6-7, 295, Sr.
Alex Korhorn, Grand Rapids Christian, 6-2, 280, Sr.
Austin Johnson, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, 6-1, 265, Sr.
Andre Turner, Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy, 6-4, 220, Sr.
Alec Stevens, West Branch Ogemaw Heights, Jr., 6-5, 270
SPECIAL MENTION
Jordan VanDort, Zeeland West, 6-5, 240, Jr.
Joe Mini, Croswell-Lexington 6-2, 290, Sr.
Alex Neering, Essexville-Garber, 6-7, 230, Jr.
Michael Steinhauer, Chelsea, 6-3, 270, Sr.
Jalen Dandridge, Detroit East English Village Academy, 6-3, 290, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Amilio Flores, Fruitport, 6-4, 255, Sr.
Chris Hendricks, Fruitport, 6-5, 265, Jr.
Jack Ford, Cadillac 6-6, 270, Sr.
Josh McDill, Cheboygan, 6-2, 298, Sr,
Blake Biewer, St. Clair, 6-1, 235, Sr.
Kevin Fitzsimmons, Marine City, 5-8, 235, Jr.
Tommy Doles, Grand Rapids Christian, 6-5, 250, Jr.
Josh Bass, Battle Creek Harper Creek, 6-5, 280, Sr.
Tyler White, Plainwell, 6-6, 240, Sr.
Bruce Elliott, Milan, 6-3, 250, Sr.
Matt Freeman, Owosso 6-4, 290 Sr.
Sam Rathbun, Haslett 6-3, 279, Sr.
Joe Perry, Lapeer East, 6-2, 240, Sr.
Clark Clancy, Auburn Hills Avondale, 6-5, 280, Sr.
LINEBACKERS
ALL-STATE
Grant Niemiec, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, 6-0, 218, Sr.
Collin Schlosser, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central, 6-0, 200, Sr.
Adam Coon, Fowlerville, 6-4, 260, Sr.
Joe Craven, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 5-10, 220, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Jake McKiernan, Richmond , 6-3, 205, Jr.
Wes Asel, Essexville-Garber, Sr., 5-9, 174
D.J. Hunt, Dowagiac, 5-11, 205, Sr.
Jimmy Melton, DeWitt 5-9 190, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Ethan Buresh, Hamilton, 6-1, 210, Sr.
Malik Hazzard , Clinton Township Clintondale, 5-10, 175, Jr.
Elijah Anglin, Detroit Renaissance, 6-4, 210, Sr.
Jack Jennings, Paw Paw, 6-2, 225, Sr.
Sam Duckham, Battle Creek Pennfield, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Preston Pelham, Tecumseh, 6-3, 215, Jr.
Ed Walterhouse, Linden, Sr.
Kyle Rachwal, Lapeer East, 6-3, 215, Jr.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
ALL-STATE
Mitch Bancroft, Stevensville Lakeshore, 5-11, 160, Sr.
Ryheem Stokes, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Darius Phillips, Dearborn Heights Robichaud, 5-11, 175, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Noah Sullivan, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 6-1, 185, Sr.
Jordan Nellenbach, Grosse Ile
HONORABLE MENTION
DiaZoun Oliver, Melvindale, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Leontay White, Saginaw Swan Valley, 5-8, 165, Sr.
SPECIALIST
ALL-STATE
Colin McCaw, Vicksburg, 6-1, 184, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Elijah Sandore, Monroe Jefferson, 5-8, 160, Jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Stanley Longmire, Detroit Old Redford Academy, 5-8½, 165, Sr.
Cory Williams, Mt. Pleasant, 6-1, 185, Sr.
Nate Couturier, Allendale, 5-10, 140, Soph.
Robert Kanitz, Milan, 6-1, 195, Jr.
PUNTER
ALL-STATE
Jacob Howe, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern, 6-2, 240, Jr.
PLACEKICKER
ALL-STATE
Joel Schipper, Grand Rapids Christian, 5-11, 175, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
J.J. McGrath, Macomb Lutheran North, 6-2, 220, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Quentin Buckley, Marine City, 6-0, 160, Sr.
Brett Scanlon, Dowagiac, 6-0, 195, Sr.
Brayden Bennett, Battle Creek Pennfield, 5-9, 155, Sr.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Denny Dock, Stevensville Lakeshore
Keith Stephens, Dearborn Heights Robichaud
SPECIAL MENTION
Jesse Hoskins, Milan
HONORABLE MENTION
Derek Pennington, Zeeland East

AP Division 5-6 All-State Teams

The 2012 Associated Press Division 5-6 All-State football team, which is selected by Michigan sports writers:

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Garrett Pougnet, Flint Powers Catholic



QUARTERBACKS

ALL-STATE

Garrett Pougnet, Flint Powers Catholic, 6-3, 190, Sr.

Travis Smith, Ithaca, 6-2, 200, Jr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Jake Cowsert, Watervliet; Jake Swander, Grayling

HONORABLE MENTION

Kyle Dinkins, Ecorse; Jamal Riggs, Detroit University Prep; Landon Grove, Gladwin; Keagan James, Central Montcalm; Ty Sparks, Clawson; TJ Baker, Clinton; Sawyer Fultz, Byron

RUNNING BACKS

ALL-STATE

Derrick Nash, Carrollton, 5-9, 180, Sr.

Caleb Reinhart, Montrose, 6-2, 235, Sr.

Nick VanDuser, Lake Fenton, 5-10, 210, Sr.

