2014 Week 7 Football Playoff Listing
October 7, 2014
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Following is a list of Michigan High School Athletic Association football playing schools, displaying their win-loss records and playoff averages through the sixth week of the season.
Schools on this list are in enrollment order for 11-player teams, with 8-player teams ordered by playoff average. An asterisk (*) beside a record indicates a team has eight or fewer games scheduled. A caret (^) beside a school’s name indicates a team is one win away from playoff qualification.
Those schools with 11-player teams with six or more wins playing nine-game schedules, or five or more wins playing eight games or fewer, will qualify for the MHSAA Football Playoffs beginning Oct. 31. Schools with 5-4, 4-3 or 4-4 records may qualify if the number of potential qualifiers by win total does not reach the 256 mark. Schools with six or more wins playing nine-game schedules or five or more wins playing eight games or fewer may be subtracted from the field based on playoff average if the number of potential qualifiers exceeds the 256 mark.
Once the 256 qualifying schools are determined, they will be divided by enrollment groups into eight equal divisions of 32 schools, and then drawn into regions of eight teams each and districts of four teams each.
Those schools with 8-player teams will be ranked by playoff average at season’s end, and the top 16 programs will be drawn into regions of eight teams each for the playoff in that division, which also begins Oct. 31.
To review a list of all football playoff schools, individual school playoff point details and to report errors, visit the Football page of the MHSAA Website.
The announcement of the qualifiers and first-round pairings for both the 11 and 8-player playoffs will take place on Oct. 26 on the Selection Sunday Show on FOX Sports Detroit. The playoff qualifiers and pairings will be posted to the MHSAA Website following the Selection Sunday Show.
11-Player Playoff Listing
1. Macomb Dakota ^, 2814, 5-1, 86.167
2. Sterling Heights Stevenson ^, 2767, 5-1, 84.333
3. Clarkston, 2742, 6-0, 108.000
4. Utica Eisenhower, 2712, 3-3, 56.333
5. Grand Blanc ^, 2668, 5-1, 76.667
6. East Kentwood ^, 2592, 5-1, 78.000
7. Rockford ^, 2555, 5-1, 88.500
8. Clinton Township Chippewa Valley, 2538, 4-2, 69.333
9. Lake Orion, 2459, 3-3, 47.167
10. Dearborn Fordson, 2411, 6-0, 97.333
11. Northville, 2298, 4-2, 61.167
12. Holland West Ottawa ^, 2293, 5-1, 87.333
13. Canton ^, 2289, 5-1, 86.000
14. Detroit Cass Tech, 2277, 6-0, 96.000
15. Detroit Catholic Central, 2134, 3-3, 51.333
16. Brighton, 2133, 3-3, 48.667
17. Plymouth ^, 2116, 5-1, 75.333
18. Lapeer, 2112, 6-0, 90.667
19. Utica Ford, 2090, 3-3, 45.667
20. Macomb L'Anse Creuse North, 2008, 3-3, 50.333
21. Hartland ^, 2007, 5-1, 85.500
22. Novi, 1994, 3-3, 46.667
23. Monroe, 1992, 4-2, 65.500
24. Grand Haven, 1960, 3-3, 51.333
25. West Bloomfield ^, 1929, 5-1, 79.500
26. Dearborn, 1876, 3-3, 50.167
27. Westland John Glenn, 1872, 3-3, 46.000
28. Warren Mott, 1870, 3-3, 52.500
29. Oxford ^, 1864, 5-1, 80.833
30. Ann Arbor Pioneer, 1857, 3-3, 46.833
31. Livonia Stevenson, 1848, 4-2, 62.167
32. Saline ^, 1844, 5-1, 86.667
33. Walled Lake Central ^, 1815, 5-1, 83.167
34. Romeo, 1770, 3-3, 49.500
35. Hudsonville, 1759, 4-2, 66.500
36. Waterford Mott, 1738, 4-2, 65.333
37. Rochester Hills Stoney Creek, 1711, 3-3, 47.167
38. Livonia Churchill ^, 1696, 5-1, 83.333
39. Grand Ledge, 1689, 4-2, 61.500
40. Fraser, 1684, 3-3, 49.500
41. Traverse City West, 1658, 3-3, 48.333
42. Waterford Kettering, 1610, 4-2, 60.000
43. Temperance Bedford, 1600, 3-3, 54.333
44. Warren Cousino, 1588, 3-3, 49.500
