Lansing Sexton had hopes for a state title but its season ended at 12-1 with a 12-7 loss to Marine City, 12-1, in Saturday’s Division 2 semifinal game at Ortonville.
Both teams had to contend with fierce wintry weather conditions. Malik Mack was 3-of-4 in passing for 77 yards for Sexton with one touchdown, a 45-yard pass to Javon Cooney. Rayshawn Wilborn also caught a pass of 33 yards from Mack. Avonte Bell ran for 63 yards to lead the Sexton rushing attack. Marine City had a solid rushing attack. Tait Sapienza had 183 yards on 27 carries while Jarrett Mathison had 90 yards on 5 carries.