Unforgettable 5ive: 2022 Football Week 8

By Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties

October 18, 2022

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

► Dylan May throws to Gabe Miller for a 25-yard TD in Pewamo-Westphalia's win over Bath.

► Negaunee defeats Houghton behind Kai Lacar's big game.

► Nathan Compeau hauls in a 48-yard touchdown pass as White Cloud downs Lakeview 37-32.

► Dearborn gets past Fordson 35-13 as Noah Dobert scores from 55 yards out.

► Flat Rock defeats New Boston Huron 29-28 on a 2-point conversion with less than two minutes left.

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.