45. Flint Carman-Ainsworth ^, 1568, 5-1, 79.167
46. Warren DeLaSalle, 1562, 3-3, 41.667
47. Davison, 1531, 3-3, 42.000
48. Detroit Western International, 1521, 3-3, 38.667
49. Detroit Martin Luther King, 1507, 6-0, 97.333
50. Walled Lake Western ^, 1502, 5-1, 79.167
51. Traverse City Central, 1490, 4-2, 69.000
52. Oak Park ^, 1486, 5-1, 82.167
53. Brownstown Woodhaven, 1484, 6-0, 100.000
54. Ypsilanti Lincoln, 1422, 4-2, 62.000
55. Caledonia, 1417, 4-2, 67.333
56. Midland, 1400, 3-3, 44.167
57. Portage Central *^, 1384, 4-1, 73.467
58. Lincoln Park, 1384, 3-3, 40.167
59. Detroit Pershing, 1379, 3-3, 39.000
60. Southgate Anderson, 1374, 3-3, 44.500
61. Lansing Everett, 1364, 4-2, 59.667
62. Dearborn Edsel Ford, 1356, 4-2, 63.333
63. Wyandotte Roosevelt ^, 1351, 5-1, 83.333
64. Detroit East English, 1345, 4-2, 63.000
65. Portage Northern, 1345, 4-2, 67.567
66. Port Huron ^, 1336, 5-1, 83.500
67. Grosse Pointe North, 1310, 4-2, 65.000
68. Ypsilanti Community, 1300, 4-2, 60.833
69. Birmingham Brother Rice, 1298, 6-0, 105.333
70. North Farmington, 1296, 3-3, 44.000
71. Garden City, 1290, 3-3, 39.333
72. Swartz Creek, 1285, 3-3, 48.333
73. Battle Creek Lakeview *^, 1278, 4-1, 80.500
74. Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills, 1275, 3-3, 40.000
75. Muskegon Mona Shores ^, 1274, 5-1, 87.333
76. Okemos, 1273, 3-3, 52.167
77. Bay City Central, 1271, 3-3, 43.333
78. Birmingham Groves, 1270, 6-0, 92.000
79. Alpena, 1270, 3-3, 42.500
80. Berkley ^, 1265, 5-1, 74.000
81. Flushing ^, 1260, 5-1, 81.667
82. Midland Dow, 1255, 6-0, 97.333
83. South Lyon ^, 1254, 5-1, 85.667
84. Southfield, 1239, 4-2, 64.000
85. Farmington Hills Harrison ^, 1212, 5-1, 86.000
86. Mattawan, 1184, 3-3, 43.033
87. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer, 1183, 3-3, 43.833
88. Fenton, 1181, 6-0, 101.333
89. Farmington ^, 1178, 5-1, 83.333
90. Grand Rapids Northview, 1177, 4-2, 58.500
91. Warren Woods Tower, 1175, 6-0, 90.667
92. Muskegon, 1157, 6-0, 100.000
93. St. Clair Shores Lake Shore, 1153, 3-3, 45.000
94. Lowell, 1145, 6-0, 94.667
95. Detroit Renaissance, 1144, 4-2, 58.333
96. Greenville, 1130, 4-2, 54.333
97. Gibraltar Carlson, 1129, 4-2, 57.500
98. Battle Creek Central, 1124, 4-2, 59.933
99. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern, 1113, 6-0, 93.333
100. Holland, 1109, 3-3, 45.333
101. Detroit Cody, 1096, 3-3, 40.333
102. Marquette ^, 1090, 5-1, 70.786
103. St. Johns ^, 1088, 5-1, 79.500
104. Byron Center ^, 1085, 5-1, 75.500
105. Allen Park ^, 1069, 5-1, 76.833
106. Auburn Hills Avondale, 1056, 3-3, 43.500
107. Orchard Lake St. Mary's ^, 1054, 5-1, 82.167
108. Mt. Pleasant, 1050, 4-2, 63.000
109. Mason, 1032, 3-3, 47.167
110. St. Joseph, 1028, 4-2, 59.833
111. Redford Thurston, 1024, 3-3, 48.333
112. East Grand Rapids, 986, 4-2, 64.333
113. Petoskey ^, 965, 5-1, 76.833
114. Trenton, 955, 3-3, 46.167
115. Romulus, 950, 4-2, 49.500
116. Riverview ^, 935, 5-1, 68.667
117. DeWitt, 930, 6-0, 100.000
118. Gaylord, 927, 4-2, 53.333
119. Linden, 921, 4-2, 60.167
120. Detroit Mumford, 919, 4-2, 59.667
121. Clio, 918, 3-3, 44.333
122. Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, 914, 3-3, 40.000
123. Cedar Springs ^, 910, 5-1, 72.333
124. Grand Rapids Christian, 895, 4-2, 65.667
125. Fruitport, 890, 3-3, 41.833
126. Stevensville Lakeshore ^, 887, 5-1, 91.000
127. Sault Ste. Marie, 886, 3-3, 45.667
128. Niles, 885, 4-2, 57.100
129. Carleton Airport, 879, 3-3, 38.000
130. Coldwater ^, 876, 5-1, 60.833
131. Sturgis, 875, 3-3, 37.000
132. Haslett, 874, 3-3, 52.833
133. Tecumseh, 869, 4-2, 64.000
134. New Boston Huron ^, 867, 5-1, 74.167
135. Warren Fitzgerald, 857, 4-2, 55.667
136. Zeeland West, 850, 6-0, 82.667
137. Dearborn Divine Child, 848, 4-2, 53.000
