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Michigan high school football scores from first round of MHSAA playoffs
Michigan high school football playoffs: Clarkston RB Griffin Boman
Michigan high school football playoffs: Clarkston RB Griffin Boman on rout of Lake Orion on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
November is here, which means we finally have Michigan high school football playoffs! Welcome to the first round of the MHSAA state tournament, with 128 games on the schedule, including 10 on Saturday.
As always, we broke down all eight divisions, picked each region’s final four and predicted state champions.
Check freep.com/sports/high-schools for game coverage, and on Saturday night, we’ll have the playoff schedule for next week’s second-round matchups. Then come back next Friday to see predictions for each game.
Congratulations to Detroit Free Press Prep Athlete of the Week for Oct. 20-26: Howell’s Justin Jones.
Send in your nominees this weekend across any sport for Oct. 27-Nov. 2, and voting will open Tuesday.
Here are the MHSAA football scores and results from the first round of the playoffs.
Michigan high school football scores today in playoffs
Friday’s scores from MHSAA first round
Adams 44, Stoney Creek 14
Alcona 52, Atlanta 0
Armada 37, Richmond 10
Au Gres-Sims 70, Mio-Au Sable 42
Avondale 43, Thurston 6
Beal City 47, Frankfort 0
Belding 52, Swan Valley 30
Belleville 68, Pioneer 0
Berrien Springs 14, Dowagiac 6
Big Rapids 28, Ludington 21
Boyne City 23, Negaunee 16
Brighton 53, Grand Ledge 28
Britton Deerfield 58, Lenawee Christian 15
Byron Center 38, Northview 17
Carlson 42, Bedford 21
Cass City 50, Valley Lutheran 15
Cass Tech 41, Stevenson 0
Catholic Central 28, Hopkins 0
Central 34, Edison 16
Central Montcalm 36, Kent City 12
Chelsea 24, Pinckney 20
Clarkston 34, Lake Orion 16
Clinton 38, Whiteford 32
Constantine 39, Parchment 14
Coopersville 39, Kenowa Hills 13
Corunna 35, Flint Hamady 8
Croswell-Lexington 31, Marysville 6
Dakota 31, Utica 0
De La Salle 49, Port Huron Northern 0
DeWitt 42, St Johns 7
Dearborn 30, Fordson 0
Decatur 34, Centreville 6
Deckerville 54, All Saints 34
Detroit Catholic Central 33, Stevenson 0
Dexter 42, South Lyon East 14
Divine Child 42, Lamphere 6
East Jordan 34, Bark River-Harris 14
East Lansing 43, Milford 22
Edwardsburg 29, Harper Creek 8
Eisenhower 44, Romeo 21
Everest Collegiate 51, Bentley 0
Farmington 39, Lakeland 13
Father Gabriel Richard 51, Whitmore Lake 20
Flat Rock 40, Denby 22
Forest Hills Central 7, East Grand Rapids 0
Fowler 48, Reese 12
Frankenmuth 62, Tri-County 6
Franklin 21, Allen Park 14
Freeland 51, Lake Fenton 21
Gabriel Richard 48, Cabrini 0
Glen Lake 38, Mancelona 14
Goodrich 49, Brandon 7
Grand Blanc 42, Lapeer 14
Grandville 24, Rockford 14
Grosse Pointe South 27, Roseville 26
Groves 49, Ferndale 14
Harbor Beach 35, Ubly 0
Haslett 42, Parma Western 21
Hastings 35, Ionia 0
Hazel Park 41, South Lake 22
Heritage 52, Dow 20
Howell 35, Kalamazoo Central 12
Hudson 38, Napoleon 6
Hudsonville 25, East Kentwood 23
Ida 56, Advanced Tech 8
Inland Lakes 46, Montabella 8
Iron Mountain 49, Manistique 12
Ithaca 42, Saranac 7
Kalamazoo United 33, South Haven 7
King 41, Fitzgerald 0
Kingston 16, Fulton 14
Lansing Catholic 36, Chesaning 29
Lawton 42, Coloma 6
Leslie 49, Atherton 7
Linden 42, Fenton 14
Lowell 27, Cedar Springs 7
Loyola 28, Mt Clemens 8
Lumen Christi 42, Robichaud 8
Lutheran North 48, St Clair 30
Lutheran Northwest 40, Cardinal Mooney 14
Manchester 20, Summerfield 17
Marine City 50, Clintondale 30
Martin 52, Gobles 22
Mason 59, Jackson 18
Mattawan 27, Everett 21
McBain 49, Harrison 6
Mendon 58, Climax-Scotts 50
Michigan Lutheran Seminary 21, Nouvel 20
Midland 34, Flushing 7
Millington 42, Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port 14
Mona Shores 28, Traverse City West 0
Morrice 28, St Patrick 22
Mt Pleasant 36, Cadillac 22
Newaygo 30, Montague 17
Niles 42, Paw Paw 14
North Muskegon 56, Evart 7
Notre Dame 49, Williamston 19
Ogemaw Heights 21, Clare 13
Old Redford 28, Pershing 6
Olivet 49, Buchanan 15
Onekama 22, Marion 20
Ovid-Elsie 44, Almont 21
Oxford 21, Davison 14
Petoskey 61, Glenn 21
Pewamo-Westphalia 42, Montrose 12
Pickford 67, Munising 12
Pittsford 52, Burr Oak 22
Portage Central 28, Portage Northern 12
Portland 42, Sexton 8
Reading 36, Sand Creek 0
Reed City 41, Manistee 20
River Rouge 13, Southgate Anderson 7
Riverview 22, Trenton 21
Romulus 26, Lincoln-King 24
Saline 37, Northville 7
Saugatuck 24, White Pigeon 22
Schoolcraft 28, Bronson 14
Seaholm 59, Warren Mott 29
South Christian 35, Holland Christian 7
Springport 38, Addison 14
St Francis 26, Charlevoix 16
St Joseph 41, Lakeshore 21
St Mary Catholic Central 41, Blissfield 6
St Mary’s 42, North Farmington 7
Standish-Sterling 50, Mason County Central 32
Summit 17, Voyageur 10
Union City 42, Hanover-Horton 13
Unity Christian 63, Hamilton 20
Walled Lake Western 49, Garden City 7
West Bloomfield 49, Novi 15
West Catholic 32, Oakridge 14
Whitehall 28, Forest Hills Eastern 21
Zeeland West 32, Zeeland East 6
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Trey McKenney to return to Michigan Basketball next season, per report
In the middle of what’s been an incredible season for the Michigan men’s basketball team, Dusty May and the program are now confirmed to be bringing back a big contributor for next season. According to a report from Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, freshman guard Trey McKenney is set to be back with the Wolverines next year.
