2020 MHSAA championships l 2019 MHSAA championships l 2018 MHSAA championships
Michigan High School Athletic Association
2021 Football Championships
FINALS
Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Ford Field, Detroit
2021 MHSAA Division 1 Football Champions: Belleville
Head coach: Jermain Crowell l Assistant coaches: Ronald Carney, William McMichael, Eugene Cunningham, Mario Steward, Kendall Garrett, Jaquan Underwood, DeJuan Rogers, Mike Hurst, Calvin Norman, Kyle Short, David Chudzinski, Spenser Smith, LeeAndrew Omorogieva, John Jennings, Mark Zanders, Chris Anderson, Raymon Taylor
Players: Jeremiah Beasley, Jeremiah Caldwell, Deshaun Lee, Rashad Wilson, Tyree Lockett, Dennis Crawford, Christian Rapley, Colbey Reed, Cameron Moore, Trevor Jones, Cameron Dyson, Kevin Simes, Dylan Martin, Mychal Yharbrough, Julian Johnson, Christopher Gollman, Jalen Johnson, Ronzie Randle, Bryce Underwood, Davieon Pitchford, Charles Wilson, Larenzo Jennings, Malik Murrell, James Robinson, Aaron Alexander, Anthony Jones, Alix Shorter, Dathan Bryson, Devon Williams, Andre Thomas, Raymonte Adams, Joshua Beasley, JaShawn Greene, Dwight Lacy, Kristopher Easley, Anthony Andreana, Rashad Jones, Brayden Lane, Demond Harrison, Camden Weaver, Nathan Clark, Ja'Kobie Watkins, Lamar Fairfax, Jeremiah Warren, Andre McDade, Nathaniel Johnson, Michael Hurst, Bernard Harrison, Markus Murrell, Kenyon Taylor, Gabriel Little, Luke Budd, Brody Garrett, Felix Shorter, Nasir Dais, Dion Franklin, Kacy Gordon, Ray-Mond Smith, Marice Johnson, Andrew Hessler, Kajuan Houston, Adrian Walker, Marquis Peoples, Leo Griffin, Jamil House
Belleville breaks through to win first MHSAA Division 1 championship
No. 2-ranked Belleville pounded No. 4-ranked Rochester Adams 55-33 to win its first MHSAA Division 1 championship. Freshman Bryce Underwood tossed five touchdown passes for 284 yards and ran for a touchdown
and 62 yards to lead the Tigers. Jeremiah Caldwell caught three touchdown passes for 204 yards. Deshawn Lee and Kevin Simes added touchdown receptions.
MEDIA COVERAGE
> Amazing moments from the 2021 Michigan high school football finals
> Belleville football, uber-talented for years, puts aside me-first attitude to win title
> Belleville finally breaks through for title
> Belleville Finds Championship Formula, Completes 1st Finals Run
> How a freshman QB led Belleville to the state championship; 'I would say I wasn't nervous'
> Underwood shows poise, potential as Belleville claims first state crown
> Bryce Underwood, defense lead Belleville football to Division 1 state championship
> Belleville follows star freshman QB to first football state title in school history
> Bryce Underwood, Jeremiah Caldwell explode in Belleville’s D1 championship win
> Adams unable to slow down Belleville in Division 1 state final
> Alex DeGrieck, Rochester Adams feel rush of state finals run as they brace for Belleville
> Adams ready for final challenge against Belleville in D1 final
> 1st & Goal: 2021 11-Player Finals Preview
> Meet the teams playing in the state finals
> Breaking down the Michigan high school football state finals, with predictions
> Detroit Free Press predictions
Friday, November 26, 2021, at Ford Field, Detroit
2021 MHSAA Division 2 Football Champions: Warren De La Salle Collegiate
Head coach: Don Rohn l Assistant coaches: James Light, Brandon Bush, Bruce Morris, Andy Crowley, Mark Campbell, Gregg James, Andrew Zimmerman, Greg Dixon Jr., Mike Shortt, Mike Szatkowski, Kalani Muragin, Tyler Alwardt, Kyle Selden
