The first round of the playoffs on Friday, October 31, 2025, featured intense matchups across various divisions in Michigan, as highlighted by outlets in the MediaNews Group Michigan cluster, including the Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun, Macomb Daily, Oakland Press, and Southgate News Herald. Here are the key results from the games that took place:
In Division 1, Detroit Catholic Central delivered a commanding performance against Hartland, winning 35-7. Other notable games included Brighton’s 25-7 victory over West Bloomfield and Clarkston’s dominant 52-14 win against Davison. Grand Blanc triumphed over Oxford with a score of 49-30, while Dearborn Fordson secured a 34-14 win against Farmington.
Division 2 saw impressive victories as Midland Dow defeated Waterford Mott decisively, 51-15. East Lansing edged out Lakeland, 26-20, and Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice narrowly overcame Walled Lake Western, 28-24. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s also showcased strength with a significant 35-7 victory over North Farmington.
In Division 3, Mt. Pleasant had a strong showing against Bay City Western, winning 35-14, while Detroit Martin Luther King defeated Riverview 36-6. Warren De La Salle had an impressive offensive display, beating Warren Fitzgerald 56-34.
As for Division 4, Madison Heights Lamphere squeaked past Redford Union in a tightly contested 7-6 game, while Harper Woods dominated Macomb Lutheran North with a 45-16 victory.
In Division 5, Saginaw Swan Valley triumphed over Clare, 38-20, and Pontiac Notre Dame Prep delivered a resounding 59-0 win against Hazel Park. Meanwhile, Richmond narrowly defeated Armada, 14-10.
Division 6 featured a close encounter where Ecorse edged out Adrian Madison 40-38, while Marine City showcased its strength with a 52-7 victory over Clawson.
In Division 7, Ithaca managed to hold off Saginaw Valley Lutheran, winning 24-12, and Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest took a decisive 42-14 victory over Detroit Community.
Lastly, in the 8-Player Division 1, Montabella secured a significant win against Breckenridge with a score line of 64-26.
This first round of the playoffs demonstrated the strength and determination of teams across Michigan, setting the stage for exciting matchups in the coming weeks. Fans are encouraged to keep checking for updates and extensive coverage from the various outlets in the MediaNews Group Michigan cluster as the playoff journey continues.