Reed Larson, Kingsford, 6-0, 210, Sr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Dan Shoop, Muskegon Oakridge; Blaine Malochleb, Frankenmuth; Amani Bass, Jackson Lumen Christi

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Brandon Bouwkamp, Grant; Doug Freeman, Buchanan; Lane Gancarz, Manistee; Javon Perry, Detroit Community; Michael Barmore, River Rouge; Benny Clark III, Schoolcraft; Brandon McMullen, Hillsdale; Payton White, Constantine; Courtlan Gordon, Niles Brandywine; Mike Blosser, Flat Rock; Jacob Kimmel, Portland; Neil Allor, Lake Fenton; Dillon Brooks, Perry; Jordon Coffey, Byron

WIDE RECEIVERS

ALL-STATE

Teo Redding, Warren Michigan Collegiate , 5-10, 160, Sr.

Jack Swain, Lansing Catholic, 5-10, 200, Sr.

Travis Bolin, Watervliet, 5-9, 165, Sr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Tyler McClanahan, Grayling

HONORABLE MENTION

Jared Evers, Ithaca; Prescott Myers, Flint Powers Catholic; Shaun McKinney, Laingsburg

LINEMEN

ALL-STATE

Aaron Matthias, Hemlock, 6-7, 231, Sr.

Derek Trecha, Flint Powers Catholic, 6-4, 295, Sr.

Zach Murphy, Muskegon Oakridge, 6-4, 211, Sr.

Oden Gentry, Detroit Consortium, 6-4, 325, Sr.

Jesse Micho, Frankenmuth, 5-9, 225, Sr.

Donny Kyre, Olivet, 6-2, 250, Sr.

Austin Hundley, Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard, 6-1, 220, Sr.

Curtis Doyle, Alma, 6-6, 295, Jr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Hilding Beaudoin, Kingsford; Daniel Green, Grand Rapids West Catholic; Matt Modreske, Hopkins; Alex Schwartz, Lake Fenton

HONORABLE MENTION

Kennard Hearndon, River Rouge; Tim Iltis, Saginaw Valley Lutheran; Bradley Martyn, Ithaca; Coty Barnett, Jonesville; Jacob Gallup, Bronson

LINEBACKERS

ALL-STATE

Mitch Greenacre, Clare, 6-0, 225, Sr.

Jacob Marsh, Montague, 5-11, 195, Sr.

Clark Kangas, Calumet, 6-0, 185, Sr.

James Brown, Detroit Consortium, 6-2, 225, Sr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Drew Dowding, Michigan Center; Chris Graebner, Freeland

HONORABLE MENTION

Ben Schroder, Shelby; Reese Engel, Hemlock; A.J. Abrams, Jackson Lumen Christi; Trevor Apsey, Maple City Glen Lake

DEFENSIVE BACKS

ALL-STATE

Zach Hill, Kalkaska, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Jordan Hessbrook, Ithaca, 5-9, 160, Sr.

Devon Harris, Menominee, 5-11, 160, Jr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Demetri Trice, Gladwin

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Mac Elliott, Buchanan; Austin Frank, Lake Fenton; David Ritchie, Riverview Gabriel Richard

SPECIALISTS

ALL-STATE

Geovante Weston, Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central, 5-11, 186, Sr.

SPECIAL MENTION

Brandon Moore, Montague; Nathan Greaves, Vassar

HONORABLE MENTION

Maceo Vroman, Boyne City; Bryan Hines, Menominee; Terrence Spivey, Detroit Consortium; Angelo Whittis, River Rouge

PUNTERS

ALL-STATE

Marcus Prigge, Stockbridge 6-5, 200, Sr.

PLACEKICKER

ALL-STATE

Dan Burns, Sanford-Meridian, 6-1, 150, Sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Bryce Frahm, Frankenmuth

COACH OF THE YEAR

Bob Buckel, Flint Powers Catholic

SPECIAL MENTION

Terry Hessbrook, Ithaca; Scott McNitt, Clinton

HONORABLE MENTION

Cary Harger, Muskegon Oakridge; Randy Finney, Valley Lutheran.