138. Bay City John Glenn, 847, 4-2, 48.167
139. Battle Creek Harper Creek, 845, 4-2, 53.333
140. St. Clair ^, 844, 5-1, 75.500
141. Edwardsburg ^, 839, 5-1, 72.500
142. Chelsea, 838, 4-2, 65.000
143. Detroit Old Redford, 837, 3-3, 39.167
144. Charlotte, 836, 3-3, 37.667
145. Flint Southwestern, 813, 3-3, 41.333
146. Plainwell ^, 812, 5-1, 67.333
147. Dearborn Heights Annapolis, 807, 3-3, 38.667
148. Marysville, 806, 3-3, 46.333
149. Spring Lake, 802, 4-2, 53.167
150. Detroit Denby, 800, 4-2, 65.333
151. Holland Christian, 800, 3-3, 44.667
152. Ionia, 796, 3-3, 42.000
153. Vicksburg, 794, 4-2, 58.500
154. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, 790, 4-2, 45.167
155. Eaton Rapids, 773, 3-3, 39.333
156. Cadillac, 747, 6-0, 96.000
157. Goodrich ^, 737, 5-1, 71.500
158. Ferndale, 723, 3-3, 43.500
159. Three Rivers, 722, 4-2, 61.000
160. Dearborn Heights Robichaud, 717, 6-0, 82.933
161. Yale, 716, 4-2, 50.833
162. Comstock Park, 703, 3-3, 42.000
163. Croswell-Lexington, 701, 3-3, 36.500
164. Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy, 691, 4-2, 55.500
165. Detroit Country Day, 690, 4-2, 56.333
166. Allendale, 689, 3-3, 44.500
167. Muskegon Orchard View, 662, 4-2, 48.833
168. Williamston, 659, 6-0, 82.667
169. Paw Paw, 657, 3-3, 41.667
170. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 655, 3-3, 47.190
171. Lansing Sexton, 652, 6-0, 104.000
172. Whitehall, 644, 6-0, 70.667
173. Grosse Ile, 640, 4-2, 54.833
174. Kalamazoo Hackett, 635, 4-2, 49.333
175. Detroit Collegiate Prep, 634, 3-3, 37.833
176. Richmond ^, 630, 5-1, 74.167
177. Imlay City, 629, 3-3, 31.000
178. Grand Rapids South Christian, 623, 4-2, 59.667
179. Wyoming Kelloggsville, 610, 4-2, 53.500
180. Wyoming Godwin Heights, 609, 4-2, 44.667
181. Dowagiac, 606, 3-3, 41.333
182. Saginaw Swan Valley, 602, 6-0, 80.000
183. Clawson, 589, 3-3, 34,500
184. North Muskegon, 577, 3-3, 34.167
185. Birch Run ^, 575, 5-1, 66.000
186. Essexville Garber, 574, 3-3, 39.500
187. Remus Chippewa Hills ^, 567, 5-1, 72.500
188. Marine City, 553, 6-0, 82.667
189. Flint Powers Catholic, 553, 4-2, 60.167
190. Freeland ^, 549, 5-1, 67.500
191. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard ^, 545, 5-1, 58.433
192. Stanton Central Montcalm, 539, 4-2, 55.667
193. Portland, 538, 3-3, 46.000
194. Menominee, 532, 6-0, 84.267
195. River Rouge ^, 530, 5-1, 72.000
196. Detroit University Prep, 530, 4-2, 50.667
197. Frankenmuth ^, 528, 5-1, 70.167
198. Gladwin, 528, 4-2, 48.000
199. Ida, 527, 6-0, 72.000
200. Hopkins ^, 522, 5-1, 66.200
201. Grayling, 517, 3-3, 38.533
202. Lansing Catholic, 515, 6-0, 84.000
203. Almont, 512, 6-0, 80.000
204. Carrollton, 511, 3-3, 34.667
205. Newaygo ^, 506, 5-1, 67.333
206. Olivet ^, 505, 5-1, 64.333
207. Muskegon Oakridge ^, 501, 5-1, 58.167
208. Berrien Springs, 501, 4-2, 52.667
209. Onsted, 499, 4-2, 41.500
210. Clinton Township Clintondale, 499, 3-3, 39.833
211. Ovid-Elsie, 487, 3-3, 39.167
212. Chesaning, 480, 4-2, 48.833
213. Manistee, 479, 4-2, 47.833
214. Detroit Central Collegiate, 479, 3-3, 40.333
215. Gladstone, 473, 3-3, 32.500
216. Stockbridge, 462, 4-2, 52.000
217. Reed City ^, 461, 5-1, 60.667
218. Detroit Community, 455, 3-3, 38.500
219. Leslie, 454, 3-3, 33.167
220. Clare, 445, 4-2, 53.500
221. Harrison, 444, 6-0, 66.667
222. Kingsley, 439, 4-2, 47.833
223. Grand Rapids West Catholic, 438, 6-0, 82.667
224. Southfield Bradford Academy, 438, 3-3, 36.700
225. Delton Kellogg, 428, 3-3, 32.333
226. Lakeview ^, 426, 5-1, 53.333
227. Beaverton, 422, 4-2, 42.333
228. Calumet, 419, 3-3, 42.548
229. Jonesville, 419, 3-3, 35.667
230. Jackson Lumen Christi, 417, 6-0, 84.000
231. Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central, 417, 6-0, 88.000
232. Negaunee, 417, 4-2, 42.167
