The Royal Oak Ravens preparing to block a punt.
The road to Ford Field has come to an end for many Oakland County High School Football teams that started on the journey. Only two teams remain in the quest for a State Championship: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes. Continue reading
Birmingham Groves playing Ann Arbor to remain undefeated before playoffs begin.
Twenty-four Oakland County High School football teams were slotted into the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoff brackets this week. This weekend area teams will be starting on the road to the state championship game, slated for Thanksgiving weekend (November 27 and 28) at Ford Field in Detroit. Over 200 teams will be competing, with four playoff games to win before making it to the State Championship game. Continue reading
It’s football season in Oakland County and that means lots of friends, food, football, and fun! While having fun, throwing the old pigskin around, and connecting with friends and fans, it’s important to stay safe. Use these tips to avoid injuries and help make your day run a little smoother. Continue reading
Congratulations and high fives to the players and coaches of Clarkston and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s High Schools for their victories in the Michigan High School Football Championships.
The Clarkston Wolves earned their second straight Division 1 state title beating Saline 33-25. The game was the 27th consecutive victory for the Wolves, longest active run in the state.
Orchard Lake St Mary’s Eaglets topped Muskegon 7-0 to take the Division 3 title. This was the 6th state championship for the Eaglets, the others occurring in 1977, 1994, 1999, 2000, and 2011.
We’d also like to give a ‘pat-on-the-back’ to the twenty-two other Oakland County teams that were in the journey to become a state champion.
Clarkston team photo: Mike Mulholland/MLive.
It all comes down to this one game. After all the regular season games, and then the grueling playoffs, the end of a tremendous football season is finally here for two Oakland County Teams. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s & Clarkston are in the 2014 Michigan High School Football Championships being played at Ford Field this weekend. Continue reading
