#TBT: Watervliet, Coloma Make it 100

August 24, 2017

By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor

On a cloudy August night in 2009, with overcast skies similar to what many across Michigan are seeing this afternoon, Coloma and Watervliet played the 100th game of what continues to be one of the longest series in MHSAA football history.

Coloma won that 2009 season opener 21-12, at the time its 10th straight victory over the rival Panthers. But Watervliet ended the streak the following fall, winning 34-6 in 2010, and has won all four meetings since – the teams didn’t play each other from 2012-14.

Watervliet leads the series 66-34-6 and won last year’s game 66-26. Their matchup ranks 13th in MHSAA history for most games played between two teams. Watervliet hosts Coloma in Week 9 this season, Oct. 20.

PHOTO: Watervliet helmet signs line one end of the field prior to the team’s game against Coloma in 2009. (Photo by John Johnson.) 

Unforgettable 5ive: 2021 Football Week 8

By Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties

October 20, 2021

Here's a look at our Week 8 "Unforgettable 5ive" from MHSAA.tv and MHSAA media partner broadcasts:

► Grand Rapids Catholic Central stops Cedar Springs’ two-point conversion try, preserving a 41-40 GRCC win.

► Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker stops Bad Axe’s two-point conversion try, also preserving a one-point win 21-20.

► Saline stops Dexter on a two-point conversion try to tie during the fourth quarter of the Hornets’ 42-40 victory.

► Grand Blanc's Nathan Fidelino makes the sack in a 30-6 Bobcats win over Lapeer.

► Frankenmuth's Cole Jankowski intercepts an Essexville Garber pass in the Eagles' 40-6 win.