233. Millington, 414, 6-0, 86.667
234. Warren Michigan Collegiate, 414, 6-0, 78.667
235. Fennville, 407, 4-2, 41.000
236. Detroit Edison Public School Academy, 407, 3-3, 37.433
237. Ithaca, 405, 6-0, 80.000
238. Sanford Meridian Early College, 404, 4-2, 41.333
239. Mason County Central, 404, 3-3, 31.167
240. Hillsdale ^, 401, 5-1, 59.500
241. Hanover-Horton ^, 399, 5-1, 50.000
242. Boyne City, 395, 6-0, 71.200
243. Grass Lake ^, 395, 5-1, 51.333
244. Madison Heights Madison ^, 393, 5-1, 76.833
245. Morley Stanwood, 393, 3-3, 31.000
246. Montrose ^, 392, 5-1, 56.667
247. Oscoda, 391, 3-3, 30.833
248. Tawas, 385, 4-2, 53.333
249. Elk Rapids, 384, 3-3, 36.533
250. Niles Brandywine ^, 383, 5-1, 60.400
251. Manchester ^, 379, 5-1, 63.500
252. Watervliet ^, 378, 5-1, 51.333
253. Quincy, 375, 4-2, 37.167
254. Vassar, 375, 3-3, 31.333
255. St. Charles, 373, 3-3, 39.333
256. Constantine, 371, 6-0, 75.200
257. Bad Axe, 371, 4-2, 44.000
258. Clinton, 367, 6-0, 70.667
259. Vandercook Lake, 366, 4-2, 38.667
260. Laingsburg, 361, 4-2, 41.167
261. Schoolcraft, 361, 4-2, 54.200
262. Charlevoix, 353, 3-3, 41.833
263. Flint Beecher, 350, 6-0, 77.333
264. Burton Bendle, 348, 3-3, 33.500
265. Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian ^, 347, 5-1, 63.333
266. Kent City, 344, 3-3, 31.167
267. Leroy Pine River, 343, 4-2, 45.167
268. Ravenna ^, 342, 5-1, 56.667
269. Carson City-Crystal, 330, 4-2, 46.333
270. Galesburg-Augusta, 329, 3-3, 29.167
271. Bridgman *^, 327, 4-1, 53.733
272. Saginaw Nouvel, 322, 3-3, 41.833
273. Ishpeming Westwood, 318, 4-2, 36.000
274. Marlette, 316, 4-2, 44.500
275. Lawton, 316, 3-3, 28.167
276. Cass City, 314, 3-3, 34.167
277. Homer, 312, 6-0, 58.667
278. Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker, 308, 6-0, 64.000
279. Ishpeming *, 307, 6-0, 74.667
280. Sandusky, 307, 3-3, 34.667
281. Traverse City St. Francis, 305, 4-2, 51.000
282. Burton Atherton, 304, 4-2, 48.300
283. Pewamo-Westphalia ^, 302, 5-1, 51.333
284. Gobles ^, 301, 5-1, 56.833
285. Dansville, 301, 4-2, 44.167
286. Iron Mountain, 298, 4-2, 45.667
287. Riverview Gabriel Richard, 297, 4-2, 51.933
288. Flint Hamady, 295, 4-2, 36.833
289. McBain, 295, 3-3, 30.833
290. Union City, 294, 6-0, 61.333
291. Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest, 289, 3-3, 30.833
292. Ecorse, 288, 3-3, 34.500
293. Whittemore-Prescott, 283, 6-0, 72.000
294. Mancelona, 282, 3-3, 24.833
295. Saugatuck, 281, 4-2, 38.667
296. Detroit Loyola, 278, 6-0, 89.600
297. St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic *, 277, 3-2, 32.400
298. Manton, 276, 4-2, 37.000
299. Royal Oak Shrine Catholic, 273, 4-2, 44.833
300. Hudson ^, 271, 5-1, 50.000
301. Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett ^, 270, 5-1, 52.500
302. Cassopolis, 269, 3-3, 32.167
303. Decatur, 262, 6-0, 77.333
304. Centreville, 261, 3-3, 29.667
305. Lincoln Alcona, 260, 3-3, 32.333
306. Iron River West Iron County, 259, 6-0, 72.000
307. New Lothrop, 259, 6-0, 70.667
308. Blanchard Montabella, 256, 4-2, 43.500
309. Breckenridge, 247, 4-2, 43.833
310. Reading, 246, 3-3, 29.667
311. Norway, 244, 3-3, 29.362
312. Onekama, 244, 3-3, 25.833
313. Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary ^, 243, 5-1, 54.167
314. Suttons Bay ^, 243, 5-1, 54.600
315. Indian River Inland Lakes ^, 242, 5-1, 43.500
316. Ottawa Lake Whiteford, 238, 4-2, 41.333
317. Johannesburg-Lewiston ^, 237, 5-1, 47.500
318. Petersburg-Summerfield, 233, 4-2, 45.500
319. Harbor Beach, 232, 6-0, 69.333
320. Bessemer *, 231, 3-2, 28.314
321. L'Anse, 230, 4-2, 40.167
322. White Pigeon, 226, 3-3, 33.233
323. Beal City ^, 222, 5-1, 63.500
324. Lutheran Westland ^, 221, 5-1, 51.167
325. AuGres-Sims, 221, 3-3, 25.500