“We’re going to have a really talented team next year,” McKenney told Garcia. “I came in with a role this year and I think my role would definitely expand next year, so I’m definitely looking forward to coming back.”
McKenney joined the program this offseason as a prized five-star recruit in the Wolverines’ 2025 recruiting class. So far he’s lived up to the billing, coming off the bench to average 9.7 points per game, but shooting an impressive 38.5 percent from three-point range this year. He has already asserted himself as one of the team’s best shooters.
In addition to his offensive game, he’s gotten after it on the defensive end as well and has been regularly on the floor to close games this season. We’ve seen McKenney’s role slowly grow, especially in the absence of fellow guard L.J. Cason, who has missed the last month and is set to miss all of next season with an ACL tear.
By cementing his status with the program, McKenney is a great foundation for what the team hopes to build next season. He’ll likely step into a starting role as the Michigan’s shooting guard, while May and company also look to get players like Elliot Cadeau, Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara back in the fold.
Michigan will get a shot to fill out the rest of its roster when the transfer portal opens up on April 7, just one day after the National Championship.
For now though, McKenney and the Wolverines will focus on punching their ticket to the Final Four for the first time since 2018 by defeating Tennessee on Sunday afternoon.
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Michigan women’s basketball vs. Louisville in Sweet 16: Time, TV, stream
When the Sweet 16 continues on Saturday during the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament, Michigan women’s basketball (27-6) will continue its climb to reach the Final Four for the first time.
The Wolverines, who earned the No. 2 seed in the Fort Worth 3 Region, are playing in the program’s third Sweet 16 under head coach Kim Barnes Arico.
“We committed to Michigan to do this, and we committed to Coach Arico to do it for her and for each other,” Michigan guard Olivia Olson said. “We’re accomplishing the goals we set out to, and we’re not done yet. So we’re going to keep having fun with it and keep preparing.”
Michigan will take on No. 3 Louisville Cardinals (29-7) at 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
“This is my first time going to the Sweet 16, all of our first times, so I think the feeling of, we’re still dancing, we’re still playing basketball, it’s a great feeling,” Louisville guard Taj Roberts said.
The winner from Saturday’s matchup will play in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 30, for the right to advance to the Final Four.
What time is Michigan vs. Louisville?
- Date: Saturday, March 28
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Dickies Arena (Fort Worth, Texas)
The Michigan Wolverines will play the Louisville Cardinals in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 28, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Michigan vs. Louisville: TV, streaming
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Morez Johnson Jr. NBA mock draft projection: Where Michigan star is expected to land
The 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament is down to its Sweet 16 and we’ll have a Final Four by Sunday evening. For half of the college stars taking the court this weekend, it’s one final opportuniy to impress NBA teams with their play at full game speed when the lights are brightest as this year’s draft class comes into focus.
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY’s latest mock draft, Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. is expected to go in the first round. Here’s how USA TODAY currently projects the big man’s draft night will play out.
Our draft order is based on ESPN’s projected records and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.
Morez Johnson Jr. 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 25 overall, Los Angeles Lakers
Kalbrosky’s Analysis:
Morez Johnson Jr. is one of the best, most underrated two-way players in the NCAA. He is a crucial part of the Michigan identity this season and has thrived since transferring to the Wolverines from Illinois. Johnson’s shooting form at the free throw line looks good, and he scores well near the rim, especially when cutting to the basket. The former FIBA U-19 Team USA standout and All-Big Ten big man is a trustworthy defensive playmaker, too, and should find minutes at the next level.
See USA TODAY’s full mock draft here
Morez Johnson Jr. player profile
(all stats as of March 15)
- Position: Forward-Center
- Current Team: Michigan
- 13.1 points per game
- 7.2 rebounds per game
- 1.1 assists per game
- 62.8% field goal percentage
- 37.9% three-point field goal percentage
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