Michigan High School Athletic Association
2020 Football Championships
CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Ford Field, Detroit
2020 MHSAA Division 5 champions: Grand Rapids Catholic Central
ROSTER
Head coach: Todd Kolster l Assistant coaches: Joel Passinault, Conor Lefere, Ryan Gallogly, Dan Barcheski, Brad VanTimmeren, Karl Redmer, Brett Lambert, Kyle Shelton, Brian Mayfield, Tim Lambert, Matt Wise, Luke Passinault, Brian Ciluffo, Adam Nelson
Players: Isaiah Hicks (senior), John Passinault (junior), Owen Lavoie (senior), Jack Barlow (senior), Jace Williams (senior), Joey Silveri (junior), Danny Mikolay (senior), Chris Tepper (sophomore), Joe Mullet (sophomore), Caleb Burress (junior), Nate VanTimmeren (sophomore), John Meyer (sophomore), Jack Cook (sophomore), Jack Rellinger (junior), Luke Kuzner (junior), Max Trudeau (junior), Nick Hoffman (sophomore), Devin Fridley-Bell (junior), Conor Wolf (freshman), Jack Klafeta (junior), Nick Hollern (senior), Nolan Ziegler (junior), Dawson Schroder (junior), Billy Mikolay (sophomore), Ben Passinault (sophomore), Daniel Krajewski (senior), Isaac Redmer (sophomore), Andrew Smitley (senior), Magdeline Richthammer (junior), Ryan Todd (junior), Alex Twiss (sophomore), Brady Redmer (junior), Aidan Johnson (sophomore), Shea Cavanaugh (senior), Brendan Napieralski (freshman), Henry Marshal (senior), Carter Meinert (junior), Eric Rhein (junior), Ryan Beggs (senior), Zach Baxter (junior), Jack Krajewski (junior), Liam Durkin (junior), Brendan Roehr (freshman), Bryce Plachecki (junior), Burak Henderson (senior), Dominick Schoenborn (senior), Will Smith (junior), Matthew Aguilar (junior), Armando Melendez (senior), Matthew Scott (sophomore), Ryan Eastland (sophomore)
GAME SUMMARY
No. 1 Grand Rapids Catholic Central (11-0) 48, No. 2 Frankenmuth (11-1) 21
No. 1-ranked Grand Rapids Catholic Central finished a perfect season pounding No. 2 Frankenmuth to repeat as Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 5 champions. Joey Siveri passed for three touchdowns and 172 yards and rushed for three touchdowns and 104 yards to lead the Cougars. Nick Hollern rushed for 192 yards and a touchdown. Jace Williams caught a touchdown pass and Nolan Ziegler caught two TDs for the Cougars. Danny Mikolay and Zieglar both had seven tackles.
> Detroit Free Press prediction: Grand Rapids Catholic Central 42, Frankenmuth 23
> Detroit News prediction: Grand Rapids Catholic Central 30, Frankenmuth 18
> MLive prediction: Grand Rapids Catholic Central 24, Frankenmuth 21
MEDIA COVERAGE
> Grand Rapids Catholic Central rolls in Division 5
> Grand Rapids Catholic Central wins fourth title in five seasons
> Frankenmuth hopes first state-title game is just first step
> Playmakers Make Way For GRCC Repeat
> Frankenmuth’s second-half improvements fall short against Grand Rapids Catholic Central
> Freeland football coach believes ‘Frankenmuth has a chance’
> Facts and Figures for Frankenmuth’s state-final matchup against Grand Rapids Catholic Central
> Breaking down Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s state championship game against Frankenmuth
> Frankenmuth coach Phil Martin relishes time, not ‘trinkets’, in first state final
> Catholic Central brothers on state finals: ‘It’s the moment Danny and I have been waiting for’
Semifinals
Semifinal 1
