We are back with another edition of Four Downs, recapping the four biggest stories from round two of the high school football postseason in West Michigan and beyond! One round of trophies have been handed out, and now it’s the wooden mittens for Regional titles that will come into contest, as the stakes only raise higher!
FIRST DOWN: Kentwood Keeps Rolling
After taking down Rockford in the first round and holding on to a perfect season it looked like Grand Ledge could be a real threat to Kentwood’s perfect season of their own last weekend. And the Comets forced a dogfight in the first half, keeping things tied at 21 with the Falcons early in the 3rd quarter.
But, then East Kentwood did what EK has done all year and step on the gas in the second half, putting up 21 unanswered in the 2nd half to pull away for a 42-21 win, led on the strength of 3 total touchdowns for WR Zeke Ferrell – Who continues to be a massive X Factor for coach Spencer’s squad in the second half of the season.
EK plays Portage Central for the Regional Title on MSR this Saturday – with Coverage starting at 12:30pm!
SECOND DOWN: Kenowa Keeps Rolling
Just Like EK, Kenowa Hills continues to dominate the postseason – As they were able to find a tough shootout win over GR Christian to open the postseason before an entire dominant district title performance over Ludington 63-0!
The Knights will look to stretch their win streak to 11 and continue their historic season on Friday night, LIVE on MSR – as they take on reigning regional champ and state semifinalist – Unity Christian.
THIRD DOWN: Byron vs Shores – Rematch for the Ages
Round one between Byron Center and Mona Shores was an all-time classic back in early October, as The Sailors sunk the Bulldogs in a 29-28 late thriller that would eventually propel them to the league title in the OK-Green.
BC’s offense has poured it on through two weeks to a combined 101-65 in the district playoffs. While Mona Shores has almost matched them, putting up a combined 98-77 margin in the first two weeks.
Now, they meet again – But with regional title hardware on the line! This will surely be one of the great games of the season anywhere in the state between two great coaches and programs that have built up quite the budding rivalry within the OK-Green and D2 State Tournament in recent years.
FOURTH DOWN: D5 Decision
The Courts ruled on Monday in favor of the MHSAA, once again deeming GR Catholic Central ineligible for the 2026 postseason. This will negate the much-anticipated West Catholic vs CC Regional showdown that was going to likely be on deck for next weekend. And now West Catholic becomes a heavy state title favorite to come out of West Michigan and win it all at Ford Field just like they did last November.
The Falcons will continue their playoff journey this weekend, as they see Berrien Springs – Who moved past CC with the forfeit and disqualification this week.
