Ayden Gatewood (0), Columbia Central at Lumen Christi. Photo by Hannah Tacy, JTV Sports
JTV Sports
Friday October 30th
(page will update frequently with scores and stats)
1st ROUND SCORES:
DIVISION 6
Lumen Christi 56, Columbia Central 27: The Titans win their opening round contest, the first in a hopeful return to Ford Field for the fifth consecutive year. LC improves to 8-2 overall and will host Napoleon as they meet for the fourth time in five years. Columbia Central ends its season at 6-4 overall with its first playoff appearance since 2020.
Napoleon 52, Buchanan 29: The Pirates win a playoff game for the fifth straight season, this time on the road in a rematch from last season’s opening round. Napoleon has now scored 40 or more points for the eighth time this season. Napoleon will play at Lumen Christi for the second consecutive district final next week and the fourth contest in five years.
DIVISION 7
Jonesville 36, Hanover Horton 22: John Milks scored three touchdowns to lead Jonesville as they stunned HH on the road in a battle of playoff comets. Jonesville avenges its 32-14 loss to the Comets from Week 6, and has now won four straight games. Jonesville will play at Union City next week in a Division 7 district final.
Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central 54, Leslie 26: The Blackhawks finish the season at 4-6 overall with a five-game losing streak. Leslie ends its season against Monroe SMCC for the third year in a row. The Falcons will face the winner of Saturday’s Ottawa Lake Whiteford vs Bronson contest.
DIVISION 8
Fowler 43, Manchester 16: Manchester ends its season at 7-3 overall, winning the Cascades-North division, and has now reached the playoffs five straight seasons. Fowler will play at legendary Thompson Field and take on Hudson next week in the district final.
Springport 46, Saugatuck 10: QB Rip Overweg scored four touchdowns to help lead the Spartans at home in the first round. Tucker Wiginton scored two TDs, and Easton Merrill also scored for Springport as they travel to Decatur next week for a chance at back-to-back district titles.
8-MAN DIVISION 1
Climax-Scotts 49, Concord 40: Concord finishes the season at 6-4 and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Climax-Scotts will host Colon next week in an 8-Man Regional Final.