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021
At Grand Rapids Catholic Central
No. 1 Grand Rapids Catholic Central (10-0) 49,
No. 10 Freeland (9-2) 14
> Detroit Free Press prediction: Grand Rapids Catholic Central 48, Freeland 29
> MLive prediction: Grand Rapids Catholic Central 42, Freeland 14
> GR Catholic Central beats Freeland, earns fourth trip to state finals in five seasons
> Freeland's season ends with semifinal loss to No. 1 Catholic Central
> Facts and Figures for Freeland, Frankenmuth going into Division 5 semifinals
> Freeland lineman Cole Wiese thankful for another second chance
> Falcons facing tall task in Saturday’s semifinal
Semifinal 2
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021
At Frankenmuth
No. 2 Frankenmuth (11-0) 35,
Lansing Catholic (8-3) 14
> Detroit Free Press prediction: Lansing Catholic 33, Frankenmuth 31
> Frankenmuth makes history, earns spot in Division 5 state final
> Alex Watters' big plays aren't enough as Lansing Catholic falls to No. 2 Frankenmuth
> All-state specialist Alex Watters showcasing versatility for Lansing Catholic football
> Facts and Figures for Freeland, Frankenmuth going into Division 5 semifinals
> All-state specialist Alex Watters showcasing versatility for Lansing Catholic football
Regionals
Region 17
Final
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
At Reed City
No. 10 Freeland (9-1) 1,
No. 5 Reed City (9-1) 0 (Forfeit)
> 'Not what you want': Townsend reacts to Freeland's forfeit win
> Reed City opts out of Division 5 football regional against Freeland
> Freeland heads into football quarterfinal behind ‘Man of (Stainless) Steel’
> Facts and Figures for Saginaw-area football teams playing in quarterfinals
Region 18
Final
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
At Grand Rapids Catholic Central
No. 1 Grand Rapids Catholic Central (9-0) 58,Muskegon Oakridge (7-3) 7
> Record-breaking effort helps lift Catholic Central to regional win
> Grand Rapids football highlights: Two teams advance to state semifnals
Region 19
Final
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
At Lansing Catholic
Lansing Catholic (8-2) 28,
Grosse Ile (6-4) 5
> Alex Watters, seniors lead Lansing Catholic football to regional title over Grosse Ile
> Grosse Ile football falls to Lansing Catholic in regional final
Region 20
Final
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
At Frankenmuth
No. 2 Frankenmuth (10-0) 31, No. 5 Marine City (8-2) 7
> Marine City football falls to Frankenmuth in D-5 regional, 31-7
> Frankenmuth’s ‘locust’ infestation swarms Marine City in quarterfinal win
> Football is back. See how Marine City feels heading into its Round 4 playoff game
> 'Beyond frustrating:' Marine City football still in the dark about playoff future
> Facts and Figures for Saginaw-area football teams playing in quarterfinals
Districts
District 33
Final
At Reed City
Reed City (9-0) 51.433 1,
Kingsley (8-1) 48.167 0 (Forfeit)
> Kingsley forfeits district final to Reed City because of COVID-19 cases
Semifinals
At Reed City
Saturday November 7, 2020
Reed City (8-0) 51.433 32,
Kingsford (4-3) 28.133 14
At Kingsley
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Kingsley (8-0) 48.167 63,
Gladwin (4-3) 31.333 16
> Kingsley sets up matchup of unbeatens
First round
Reed City (7-0) 51.433 44,
Cheboygan (0-7) 10.667 6
