The Varsity News Desk
The Official Newsroom of Detroit Varsity Sports
PSL Championship Race Tightens as King–East English Headlines Crucial Final Two Weeks
Cass Tech controls one path to Ford Field, while King, East English and Southeastern enter the final two weeks tied in a heated race for the remaining PSL Championship berth.
Brother Rice–Detroit Catholic Central Rivalry to Headline Centennial CHSL Prep Bowl at Ford Field
Brother Rice and Detroit Catholic Central will renew their historic rivalry at Ford Field as the headline matchup of the centennial CHSL Prep Bowl.
Cass Tech Climbs to No. 2 in Michigan After Statement Win Over Detroit King
Cass Tech has climbed to No. 2 in the latest Michigan high school football Top 25 after its 20–7 rivalry victory over Detroit King moved the Technicians to 5–0.
Chris Webber’s Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase Returning to Detroit in December
Chris Webber’s Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase will return to Detroit for a two-day event on December 11–12, 2026. Detroit Varsity Sports will provide updates as the venue, teams and schedule are announced.
DCC Stays No. 1 as Cass Tech, Clarkston Shake Up Michigan’s Top 10
Detroit Catholic Central remains Michigan’s No. 1 team, but Cass Tech’s rivalry win over King and Clarkston’s victory over previously unbeaten Oxford have reshaped the state’s Top 10 after Week 5.
Cass Tech Rallies Past Detroit King 20–7 Behind Julian Taylor, Dominant Defense
Julian Taylor scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Cass Tech erased a halftime deficit and forced five turnovers to defeat rival Detroit King 20–7 and remain undefeated.
WHY YOU CAN’T GET A TICKET: Cass Tech - King Essentially Sold Out Ahead of Massive Detroit Showdown
Cass Tech and Detroit King meet Friday in a massive undefeated Detroit football showdown. Here’s why tickets aren’t available to the general public.
Statement Made: Catholic Central Blanks De La Salle 53–0 in Dominant Fashion
Detroit Catholic Central turned what looked like its toughest test of the season into another dominant performance, shutting out Warren De La Salle 53–0 to improve to 4–0.
Collision Course: Cass Tech, Detroit King Roll Into Highly Anticipated Showdown Unbeaten
Cass Tech blasted Mumford 52–0 while Detroit King rolled past Ford 54–6 Thursday, sending both Detroit powers into their Sept. 25 showdown with perfect 4–0 records.
Troy, Troy Athens Battle to 1–1 Draw in Rivalry Match
Division 1 powers Troy and Troy Athens couldn’t be separated Tuesday night, battling to a 1–1 draw in one of Metro Detroit’s biggest boys soccer rivalry matchups.
First Test?: Detroit Catholic Central Prepares for De La Salle
Detroit Catholic Central has outscored its first three opponents 167–28 during a dominant 3–0 start. Next up, the Shamrocks welcome Warren De La Salle for a Catholic League matchup Friday night.
No Letdown: Detroit King Rolls Past Renaissance 41–0 After OLSM Thriller
One week after an overtime thriller against Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Detroit King showed no signs of a letdown, shutting out Renaissance 41–0 to improve to 3–0.
Detroit Edison Makes a Statement With 41–14 Win Over Summit Academy
Detroit Edison continued its early-season surge with a convincing 41–14 victory over previously unbeaten Summit Academy North, giving the Pioneers their third consecutive win.
DVS Metro Detroit Football Top 10: Week 4 Rankings
Week 3 delivered statement wins, a Top-10 Catholic League battle and a new team entering the rankings. Detroit Catholic Central remains No. 1, while Brother Rice climbs into the Top 3 and Belleville breaks into the DVS Metro Detroit Top 10.
DVS Metro Detroit Football Top 10: Week 2 Rankings
Week 1 delivered statement wins, dominant performances and a few surprises across Metro Detroit. Detroit Catholic Central leads the first DVS Metro Detroit Football Top 10 of the 2026 season, with Cass Tech, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Brother Rice and Detroit King rounding out the top five. See where all 10 teams landed entering Week 2.
Metro Detroit Stars Dominate First 2026 Mr. Football Watch List
Metro Detroit is well represented on the first 2026 Mr. Football Award Watch List, with standouts from Cass Tech, Harper Woods, Detroit King, Catholic Central and several other area programs among the 20 early candidates.
Metro Detroit Talent Represented in 2026 NFL Draft
Southfield A&T’s Caleb Banks and Detroit Country Day’s Caleb Tiernan headline Metro Detroit’s representation in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What MHSAA’s Latest Rule Changes Mean for Football and Basketball Players
The Michigan High School Athletic Association approved new rule changes impacting spring sports, but the effects could extend to football and basketball athletes through increased flexibility, scheduling adjustments and a continued focus on multi-sport participation.
MHSAA Opens Applications for Student Advisory Council Class of 2028
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is now accepting applications for its Student Advisory Council Class of 2028, giving Michigan student-athletes a chance to lead, represent their peers and help shape the future of high school sports.
Girls Final Four Set Across Michigan
The MHSAA Girls Basketball Final Four is set, with top teams across all four divisions heading to the Breslin Center, including Metro Detroit standouts Detroit Renaissance and Utica Eisenhower.