Players: DeNiro Johnson, JaVon Williams, Robbie Ermanni, Austin White, Dylan Trondle, DJ Dandridge, Alton McCullum, Phoenix Glassnor, Brennan Hallman, Jack Hall, Griffin Phillips, Brady Drogosh, Brady Pellegrom, Aaron White, Drake Ward, Chris Ford, Joey Montilla, Jamari Allen, Devin Schmelter, Sherron Sutton II, Michael Perry, Joshua White, Jack Yanachik, Peter Tocco, Chauncey Shaw, Jacob Morphew, Michael Lopez, Triston Nichols, Brady Lowe, Dominic Ragona, Landon Belesky, Sante Gasperoni, Cameron Conklin, LJ Gintner, Dillon Rea, Dominic Maisano, James Milkey III, Will Beesley, Rhett Roeser, Kandaki Sherman, Payton Babich, Isaiah Jones, Keegan Burns, Colin D’Hondt, Seth Ray, Christopher Pagano, Carter Kruse, George Gardey, DeWayne Williams III, James McDonald, Michael Bucci, Joshua Rotole, Johnathan Miller, Ryan Rotole, Jacob Gerbino, Andrew Gingle, Cody Beleshi, Colin Koss, Ryan Hejl, Andrew Jasukaitis, Salvatore Agrusa, Noah Dobbs, Jeffrey Roskopp, Nolan Wheeler, Sam Wakula, Casey Beleshi, Jacob Tur, Devin Williams, Dylan Todaro, Jesse Lietzow, Bradley Zepp, Zach Mathews, Brendan Shaeffer, Dante Pancotto, Gjon Nikollaj, Nathan Trosza, Jacob Hoffman, Preston Toutant, Matthew Richte, Vince Ragona, Nick Krawczyk, Noah Dudus, Tevon Mixon, Jayden Habayeb, Brendan Dignan, Tyler Cooper, Cordell Atkins, Kadin Featherstone, AJ Whitehead, Gavin Grzywacz, Brian White II, Derrick Braxton, Austin Gerling, Caden Campbell, Mason Collins, Deshawn Beal, Mason Muragin, Dalton Drogosh, Michael Rosingana, Paul Hoang, Max Thamarus, Benjamin Weir, Nicholas Nielsen, Joseph Maisano, Cody Cummins, Landon Ryska, Terrace Turner III, Noah Pawloski, Gio Piccirilli
Undefeated Warren De La Salle Collegiate soars to Division 2 championship
No. 1-ranked Warren De La Salle Collegiate left no doubt beating No. 3-ranked Traverse City Central 41-14 to win the MHSAA Division 2 championship and finish its season undefeated. Junior quarterback Brady Drogosh (14-19, 142 yards) tossed three touchdown passes and ran for 174 yards and a 45-yard touchdown to lead the Pilots to its first title since 2018. Junior Triston Nichols caught two touchdown passes (20 yards and 13 yards). Senior
Alton McCullum caught a 24-yard touchdown pass. Sophomore Rhett Roeser and senior DeNiro Johnson
both rushed for one-yard touchdowns. De La Salle opened the game with a 41-0 lead. Central scored two late touchdowns against the De La Salle reserves for the final score.
MEDIA COVERAGE
> Warren De La Salle cuts down T.C. Central
> De La Salle turned a defeat into drive for a state football championship
> De La Salle dominates TC Central to win Division 2 state championship
> De La Salle Collegiate Quickly Sets Pace, Aces Ford Field Return
> De La Salle has four rings, but not one for the thumb, as casted linebacker leads D2 title charge
> How Warren De La Salle QB Brady Drogosh channeled 2020's pain into an epic 2021 title
> De La Salle romps to state football championship with victory over Traverse City Central
> Auto Pilot: De La Salle stymies TC Central in state final
> Traverse City Central football can complete return as powerhouse with state finals win
> TC Central to battle Warren De La Salle for Division 2 state championship
> '80s night: Championship players reflect on Central's '21 finals berth
> De La Salle ‘really hungry’ for state football championship
> Brady Drogosh shines as De La Salle football puts ‘foot on the gas’ in pursuit of state title
Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Ford Field, Detroit
2021 MHSAA Division 3 Football Champions: Detroit Martin Luther King Jr.
Head coach: Tyrone Spencer l Assistant coaches: Jerrel Noland, Terel Patrick, AnTjuan Smith, James Terry, Gavin Kelly, Aronde Stanton, Matt Green, Leon Crenshaw, Donovan Dickerson, Matt Green, Ricky Holmes, Ken Figuero, Walter Reynolds, Richard Small, Olantunji Bolden, Brandon Walker
Players: Seniors: Chansey Willis Jr., Karl Williams, Lynn Wyche-EL Jr., Raiquawn Evans, Blake Bailiff, Lamont Parks, Joseph Williams, Leonard Tunstall, Devon Brown, Rashawn Mersier, Terrence Brown, Imani Dowdell, Ca’Shaun Ricks, Darius Shepherd, Terrence Maize, Terel Hollingsworth, Jacob Moore; Juniors: Kenny Merrieweather, Dante Moore, Jameel Croft Jr, Cole Olsztyn, Samuel Washington, Daion Johnson, Jacobe Olgesby, Sterling Anderson Jr., Tim Ruffin, Jason Lewis, Corey Webb, Carel Haynes, Teon Parks, Steven McCrary, Isaiah Salter, Michael Collins, Messiah Blair, Jonathan Slack, Zontez Calhoun, Jaylin Courtney, Blake Fields, Stephan Green; Sophomores: DeWayne Dickerson, Terrence Moore, Donte Dooley, Marquise White, Ramsees Stephens, Jamar Davis; Freshmen: Willie Fletcher, Antonio Johnson
Detroit Martin Luther King Jr. rallies to win Division 3 championship
No. 1-ranked Detroit Martin Luther King Jr. held off No. 2-ranked DeWitt 25-21 to win the MHSAA Division 3 championship. Down 21-19, King scored the game-winning touchdown on Sterling Anderson Jr.’s three-yard touchdown with 8:22 left. Terrence Brown rushed for 51-yard and six-yard touchdowns. Brown finished with 113 yards rushing and a key interception in the fourth
quarter. Kenny Merrieweather returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown. Dante Moore passed for 228 yards. Chansey Willis Jr. had 111 yards receiving. Karl Williams and Blake Bailiff stopped DeWitt's Tommy McIntosh short of the end zone on fourth and goal for a goal line stand with 2:34 remaining.
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MEDIA COVERAGE
> Brown makes big plays on offense, defense to steer Detroit King to Division 3 title
> Why Detroit King's D-3 win over DeWitt was all about trust
> Detroit King makes goal-line stand to claim Division 3 state title over DeWitt
> Detroit King's defense stands up tall in Division 3 state final over DeWitt
> Detroit King's defense stands tall vs. DeWitt in D-3
> Detroit Martin Luther King beats DeWitt with late goal line stand to win D3 title
> Pivotal Playmaking Puts King Back on Top to Close 2021 Season
> DeWitt football stopped just short by Detroit King in Division 3 state final
> Lynn Wyche-El provides spark for Detroit King offense with his big-play potential
> How a slain sister brought Detroit King hoops star Chansey Willis Jr. back to football
> With incredible 'drive' to succeed, Tyler Holtz has made major mark for DeWitt football
Friday, November 26, 2021, at Ford Field, Detroit
2021 MHSAA Division 4 Football Champions: Chelsea
Head coach: Josh Lucas l Assistant coaches: Grant Fanning, Adam Taylor, Jonny Ichesco, Mark Scheese , Jason Lindauer, Nick Schumann, Dan Burkholder, Chad McKale, Brian Montoye, Mike Brown, Dennis Strzyzewski, Corey Knight, Chris Orlandi, Mikal Nelson, Tyler Santoro
Players: Nicholas Fisk, Carson Gray, Benjamin Strzyzewski, Max Herter, Lucas Hanifan, Ethan Collins, Cole Munson, Carter Nicholson, Liam Conti, Myles Bieber, Lucas Dawson, Luke Webster, Jason Skoczylas, Nolan Sinkwitts, Jonathan Shemwell, Ethan Lyles, Chandler Cox, Lucas Dunn, Caden Knight, Nathaniel Doyle, Robert Tyson, Jonathan Turnbow, Regan Plank, Jayden Woody, Xander Willis, Julian Stielstra-Fecker, Hunter Shaw, Luke Anstead, Brandon Snyder, Trenton Hill, Logan Kilgore, James Sciackitano, Hunter Sciackitano, Hayden Westcott, Tyson Hill, Finn Clacher, Carter Trinkle, Dominic Searl, Diego Medel, Richard Montoye, William Wilhelm IV, Ryan Martin, Jacob Lee, Jacob Singer, Samuel Woodard, Jack Cavanaugh, Connor Donajkowski, Donovan Fisk, Gabriel Anstead, Jonathon Shemwell, Conor Grim, Dylon Reeves, Braden Watson, Aiden McGuire, Cameron Mater, John Piatt, Kalen Thomas, Travis Shemwell, Joharran Clark, Drake Booker, Robert Sutch, Russell Sullivan, Mason Poulter, Colton King, Ian Carter, Seth Anstead, Daniel Charnock, Jack Fischer, Alek Cobb, Tyler Dennis, Manuel Carrasco Garcia, Thomas Shemwell, Landen Collins, Tyler Cira, Braylon Rosario
Chelsea comes back from 28 points down to win Division 4 championship
Hunter Shaw kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired to lift No. 1 Chelsea to a stunning and record-setting 55-52 victory over No. 3-ranked Hudsonville Unity Christian to win the MHSAA Division 4 championship and finish the season undefeated. Chelsea opened the game up 14-0, only to see Unity Christian score the next 32 points before Shaw kicked a field goal late in the second quarter. Unity Christian led 38-17 at halftime and 45-17 early in the third quarter. But Chelsea would not
quit, scoring two touchdowns in the quarter. Still the lead seemed insurmountable as Unity Christian led 52-31 at the start of the fourth quarter. Chelsea scored the next 21
points to tie the game with 4:43 left in the fourth, setting
up the game-winning field goal. Chelsea’s Lucas Dunn tossed six touchdowns, five to Lucas Hanifan and one to Cole Munson. Trenton Hill rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown. The 107 points was a finals record.
