To Ford Field, and Home Again
August 31, 2012
The last time Lansing Catholic and Pewamo-Westphalia's football teams had suited up, it was under the bright lights of Ford Field for last season's MHSAA Finals.
The reigning Division 5 and 7 runners-up, respectively, returned to the field Aug. 24 in a season opener at Holt Junior High, in what was another first-time experience for leaders on both sidelines.
It was the first time in a coaching career spanning four decades that Cougars coach Jim Ahern started anew after making it to the previous season's final game. Despite numerous near-misses while coaching at Ithaca, last season was his first trip to the title game.
Pewamo-Westphalia's Brad Weber has been leading the Pirates for only five seasons, but his school and community also had never made it to a season finale before last November.
Click to see what each had to say after Lansing Catholic opened with a 45-21 win.
Unforgettable 5ive: 2021 Football Week 7
By
Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties
October 13, 2021
Here's a look at our Week 7 "Unforgettable 5ive" from MHSAA.tv and MHSAA media partner broadcasts:
► Zak Ahern finds Mac VandenHout for the winning score as Rockford defeats Caledonia 17-14.
► Gladwin's Logan Kokotovich scores five touchdowns including with this 24-yard run as Gladwin beats Clare 48-42.
► Brady Bakter hauls in the 44-yard touchdown pass in Menominee's 34-13 win over Marquette.
► Romeo's Joey Kostrubiec scores the game's only touchdown on this six-yard run as Romeo defeats Sterling Heights Stevenson 7-0.
► Reese's Tanner TerBush connects with Damarquss Palmreuter for the 20-yard touchdown in Reese's 27-18 win over Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker.