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Longtime MHSAA official Mike VanderVelde, left, and son Michael share a moment during Michael’s officiating assignment at the 2021 Outback Bowl in Tampa Bay, Fla.

VanderVelde Officiating Tree Branches Into 2nd Generation, Top-Tier College Football

Posted: 2/28/2025

The 1998 Detroit Central boys basketball team, including Antonio Gates (front row, fourth from left).

Flashback 100: Detroit Central Star Voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

Posted: 2/14/2025

These are photos of retired NFL official Dean Look, including during a Broncos/Raiders game, and signaling a touchdown during the 1981 NFC Championship Game.

Flashback 100: Multi-Sport Star Look Becomes Super Bowl Officiating Legend

Posted: 2/6/2025

Kalamazoo United football teammates Jackson Herder and Keegan McCue are rivals during basketball season playing for Hackett Catholic Prep and K-Christian, respectively.

Kalamazoo United Teammates Personify Program's Friendly Rivalry After Fall is Done

Posted: 12/17/2024

Rediscover the Magic: Matt Shephard Introduces 50th MHSAA Football Finals

Posted: 12/11/2024

Hudson running back Grayson Bills looks upfield while carrying the ball against Schoolcraft in their Regional Final this season.

Bills Steps Into Key Role in Hudson Backfield, Steps Up to Make All-State

Posted: 12/11/2024

State Champs! Network: 2024 8-Player Football Division 2 Highlights

Posted: 12/11/2024

State Champs! Network: 2024 8-Player Football Division 1 Highlights

Posted: 12/11/2024

Team photo of Farmington Hills Harrison from 1989 Class B football championship.

Flashback 100: Coleman's Legendary Heroics Carry Harrison Through Repeat

Posted: 12/6/2024

Forest Park’s Nik Stephens (22) gets to the pylon for one of his three touchdowns Nov. 23 at Northern Michigan University.

Forest Park Meets Expectations, Adds to Tradition with 5th Championship

Posted: 12/5/2024

This collage shows action photos from all 10 MHSAA Finals played this season.

1st & Goal: 2024 Finals in Review

Posted: 12/4/2024

Zeeland West's Keaton Hendricks scores a touchdown in front of the Zeeland West student section at Ford Field.

Performance of the Week: Zeeland West's Keaton Hendricks

Posted: 12/4/2024

Detroit Cass Tech’s Julian Taylor (23) works to break a Hudsonville tackle Saturday evening at Ford Field.

Molded by Early Losses, Cass Tech Closes Season by Taking Back D1 Title

Posted: 11/30/2024

Notre Dame Prep quarterback Sam Stowe (15) winds up to throw a pass Saturday as his line holds off the rush.

Notre Dame Prep Takes to Air, Passes 1st Finals Test to Complete Record Run

Posted: 11/30/2024

Zeeland West’s Keaton Hendricks (1) breaks into the open field during his team’s Division 3 championship win.

Zeeland West Reigns Again as Hendricks Sets Pace with Record-Setting Day

Posted: 11/30/2024

Millington’s Dallas Walsh (5) busts into a wide opening during Saturday’s Division 7 Final at Ford Field.

Millington Caps 1st Finals Trip with Decisive 'Forever' Championship

Posted: 11/30/2024

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Darrin Jones (5) breaks into an opening during Saturday’s Division 2 Final at Ford Field.

St. Mary's Shifts Into Higher Gear, Finishes Finals Return Back on Top

Posted: 11/29/2024

Lumen Christi’s Kadale Williams (1) follows his blocker into an opening Saturday at Ford Field.

Lumen Christi 'Adds to Tradition' Once Again, This Time in Record Fashion

Posted: 11/29/2024

Goodrich football coach Tom Alward hoists his football program’s first championship trophy as players rush to him Saturday at Ford Field.

Playing 'Goodrich Football' at its Finest, Martians Make Title Dream Come True

Posted: 11/29/2024

Beal City’s Austin Small (2) looks to cut back Friday as Gabriel Richard’s Aidan Valatka (13) pursues him.

Physical & Powerful, Beal City Rumbles to 1st Finals Title Since 2009

Posted: 11/29/2024

Notre Dame Prep quarterback Sam Stowe (15) takes a snap against Detroit Central during a 49-14 Week 1 win.

Pontiac Notre Dame Prep Welcomes Frantic Fun of 1st Trip to Football Finals

Posted: 11/29/2024

From left: Forest Park’s Bryan LaChapelle, coach Dick Mettlach, Dick Mettlach Jr., and Bill Santilli pose with the first Class D championship trophy Nov. 22, 1975, at Waldo Field in Kalamazoo.

Forest Park's Playoff Tradition Began with Statement-Making Title Run

Posted: 11/29/2024

PHOTOS At top left, John Harbaugh in 1979, with brother Jim’s photo at bottom left. At right, John Harbaugh is No. 22 in the 1979 Pioneer football team photo.

Flashback 100: Harbaugh Brothers' Football Roots Planted in Part at Pioneer

Posted: 11/29/2024

This graphic shows helmets for all 16 teams playing at the 2024 11-Player Football Finals at Ford Field.

