West Michigan Standouts from the MHSAA Regional Finals
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The MHSAA state playoffs were finally back in action this past weekend after a 50+ day layoff. Despite playing on frozen fields in the middle of January, playing conditions were favorable for the Regional Final games across the state. Below…
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Continue ReadingThe MHSAA state playoffs were finally back in action this past weekend after a 50+ day layoff. Despite playing on frozen fields in the middle of January, playing conditions were favorable for the Regional Final games across the state. Below are the athletes who stood out from the west side of the state.
Zak Ahern Zak Ahern 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Rockford | 2022 State MI , QB, Rockford
Zak picked up right where he left off in a Division 1, Regional Final win over Saline. The senior quarterback completed 14-of-18 passes for 175 yards and four touchdowns and ran 17 times for 128 yards and a rushing touchdown. Rockford will face Davison in a Division 1 semifinal.
Jace Williams Jace Williams 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2021 State MI , WR, Grand Rapids Catholic Central
The future Miami Redhawk hauled in three touchdown receptions in the Cougar’s 58-7 win over Muskegon Oakridge. Jace now holds the MHSAA touchdown receptions record with 46 scores. Grand Rapids Catholic Central will face Freeland in a Division 5 semifinal.
Drew Collins Drew Collins 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Montague | 2021 State MI , QB, Montague
Drew was a perfect 12-for-12 through the air for 228 yards and three touchdowns and ran for an additional score in Montague’s 41-16 win over Montrose. Montague will face Grayling in a Division 6 semifinal.
Brady Rose Brady Rose 5'8" | 170 lbs | WR Mona Shores | 2021 State MI , QB, Muskegon Mona Shores
Brady continued his dominant ways, rushing 15 times for 204 yards and two touchdowns in Mona Shores’ 24-21 win over East Lansing. Brady also recorded four tackles on defense. Mona Shores will face Traverse City Central in a Division 2 semifinal.
Amari Crowley Amari Crowley 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Muskegon | 2021 State MI , QB, Muskegon
Amari completed 11-of-13 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns in Muskegon’s 24-0 win over East Grand Rapids. Muskegon will face Dewitt in a Division 3 semifinal.
Jonathan Adams, LB, Muskegon
Jonathan recorded 10 tackles in Muskegon’s win. The Big Red’s defense allowed 73 total yards in the regional final victory.
Drew Bidwell Drew Bidwell 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Edwardsburg | 2021 MI , RB/LB Edwardsburg
Drew rushed for three touchdowns in Edwardsburg’s 47-7 win over South Christian in a Division 4 regional final. Bidwell also led the Eddies’ defense, holding South Christian to 138 total yards. Edwardsburg will face Cadillac in a Division 4 semifinal.
Carter Harsch, RB/DB, Cadillac
Carter ran for two touchdowns and intercepted a pass on defense in Cadillac’s dramatic come from behind 27-23 win over Forest Hills Eastern. Cadillac will play in its first-ever state semifinal against Edwardsburg on Saturday, January 19th.