326. Rogers City, 219, 3-3, 22.833
327. Coleman ^, 217, 5-1, 50.200
328. Mendon ^, 214, 5-1, 60.667
329. St. Ignace, 211, 6-0, 66.667
330. Fulton, 211, 3-3, 36.667
331. Newberry, 211, 3-3, 25.933
332. Pittsford, 205, 4-2, 35.800
333. North Adams-Jerome, 202, 3-3, 18.867
334. Bark River-Harris ^, 194, 5-1, 40.600
335. Munising ^, 194, 5-1, 43.767
336. Central Lake, 190, 4-2, 32.167
337. Fowler, 189, 6-0, 65.333
338. Morenci ^, 184, 5-1, 60.833
339. Muskegon Catholic Central, 183, 6-0, 84.000
340. Sterling Heights Parkway Christian, 171, 3-3, 36.200
341. Climax-Scotts, 169, 6-0, 50.667
342. Waterford Our Lady ^, 169, 5-1, 63.500
343. Crystal Falls Forest Park *^, 167, 4-1, 45.781
344. Brethren, 166, 3-3, 25.333
345. Lake Linden-Hubbell ^, 163, 5-1, 55.381
346. Frankfort *^, 156, 4-1, 49.467
347. Colon *, 156, 3-2, 32.933
348. Hillman, 139, 6-0, 54.667.
349. Baldwin ^, 137, 5-1, 47.333.
350. Bay City All Saints, 133, 3-3, 33.000
351. Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart, 124, 3-3, 37.033
352. Felch North Dickinson *, 113, 3-3, 25.933
353. Clarkston Everest Collegiate *, 105, 5-0, 62.667
8-Player Playoff Listing
1. Rapid River, 108, 6-0, 52.533
2. Peck, 158, 6-0, 52.000
3. Owendale-Gagetown, 49, 6-0, 48.000
4. Portland St. Patrick, 96, 6-0, 48.000
5. Bellaire, 151, 6-0, 47.200
6. Battle Creek St. Philip, 157, 6-0, 45.333
7. Lawrence, 191, 6-0, 42.667
8. Cedarville, 158, 5-1, 40.833
9. Deckerville, 183, 5-1, 40.833
10. Waldron, 89, 5-1, 36.833
11. New Haven Merritt Academy, 145, 4-2, 25.667
12. Kingston, 191, 3-3, 25.000
13. Engadine, 85, 3-3, 23.667
14. Morrice, 196, 3-3, 20.167
15. Burr Oak, 69, 3-3, 19.667
16. Webberville, 189, 3-3, 19.333
17. Posen, 90, 2-4, 18.667
18. Caseville, 81, 2-4, 16.667
19. Big Rapids Crossroads Academy, 188, 2-4, 16.500
20. Ontonagon *, 138, 2-3, 14.467
21. Ewen-Trout Creek, 135, 2-4, 14.167
22. Eben Junction Superior Central, 126, 2-4, 13.833
23. Akron-Fairgrove, 99, 2-4, 13.000
24. Kinde-North Huron, 172, 1-5, 10.333
25. Carsonville-Port Sanilac, 147, 1-5, 9.000
26. Tekonsha, 146, 1-5, 8.333
27. Brimley, 144, 1-5, 8.000
28. St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran *, 101, 0-6, 3.833
29. Flint Michigan School for the Deaf, 56, 0-6, 3.000
30. Litchfield, 106, 0-6, 3.000
31. St. Helen Charlton Heston Academy, 54, 0-6, 1.533
2026 Scholar-Athlete Award Recipients Announced in Class A
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
February 17, 2026
The Michigan High School Athletic Association has selected 13 student-athletes from Class A member schools to receive scholarships through the MHSAA/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award program.
Farm Bureau Insurance, in its 37th year of sponsoring the award, will give $2,000 college scholarships to 32 individuals who represent their member schools in at least one sport in which the Association sponsors a postseason tournament. The first 30 scholarships are awarded proportionately by school classification and the number of student-athletes involved in those classes; also, there are two at-large honorees who can come from any classification.
Students applying for the Scholar-Athlete Award must be carrying at least a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) grade-point average and have previously won a letter in a varsity sport in which the Michigan High School Athletic Association sponsors a postseason tournament. Other requirements for the applicants were to show active participation in other school and community activities and produce an essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics.
The 32 scholarship recipients will be recognized March 14 during the MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing.