1st & Goal: 2024 11-Player Finals Preview

Posted: 11/27/2024

Clockwise from top left: (1) Jalen Mayfield (74) exits the Ford Field tunnel with Grand Rapids Catholic Central in 2017. (2) Muskegon's Anthony Bradford (75) makes a block during the 2018 Division 3 Final. (3) Orchard Lake St. Mary's Allen Robinson eludes an East Grand Rapids defender in 2009. (4) Detroit Cass Tech's Jourdan Lewis (32) makes a tackle in 2016. (5) Detroit Martin Luther King's Ahmad Gardner catches a touchdown pass against Muskegon in 2018. (6) Lansing Catholic's Cooper Rush throws a pass dur

Century of School Sports: Finals Provide Future Pros Early Ford Field Glory

Posted: 11/26/2024

A football official gestures a thumbs up from the end zone during a 2023 championship game.

Be the Referee: 11-Player Finals Replay

Posted: 11/26/2024

Goodrich’s Jakoby Lagat (24) followed the block of teammate Chase Burnett during their team’s Division 4 Semifinal win over Harper Woods.

1st & Goal: 2024 11-Player Semifinals Review

Posted: 11/25/2024

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Parking & Entrance Protocols Announced for 2024 11-Player Football Finals at Ford Field

Posted: 11/25/2024

Crystal Falls Forest Park players swarm coach Brian Fabbri (holding trophy) in celebration Saturday at the Superior Dome.

'Mighty' Forest Park Rides Overpowering Start to 5th Finals Championship

Posted: 11/23/2024

Deckerville's Brandon Salowitz celebrates his second-half touchdown reception.

Deckerville Completes Title-Clinching Comeback with Unforgettable 'Drive'

Posted: 11/23/2024

North Muskegon takes the field for its District Final against McBain on Nov. 8.

1st & Goal: 2024 11-Player Semifinals Preview

Posted: 11/22/2024

Boyne City’s Ryan Spade (3) breaks into the open during his team’s 21-15 District Final win over Kingsley.

Surge Becoming Storied as Boyne City Continues Memorable Playoff March

Posted: 11/22/2024

The top of this graphic shows the exterior of the Superior Dome. The bottom of the graphic shows the interior football field.

Flashback 100: 8-Player Football Finals Right at Home at Superior Dome

Posted: 11/22/2024

Ishpeming's Mark Marana works to break away from a tackler during the 1975 Class C Final.

1975 Ishpeming Title Made National News, Set Standard for Success to Come

Posted: 11/22/2024

This graphic shows helmets from the teams playing in the 2024 8-Player Football Finals, Pickford and Deckerville in Division 1 and Crystal Falls Forest Park and Morrice in Division 2.

1st & Goal: 2024 8-Player Finals Preview

Posted: 11/22/2024

A Powers North Central football player dives for the end zone marker as a Mendon defender attempts to stop him short.

Be the Referee: 8-Player vs. 11-Player Football

Posted: 11/19/2024

Hudsonville’s Bryce Fox (9) emerges from the grasp of multiple Howell defenders Saturday.

1st & Goal: 2024 Playoffs Week 3 Review

Posted: 11/18/2024

Dearborn Divine Child coaches and players receive the Class B championship trophy after winning the inaugural title game in 1975.

'Refuse to Lose' Divine Child Set Tone for Teams to Come with 1st Class B Title

Posted: 11/15/2024

Armada’s Jackson Malburg breaks into the open during last week’s District Final win over Hazel Park.

1st & Goal: 2024 Playoffs Week 3 Preview

Posted: 11/14/2024

Menominee junior Landen Daigneau returns an interception for a touchdown during Saturday’s District championship game against Traverse City St Francis.

Playoff Experience Paying Off as Menominee Pursues Return Trip to Ford Field

Posted: 11/14/2024

Port Huron Northern football coach Larry Roelens, middle, is surrounded by his kneeling players during a postgame huddle.

Rebuilt Culture Driving Success as Roelens Steps Away at Port Huron Northern

Posted: 11/13/2024

Britton Deerfield’s Caden Kubacki, with the ball, stretches forward for extra yardage against Adrian Lenawee Christian.

Seeing is Believing as Confident Britton Deerfield Playing for Finals Trip

Posted: 11/12/2024

Mendon’s J.T. Lux (23) follows a blocker and pulls away from a Martin defender during his team’s Regional Final win.

1st & Goal: 2024 Playoffs Week 2 Review

Posted: 11/11/2024

1981 Escanaba Football Class A championship team.

Flashback 100: Future Baseball Pro Led Escanaba's Legendary Football Title Run

Posted: 11/8/2024

Livonia Franklin’s Jim Casey (45) plows ahead during the 1975 Class A Final as Traverse City tacklers converge.

Memories Don't Fade for 1st MHSAA Class A Champion Franklin

Posted: 11/8/2024

Howell players huddle in anticipation of taking the field before their Week 9 win over Belleville.

1st & Goal: 2024 Playoffs Week 2 Preview

Posted: 11/8/2024

Newaygo varsity football coach Ralph Munger, right, talks things over with his senior quarterback Blake Kerr during a 53-26 win over Lake Odessa Lakewood on Oct. 18 at Central Michigan’s Kelly-Shorts Stadium.

Back to Building Boys Into Men, Munger Bringing Newfound Success to Newaygo

Posted: 11/6/2024

An officiating crew confers before this season’s Fowler/Bath varsity football game.

Be the Referee: Football OT

Posted: 11/5/2024