#TBT: Generations of Football Champions

August 28, 2014

By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor

Our first Second Half Throwback Thursday of 2014-15 is such a long toss into the past that we don't know many of the details behind this photo – aside from the common tie between these celebrating athletes and those kicking off this weekend who hope to celebrate as well their football accomplishments. 

This photo was submitted by Mark Duffy, the son of the player holding the trophy, Ferndale Lincoln's Jack Duffy, who is being carried by his teammates and served as their captain.

It was taken sometime during the mid-1940s. Identifying the trophy's significance is trickier still. The MHSAA playoffs didn't begin until 1975, and "mythical" state champions were selected by The Associated Press or Detroit Free Press or News usually after the fact. This trophy might've celebrated a league title or been given as part of an annual "trophy" game, of which there are many played each week.

Unforgettable 5ive: 2022 Football Week 4

By Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties

September 20, 2022

Here's a look at our Week 4 "Unforgettable 5ive" from MHSAA.tv and MHSAA media partner broadcasts:

► Ubly's Mark Heilig brings back a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown in a 42-0 win over Harbor Beach. 

► West Bloomfield's Semaj Morgan makes an incredible catch for a 43-yard touchdown in a 35-27 victory over Clarkston. 

► Muskegon Oakridge's Trevor Jones runs for 228 yards and two touchdowns including this 20-yarder in a 30-18 win over Ludington. 

► East Lansing's Jace Clarizio seals a 36-30 win over DeWitt with an interception near the end zone. 

► Edwardsburg edges Vicksburg 10-7 as Carter Houseman hits a game-winning 42-yard field goal as time expires.