The Class A Scholar-Athlete Award honorees are Lydia Binelli, Berkley; Brynn Corrion, Bay City Central; Lilamae Frank, Battle Creek Lakeview; Ava Mac Donald, Rochester Adams; Maggie Rothstein, Holland West Ottawa; Maggie Telgenhof, Holland; Ari Blank, Birmingham Groves; Sajan Doshi, Bloomfield Hills; Omar Elghawy, Portage Northern; Trevor Griffith, Flint Kearsley; Benjamin Hu, Northville; Amogh Mavatoor, Northville; and Ian Morgan, Okemos.
Overviews of the scholarship recipients of the Class A Scholar-Athlete Award follow. A quote from each recipient's essay also is included:
Lydia Binelli, Berkley
Ran four seasons of cross country, is competing in her third of gymnastics and will compete in her fourth of track & field this spring. Has qualified for Regional competition in 11 events across her three sports and earned league medals in cross country and gymnastics. Served as captain of all three teams. Earned AP Scholar with Distinction and College Board national recognition. Participating in third year of National Honor Society and fourth of Science National Honor Society, and as president of the latter this school year. Serving fourth year on superintendent’s student advisory board. Created Bravery Bears project to serve children in post-anesthesia care units and participated in Focus: HOPE’s Generation of Promise leadership program. Will attend University of Michigan and study biology, health and society.
Essay Quote: “I started struggling with feeling not good enough because I constantly compared myself to (my teammate). … Our friendship was as strong as ever, but nevertheless, I felt inferior. After a late-summer run, our coaches called us over. We were going to be the only two junior captains for the girls side. I realized then that we were the leaders, and no longer just part of the team. We had the opportunity to build our girls team up. Together.”
Brynn Corrion, Bay City Central
Played two seasons of varsity volleyball, is playing her first of varsity basketball, and will play her fourth of varsity soccer and compete in her fourth of track & field this spring. Earned all-league recognition in volleyball and soccer and qualified for Regionals in track. Earned league all-academic honors the last three years and served as co-captain in volleyball, soccer and basketball. Expects to enter college with 42 credits earned by dual enrollment, and participating in third year of National Honor Society. Participated in DECA and with regional Child Abuse and Neglect Council as a junior and Great Lakes Bay Region Youth Leadership Institute as a senior. Will attend Delta College and then transfer to Northwood University, and study marking and management.
Essay Quote: “Our team lacked effort and respect, disregarding the spirit of competing with pride. Yet that year became one of the most important learning experiences of my athletic career. It taught me critical life skills and the responsibility of carrying good sportsmanship through all my varsity athletics. Equally important is how I transfer these lessons into the classroom, working respectfully and collaboratively with teachers and peers. In the end, character, teamwork, and integrity matter far more than stats or scoring.”
Lilamae Frank, Battle Creek Lakeview
Ran four season of cross country, is playing her third of varsity basketball, and will play her fourth of varsity soccer and compete in her fourth of track & field this spring. Qualified multiple seasons for MHSAA Finals in cross country, earned all-state recognition in soccer and was a city champion in track and cross country. Served as cross country and basketball junior varsity team captain. Participated in DECA throughout high school, earning a state championship as a junior and serving as president of promotions as a senior. Participating in second year of National Honor Society and fourth of show choir, as a section leader this school year. Participated in theater club throughout high school and contributed to school television network all four years and earned state awards for production. Will attend Ball State University (Ind.) and study sports media and broadcasting.
Essay Quote: “High school sports have taught me how to be a great teammate and competitor, but the true takeaway is the better person I’ve become. Character is worth way more than any medal or trophy in my bedroom. I will pay it forward and will forever be the person who reaches out their hand to help lift others up.”
Ava Mac Donald, Rochester Adams
Competing in third season of competitive cheer and will play her third season of varsity lacrosse in the spring. Helped cheer team to MHSAA Finals runner-up finish and lacrosse team to league title, earning academic all-state in both sports while contributing to team academic all-state awards in both. Served as captain of both teams. Participating in third years of National Honor Society and Spanish National Honors Society. Serving on student council and as president of Interact Club, and has participated in Key Club and UNICEF club throughout high school. Founded Tiny Steps dance collective. Participated for two years in Michigan Medachieve program and two as part of Health Occupations Students of America. Is finalizing where she will attend college and her course of study.
Essay Quote: “In a sport where lifting each other up is a physical requirement, it becomes a moral obligation as well, reflecting the honor and integrity within each athlete. At the end of the day, success or failure, each cheerleader and athlete makes the decision to show up to practice, play the game, perform the routine, and give it their all.”
Maggie Rothstein, Holland West Ottawa
Played three seasons of varsity golf and will play her fourth of varsity tennis this spring. Earned all-state honorable mention and helped team to Regional championship in tennis. Earned all-area and academic all-state in golf, and helped both teams to academic all-state team awards. Served as captain of both teams. Earned AP Scholar award and certified nursing assistant certification. Participating in second year of National Honor Society and as chapter vice president, and serving fourth year on student government and second year as class vice president. Serving third year on Holland Youth Advisory Committee and participating in second year of West Ottawa Equality Now club. Will attend University of Michigan and study nursing.
