The Varsity News Desk
The Official Newsroom of Detroit Varsity Sports
Grand Rapids Catholic Central Reinstated in Football Playoffs Following Court Order; Game Set for Tuesday
Grand Rapids Catholic Central returns to the 2026 MHSAA football playoffs after a court order. The Cougars face Comstock Park November 3.
Girls Flag Football Is Booming in Michigan—When Will the MHSAA Step In?
Michigan’s girls flag football league has expanded to 80 teams and more than 2,000 athletes, but the MHSAA has not announced official sponsorship.
Cass Tech, King and Denby Carry the PSL Into the District Finals
Cass Tech, King and Denby are the final three PSL programs remaining after Friday’s opening round of the MHSAA football playoffs.
Seven Metro Detroit District Finals DVS Must Watch
Seven Metro Detroit district finals stand out after Friday’s opening round, led by Cass Tech–Fordson, King–Harper Woods and Clarkston–Grand Blanc.
Fordson Stuns Belleville, Advances to Face Unbeaten Cass Tech
Fordson defeated Belleville 28–14 in the Division 1 playoffs, avenging its regular-season loss and advancing to face unbeaten Cass Tech.
Metro Detroit Playoff Roundup: Fordson Stuns Belleville as Contenders Make Opening Statements
Fordson stunned Belleville while Cass Tech, Brother Rice, King, Harper Woods and other Metro Detroit teams advanced in the 2026 MHSAA football playoffs.
Detroit Catholic Central’s Gideon Gash Earns Five-Star Status in ESPN Recruiting Rankings
Detroit Catholic Central’s Gideon Gash earns five-star status in ESPN’s updated SC Next 300 rankings for the Class of 2027.
BREAKING: MHSAA Removes Grand Rapids Catholic Central From Football Playoffs Over Ineligible Player
The MHSAA removed Grand Rapids Catholic Central from the Division 5 football playoffs after the school used an ineligible player in its first seven games.
THE ROAD TO FORD FIELD BEGINS: 2026 MHSAA Football Playoff Brackets Revealed
The 2026 MHSAA football playoff brackets are set. See first-round matchups for Cass Tech, Brother Rice, Catholic Central, Romeo and Detroit King.