AP Division 7-8 All-State Teams

The 2012 Associated Press Division 7-8 All-State football team, which is selected by Michigan sports writers.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Malik McDowell, Detroit Loyola.
QUARTERBACKS
ALL-STATE
Nate Gaggin, Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett, Sr.
Mitch Myler, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart Academy, Sr., 5-11, 170
SPECIAL MENTION
Drew Marion, Lake City; Garrett Badgero, Atlanta.
HONORABLE MENTION
Austin Grinsteiner, Stephenson; Eli Kraft, Harbor Beach; Sam Schafer, Beal City; Jens Gillings, Whittemore-Prescott; Garrett Soule, Dansville.
RUNNING BACKS
ALL-STATE
Keymonne Gabriel, Detroit Loyola, 5-11, 218, Sr.
Nick Hire, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart Academy, Sr., 6-0, 175
Wyatt Derrer, Mancelona, 5-11, 185, Sr.
Tyler Koenigsknecht, Fowler, 5-9, 175, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Demetrius Stinson, Detroit Douglass; Michael Lewis, Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian; Brandon St. Clair, Lawton; Adam Vosburg, Gobles.
HONORABLE MENTION
Jack Hardman, St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic; David Mireles, Hartford; Dillon Kibby, Johannesburg-Lewiston; Will Brockman, Central Lake; Nathan Fettes, Lincoln-Alcona; David Walker, Harbor Springs; Darrylnotay Hines, Melvindale Academy for Business and Tech; Tim Anderson, Coleman; Ty Rollin, Beal City; Stephen Dietrich, Michigan Lutheran Seminary; Jordan Garchow, Merrill; Leighton Merritt, Britton Deerfield; Jared Bruner, Addison; David Younger-Dean, Burton Bendle.
WIDE RECEIVERS
ALL-STATE
Jake Grice, Dansville 5-10, 180, Sr.
Amari Coleman, New Lothrop, 5-8, 165, Jr.
Steve Schankin, Petersburg Summerfield, 6-2, 185, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Ryan Vincent, Lake City; Darrell McIntyre, Detroit Douglass
LINEMEN
ALL-STATE
Malik McDowell, Detroit Loyola, 6-7 290, Jr.
Jake Doetsch, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes, 6-2, 210, Sr.
Cari Campbell, Muskegon Catholic Central, 6-2, 220, Sr.
Nate Schafer, Beal City, Sr., 6-0, 190
Logan Slaughter, Mendon, 6-5, 235, So.
Josh Schipper, Saginaw Nouvel, 6-2, 264, Sr.
Brann Schmitt, Carson City, 6-5, 220, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Jake Khoury, Traverse City St. Francis; Brad Wootke, Ishpeming; Zach Reiger, Hudson; Paris Baisley, Melvindale Academy for Business and Tech; Chris Sims, Ottawa-Lake Whiteford.
HONORABLE MENTION
Dalton Sulz, Mancelona; Devon VanOrder, Evart; Dylan Dario, Iron Mountain North Dickinson; Dominic Christian, Iron Mountain North Dickinson; Kajohn Armstrong, Detroit Loyola; Dan Baird, Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett; Shawn Watkins, Melvindale Academy for Business and Tech; Nick Mangutz, Mio AuSable; Brendan Ballard, Unionville-Sebewaing; Archie Naert, Reese; Andre Collins, Carson City; Robert Thompson, Climax-Scotts; Garrett Miller, Sand Creek; Cameron Bongard, Fowler; Mike Mortimore, Morrice; Kyle Wiswell, Mendon.
LINEBACKERS
ALL-STATE
Joe Ostman, St. Ignace, 6-2, 232, Sr.
Nate Gerhold, Decatur, 5-11, 187, Sr.
Josh Reau, Britton Deerfield, Sr.
Christian Benavidez, Vestaburg, 6-0, 170, Jr.
Brad Harrah, Adrian Lenawee Christian, Jr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Tyler Shultz, St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic; Byron Bullough, Traverse City St. Francis; Tyler Jacqmain, Saginaw Nouvel; Kenny Willekes, Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian.
HONORABLE MENTION
Seth Goodrich, Saugatuck; R.J. Poirier, Ishpeming; Joe Wilson, Fulton-Middleton; Clay Loomis, Whittemore-Prescott; Dalton Stepnowski, Reading; Jeff Gilbert, Gobles.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
ALL-STATE
Cody Peyok, Reese, 5-10, 180, Jr.
Kirk Gibson, Climax-Scotts, 5-11, 155, Sr.
Nathan Holt, Lake City, 5-7, 145, Jr,.
Eric Cooper, Flint Beecher
SPECIAL MENTION
Alex Lewandoski, Muskegon Catholic Central.
HONORABLE MENTION
Andon Ware, Baldwin; Curtis St. Louis, St. Ignace; Cody Berg, Iron Mountain North Dickinson.
SPECIALISTS
ALL-STATE
Nick Eberstein, Mendon, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Nolan Nye, Frankfort, 5-11, 185, Sr.
PUNTER
ALL-STATE
Tommy Sanchez, Detroit Westside Christian, 5-10, 160, Jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Quinn Matthews, Onekama; Austin Feldpausch, Fowler.
PLACEKICKER
ALL-STATE
Spencer Howell, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes, 5-9, 165, Jr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Cooper Mojsiejenko, Bridgman.
HONORABLE MENTION
Chris Polite, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Joe Reddinger, Iron Mountain North Dickinson
Bob Saylor, Reese
SPECIAL MENTION
Lou Rau, Beal City; Gary Lee, Flint Hamady.

2012 Michigan High School Football State Champions

Division 1:
Cass Tech beats Catholic Central 36-21

Division 2:
Brother Rice beats Muskegon 35-28

Divison 3:
Grand Rapids Christian beats Orchard Lake Saint Mary in 1OT 40-37

Divison 4:
South Christian beats Country Day 40-7

Division 5:
Portland beats West Catholic 12-9

Divison 6:
Ithaca beats Constantine 37-27

Divison 7:
Ishpeming beats Loyola 20-14

Division 8:
Harbor Beach beats Beal City 35-10

Macomb Community College v Glen Oaks, 11-21-12

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Jalen Watts-Jackson DB/WR 2014

Up 13-6 late in the 4th quarter,Orchard Lake St.Mary's defense needed one more stop to defeat Cass Tech. Cass Tech QB Jayru Campbell's pass was tipped and DB Jalen Watts-Jackson dove to the ground for the interception,and sealed the win for his team. Watts-Jackson is a junior at O'Lake and is a playmaker on both sides of the ball. Last year as a 10th grader he helped the Eaglets win a Division 3 state title and finds himself in that very same position this coming Saturday. He was able to talk to TheDZone about the upcoming title game versus Grand Rapids Christian and what his college prospects are.