Kingsford (4-2) 28.133 13,
Ogemaw Heights (3-4) 25.833 6
Kingsley (7-0) 48.167 38,
Standish-Sterling (1-6) 17.133 13
Gladwin (4-3) 31.333 33,
Hancock (2-4) 20.967 14
District 34
Final
At Freeland
Freeland (8-1) 44.167 35,
Essexville Garber (6-2) 43.000 14
> Fly, Falcons, Fly: Freeland wins third straight district crown over Garber
> Young Freeland uses senior moment to down Garber and repeat as district champ
Semifinals
At Freeland
Friday November 6, 2020
Freeland (7-1) 44.167 41,
Midland Bullock Creek (4-4) 32.167 28
At Essexville Garber
Friday November 6, 2020
Essexville Garber (6-1) 43.000 21
Saginaw Swan Valley (4-4) 33.500 14
First round
Freeland (6-1) 44.167 60,
Saginaw Valley Lutheran (1-5) 8.100 6
Midland Bullock Creek (4-3) 32.167 27,
Carrollton (2-5) 22.667 6
Essexville Garber (6-1) 43.000 49,
Saginaw (0-7) 12.500 0
Saginaw Swan Valley (4-3) 33.500 38,
Shepherd (2-4) 20.333 0
District 35
Final
At Muskegon Oakridge
Muskegon Oakridge (7-2) 33.333 50,
Howard City Tri County (4-5) 21.967 12
Semifinals
At Grant
Friday November 6, 2020
Howard City Tri County (4-4) 21.967 40,
Grant (3-4) 25.333 21
At Muskegon Oakridge
Friday November 6, 2020
Muskegon Oakridge (6-2) 33.333 41,
Big Rapids (4-4) 30.433 20
First round
Howard City Tri County (3-4) 21.967 33,
Central Montcalm (4-3) 36.800 7
Grant (3-3) 25.333 48,
Muskegon Orchard View (2-5) 27.000 16
Muskegon Oakridge (5-2) 33.333 40,
Remus Chippewa Hills (2-5) 23.500 6
Big Rapids (4-3) 30.433 48,
Newaygo (2-5) 24.100 20
District 36
Final
At Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Grand Rapids Catholic Central (8-0) 62.500 1,
Portland (7-2) 50.167 0 (Forfeit)
> COVID-19 issues force Portland, Pewamo-Westphalia to forfeit district final football games
Semifinals
At Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Friday November 6, 2020
Grand Rapids Catholic Central (7-0) 62.500 41,
Belding (6-2) 41.833 6
At Grand Rapids West Catholic
Friday November 6, 2020
Portland (7-1) 50.167 28,
Grand Rapids West Catholic (6-2) 50.833 21
> Portland rallies past West Catholic with two fourth-quarter touchdowns
First round
Grand Rapids Catholic Central (6-0) 62.500 (Bye)
Belding (6-1) 41.833 32,
Hopkins (5-2) 44.000 18
Grand Rapids West Catholic (6-1) 50.833 41,
Comstock Park (1-6) 17.333 0
Portland (6-1) 50.167 51,
Lake Odessa Lakewood (3-4) 22.833 7
District 35
Final
At Muskegon Oakridge
Muskegon Oakridge (7-2) 33.333 50,
Howard City Tri County (4-5) 21.967 12
Semifinals
At Grant
Friday November 6, 2020
Howard City Tri County (4-4) 21.967 40,
Grant (3-4) 25.333 21
At Muskegon Oakridge
Friday November 6, 2020
Muskegon Oakridge (6-2) 33.333 41,
Big Rapids (4-4) 30.433 20
First round
Howard City Tri County (3-4) 21.967 33,
Central Montcalm (4-3) 36.800 7
Grant (3-3) 25.333 48,
Muskegon Orchard View (2-5) 27.000 16
Muskegon Oakridge (5-2) 33.333 40,
Remus Chippewa Hills (2-5) 23.500 6
Big Rapids (4-3) 30.433 48,
Newaygo (2-5) 24.100 20
District 36
Final
At Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Grand Rapids Catholic Central (8-0) 62.500 1,
Portland (7-2) 50.167 0 (Forfeit)
> COVID-19 issues force Portland, Pewamo-Westphalia to forfeit district final football games
Semifinals
At Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Friday November 6, 2020
Grand Rapids Catholic Central (7-0) 62.500 41,
Belding (6-2) 41.833 6