Essay Quote: “It is the quiet choice to stay cool when something feels unfair, to respect the call even if it hurts, to play for the joy instead of the win. On the court or in the program, it is all the same. I play for the kids who cannot, and I am thankful I get to compete when some kids never will. So instead of getting mad over a silly point, I am grateful for being out there.”
Maggie Telgenhof, Holland
Competed four seasons of swimming & diving, completing third of varsity basketball and will play her fourth of varsity softball this spring. Earned all-conference recognition in softball and academic all-state in basketball, and qualified for Diving Regionals all four years. Served as captain of all three teams. Serving fourth year on student senate and as president. Participating in fourth year of Youth in Government and third of National Honor Society, the latter as chapter secretary. Participating in second years of Holland Youth Advisory Council and school’s athletic leadership committee, and co-founded the latter. Played two years in school marching band. Participated in Students Helping Our Remarkable Environment club throughout high school. Will attend University of Michigan and study kinesiology, pre-athletic training and movement science.
Essay Quote: “Sportsmanship is also a choice you make in your hardest moments. I’ve had games where I wanted to throw something out of frustration, but sportsmanship pushes you to rise above that instinct. It’s learning to pause and not take the impulsive path. It’s walking away from trash talk instead of joining. Choosing to be the steady teammate when the pressure rises shows commitment to the game and respect for everyone involved.”
Ari Blank, Birmingham Groves
Played three years of varsity tennis and will play his second of varsity golf this spring. Earned all-state in tennis as a senior and earned league scholar athlete awards in both sports multiple seasons. Served as tennis team captain as a senior. Participating in second year of National Honor Society. Played in school’s concert and symphony orchestras throughout high school and earned “1” orchestra ratings from the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association. Served as campus captain for his school’s mental health awareness program and a mentor as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Serving third year as student ambassador to the school district superintendent. Will attend University of Michigan and is finalizing his course of study.
Essay Quote: “(Sportsmanship is) not about following the rules when the coach is watching. It's the conscious decision to uphold the honor of the game, even when it costs you greatly. In high school tennis and golf, this integrity is our greatest strength and the most profound lesson we can take away from the golf course or tennis court into life. It teaches us that true success is measured by the character we show when the only referee is ourselves.”
Sajan Doshi, Bloomfield Hills
Played four seasons of varsity tennis, earning all-state recognition and finishing with a 72-2 career record. Contributed to MHSAA Finals team championships his first three years of high school and was part of the No. 3 doubles flight champion as a junior. Served as team captain as a senior. Participating in third year of Spanish National Honors Society and fourth of student government. Competed as part of Future Business Leaders of America throughout high school, making state finals and qualifying for national competition. Competed in forensics throughout high school, winning two state championships. Served as co-president of FBLA team and president for forensics. Founded Downsize with Dignity decluttering service and co-founded Lil Aces Tennis Academy, which has served more than 250 youth players and raised more than $12,000 for charity. Served on boards of investing club and Indian-American Student Association. Will attend University of Michigan and study finance.
Essay Quote: “We had a true respect for one another, and an understanding that the wins and losses ultimately mean less than the experience, wisdom, and memories gained from giving everything you have and lifting each other up. Motivation, preparation, effort, struggle, strategy, maximum effort, fair ethical play, and treating your opponents with respect ... sportsmanship truly represents a microcosm of life.”
Omar Elghawy, Portage Northern
Played four seasons of varsity tennis, will play his second of varsity lacrosse this spring and competed in track & field as a freshman. Earned all-conference and academic all-state recognition in tennis and served as team captain as a senior. Participating in second year of National Honor Society and fourth as part of student senate, this year as student body president. Competed two years as part of DECA and forensics teams. Participated in Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War group throughout high school, earning Martin Luther King Youth Social Justice Award from the Kalamazoo city commission. Helped lead school’s student cheering section. Participated in community service work that included helping raise money for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Is undecided where he will attend college and is finalizing his course of study but considering a pre-law track.
Essay Quote: “As captains, we worked with our coach to dedicate a few practices to mental toughness and good sportsmanship. Even in mistakes, we saw how sportsmanship is a necessary part of learning. … In a world with unfavorable circumstances, it is vital to purify what's already there to crystallize into a diamond rather than become a lump of coal.”
Trevor Griffith, Flint Kearsley
Played three seasons of varsity football, is playing his second of varsity basketball and will compete in his fourth season of track & field this spring. Earned all-conference and league scholar-athlete recognition in football and qualified for Regional competition in shot put. Served as captain of football and basketball teams and field event captain for track. Participating in second year of National Honor Society and served on school’s athletic leadership council. Attended Genesee Career Institute for two years for welding and advanced welding and earned several certifications. Volunteered as part of school’s summer learning program and has participated as a youth basketball and football mentor and referee throughout high school. Is undecided where he will attend college, but intends to study aerospace engineering.