Position(s): DB/WR Height: 6'0 Weight: 174
First high school game ever played or started: My first game started was against Toledo St.John's sophomore year.
Most memorable high school game ever played: Versus Cass Tech this year.
Pregame rituals: I usually sit with the other DB's and joke around with teammate Tyson Smith.
Postgame rituals: I hang out with my teammates. I never go home.
Athlete you model your game after: I try to be like Patrick Petersen.

Branden Hunter/The Dzone - How does it feel to be playing for another state title and what would it mean to you to win a second one?

Jalen Watts-Jackson - "It always feels great knowing all your hardwork payed off and if we won that feeling would be great knowing I had something to do with both state titles".

Branden Hunter/The DZone - How big was it for you to have made the interception that sealed the win against Cass Tech?

Jalen Watts-Jackson - "It was just a big relief knowing that we finally too away there big play ability and that it was over and we proved everyone wrong".

Branden Hunter/TheDZone - What's it like playing with Tyson Smith?

Jalen Watts-Jackson - " Well we have been playing together for about 5 years now. We've played little league together,and he's like a little brother to me".

Branden Hunter/The DZone - How has your recruitment been going so far?

Jalen Watts-Jackson - "I've been getting alot of interest from schools like Iowa State and Ball State,but no offers yet".

Branden Hunter/TheDzone - Whats's it like playing for a program like Orchard Lake St.Mary's and a coach like George Porritt?

Jalen Watts-Jackson - "It's tough because you're expected to live up to the tradition but overall it helps you play better and give you something to fight for".

Branden Hunter/TheDZone - How has the team been preparing this week for a shot at a title repeat?

Jalen Watts-Jackson - "We just started,but we're watching alot of film and our coaches are cracking down heavy on us,starting with a hard running day yesterday".

Branden Hunter/TheDZone - What skills or abilities set you apart from other players on the field?

Jalen Watts-Jackson - "My football IQ and jumping ability".

Tyson Smith DB/WR-2015

Saturday night at Ford Field Orchard Lake St.Mary's will be going for their 2nd straight Division 3 state title against Grand Rapids Christian. The Eaglets are led by legendary coach George Porritt,and seniors Grant Niemiec,Parker McInnis and Matt Linehan. But O'Lake also has several underclassmen who have contributed a great deal to their 11-2 season and state title run. One of those underclassmen is sophomore Tyson Smith. Smith doubles as a DB and WR,and projects to be a sought after prospect in the class of 2015. He intercepted two passes in the Prep Bowl versus Catholic Central to help give his team it's first Catholic League Central Divison title in seven years. Tyson Smith shared with TheDzone his thoughts on competing for another state title and how is recruitment has faired.

Position(s): CB/WR Height: 5'11" Weight: 170
First high school game ever played or started: My first high school game was last year on JV against West Catholic.
Most memorable high school game ever played: This year when we beat Cass Tech.
Pregame rituals: Me and my teammate Jalen Watts-Jackson joke around and laugh.
Postgame rituals: After a game I always watch film on myself to see what I did good and bad.
Athlete you model your game after: Deion Sanders because just like him I just love playing football. It dose not matter where,when,or with who,it's a love of the game.

Branden Hunter/TheDZone - How does it feel to  be playing for a state title Saturday,and what would a victory mean to you?

Tyson Smith - "It feels good. I was playing on varsity last year,but didn't play,and we won last year. It would mean alot to me because I love my team,and I want the seniors I play with to have something to remember about their senior year.

Branden Hunter/TheDZone - Was that win over Cass Tech earlier in the season the team's signature win?

Tyson Smith - "So far yes,but that might change Saturday nigh!"

Branden Hunter/TheDZone - You played a really good game versus Catholic Central in the Prep Bowl,who would you say is O'Lake's biggest Catholic League rival,and why?

Tyson Smith - "Between CC and Brother Rice i would say Brother Rice because they always have a potential state champsionship quality team.\

Branden Hunter/TheDZone - You are only a sophomore,but what schools have begun to show you interest?

Tyson Smith - "I'm hearing from UCLA,Ohio State and Bowling Green so far.

Branden Hunter/The DZone - How does playing alongside teammate Jalen Watts-Jackson help your game and what kind of teammate would you say he is?

Tyson Smith - "Me and Jalen have been playing football since the 6th grade,so we're normally on the same page helpinh each other out,and he's a great teammate.

Branden Hunter/TheDZone - How has coach Porritt been preparing you guys for the title game this weekend?

Tyson Smith - "He has always told us to out physical every team,and he says to always have fun. He tells us to play for each other and have fun doing it.

Branden Hunter/TheDZone - What player and/or team would you say gave you guys the best competiton this season?

Tyson Smith - "I would have to say our toughest competition was probably Muskegon,and we've seen all types of players,but I would have to say Anthony Darkangelo of Catholic Central,because he was pretty tough and a good player both ways.

Michigan High School Football Fan Vote for State Finals

All votes are compiled from fans on Twitter.  Simply retweeting who they think will win this Saturday.