Audio l Video l Final stats
MEDIA COVERAGE
> Chelsea makes epic comeback to win title
> Chelsea kicks past Hudsonville Unity Christian, 55-52, for Division 4 title
> Chelsea scores 31 unanswered points, stuns Unity Christian in state final
> Chelsea football's improbable comeback for Division 4 title means this kid won $100
> Chelsea’s ‘Lucas Connection’ shined bright with record-breaking performance in D4 state final win
> Unity Christian falls on late field goal in division 4 title game
> ‘It means everything’: Chelsea football brings home D4 state title for its community
Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Ford Field, Detroit
2021 MHSAA Division 5 Football Champions: Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Head coach: Todd Kolster l Assistant coaches: Joel Passinault, Conor Lefere, Ryan Gallogly, Brad VanTimmeren, Karl Redmer, Brian Mayfield, Brett Lambert, Jake Passinault, Kyle Shelton, Richard Truskoski, Garrett Redmer
Players: Luke Kuzner, John Passinault, Dawson Schroder, Billy Mikolay, Max Trudeau, Joey Silveri, Ronin Russell-Dixon, Devin Fridley-Bell, Caleb Burress, Nate VanTimmeren, John Meyer, Jack Cook, Isaac Redmer, David Koepke, Michael App, Carter Meerman, Jersey Brown, Connor Wolf, Brady Redmer, Jack Rellinger, Jack Klafeta, Kellen Russell-Dixon, Nolan Ziegler, Teddy Gilbert, Austin Baxter, Ben Passinault, Sam Tietema, Raef Goosen, Jamie Williams, Sean Sullivan, Conor Neilson, Magdaline Richthammer, David Polak, Ryan Todd, Carter Bowen, Adam Whalen, Aiden Brueggeman, Ian Duthler, Kyle Killebrew, Carter Meinert, Eric Rhein, Derek Weiss, Isaac Chwalek, Zach Baxter, Jack Krajewski, Brendan Napieralski, Bryce Plachecki, Will Osusa, Will Smith, Rob Acevedo, Hugh Lachman, Brendan Roehr, Matthew Scott, Ryan Eastland
Grand Rapids Catholic Central powers to third-straight championship
No. 1-ranked Grand Rapids Catholic Central knocked off No. 3-ranked Marine City 31-7 to win the MHSAA Division 5 championship. It was Catholic Central’s third-straight championship and its fifth in six years. Catholic Central won the Division 5 championship in 2020 and the Division 4 title in 2019, 2017, and 2016. John
Passinault passed for 221 yard and two touchdowns (59 and 17 yards) to Nolan Ziegler. Jack Rellinger rushed for a two-yard touchdown. Jack Klafeta returned a fumble 34 yards for a touchdown. John Meyer kicked a 29-yard field goal.
