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An emotional goodbye: Britton Deerfield's season ends with loss to Mendon in semifinals
YPSILANTI — Moments after the final whistle blew, a teary-eyed procession of Patriots filed past the coaching staff, each player stopping to exchange quiet embraces as the emotional epilogue unfolded. For the seniors, the reality of it all was beginning to sink in. The scene followed Britton Deerfield’s 58-34 loss to Mendon in the MHSAA semifinals Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, at Lincoln High School. “I know that they’re hurting right now, and that’s tough,” coach Erik Johnson said. “When it’s your senior year and that last football game is over, there’s a finality to things.” The Patriots' 2026 campaign ended one step short of the state championship game against the top-ranked Hornets. More: Sign up for our new Michigan Sidelines statewide high school sports newsletter More: Adrian's season unravels in district finals loss to Divine Child, Week 11 playoffs roundup How it happened A pair of false-start penalties derailed Britton Deerfield’s opening drive. After a poor punt, Mendon made the most of good starting field position when running back Xavior Zinsmaster scored a 6-yard touchdown to give the Hornets a 6-0 lead. The Patriots responded with a strong passing attack. Quarterback Chase Stetler capped off a lengthy scoring drive with
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Portage Central football season ends with Regional Final loss to East Kentwood
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Portage Central football team came within a tipped, last second pass of advancing to the state semifinals for a 2nd straight season. Instead, the Mustangs suffered a heartbreaking Regional Final loss to undefeated East Kentwood. MAC Football: Buckley, Cabana power rushing attack for Western Michigan...