Unforgettable 5ive: 2021 Football Playoff Week 1
By
Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties
November 3, 2021
Here's a look at our Playoff Week 1 "Unforgettable 5ive" from MHSAA.tv and MHSAA media partner broadcasts:
► Dearborn Fordson's Alex Osman connects with Antonio Gates Jr. on the overtime touchdown giving the Tractors a 21-14 win over Detroit Cass Tech.
► Crystal Falls Forest Park's Sam McKissack takes it in for the game's only score in an 8-0 win over Lake Linden-Hubbell.
► Nolan Petru scores in the third overtime for Howell in a 35-28 win over Hartland.
► Clinton Township Chippewa Valley's Cephus Harris scores in a 33-0 win over Troy.
► Bay City Western's Eli Meylan hits the game-winning 35-yard field goal in a 25-23 win over Midland Dow.
Be the Referee: Football Rules Differences
By
Sam Davis
MHSAA Director of Officials
August 23, 2023
Be The Referee is a series of short messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit officials.
Below is this week's segment – Football Rules Differences - Listen
The first week of the high school football season is always exciting … and sometimes confusing. Here are some – not all – differences between the high school game and what you see on Saturdays and Sundays.
In high school, there is no such thing as an uncatchable ball when judging pass interference. It is a penalty if there is illegal contact, whether the ball is catchable or not.
In overtime, high school teams start with the ball at the 10-year line – not the 25 like in college. And in high school overtime, you are only able to get a first down via penalty. And, at no time is a high school team required to go for two points.
And on extra point plays, if the defense gains possession, the try is over. The defense cannot return the ball for two points.