MEDIA COVERAGE
> Grand Rapids Catholic Central creams Marine City, claims 5th state title in 6 years
> Grand Rapids Catholic Central beats Marine City for 3rd straight state title
> Passinault, Ziegler help Grand Rapids Catholic Central continue its dynasty with Division 5 title
> Receiver-Turned-QB Finishes Job Helping GRCC Run Title Streak to 3
> Second-half outburst lifts Grand Rapids Catholic Central to Division 5 title
> Grand Rapids Catholic Central dynasty lives on with win over Marine City
> Marine City falls short, loses to Grand Rapids CC, 31-7, in state final
> After state runner-up finish, Marine City reflects on a memorable 2021 football season
> GR Catholic Central quarterback follows in father's footsteps
> Marine City looks to dethrone Grand Rapids Catholic Central in state final
> Marine City football's Scott Kretzschmar continuing the legacy of his two brothers
Friday, November 26, 2021, at Ford Field, Detroit
2021 MHSAA Division 6 Football Champions: Lansing Catholic
Head coach: Jim Baker l Assistant coaches: Nick Baker, Aaron Metz, Hub Waite, Anthony Joseph, Vinny Villanova, Justice Lewis, Pat Barner, Michael Fata, Dave Sbraccia, David Hart, Jim Ahern, Kelly Carrier, Jack Schinderle, Michael Terranova, Andrew Roberson
Players: John Watters, Jeremy Lowe, Alex Fernandez, Braden Rabideau, Maylay Othow, Matt Gehle, Alex Watters, Tyler Rakan, Rory Durr, MoJo Othow, Sean Durr, Joey Baker, Justin Devarona, Dylan Farrar, Owen Biergans, Henry Doerr, Jack Jacobs, Dan Shipman, Brock Bigger, Evan Ellis, Brandon Lewis, Christian Tucker, Andrew Hamilton, Nic Gruber, Drew Diehl, Braydon Smith, Benjamin Selesky, Padraic Cotter, Nick Heal, Patrick Doyle, Makhi Dowsett, Sean Dua, William Nakfoor, Jonah Richards, Eddie Flores, Sebastian Golzynski, John Hinton, Isaac Iocco, Joshua Pritzlaff, Owen Christie, Wes Franco, Matt Watkins, Colson Schick, Mason Knippen, Ethan Vukovic, Jacob Alvarado, Bo Poljan, Delco Rowley, Mattew Bradbury, Logan Voss, Nicky Lamacchia, David Magaway, Anthony Edwards, James Hendges, Navier Fleming, Adam Sambaer, Jack Grill
Lansing Catholic uses strong defensive performance to win Division 6 title
Owen Biergans in the first half. Baker added a one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Lansing Catholic forced four interceptions and recovered a fumble.
Audio l Video l Final stats
No. 2-ranked Lansing Catholic used a strong defensive effort to beat No. 8-ranked Warren Michigan Collegiate 16-6 to win the MHSAA Division 6 championship. Senior Jonah Richards kicked a 20-yard field goal and senior Joey Baker tossed a 10-yard touchdown pass to senior
MEDIA COVERAGE
> Back on top: Lansing Catholic leans on defense to beat Warren Michigan Collegiate for state title
> Lansing Catholic’s special defense paves way for second state title in three years
> Lansing Catholic overcomes Warren Michigan Collegiate for Division 6 crown
> Lansing Catholic defense dominates, 16-6
> Big Plays, Crucial Stops Drive Lansing Catholic to Latest Finals Fame
> Baker's delight: Lansing Catholic's state title had big family vibe for first-year head coach
> Michigan Collegiate falls to Lansing Catholic in state championship football game
> Warren Michigan Collegiate hopes state runner-up finish leads to more recognition for program
> Tre Redding ‘amazing talent’ for state football finalist Michigan Collegiate
> Warren Michigan Collegiate football aims for first state title after years of winning
Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Ford Field, Detroit
2021 MHSAA Division 7 Football Champions: Pewamo-Westphalia
Head coach: Jeremy Miller l Assistant coaches: Nathan Thelen, Jesse Thelen, Jon Platte, Jeremy Babbitt, Preston Weber, Jason Kohagen, Ed Barrett, Moose Schmitt, Collin Nurenberg, Peyton Heckman, Jack Nurenberg, Vaughn Smith
