Michigan High School Football Playoffs: Regional Finals and Semifinals

Undefeated teams face off in crucial regional finals and semifinals.

Several rematches of previous seasons add to the excitement.

Strong defensive performances and high-scoring offenses are key factors for success.

The MHSAA playoffs represent a second season for teams, creating opportunities for those still competing.

Historical context: The desire to name a state champion in Michigan predates the MHSAA playoffs, with cities, schools, media, and fans attempting to assign bragging rights to teams with unbeaten records since 1888.

Why this matters: These games determine which teams will compete for the ultimate prize of a state championship, marking the culmination of a season's worth of hard work and determination.

Division 1:

Blanchard Montabella (10-1) vs. Norway (11-0) at Traverse City’s Thirlby Field

Kingston (10-1) vs. Martin (11-0) at Chelsea

Division 2:

Felch North Dickinson (11-0) vs. Onekama (11-0) at Marquette

Deckerville (10-1) vs. Portland St. Patrick (11-0) at Mount Pleasant

Division 1:

Detroit Catholic Central (11-0) at Clarkston (10-1)

Detroit Cass Tech (11-0) at Saline (10-1)

Romeo (8-3) at Rochester Adams (9-2)

East Kentwood (9-2) at Hudsonville (11-0)

Division 2:

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (8-2) at Midland Dow (10-1)

Traverse City Central (7-4) at Portage Central (11-0)

Dexter (10-1) at Gibraltar Carlson (11-0)

Birmingham Groves (8-3) at St. Clair Shores Lakeview (9-2)

Division 3:

Warren De La Salle Collegiate (5-6) at Detroit Martin Luther King (7-4)

East Grand Rapids (9-2) at Mount Pleasant (11-0)

Zeeland West (8-3) at Lowell (9-2)

Fenton (8-3) at DeWitt (11-0)

Division 4:

Goodrich (11-0) at Williamston (11-0)

Big Rapids (10-1) vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian (10-1) at Hudsonville Baldwin

Vicksburg (7-4) at Portland (11-0)

Dearborn Divine Child (10-1) vs. Harper Woods (11-0) at Westland John Glenn

Division 5:

Frankenmuth (10-1) at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep (9-2)

Kalamazoo United (9-2) at Grand Rapids West Catholic (10-1)

Michigan Center (10-1) at Monroe Jefferson (10-1)

Ogemaw Heights (10-1) at Saginaw Swan Valley (10-1)

Division 6:

Montrose (11-0) at Kent City (11-0)

Reed City (9-2) at Kingsley (9-2)

Ida (9-2) at Jackson Lumen Christi (8-3)

Detroit Edison (9-2) at Almont (11-0)

Division 7:

Clinton (9-2) at Millington (9-2)

Ithaca (8-3) at Pewamo-Westphalia (10-0)

Shelby (7-4) at Menominee (11-0)

Schoolcraft (9-2) at Hanover-Horton (9-2)

Division 8:

Beal City (11-0) at Harbor Beach (11-0)

Springport (11-0) at Hudson (11-0)

Bark River Harris (9-1) at Maple City Glen Lake (9-1)

Allen Park Cabrini (10-1) at Madison Heights Madison (10-1)

Q: Where are the state finals for 11-man football?

Q: Where are the state finals for 8-man football?

Key actions: Stay updated on game schedules and results to follow your favorite teams.

Summary: The MHSAA football playoffs are delivering intense matchups and highlight the dedication of high school athletes across Michigan. This information impacts fans, families and communities.