Author: Nick Tuori

Photo courtesy of Louis Murray See the game in pictures here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45681226@N02/albums/72157687271152232 The Cougars of Catholic Central won the Division 4 State Championship last season behind a stellar defense. This year, they aimed to repeat their championship, as well as completing an undefeated season, something that has not been accomplished by Catholic Central since 1987. This week, they continued their march to Ford Field by knocking off the Black Knights of Belding 42-3. In the first quarter of the game, star tailback Nolan Fugate started the scoring for the Cougars as he ran eighty-four yards through the teeth of...

The MHSAA Playoffs have reached the Regional Final rounds, as there are now just eight teams remaining in each of the eight divisions in the 11-man playoffs. There are 32 games across the state of Michigan this weekend, and the Michigan Sports Radio team of broadcasters are going to be LIVE at four of them. In addition to tomorrow’s preview show, available on the MSR Facebook page, a quick preview of the games can be found below. WILLIAMSTON (7-4) AT ESCANABA (9-2) The Hornets of Williamston are making the longest trek of any team on Friday night as they...

Photo courtesy of Miles Postema.  Check out pictures of the game here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/96875625@N08/albums/72157665851853339   Each fall, the MHSAA Playoffs provide a platform for some of the best stories in the state to take center stage. One of the best in 2017 has to be the work of the West Ottawa Panthers to turn things around. After fielding two straight 2-7 teams, the Panthers surprised many by winning eight games and being crowned undisputed champions of the OK Red. Their remarkable journey took another step on Friday night as they defeated Rockford for the second time this season to win their...

Photo courtesy of Gary Balcom The four-time reigning champions in Division 5, the Falcons of West Catholic, were back on their title defense on Friday night against Kalamazoo United. The Falcons were at home, and in control from the kickoff. They had very little trouble in winning 42-0 to advance to next week’s regional finals. In the first quarter, Gaetano Vallone found Nick Dorato for a twelve yard touchdown pass to open the scoring. Liam Putz’s extra point put the Falcons up by seven. The second quarter featured a pair of scores by West Catholic as they tripled their...