Division 6
Area Teams to Watch
Central Montcalm: The Hornets improved on last year’s playoff performance, finishing 8-1 with their lone loss coming at the hands of Newaygo. Central Montcalm overcame a challenging schedule, securing wins over Houghton Lake, Berrien Springs, and Kent City. The offense is buzzing with a 43.2 ppg average while the defense has stifled opponents to 11.8 ppg. A rematch with Kent City awaits the Hornets in round one.
Chesaning: Chesaning is returning to the playoffs after a dominant 9-0 regular season. The Indians handled a tough schedule with relative ease notching victories over Bath, New Lothrop, Ovid-Elsie, and Durand plus a 50-point shutout of Montrose in week six. Chesaning’s electric offense, which is scoring 42.6 ppg, is complemented by a tough defense that has limited teams to 12.1 ppg. The Chesaning is led by quarterback Maxwell Volk who has passed for 1,368 yards and 21 touchdown passes. Volk can also do damage as a runner with over 300 yards rushing and eight touchdowns this season. The ground game is led by running back Brayden Florian who has rushed for 1,180 yards and eight touchdowns this season. Their postseason journey starts with a test against Lansing Catholic.
Lansing Catholic: Lansing Catholic will make it 16 straight postseason appearances after finishing 6-3 in the regular season. Wins against Williamston, Ionia, and Pewamo-Westphalia are the highlights of this season. The Cougars The defense has been great at limiting opposing offenses to 20.3 ppg and will be key to a deep playoff run. Lansing Catholic’s path to return to Ford Field will begin against Chesaning in round one.
Ovid-Elsie: Ovid-Elsie finished the season 7-2 to qualify for their 5th straight playoff appearance. The Marauders had impressive 42-7 wins over Durand and Montrose in weeks four and five along with a 42-point shutout of New Lothrop in week eight. Balance has been key for Ovid-Elsie as the offense has scored 39.7 ppg to go along with the defense’s 15.1 points allowed. The Marauders face a tough test in round one against favorites Almont.
Reed City: The Coyotes will be in the postseason for the 15th straight year after a 7-2 regular season finish. Reed City began the season with an impressive 24-22 win over defending Division 6 state champions Kingsley and continued their success with wins over Newaygo, Tri-County, and Beal City. The offense has been electric for the Coyotes, scoring 36.6 ppg including a 63-point performance in their win against Newaygo. Reed City will start their postseason against Manistee.
Top D6 Contenders: Almont (9-0), Chesaning (9-0), Jackson Lumen Christi (8-1), Warren Michigan Collegiate (8-1), Reed City (7-2)
Preview: Undefeated Almont headlines the top half of the D6 bracket as they are favorites to return to Ford Field, but they will need to go through a host of contenders that include unbeaten Chesaning, Reed City, and defending champions Kingsley who beat the Raiders in last year’s D6 title game. Ford Field regulars Jackson Lumen Christi will be heavy favorites in the bottom half of the bracket after another impressive season, but look for Warren Michigan Collegiate as a possible dark horse pick for a title run. Olivet and Marine City are two other teams who could challenge as well.
HSSS Division 6 State Final Prediction: Jackson Lumen Christi 28, Almont 26
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