170 RT's for Cass Tech over Catholic Central (Vote Here Now)
132 RT's for Catholic Central over Cass Tech (Vote Here Now)
As of Wednesday Night, Cass Tech 56% and Catholic Central 44%

106 RT's for Brother Rice over Muskegon (Vote Here Now)
47 RT's for Muskegon over Brother Rice (Vote Here Now)
Brother Rice 69% and Muskegon 29%

116 RT's for Orchard Lake Saint Mary's over GR Christian (Vote Here Now)
35 RT's for GR Christian over Orchard Lake Saint Mary's (Vote Here Now)
Orchard Lake Saint Mary's 77% and GR Christian 23%

53 RT's for Country Day over Grand Rapids South Christian (Vote Here Now)
32 RT's for Grand Rapid South Christian over Country Day (Vote Here Now)
Country Day 62% and South Christian 38%

82 RT's for Portland over Grand Rapids West Catholic (Vote Here Now)
44 RT's for Grand Rapid West Catholic over Portland (Vote Here Now)
Portland 65% and West Catholic 35%

56 RT's for Ithaca over Constantine (Vote Here Now)
1 RT for Constantine over Ithaca (Vote Here Now)
Ithaca 98% and Constantine 2%

26 RT's for Loyola over Ishpeming (Vote Here Now)
2 RT's for Ishpeming over Loyola (Vote Here Now)
Loyola 93% and Ishpeming 7%

30 RT's for Beal City over Harbor Beach (Vote Here Now)
6 RT's for Harbor Beach over Beal City (Vote Here Now)
Beal City 83% and Harbor Beach 17%

Michigan High School Football Teams and Schedule for State Finals 2012

Friday, Nov. 23

Division 8 - 10 am

Beal City (13-0) vs. Harbor Beach (12-1)

Division 2 - 1 pm

Muskegon (12-1) vs. Birmingham Brother Rice (11-2)

Division 6 - 4:30 pm

Ithaca (13-0) vs. Constantine (11-2)

Division 4 - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids South Christian (10-3) vs. Detroit Country Day (11-2)

Saturday, Nov. 24

Division 7 - 10 am

Ishpeming (12-1) vs. Detroit Loyola (13-0)

Division 1 - 1 pm

Detroit Catholic Central (9-4) vs. Detroit Cass Tech (11-2)

Division 5 - 4:30 pm

Grand Rapids West Catholic (10-3) vs. Portland (12-1)

Division 3 - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Christian (12-1) vs. Orchard Lake St Mary's (11-2)

Past Players of the Year in Michigan

Since The D - Zone began in September 2010, we have selected an award for the Overall player of the year, offensive player of the year, and defensive player of the year.  2012's selection will be released in the upcoming weeks.


The D - Zone's 2010 Michigan High School Football Player of the Year:
Valdez Showers - Madison Heights - RB/DB

Showers rushed for 2,024 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior and added 18 receptions for 257 yards and 3 touchdowns.  In Showers last two season's he compiled 49 rushing touchdowns.

Valdez Showers committed and signed with the Florida Gators, where he was redshirted his Freshman season at Free Safety.

2010 Offensive Player of the Year:
Ryan Burkard - Romeo - RB/P

Rushed for 1,267 rushing yards his senior season with 21 rushing touchdowns in just 10 games.  Burkard was a nightmare for defenses to tackle, often times you seen 2-3 players trying to bring down Burkard.

Ryan Burkard did not sign to play football.


2010 Defensive Player of the Year:
Desmond Morgan - West Ottawa - LB

After an injury plagued Senior season at West Ottawa, Morgan still went crazy with 72 tackles and 4 forced fumbles.  Morgan was also the team's quarterback when he was healthy.

Desmond Morgan received the Michigan scholarship offer following the season and immediately committed and then signed with the Wolverines a month later.  Morgan has since played in all but 2 games for Michigan.



The D - Zone's 2011 Michigan High School Football Player of the Year:
Prescott Line - Oxford - RB/LB

From the opening hit against Lake Orion last season until the last carry against Rochester Adams in the playoffs, it was clear Prescott Line was the most dangerous player in the state.  In Line's Senior season he would finish with 2,454 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns. Plus 128 tackles as a linebacker.

Prescott Line signed with Southern Methodist (SMU) and is currently redshirted.


2011 Offensive Player of the Year:
Kyle Dinkins - Ecorse - QB

As a Junior, Dinkins had his best season, throwing for 2,803 yards and 26 touchdowns.  Dinkins also was a major threat running the ball, illustrated by 83 carries for 601 yards and 9 rushing touchdowns.

Kyle Dinkins is currently a Senior and undecided on where he will sign in February.


2011 Defensive Player of the Year:
Jordan Fields - Grand Blanc - DB/WR

Jordan Fields followed his breakout Junior year with 31 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 5 pass breakups as a Senior.  On the offensive side of the ball, Fields caught 67 passes for 1,088 yards, and 13 touchdowns in his final season.

Jordan Fields would commit to Central Michigan and wound up getting offered Kentucky and Michigan State, but Fields remained committed and is currently redshirted at Central Michigan.




Note:  All 6 of these players were selected the year their season ended.

2013 Michigan High All Star Game Set for June 22nd at Grand Valley State

Allendale, Mich. (Nov. 15 2012)  -- The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA) announced today that the 33rd MHSFCA East-West All Star Game will be played at Arend D. Lubbers Stadium on the campus of Grand Valley State University on Saturday, June 22, 2013.  Game time will be announced at a later date.

“The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association is very pleased to announce that the 33rd East-West All Star Game will be played at Grand Valley State University,” said Jim Sparks, 2013 MHSFCA East-West All Star Game chairman and head football coach at Clawson (Mich.) High School. “We have received a tremendous welcome from Grand Valley State and look forward to working with the GVSU Athletic Department to host a great high school football event at Lubbers Stadium.”

