What a game between our Trojans and the visiting Irish from Father Gabriel Richard.  After falling behind 16-0 at the half.  The Trojans started to flex their muscle on both sides of the ball.  Scoring early in the 3rd quarter made it a one-score contest.   With 8:12 remaining, lightning forced a 2 hr delay and eventually led to a postponement.  

After resuming on Saturday at 2:00 PM, the Trojans punched in their first play making the score 14-16.  The following possession, the Irish converted 2 third downs on their way to a score extending their lead to 22-14.  On their final offensive possession of the game, the Trojans marched 80 yards for 6.  Unfortunately, a failed 2-point conversion ended the game making the final score 20-22.  Below are some of the stat highlights:

RUSHING STATS:

Cole Henning - 9/59, 2pt
Evan Romeo - 13/83 TD
Logan Kurth - 17/112 TD
Evan Vaughn- 6/25 TD

PASSING STATS:

#12 Zach Brady- 1/1, 35 yards

RECEIVING STATS:

#2 Evan Vaughn- 1 rec, 35 yards

Varsity Football (3-1) came out victorious in their home opener with a 64-3 win over Parkway Christian.  In the win, the team set a school scoring record with their 64 point output.  Below are some stat line from the game:

Offensive:

O-line owned the line of scrimmage

Team Rushing:
36 carries 477 yards and 9 TD's

Evan Romeo - 8 carries for 206 yards and 4 TD's, also added 2, 2 point conversions
Logan Kurth - 6 carries for 129 yards and 2 TD's
Cole Henning - 10 carries for 54 yards and a TD and 2 point conversion
Micheal Warner - 1 carry for 33 yards
Justin Hollister - 3 carries for 23 yards
Evan Vaughan- 2 carries for 15 yards
Zach Brady - 5 carries for 12 yards and a TD
Isaac Brady- 1 carry for 5 yards and a TD

Defensive:

Isaac Brady -  INT (3rd of the season)
Zach Brady - INT (1st of the season)

Up next: Father Gabriel Richard comes to town on September 27th for a showdown between two 3-1 teams. 

The football team traveled to Lutheran Westland for their second MIAC game of the season.  The Trojan ground game controlled the evening totaling over 400 yards in the 44-13 win.

1st quarter - Lutheran Westland struck first capping off a 5-minute drive making the score 7-0.  Our boys were quick to respond with a 53 yard run and score from Cole Henning.  A converted 2-point conversion by Logan Kurth made the score 8-7.

2nd quarter - To start the 2nd quarter, freshman Isaac Brady picked off his second pass of the season.  6 plays later, Henning took another one to the house bring to the score to 16-7.  To end the half, we forced a punt and capped off a long drive with another Henning score (his 3rd of the night).  Evan Vaughan added a 2-point conversion.  The halftime score was 24-7.

3rd quarter - Vaughan scores from short yardage.  A Cole Henning PAT makes the score 31-7.  

4th quarter - A Vaughan interception (4th of the season) midway through the quarter led to a short-yardage score from Michael Warner.  A Henning PAT makes the score 44-13.

A few other highlights:

1. The offensive and defensive lines were dominant

2. The offense was very impressive running for over 400 yards

- Cole Henning: 7 carries for 128 yards (2 TD)

- Evan Romeo: 12 carries for 120 yards (TD)

- Logan Kurth: 11 carries for 114 yards (TD)

Next week, the boys are home (finally) and will take on Parkway Christian.  7:00 PM kick.

Here are a few headlines from our boy's dominant performance at Star International:

Evan Vaughan pick 6 TD 25 yds (3rd Int of the season)

Evan Romeo 90 yds rushing including 50 yd TD run

Cole Henning 50 yds rushing TD

Logan Kurth 75 yds rushing including 36 yd TD run

Alex Williams 5 yd TD run (yes, an offensive lineman rushed for a score - see twitter for the highlight)

Nathan Francis (Freshman 1st varsity game) TD run

Thomas Riel (Freshman 1st varsity game) TD run

Michael Warner 40 yds rushing including 14 yd TD run

Evan Vaughan, Isaac Brady (freshman), and Michael Warner all had interceptions

Next week the team heads to Lutheran Westland for their 3rd road game in a row.  7:00 PM kick.