Essay Quote: “This year, my senior year, we decided we didn’t want to be the storm, we wanted to be the spark. We leaned into competitiveness with respect. We stopped responding to negativity with negativity. We started showing up for each other, celebrating the right things, and reminding the younger players that being an athlete is about more than winning, it’s about how you win, how you lose, and how you treat the people standing across from you. Here’s what I’ve learned: sportsmanship is contagious.”
Benjamin Hu, Northville
Competed on boys swimming & diving team all four years of high school. Swam on MHSAA Finals championship relay as a junior and has earned all-state five times over his first three seasons. Has qualified for USA Swimming futures and national competitions. Served as team captain. Earned AP Scholar with Distinction recognition. Played in University of Michigan Youth Symphonic Band throughout high school and solo & ensemble his first three years and earned MSBOA “1” rating; also won Michigan Open classical piano competition. Attended Michigan New Century Chinese School throughout high school and served as lifeguard and swim instructor also all four years. Will attend University of Michigan and study biomedical engineering.
Essay Quote: “… (My teammate) knew I wasn't drowning in the water, but in my own thoughts. For the remainder of that practice, I focused on the steady kick in front of me, a lifeline that I didn't know I needed. That moment, in the red-tinted gloom of a 5 a.m. practice, is what true sportsmanship is. It's not the polished handshake after a buzzer. It's the unobserved investments in the person next to you when they're at their worst. It's the team coming together to say, ‘Your struggle is our struggle.’”
Amogh Mavatoor, Northville
Played four years of varsity tennis, competed two in track & field and one on the junior varsity bowling team. Earned an MHSAA Finals No. 4 singles championship in 2023 and twice earned all-state recognition in that sport. Also named academic all-state all four years and served as tennis team captain. Earned AP Scholar with Distinction recognition and named National Merit Scholarship Commended Student. Participated in National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. Participated in DECA throughout high school, serving on executive board and winning two state championships. Served as president and program director of ACEing Autism chapter and serving second year on Wayne County Civic Youth Council and as part of its executive board. Serving on VT SEVA Detroit executive board working to assist underprivileged and visually-impaired children in India. Co-founded and serves as co-president of Hope for Dignity providing for underprivileged communities in Michigan and India. Earned state and national community service awards. Will attend University of Michigan and study business administration.
Essay Quote: “ … Sportsmanship isn’t the absence of competition; it’s the way we choose to compete. It’s choosing integrity when no one would blame you for doing the opposite. It’s understanding that the respect you earn matters more than the result you achieve.”
Ian Morgan, Okemos
Ran four seasons of cross country and will compete in his fourth of track & field this spring. Earned all-state in cross country the last two seasons and all-conference in both sports; also earned academic all-state the last three years. Served as cross country team champion as a senior. Participated in National Honor Society the last two years. Played the last three years in school’s symphonic wind ensemble and philharmonic orchestra, and competed three years in MSBOA solo & ensemble events, earning multiple “1” ratings. Served as school camp counselor and Vacation Bible School teen leader, and participated throughout high school as part of community service and student orientation teams. Will attend College of Holy Cross in Massachusetts and is finalizing his course of study.
Essay Quote: “My experience of sportsmanship extended to athletes I once saw only as rivals. I race runners in my league about five times each season. I always wish the guys beside me good luck on the line. Over time, the pre-race small talk grew into friendship. … I learned that treating competitors with respect opens the door to friendships I never expected.”
Other Class A girls finalists for the Scholar-Athlete Award were Reese Beauleaux, Adrian; Sydney Behnke, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood; Justine Casey, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood; Laurin M. Edwards, Detroit Cass Tech; Arabella Glass, Waterford Kettering; Ella Griffin, Bloomfield Hills; Jillian Hayes, Saline; Veda Keshavamurthy, Plymouth; Grace Kim, Farmington Hills Mercy; Anna Linen, White Lake Lakeland; Bella Matthews, Bay City Central; Gracelynn Olson, Fruitport; Meredith Peterson, White Lake Lakeland; Jade Queen, Grand Ledge; Jacey Roy, Birmingham Groves; Asia Shi, Ann Arbor Huron; Mattie Thompson, Okemos; and Julia Yoder, Birmingham Groves.
Other Class A boys finalists for the Scholar-Athlete Award were Sami Anwar, Plymouth; Luke Desnoyer, Royal Oak; Ian Deters, Grand Ledge; Ryan Dye, Detroit Catholic Central; Caleb Garrett, Birmingham Seaholm; Matthew Huang, Midland Dow; Andrew Legg, Holland; Eli Macauley, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern; Nicholas Maeso, Royal Oak; Matthew McGaugh, Midland Dow; Eamon Murray, Midland; Wesley Rogers, Mason; Drew Rothstein, Holland West Ottawa; Carson Soltis, DeWitt; Marcel Stork, Mattawan; Kazutaka Suzuki, Canton; and Owen Wohlfert, Traverse City West.
The Class C and D scholarship award recipients were announced Feb. 3, and the Class B honorees were announced Feb. 10.
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