The game will feature 88 of the best high school players in the state as selected by a state-wide group of MHSFCA member coaches.  Player selection will be announced by MHSFCA in January.

“We are extremely excited to host the 33rd Annual Michigan High School Football Coaches Association East-West All Star Game at Arend D. Lubbers Stadium,” said Grand Valley State University Director of Athletics Tim Selgo. “We have one of the finest Division II football facilities in the country and it will be a great venue for this game.”

About Grand Valley State University: www.gvsu.edu

About MHSFCA: www.mhsfca.com

MCC V RC Lady's Basketball

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Week 12 High School Football Fan Poll

All votes are compiled from fans on Twitter.  Simply retweeting who they think will win this Saturday.  

All voting is now complete. Good luck to all teams tomorrow.

168 RT's for Catholic Central over Rockford (Vote Here Now)

67 RT's for Rockford over Catholic Central (Vote Here Now)

As of Friday Night, Catholic Central 71% and Rockford 29%

95 RT's for Lake Orion over Cass Tech (Vote Here Now)

80 RT's for Cass Tech over Lake Orion (Vote Here Now)

As of Friday Night, Lake Orion 54% and Cass Tech 46%

50 RT's for Caledonia over Muskegon (Vote Here Now)

23 RT's for Muskegon over Caledonia (Vote Here Now)

As of Friday Night, Caledonia 68% and Muskegon 32%

103 RT's for Wyandotte Roosevelt over Brother Rice (Vote Here Now)
98 RT's for Brother Rice over Wyandotte Roosevelt (Vote Here Now)

As of Friday Night, Wyandotte Roosevelt 51% and Brother Rice 49%

41 RT's for DeWitt over Grand Rapids Christian (Vote Here Now)

28 RT's for Grand Rapids Christian over DeWitt (Vote Here Now)

DeWitt 59% and Grand Rapids Christian 41%

83 RT's for Orchard Lake Saint Mary's over Harper Creek (Vote Here Now)

72 RT's for Harper Creek over Orchard Lake Saint Mary's (Vote Here Now)

Orchard Lake Saint Mary's 53% and Harper Creek 47%

7 RT's for Grand Rapids South Christian over Comstock Park (Vote Here Now)

3 RT's for Comstock Park over Grand Rapids South Christian (Vote Here Now)

South Christian 70% and Comstock Park 30%

46 RT's for Country Day over Saginaw Swan Valley (Vote Here Now)

43 RT's for Saginaw Swan Valley over Country Day (Vote Here Now)

Country Day 52% and Swan Valley 48%

5 RT's for Grand Rapids West Catholic over Menominee (Vote Here Now)
4 RT's for Menominee over Grand Rapids West Catholic (Vote Here Now)

West Catholic 55% and Menominee 45%  

60 RT's for Portland over Father Gabriel Richard (Vote Here Now)

37 RT's for Father Gabriel Richard over Portland (Vote Here Now)

Portland 62% and Father Gabriel Richard 38%

28 RT's for Ithaca over Shelby (Vote Here Now)

1 RT for Shelby over Ithaca (Vote Here Now)

Ithaca 96% and Shelby 4%

62 RT's for Saint Mary Catholic Central over Constantine (Vote Here Now)

7 RT's for Constantine over Saint Mary Catholic Central (Vote Here Now)

Saint Mary Catholic Central 90% and Constantine 10%

7 RT's for Pewamo Westphalia over Ishpeming (Vote Here Now)

2 RT's for Ishpeming over Pewamo Westphalia (Vote Here Now)

Pewamo Westphalia 78% and Ishpeming 22%

29 RT's for Flint Beecher of Loyola (Vote Here Now)

25 RT's for Loyola over Flint Beecher (Vote Here Now)

Flint Beecher 54% and Loyola 46%

18 RT's for Beal City over Saint Ignace LaSalle (Vote Here Now)

4 RT's for Saint Ignace LaSalle over Beal City (Vote Here Now)

Beal City 82% and Saint Ignace LaSalle 18%

8 RT's for Muskegon Catholic Central over Harbor Beach (Vote Here Now)

4 RT's for Harbor Beach over Muskegon Catholic Central (Vote Here Now)

Muskegon Catholic Central 67% and Harbor Beach 33%

Week 12 Michigan High School Football Impact Players

Harbor Beach - QB - Eli Kraft (Link)
Muskegon Catholic Central - RB - Alex Lewandoski  (Link)
Beal City - RB - Ty Rollin (Link)
Saint Ignace LaSalle - LB - Joe Ostman (Link)
Flint Beecher - WR - Eric Cooper  (Link)
Loyola - RB - Keymonne Gabriel (Link)
Pewamo Westphalia - RB - Jered Myszak (Link)
Ishpeming - QB/DB - Alex Briones (Link)
Saint Mary Catholic Central - WR/RB - Chinedu Nwosu (Link)
Constantine - RB - Payton White  (Link)
Ithaca - QB - Travis Smith (Link)
Shelby - QB - Spencer Peters (Link)
Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard - RB/DB - Ashton Hundley (Link)
Portland - QB - Tanner Allison (Link)
Grand Rapids West Catholic - QB - Travis Russell (Link)
Menominee - QB - Devon Harris (Link)
Country Day - OL/DL - Poet Thomas (Link)
Saginaw Swan Valley - RB - Alex Grace (Link)
Grand Rapids South Christian - RB/DB - Chad Sterk (Link)
Comstock Park - QB - Jake Brown  (Link)
Battle Creek Harper Creek - OL - Josh Bass (Link)
Orchard Lake Saint Mary - RB - Grant Niemiec  (Link)
Grand Rapids Christian - WR - Drake Harris  (Link)
DeWitt - QB - Jake Johnson (Link)
Wyandotte Roosevelt - QB - Kevin Matejko  (Link)
Brother Rice - RB - Brian Walker  (Link)
Caledonia - QB - Ryan Zoet (Link)
Muskegon - RB - John King (Link)
Cass Tech - DT - Kenton Gibbs (Link)
Lake Orion - RB - Jacob Miller (Link)
Catholic Central - RB/LB - Anthony Darkangelo (Link)
Rockford - DB - KC Zenner (Link)

