STATE CHAMPS! Michigan: Extra Point Playoffs Week 2
November 4, 2022
This week on STATE CHAMPS! Extra Point: Lorne Plant, Sydney Cariel and Devin Gardner recap the notable games from Week 1 of the MHSAA Football Playoffs and preview the upcoming district finals.
1:48 - Romeo vs. Chippewa Valley Recap
3:33 - Cass Tech vs. West Bloomfield Recap
5:57 - Trenton vs. Southgate Anderson Recap
6:47 - Kalieb Osbourne - Waterford Mott
8:44 - Sterling Anderson - Detroit King
10:10 - Darkhorse - Romeo
11:02 - Darkhouse - Davison
11:30 - Mr. Football Award
15:25 - Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Promo
16:41 - DMC Ask the Doc
17:57 - Anvil Award
20:54 - Menards Game Preview
22:20 - Detroit Catholic Central at Northville - Game of the Week Preview
'Crew of the Month' Recognized for Excellence On Field, Impacts as Mentors & Recruiters
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
November 11, 2026
Valued for their work on the field and off, the Eastern Michigan Officials Association football crew led by referee Joel Venia has been named the Michigan “High School Officiating Crew of the Month” for October by the Detroit Lions.
Venia, from Marysville, is joined by umpire John Schwelhofer (Marysville), head linesman Mike Roosen (Macomb), line judge Tom Mailoux (Capac), back judge Ken Marzka (Lakeport), side judge Paul Guttowsky (Allentown) and field judge David Wood (Jeddo). The crew was one of the first in the EMOA to expand to seven officials and is often requested by schools for their biggest games.
They are noted for the wisdom and leadership they individually supply during local association meetings, with multiple serving as board members. They also are recognized for their mentorship of developing officials – and this crew has recruited a total of 12 new football officials over the last few years.
The Lions, in partnership with the MHSAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), are recognizing an officiating crew monthly this season.