Players: Katie Freed, Brayton Thelen, Gavin Nurenberg, Connor Bengel, Tanner Wirth, Matthew Nurenberg, Grant Pohl, Dylan May, Cam Cook, Gabe Miller, Ashtin Wirth, Jason Miles, Conner Russell, Brock Thelen, Nate Arens, Troy Wertman, Kyle Thelen, Jackson Droste, Dak Ewalt, William Bengel, Brody Miles, Brayden Harr, Devin Pohl, Trent Channel, Reece Thelen, Connor Pohl, Drew Trierweiler, Ethan Miles, Brandt White, Isaac Thelen, Trevor Smith, Nathan Thelen, Carter Wirth , Evan VanAlstine, Chris Ghee, Henrik Waltersdorf, Brandt Beech, Nolan Schrabuen, Landon Nurenberg, Josh Van Alstine, Collin Schenider, Blake Birchmeier, Ty Bierstetel, Dalton Brown, Constantine Schafer, Kobe Generaux, Tyson Miles , Cayden Spitzley, Landon Thelen, Trevor Spitzley, Ethan McFarland, Corey Schafer, Jack Bailey, Evan Droste, Damian Spitzley, Kiefer Trimmer, Cole Greer, Corbin Schneider, Austin Schafer
Pewamo-Westphalia rallies to win Division 7 title, finish season undefeated
yard game-winning touchdown with 5:50 left in the game. Cam Cook rushed for a three-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
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No. 2-ranked Pewamo-Westphalia rallied to beat No. 4-ranked Lawton 14-10 to win the MHSAA Division 7 championship and finish its season undefeated. Down 10-7 in the fourth quarter, Dak Ewalt rushed for a 35-
MEDIA COVERAGE
> Dak Ewalt steps up to give Pewamo-Westphalia football another championship ending
> Dak Ewalt's TD run lifts Pewamo-Westphalia football to Division 7 state title
> Pewamo-Westphalia takes down Lawton in Division 7
> Challenges Conquered, Resilient P-W Raises Title Trophy Again
> Pewamo-Westphalia nips Lawton to win 4th Division 7 state football title since 2016
> Ewalt returns from injury to lead Pewamo-Westphalia to title game win
> Lawton defense able to make stops to keep things close in Division 7 title game
> Lawton brings confidence on first ever trip to Ford Field
> Lawton football twins searching for state title in grandpa's honor
> Southwest Michigan village of Lawton ready for biggest football game in high school’s history
> Pewamo-Westphalia overcomes injuries to get back to Ford Field
> Back from injuries, Cam Cook and Brock Thelen aiming for title ending for Pewamo-Westphalia football
Friday, November 26, 2021, at Ford Field, Detroit
2021 MHSAA Division 8 Football Champions: Hudson
Head coach: Dan Rogers l Assistant coaches: Jeremy Beal, Jake Bovee, Lance Patrick, Shanon Williams, Logan Milligan, Stuart Mansfield
Players: Anthony Arredondo, Christian Gordon, Austin Marry, Easten Strodtman, Julian Kimling, Ambrose Horwath, KJ Walker, Kannon Marry, Brady Reuter, Logan Ryan, Payton Rogers, Beckett McCaskey, Brennan Marshall, Nick Kopin, Brendan Akers, Bronson Marry, Landon Kolle, Gabe French, Cole Marry, Ethan Harris, Barron Mansfield, Logan Sallows, Connor Rowe, Aden Barrett, Jacob Pickford, Jim Daugherty, Evan Topps, Ty Morgan, Cameron Kimble, Gunner Bloomer, Calix Campbell, Karter Kubacki, Angelo Moreno, Brad Bertram, Aidan Raszkowski, Lucius Arnett, Chase Bernath, Evan Swander, Kodie Kirkland
Hudson finishes undefeated season to capture third Division 8 title
No. 1-ranked Hudson rallied to beat No. 5-ranked Beal City 14-7 to win the MHSAA Division 8 championship and finish its season undefeated. Senior Nick Kopin rushed for two touchdowns (six yards and two yards) and
131 yards to lead the Tigers, who gained 282 yards on the ground. Kopin also forced a key fumble in the fourth quarter and led the Tigers' defense with six tackles.
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MEDIA COVERAGE
> Hudson holds off Beal City for Division 8 state championship
> Hudson captures third football state title with 14-7 win over Beal City in Division 8 finals
> Hudson outmuscles Beal City for Division 8 title
> Hudson Rides Dominating Defense to Lock Down Division 8 Title
> ‘Hudson Tough’ mentality leaves Tigers second to none in D8 football final
> Hudson football returns to championship standards
> Beal City falls in D8 finale
> Once-tiny senior class finds way to build on Beal City tradition as state runner-up
> Hudson set to take on Beal City in Division 8 championship
> End Game: Beal City meets Hudson in D8 state-title game
> Beal City Ready for Second State Final in Three Years
