Michigan High School Athletic Association
2020 Football Championships
CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday, January 22, 2021, at Ford Field, Detroit
2020 MHSAA Division 6 champions: Montague
ROSTER
Head coach: Patrick Collins l Assistant coaches: Denny Barnes, Brad Francis, Dan French, Brian Jaekel, Cody Kater, Matt McDonald, Randy Mikkelsen, Brock Myers, Craig Smith, Jeff Stark
Players: Izac Jarka (sophomore), Michael Moore (sophomore), Zachery Nelson (senior), Drew Collins (senior), Rodney Brassfield (sophomore), Andrew Kooi (junior), Ian Degen (junior), Colton Blankstrom (junior), Trey Mikkelsen (senior), Chase Gowell (sophomore), Tugg Nichols (junior), Dylan Everett (junior), Samuel Smith (senior), Reece Taylor (junior), Owen Petersen (sophomore), Nicholas Moss (sophomore), Kade Johnson (sophomore), Alec Waruszewski (senior), Joel Booth (sophomore), Walker Martin (senior), Aaron Rolf (junior), Dakota Croff-Wiegand (senior), Silas Jancek (sophomore), David Dobson (senior), John Greiner (sophomore), Christopher Kessler (senior), Hayden McDonald (junior), Luke Booth (senior)
GAME SUMMARY
No. 1 Montague (12-0) 40, No. 9 Clinton (10-2) 14
No. 1-ranked Montague finished a perfect season pounding No. 9 Clinton to win the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 6 champion for the first time since 2009. Senior Drew Collins tossed three touchdown passes to senior Samuel Smith. Collins also rushed for two touchdowns. Junior Dylan Everett rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore Izac Jarka and junior Colton Blankstron both had eight tackles.
> Detroit Free Press prediction: Montague 35, Clinton 27
> Detroit News prediction: Montague 28, Clinton 18
> MLive prediction: Montague 24, Clinton 14
MEDIA COVERAGE
> Collins' father-and-son collaboration lifts Montague to Division 6 title
> Montague rolls by Clinton to win Division 6 state crown
> Montague roars past Clinton 40-14 for Division 6 state title of Michigan high school football
> Montague football's state title a cherished moment for several father/son combos on team
> Storybook complete for Montague football as father, son walk off together again as champs
> Montague Follows QB's Unstoppable Lead
> Clinton football savors the feelings, both good and bad, in state finals loss to Montague
> Community honors Montague football team with send off to state title game
> Clinton football’s perseverance pays off
Semifinals
Semifinal 1
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021
At Montague
No. 1 Montague (11-0) 49,
Grayling (7-4) 14
> Detroit Free Press prediction: Montague 42, Grayling 34
> MLive prediction: Montague 42, Grayling 14
> No. 1 Montague buries Grayling, rolls into Ford Field with singular goal intact: State title
> Grayling falls to No. 1 Montague
Semifinal 2
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021
At Clinton
No. 9 Clinton (10-1) 40,
No. 8 Constantine (9-2) 6
> Detroit Free Press prediction: Constantine 38, Clinton 24
> MLive prediction: Constantine 21, Clinton 19
> Clinton run game powers past Constantine to punch state finals ticket
> Constantine vs. Clinton football semifinal venue changed amid concern over ‘mud pit’ game
> Early look at Kalamazoo-area prep football state semifinal matchups
Regionals
Region 21
Final
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
At Grayling
Grayling (7-3) 34,
Negaunee (6-4) 12
> Grayling wins program's 1st regional title
Region 22
Final
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
At Muskegon Catholic Central
No. 1 Montague (10-0) 41,
Montrose (8-2) 16
> Montague QB Drew Collins plays perfect game in 41-16 win over Montrose
> After losing 5 players, Montrose coach doesn’t know what to expect vs. No. 1 Montague
> Facts and figures for five Flint-area teams still alive in Michigan high school football playoffs
Region 23
Final
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
At Constantine
No. 8 Constantine (9-1) 33,
Michigan Center (6-2) 14
> Constantine finds its stride to dispatch Michigan Center, claim first regional title since 2012
> Jackson-area football highlights: Lumen Christi, Michigan Center fall in regionals
Region 24
Final
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
At Madison Heights Bishop Foley
No. 9 Clinton (9-1) 13, No. 4 Warren Michigan Collegiate (9-1) 12
> Clinton defeats Michigan Collegiate in Division 6 regional football title game
> Coach salutes Michigan Collegiate football team that was 'absolutely amazing' despite pandemic
> Clinton claims regional title in thriller
> Will Cougars' tracks lead to a state championship in football?