The varsity football team opened their season on the road at Royal Oak Shrine.  Unfortunately, the result didn't end in our favor.  Turnovers and stalled drives led to a 28-14 defeat.

The Trojans did have some outstanding performances:

- Logan Kurth and Evan Romeo both rushed for Touchdowns.  Kurth also added 100+ yards on the ground.

- Evan Vaughan had 2 INT's and 90 kickoff return yards including one for 65+.

- Alex Williams was a beast on in the interior recording several tackles for a loss.  

The boys look to rebound next week when the travel to Star International Academy on September 6th.  

Parents and student-athletes

In preparation for the 2020/21 fall athletic seasons, please complete the REGISTRATION information.  

Fall sports offered:

High School Football

High School Volleyball

High School Cross Country

High School Sideline Cheer

Middle School Volleyball

Middle School Cross Country

* Participation fees: High School - $125; Middle School - $75 (fee is waived for students that qualify for free/reduced lunch).

NOTE: HERE is the new Health Questionnaire form.  This is the new form that students who had a valid sport physical in 2019-20 (completed on or after April 15, 2019) can complete with required signatures to meet the pre-participation health status requirement in 2020-21. For more information on this process, you can access a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for this new Health Questionnaire form by clicking  HERE. 

Dear MHSAA Community,

We hope this email finds you and your family safe and healthy. 

Please see the cover memo with an important update and the MHSAA/NFHS Guidance for Reopening School Sports document at this link:

Guidance 05-29-20.pdf

The MHSAA will continue to provide regular updates and information in the days ahead during these unprecedented and fluid times.

Thank you.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
mark@mhsaa.com
Phone: 517-332-5046
MHSAA.com

Dear MHSAA Community,

The MHSAA hopes this email finds you and your family healthy and safe.

Next week, the MHSAA will be providing a comprehensive update that will include further guidance from state government and health department officials, along with the document “MHSAA Guidance for Opening School Sports” that will assist schools with procedures and protocols as we transition into summer activity when permitted by Governor Whitmer.  This guidance document has been a collaborative effort between the MHSAA, National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the MHSAA and NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory committees which both include physicians, other medical professionals and school administrators.  We hope more definite details will be available next week with the current state of emergency order set to expire on May 28 which may or may not be extended.  The one thing we have learned over the past nine weeks is this continues to be a fluid situation, and we simply wanted to alert you that further details and the guidance document will be coming to you by May 29.

We wish you and your family a safe Memorial Day weekend.  The MHSAA will be connecting with you again next week.

Thank you.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
mark@mhsaa.com
Phone: 517-332-5046
MHSAA.com

HERE is the link to the new Health Questionnaire from the MHSAA. This is the new form that students who had a valid sport physical in 2019-20 (completed on or after April 15, 2019) can complete with required signatures to meet the pre-participation health status requirement in 2020-21.

Dear MHSAA Family:

Below you will find the media release announcing the MHSAA’s decision to cancel all 2019-20 winter and spring tournaments and sport seasons.  This was based on protecting the health, safety and well-being of students, teachers, coaches, support staff, officials, media members, parents, fans and families.  It follows the Governor’s order of April 2 and will allow member schools to put all attention, energy and resources into online learning experiences for the next two months.  This is a public health crisis and the MHSAA, like many others, is putting public health first.

We wanted to alert you to this news before the public announcement.  Thank you for all that you do for school sports in our state.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
mark@mhsaa.com
Phone: 517-332-5046
MHSAA.com

MHSAA Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Winter & Spring Seasons

EAST LANSING, Mich. – April 3 – The Michigan High School Athletic Association has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 Winter and Spring sports seasons, in compliance with the Thursday (April 2) “state of disaster” directive by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closing school buildings and moving education online for the remainder of the school year to help decrease the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

This will be the first school year to not see MHSAA Finals played in multiple sports since 1942-43, when World War II led to the elimination of Finals in most sports.

The MHSAA on March 12 suspended its girls and boys basketball, girls gymnastics, boys ice hockey and boys swimming & diving tournaments amid COVID-19 concerns. All activity in all sports was halted March 13. Spring sports to that point had begun practice, but not competition.