Week 12 Michigan High School Football Rankings

• D1-D3 Michigan High School Football Rankings
• D4-D8 Michigan High School Football Rankings
• Statewide Top 32 Michigan High School Football Rankings

2012 D1-D3 Week 12 Michigan High School Football 30/30 Rankings (Division 1-3)

1. Grand Rapids Christian (11-1)
2. Cass Tech (10-2)
3. Muskegon (11-1)
4. Orchard Lake Saint Mary (10-2)
5. Brother Rice (10-2)
6. Wyandotte Roosevelt (11-1)
7. Lake Orion (11-1)
8. Catholic Central (8-4)
9. Rockford (10-2)
10. DeWitt (10-2)
11. Battle Creek Harper Creek (10-2)
12. Caledonia (9-3)
13. N/A
14. N/A
15. N/A
16. N/A
17. N/A
18. N/A
19. N/A
20. N/A
21. N/A
22. N/A
23. N/A
24. N/A
25. N/A
26. N/A
27. N/A
28. N/A
29. N/A
30. N/A

2012 D4-D8 Week 12 Michigan High School Football 30/30 Rankings (Division 4-8)

1. Ithaca (12-0)
2. Country Day (10-2)
3. Loyola (12-0)
4. Portland (11-1)
5. Comstock Park (11-1)
6. Menominee (11-1)
7. Grand Rapids South Christian (9-3)
8. Grand Rapids West Catholic (9-3)
9. Saint Mary Catholic Central (10-2)
10. Saginaw Swan Valley (10-2)
11. Constantine (10-2)
12. Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard (11-1)
13. Beal City (12-0)
14. Flint Beecher (8-4)
15. Saint Ignace LaSalle (12-0)
16. Harbor Beach (11-1)
17. Pewamo Westphalia (9-3)
18. Muskegon Catholic Central (9-3)
19. Ishpeming (11-1)
20. Shelby (10-2)
21. N/A
22. N/A
23. N/A
24. N/A
25. N/A
26. N/A
27. N/A
28. N/A
29. N/A
30. N/A

2012 Michigan Week 12 Top 32 Statewide Football Rankings

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1. Grand Rapids Christian (11-1)
2. Cass Tech (10-2)
3. Muskegon (11-1)
4. Orchard Lake Saint Mary (10-2)
5. Brother Rice (10-2)
6. Wyandotte Roosevelt (11-1)
7. Lake Orion (11-1)
8. Catholic Central (8-4)
9. Rockford (10-2)
10. Ithaca (12-0)
11. Country Day (10-2)
12. Loyola (12-0)
13. Portland (11-1)
14. Battle Creek Harper Creek (10-2)
15. Comstock Park (11-1)
16. DeWitt (10-2)
17. Menominee (11-1)
18. Caledonia (9-3)
19. Grand Rapids South Christian (9-3)
20. Grand Rapids West Catholic (9-3)
21. Saint Mary Catholic Central (10-2)
22. Saginaw Swan Valley (10-2)
23. Constantine (10-2)
24. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (11-1)
25. Beal City (12-0)
26. Flint Beecher (8-4)
27. Saint Ignace LaSalle (12-0)
28. Harbor Beach (11-1)
29. Pewamo Westphalia (9-3)
30. Muskegon Catholic Central (9-3)
31. Ishpeming (11-1)
32. Shelby (10-2)

Announcing the MI Sports Hall of Fame 57th Class

Auburn Hills, Mich. (Nov. 12, 2012) – The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame today announced the 57th Induction Class at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

The 57th Class was selected by a statewide, blue-ribbon group of veteran sports journalists, selected college and professional sports administrators, MSHOF members, the MSHOF Board of Directors and also a first-time public online vote.  The voting was ratified by Karl Fava, C.P.A.
“The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 57th Induction Class is made up of a tremendous group of individuals from a variety of sports that have achieved prominence and represented their teams, schools and the State of Michigan at the highest levels,” said Scott Lesher, MSHOF chairman.  “We look forward to the annual Induction Event in February of 2013 when our newest class will be formally enshrined."


The 57th Induction Class:
Mateen Cleaves– MSU basketball/Flint Northern H.S.
Lomas Brown – Detroit Lions
Tony Dungy – NFL football/Jackson Mich. Parkside H.S.
Mark Howe – NHL hockey/Detroit Red Wings/U.S. Olympian
Pam McGee – Flint  Northern H.S./U.S. Olympian
Dick Kimball – UM Diving /U.S. Olympian
Steve Smith – MSU Basketball/Pershing H.S./U.S. Olympian
Tyrone Wheatley – UM football/ track & field/Dearborn Heights Robichaud H.S.