Districts
District 41
Final
At Calumet
Negaunee (6-3) 22.000 20,
Calumet (4-4) 23.033 19
Semifinals
At Menominee
Calumet (4-3) 23.033 29,
Menominee (4-3) 39.000 14
At Ishpeming Westwood
Negaunee (5-3) 22.000 42,
Ishpeming Westwood (5-2) 33.967 14
First round
Menominee (4-2) 39.000 (Bye)
Calumet (3-3) 23.033 38,
Houghton (2-3) 22.100 16
Ishpeming Westwood (5-1) 33.967 (Bye)
Negaunee (4-3) 22.000 28,
Gladstone (2-4) 24.933 14
District 42
Final
At Boyne City
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020
Grayling (6-3) 26.667 28,
Boyne City (6-3) 29.333 20
> Grayling beats Boyne City for first district title in 15 years
Semifinals
At Manistee
Grayling (5-3) 26.667 49,
Manistee (5-3) 36.167 14
At Maple City Glen Lake
Boyne City (6-2) 29.333 29,
Maple City Glen Lake (5-3) 33.167 28 (OT)
First round
Manistee (5-2) 36.167 62,
Kalkaska (0-6) 6.333 6
Grayling (4-3) 26.667 47,
Benzie Central (2-5) 23.667 12
Maple City Glen Lake (5-2) 33.167 50,
Elk Rapids (1-6) 13.833 8
Boyne City (5-2) 29.333 56,
Mason County Central (2-5) 19.667 25
District 43
Final
At Muskegon Catholic Central
Montague (9-0) 46.333 36,
Muskegon Catholic Central (8-1) 51.333 7
> Drew Collins powers No. 1 Montague past No. 2 Muskegon Catholic Central, 36-7
> Montague football team does ‘COVID ’copter,’ hopes to stay safe and keep season going
Semifinals
At Muskegon Catholic Central
Muskegon Catholic Central (8-0) 51.333 28,
Harrison (5-3) 31.933 0
At Montague
Montague (8-0) 46.333 50,
Clare (7-1) 44.767 7
First round
Muskegon Catholic Central (7-0) 51.333 62,
Shelby (0-7) 9.333 0
Harrison (5-2) 31.933 22,
Sanford Meridian (4-3) 33.333 14
Montague (7-0) 46.333 75,
Hart (1-6) 13.833 0
Clare (7-0) 44.767 41,
Kent City (5-2) 30.000 6
District 44
Final
At Montrose
Montrose (8-1) 40.500 40,
Millington (7-2) 39.500 35
Semifinals
At Montrose
Montrose (7-1) 40.500 42,
Chesaning (3-5) 20.500 12
At Millington
Millington (7-1) 39.500 36,
Mt. Morris (3-5) 23.833 28,
First round
Montrose (6-1) 40.500 49,
Tawas (0-7) 10.333 12
Chesaning (3-4) 20.500 35,
Caro (3-4) 22.167 23
Millington (6-1) 39.500 48,
Otisville LakeVille Memorial (1-6) 10.833 0
Mt. Morris (3-4) 23.833 44,
Pinconning (0-7) 11.467 18
District 45
Final
At Buchanan
Constantine (8-1) 40.667 55,
Buchanan (8-1) 52.833 28
Semifinals
At Buchanan
Buchanan (8-0) 52.833 55,
Niles Brandywine (4-4) 31.667 15
At Constantine
Constantine (7-1) 40.667 63,
Parchment (3-5) 21.333 20,
Round one
Buchanan (7-0) 52.833 1,
Fennville (0-7) 10.667 0 (Forfeit)
Niles Brandywine (4-3) 31.667 44,
Comstock (3-4) 26.767 7
Constantine (6-1) 40.667 47,
Watervliet (2-5) 18.833 0
Parchment (3-4) 21.333 42,
Coloma (4-3) 32.000 40
District 46
Final
At Jonesville
Michigan Center (6-1) 28.917 28,
Jonesville (7-2) 38.967 22
> Resilient Michigan Center clinches program’s first district title with road win over Jonesville
Semifinals
At Jonesville
Jonesville (7-1) 38.967 60,
Stockbridge (3-5) 20.000 24
At Michigan Center
Michigan Center (5-1) 28.917 30,
Adrian Madison (6-2) 28.167 13
Round one
Jonesville (6-1) 38.967 48,
Onsted (0-7) 9.000 41
Stockbridge (3-4) 20.000 36,
Brooklyn Columbia Central (2-5) 20.167 28
Michigan Center (4-1) 28.917 54,
Napoleon (1-6) 12.167 16
Adrian Madison (6-1) 28.167 34,
Quincy (2-5) 18.033 30
District 47
Final
At Blissfield
Clinton (8-1) 40.833 16,
Blissfield (8-1) 45.167 13
Semifinals
At Blissfield
Blissfield (8-0) 45.167 21,
Ida (4-4) 26.667 14
At Clinton
Clinton (7-1) 40.833 42,
Erie Mason (7-1) 34.500 24
Round one
Blissfield (7-0) 45.167 63,
Lutheran Westland (2-3) 18.083 0
Ida (4-3) 26.667 56,
Dearborn Advanced Tech Academy (3-4) 26.167 12
Clinton (6-1) 40.833 59,
Detroit Voyageur Preparatory (2-5) 19.333 20
Erie Mason (7-0) 34.500 56,
Ecorse (2-5) 25.500 0
District 48
Final
At Warren Michigan Collegiate
Warren Michigan Collegiate (9-0) 46.833 52,
Detroit Edison Public School Academy (6-3) 34.667 0
> Michigan Collegiate pulls the plug on Detroit Edison
Semifinals
At Warren Michigan Collegiate
Warren Michigan Collegiate (8-0) 46.833 30,
Flint Hamady (4-4) 23.500 0
At Detroit Edison
Detroit Edison Public School Academy (6-2) 34.667 28,
Durand (5-3) 31.500 26
> Detroit Edison holds off Durand 28-26 to reach district title game
Round one
Warren Michigan Collegiate (7-0) 46.833 42,
Southfield Bradford Academy (0-7) 8.000 0
Flint Hamady (4-3) 23.500 35,
Detroit Pershing (3-4) 26.000 0
Detroit Edison Public School Academy (5-2) 34.667 48,
Algonac (1-6) 16.000 6
Durand (5-2) 31.500 50,
Detroit Collegiate Preparatory (2-5) 16.667 0