The MHSAA’s Representative Council approved during its Winter Meeting on March 27 a series of concepts for completing the Winter tournaments and an abbreviated Spring season, contingent on the lifting of a statewide quarantine. The closure of school buildings into June made those possibilities void.

The MHSAA’s Executive Committee, comprised of officers of the larger Council, affirmed the decision today (April 3) to cancel the remainder of this school year’s activities.

“We are heartbroken to not be able to provide these opportunities for Michigan’s student-athletes, and especially seniors. We continue to hear from dozens asking us to hold out hope. But safety always must come first, and Governor Whitmer is making courageous decisions to safeguard the people of our state,” MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. “We understand as much as anyone how much school sports mean to athletes and their communities. We had ideas and hopes for finishing Winter and Spring and helping bring some sort of normalcy after this long break. But this is the correct decision, and we will play our part in bringing schools and communities together again when the time is right.”

“For now, we cannot state strongly enough that all students, staffs and others follow the guidelines established to slow the spread of this virus – we all must do our part.”

Because the five Winter sports were not able to conclude with Finals, no champions will be awarded in those sports for 2019-20. However, championships won at earlier rounds of those tournaments (District or Regional) will continue to stand.

The MHSAA will in coming weeks provide guidelines and other information pertinent to this unusual offseason as attention is turned to preparing for Fall 2020.

MHSAA Suspends Winter Tournaments Amid COVID-19 Concerns

EAST LANSING, Mich. – March 12 – Postseason events sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association have been suspended immediately and indefinitely due to concerns related to COVID-19.

The Ice Hockey, Girls Gymnastics and Lower Peninsula Boys Swimming & Diving Finals had been scheduled for this weekend, while the Girls & Boys Basketball Tournaments are midway through earlier rounds of their playoff progressions.

On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recommended a stoppage of large gatherings in order to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

“Based on the events of the last 48 hours and with things changing by the minute, we believe we have no choice but to suspend our winter tournaments immediately,” MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. “This is a suspension until we have a better handle on the situation. The health and welfare of everyone involved is our number one priority.”

Uyl added that more information and updates will be forthcoming over the next few days. No timetable has been determined for possible rescheduling for tournaments.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
mark@mhsaa.com
Phone: 517-332-5046
MHSAA.com

The MHSAA is working with state and local health authorities to monitor the developing COVID-19 situation in Michigan. At this time, all MHSAA postseason tournament events will be played as scheduled. We encourage people to follow the CDC guidance regarding hand-washing, personal hygiene and staying home when sick.

We are continually monitoring this situation. If it becomes necessary to make adjustments to MHSAA tournament events, decisions will be made to ensure a healthy and safe environment for everyone involved.

For the most up-to-date information, go to www.mhsaa.com/coronavirus.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
Phone: 517-332-5046
Email: mark@mhsaa.com
Website: www.mhsaa.com

Isaac Brady was named to the 1st Team All-State Defensive Team. 

Year: Freshman

The lone freshman on the first-team, Brady was a ball hawk for the Trojans in 2019. He led the Ann Arbor area with seven interceptions and finished with 21 tackles and five pass breakups.

Logan Kurth was also recognized as an Honorable Mention All-State running back. 

Year: Junior

Kurth emerged as one of the best running backs in the state this season. He rushed for a team-leading 1,526 yards and 20 touchdowns on 132 carries to earn All-Michigan Independent Athletic Conference honors. He also caught two touchdowns and scored nine 2-point conversions.

2019 high school football Dream Team offense for Ann Arbor area

By Greg Wickliffe | gwickliffe@mlive.com

WHAT A NIGHT! On Friday, November 1st, the football team defeated Father Gabriel Richard 45-26 to win their first playoff game since 2006. They also matched the team’s highest win total in a season with eight victories for the first time since going 8-2 in 2008.