Michigan Football 2012 Semi Final Games and Locations

Division 1:


Rockford (10-2) vs. Catholic Central (8-4) - S 1:00 PM at Battle Creek Central HS
Cass Tech (10-2) vs. Lake Orion (11-1) - S 1:00 PM at Troy Athens HS


Division 2:


Muskegon (11-1) vs. Caledonia (9-3) - S 1:00 PM at Hudsonville Baldwin MS
Brother Rice (10-2) vs. Wyandotte Roosevelt (11-1) - S 1:00 PM at Gibraltar Carlson HS


Division 3:


DeWitt (10-2) vs. Grand Rapids Christian (11-1) - S 1:00 PM at East Kentwood HS
Battle Creek Harper Creek (10-2) vs. Orchard Lake St Mary's (10-2) - S 1:00 PM at Chelsea HS


Division 4:


Comstock Park (11-1) vs. Grand Rapids South Christian (9-3) - S 1:00 PM at Houseman Field, Grand Rapids
Saginaw Swan Valley (10-2) vs. Country Day (10-2) - S 1:00 PM at Ortonville Brandon HS


Division 5:


Menominee (11-1) vs. Grand Rapids West Catholic (9-3) - S - Time TBA at Superior Dome, NMU
Portland (11-1) vs. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (11-1) - S 1:00 PM at Howell HS


Division 6:


Shelby (10-2) vs. Ithaca (12-0) - S 1:00 PM at Ferris State Univ., Big Rapids
Constantine (10-2) vs. Monroe St Mary Catholic Central (10-2) - S 1:00 PM at Battle Creek Harper Creek


Division 7:


Ishpeming (11-1) vs. Pewamo-Westphalia (9-3) - S - Time TBA at Superior Dome, NMU
Loyola (12-0) vs. Flint Beecher (8-4) - S 1:00 PM at Fenton HS


Division 8:


St Ignace La Salle (12-0) vs. Beal City (12-0) - S 1:00 PM at Thirlby Field, Traverse City
Muskegon Catholic Central (9-3) vs. Harbor Beach (11-1) - S 1:00 PM at Alma College, Alma

Michigan High School Football Playoff Scores for Week 12

Division 1:


Rockford beats Clarkston 25-14
Novi Catholic Central beat Plymouth 28-7
Cass Tech beats Saline 21-14
Lake Orion beats Dakota 51-35


Division 2:



Muskegon beats Midland 49-21
Caledonia beats Mattawan 42-28
Brother Rice beats Walled Lake Western 42-12
Wyandotte Roosevelt beats Oak Park 10-6

Division 3:

DeWitt beats St Johns 29-27

Grand Rapids Christian beats Stevensville Lakeshore 31-7

Battle Creek Harper Creek beats Tecumseh 26-24

Orchard Lake St Mary's beats East English Village Prep 42-24

Division 4:

Comstock Park beats Ogemaw Heights 62-27

Grand Rapids South Christian beats Three Rivers 28-14

Saginaw Swan Valley beats Croswell-Lexington 35-13

Country Day beats Grosse Ile 47-14

Division 5:

Menominee beats Clare 28-21

Grand Rapids West Catholic beats Newaygo 21-7

Portland beats Flint Powers Catholic 45-28

Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard beats River Rouge 16-6

Division 6:

Shelby beats Negaunee 26-22

Ithaca beats Montrose Hill-McCloy 31-0

Constantine beats Hillsdale 49-35

Monroe Saint Mary Catholic Central beats Grass Lake 28-21

Division 7:

Ishpeming beats Lake City 28-12

Pewamo-Westphalia beats Decatur 26-21

Loyola beats Britton Deerfield 32-0

Flint Beecher beats Saginaw Nouvel 19-15

Division 8:

St Ignace La Salle beats Felch North Dickinson 26-20

Beal City beats Johannesburg-Lewiston 49-16

Muskegon Catholic Central beats Mendon 28-6

Harbor Beach beats Our Lady of the Lakes 17-10

8 Player:

Bellaire beats Rapid River 20-6

Deckerville beats Portland St Patrick 36-30

In Honor of Native American Heritage Month

In honor of Native American Heritage Month we will aim to feature all of the High Schools in Michigan who pay respect to the Native American's by honoring their logo.  If there are any I missed, please comment below, explaining to me.  As Michigan residents, we should have a better understanding and learn about the Native American's who made significant contributions to the growth of America, particularly in Michigan.

• Athens Indians - Big 8 Conference (Logo Image)
• Petoskey Northmen - Big North Conference  (Logo Image)
• Capac Chiefs - Blue Water Area Conference (Logo Image)
• Okemos Chieftans - Capital Area Activities Conference (Logo Image)
• Lansing Sexton Big Reds - Capital Area Activities Conference (Logo Image)
• Grass Lake Warriors - Cascades Conference (Logo Image)
• Brother Rice Warriors - Catholic League (Logo Image)
• Saranac Redskins - Central Michigan Athletic Conference (Logo Image)
• Woodhaven Warriors - Downriver League (Logo Image)
• Gladstone Braves - Great Northern UP Conference (Logo Image)
• Marquette Redmen - Great Northern UP Conference (Logo Image)
• Sandusky Redskins - Greater Thumb Conference (Logo Image)
• Milan Big Reds - Huron League (Logo Image)
• New Boston Huron Chiefs - Huron League (Logo Image)

Huron Shores Conference

Marygrove v UDM, 11-5-12

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