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It's Stevenson's turn for crazy, controversial victory

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:57:00 EST

After the mayhem that took place Saturday night at Troy Athens, the eight state championships which will take place at Ford Field this week have a tough act to follow. Sterling Heights Stevenson's 37-35 victory over Clarkston was much talked about over coffee Sunday morning.

Top-ranked Stevenson stuns Clarkston with last-second TD

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Quarterback Jason Fracassa has won many games for Sterling Heights Stevenson the past four seasons, but none compare to this.

Defense powers Inkster over DeLaSalle, to state title game

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

With its offense frustrated most of the game, Inkster's defense played perhaps its best game of the season and, for the third time in five years, the Vikings are headed to Ford Field.

Resurgent defense powers Catholic Central to state final

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:27:00 EST

After giving up 24 points to Canton in an overtime victory last week, Detroit Catholic Central knew it had to get back to its smothering ways on defense to reach the Division 1 final.

St. Mary's upends previously perfect DeWitt

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:07:00 EST

The Eaglets, who made the playoffs with four losses, met an undefeated DeWitt team looking for its first state final appearance since 2004. But regular-season records can be deceiving.

Lowell crushes Brother Rice with powerful rush attack

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:07:00 EST

Led by quarterback Gabe Dean, running back Austin Graham and a strong effort by the offensive line, Lowell rolled over Rice and into the Division 2 title game.

Saturday's high school football playoff scores

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:27:00 EST

Here are results from all 16 of Saturday's state football semifinal games, and a schedule for the championship games at Ford Field.

Marian settles down, takes Class A crown

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:07:00 EST

Bloomfield Hills Marian coach Irick Gardner knew the importance of winning the opening game in the Class A state championship Saturday at Kellogg Arena.

Battle Creek St. Philip wins fourth straight title

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:07:00 EST

Chants of "Dynasty!" resounded from the Battle Creek St. Philip student section Saturday as its top-ranked team put the finishing touches on a fourth straight state championship.

Farmington Hills Mercy wins third straight title on last event

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:07:00 EST

Holland won the 400-freestyle relay, but Mercy, which led by 10 points heading into event, finished second to clinch the state title by four points.