Now, they’ll get an opportunity to match the school record for wins with a matchup against Dearborn Heights Robichaud, who squeaked by Dundee 29-28 on Friday. The two will square off on November 8th for the district championship.  Below are stats from Friday's game:

Rushing Stats: 42 carries for 492 yards

Cole Henning: 9 carries for 65 yards

Evan Romeo: 13 carries for 134 yards and 3 touchdowns

Logan Kurth: 17 carries for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns

Evan Vaughan: 3 carries for 13 yards

Passing:

Zachary Brady: 1 for 2, 25 yards and a touchdown

Receiving:
Kurth: 1 catch for 25 yards and a touchdown

Playoff-win-picture

On Saturday, November 2nd, our boys cross country team along with Brooke Craven and Lauren Price, competed at the MHSAA State Championships at Michigan International Speedway.  At the end of the day, the boys placed 18th overall (of 28 teams).  Toop finishers included Clay Rinna (59th), Cole Rinna (110th), Braylan Majeski (122nd), Bailey Adams (154th) and Jacob Goodrich (196th).  

For the girls, Brooke Craven ran a fantastic race and placed 28th (20:38) and received All-State honors.  Lauren Price placed 147th (of 238 participants).  

Go Trojans!

2019 M.I.A.C. Football Conference MVP: EVAN ROMEO – WHITMORE LAKE

2019 M.I.A.C. Football Conference Coach of the Year: RICH ALKIRE – OAKLAND CHRISTIAN

2019 M.I.A.C. Football All Conference 1st Team:

2019 M.I.A.C. Football All Conference 2nd Team:

2019 M.I.A.C. Football Conference Final Standings

1st 6-0 Whitmore Lake
2nd 5-1 Oakland Christian
3rd 4-2 Clarenceville
4th 3-3 Lutheran Westland
5th 1-5 Lutheran Northwest
5th 1-5 Parkway Christian
5th 1-5 Southfield Christian

They did it!  The varsity football defeated Livonia Clarenceville on senior night (41-6) to earn their first conference championship since 2003.  Sitting at 7-2 (7-0 in conference play), the team awaits their playoff opponent.  This will be the first playoff appearance since 2013.   The playoff show airs on Fox Sports Detroit on Sundat at 7:00 PM.   Below are stats from Fridays win:

RUSHING STATS

- 407 total rushing yards

Cole Henning - 9 carries for 112 yards and 2 touchdowns

Evan Romeo - 20 carries for 119 yards and a TD

Logan Kurth - 15 carries for 136 yards and 2 scores

Zach Brady - 3 carries for 10 yards and a TD

PASSING STATS

Zach Brady - 1 for 2 (29 yards)

Travis Lucas - 1 catch for 29 yards

The wait is over...after defeating conference foe Lutheran Northwest 60-12, the Trojans have qualified for the State Playoffs for the first time since 2013 (10th time in school history).  

Now that we have qualified for the playoffs, the focus is squarely on Friday night when we play host to Livonia Clarenceville for the MIAC title!  A win secures the first conference championship in football since 2002.  

Below are stats from Fridays game:

RUSHING STATS:
25 carries 343 yards

Cole Henning - 4/37 TD
Evan Romeo - 7/158 2TD, 2pt
Logan Kurth - 4/90 2TD, 2x 2pt
Evan Vaughan- 1/20 TD
Zach Brady- 2pt
Thomas Riel- 1/7
Isaac Brady- 3/15
Nathan Francis 4/15 TD
Micheal Warner 1/1

PASSING STATS

Zach Brady 2/2 55 yards, 1 TD

RECEIVING STATS
Nate Moore 1 rec, 53 yards
Travis Lucas 1 rec, 2 yards, and a TD

The goal of every football team is to score on every possession...well, our boys did just that.  In their MIAC matchup with the undefeated Lancers, the varsity football team scored on every offensive possession.  

Both teams lit up the scoreboard with a total of 95 points!  Fortunately, the Trojans were on the winning end of the total defeating OCS 62-33. 

Highlights from the game:

Evan Romeo: 148 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns

Logan Kurth: 210 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns

Evan Vaughan: 146 yards rushing and a touchdown

Justin Hollister: 5 yards rushing and a touchdown

Grand Total: 58 carries for 514 yards! 

Next up, Southfield Christian comes to town on October 11th for Homecoming