At Grand Rapids West Catholic
Friday November 6, 2020
Portland (7-1) 50.167 28,
Grand Rapids West Catholic (6-2) 50.833 21
> Portland rallies past West Catholic with two fourth-quarter touchdowns
First round
Grand Rapids Catholic Central (6-0) 62.500 (Bye)
Belding (6-1) 41.833 32,
Hopkins (5-2) 44.000 18
Grand Rapids West Catholic (6-1) 50.833 41,
Comstock Park (1-6) 17.333 0
Portland (6-1) 50.167 51,
Lake Odessa Lakewood (3-4) 22.833 7
District 37
Final
At Lansing Catholic
Lansing Catholic (7-2) 41.000 17,
Olivet (7-2) 39.333 6
> Alex Watters scores two touchdowns, leads Lansing Catholic to district title past Olivet
Semifinals
At Lansing Catholic
Friday November 6, 2020
Lansing Catholic (6-2) 41.000 49,
South Haven (5-3) 35.333 21
At Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Preparatory
Friday November 6, 2020
Olivet (7-1) 39.333 28,
Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Preparatory (6-2) 39.333 14
First round
Lansing Catholic (5-2) 41.000 42,
Berrien Springs (3-4) 28.833 6
South Haven (5-2) 35.333 34,
at Dowagiac (3-4) 36.167 7
Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Preparatory (6-1) 39.333 49,
Benton Harbor (2-5) 30.667 7
Olivet (6-1) 39.333 20,
Hillsdale (4-3) 34.000 17
District 38
Final
At Romulus Summit Academy North
Grosse Ile (6-3) 29.000 14,
Romulus Summit Academy North (7-2) 38.833 10
> Grosse Ile football outlasts Romulus Summit Academy for district title
Semifinals
At Romulus Summit Academy North
Friday November 6, 2020
Romulus Summit Academy North (7-1) 38.833 27,
Dearborn Heights Robichaud (3-5) 28.000 6
At Grosse Ile
Friday November 6, 2020
Grosse Ile (5-3) 29.000 47,
Dundee (2-6) 15.500 28
First round
Romulus Summit Academy North (6-1) 38.833 56,
Flat Rock (0-7) 12.667 6
Dearborn Heights Robichaud (3-4) 28.000 50,
Whitmore Lake (3-4) 20.333 24
Dundee (2-5) 15.500 14,
Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard (2-2) 29.000 13
Grosse Ile (4-3) 29.000 45,
Monroe Jefferson (1-6) 19.833 28
District 39
Final
At Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth (9-0) 52.500 56,
Corunna (5-4) 35.000 14
> Corunna relishes role as football playoff underdog vs. Frankenmuth in district finals
Semifinals
At Frankenmuth
Friday November 6, 2020
Frankenmuth (8-0) 52.500 28,
Almont (3-3) 27.417 0
At Corunna
Friday November 6, 2020
Corunna (5-3) 35.000 27,
Richmond (3-5) 24.167 10
First round
Frankenmuth (7-0) 52.500 55,
Bridgeport (1-6) 16.833 12
Almont (3-2) 27.417 28,
Ovid-Elsie (3-4) 25.000 0
Corunna (4-3) 35.000 57,
Birch Run (1-6) 18.333 6
Richmond (3-4) 24.167 38,
at Macomb Lutheran North (4-3) 33.000 7
District 40
Final
At Marine City
Marine City (8-1) 46.833 30,
Detroit Denby (5-4) 39.500 0
> District champs! Marine City football blanks Denby, wins 50th playoff game
Semifinals
At Marine City
Saturday November 7, 2020
Marine City (7-1) 46.833 47,
Warren Lincoln (4-4) 30.833 28
At Detroit Denby
Friday November 6, 2020
Detroit Denby (5-3) 39.500 32,
St. Clair Shores South Lake (5-3) 36.333 22
First round
Marine City (6-1) 46.833 44,
Detroit Osborn (0-7) 7.833 0
Warren Lincoln (4-3) 30.833 40,
Detroit Communication & Media Arts (3-4) 24.667 16
Detroit Denby (4-3) 39.500 34,
Detroit Cody (1-6) 16.667 0
> Detroit Denby advances with 34-0 win over Detroit Cody
St. Clair Shores South Lake (5-2) 36.333 48,
Clawson (2-5) 24.167 21