KALAMAZOO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterMuskegon freshman Mariah Sain (10) dribbles the ball at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Muskegon beat Kalamazoo Central, 66-62. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.comMUSKEGON – The Muskegon-area Athlete of the Week returns to showcase some of the most noteworthy performances of student-athletes in sports ranging from basketball, bowling, wrestling, swimming and hockey.

Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterMuskegon freshman Mariah Sain (10) makes a free shot at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Muskegon beat Kalamazoo Central, 66-62. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.comMUSKEGON – It’s not always the conference showdowns that produce some of the most memorable results over the course of a high school basketball season.

Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterMuskegon senior Ty'Veonna Davis (23) dribbles the ball down court at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Muskegon beat Kalamazoo Central, 66-62. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.comMUSKEGON -- Below is a roundup of how all the Muskegon-area high school basketball teams performed on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI -- A fire in a Kalamazoo Central High School bathroom was quickly extinguished Thursday, Jan. 26 and there were no injuries, police said. Kalamazoo Township police and firefighters responded about 1 p.m. Thursday to the school, 2432 N. Drake Road, on a report of a fire. The school’s police resource officer was able to quickly extinguish the fire. The fire is under investigation by the state police fire marshal’s office. Kalamazoo Township police did not identify what burned in the bathroom.

KALAMAZOO, MI - Kalamazoo Central High School hosted Battle Creek Central High School in boys basketball on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. The game had a limited amount of spectators in attendance, due to gun shots fired at varsity football game between Battle Creek Central and Kalamazoo Central. You can order prints of any of these basketball photos by clicking the “get photo” button in the caption of every photo. See more on MLive:Inaugural Calvin football coach ready to build program from scratchRyan Miller, former Michigan State hockey star, to have No. 30 retired by Buffalo SabresSee which teams are on the rise in Jan. 19 Kalamazoo-area boys prep hoops power rankingsWolverine Confidential: Michigan basketball, hockey teams enter heart of Big Ten play

Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterMuskegon freshman Mariah Sain (10) catches the rebound at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Muskegon beat Kalamazoo Central, 66-62. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.comMUSKEGON – The Michigan high school basketball season has already produced plenty of impressive performances, surprising upsets and memorable moments, and the Muskegon-area basketball scene has seen its fair share of all three categories.

Saginaw sophomore DaRon Sherman (2) tries to pass the ball at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Kalamazoo Central beat Saginaw, 63-61. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.com

Muskegon head coach Bernard Loudermill talks to his team during timeout at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Muskegon beat Kalamazoo Central, 66-62. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.com

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo Public Schools board members remembered Naya Reynolds, a 22-year-old Kalamazoo Central High School graduate, and spoke out against gun violence during the school board’s meeting Thursday, Sept. 8. A student at Western Michigan University, studying criminal justice and sociology, Reynolds was a cheerleader while attending Kalamazoo Central High School. Gun violence in the Kalamazoo community hit closer to home for Harrison than it has in years prior. Jackson called the coach an “anchor” in the local school community and recalled seeing Reynolds prior to her passing. Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Rita Raichoudhuri said crisis counseling has become a priority for the district, and 30 individuals trained in crisis counseling have been hired in the past year.

A lawsuit has been filed against the dean of a Michigan high school after a viral video shows alleged child abuse.

KALAMAZOO, MI-- Just over 300 students from Kalamazoo Central High School crossed the stage to receive their diplomas at Wings Event Center on Thursday, June 2. The class of 2022′s high school achievements and accomplishments came to a close. Family and friends of the students filled the event center. The last two graduations for the Maroon Giants were held outside and in phases due to the coronavirus pandemic. Subscribers click the “Get photo” link to download high-resolution images right to their device for free as part of their subscription.

When Paulo Alcala realized a troubled friend was at risk of suicide, he knew what to do. A few years before, Alcala had participated in a suicide-prevention program at Kalamazoo Central High School. He learned the red flags. He also learned the importance of asking someone if they were having suicidal thoughts.

K-Central (13-7) advances to play tournament host Coldwater (18-3) in Friday’s district championship game, while Lakeview ends its season at 8-14. 19 Parchment defeats Paw Paw in boys' basketball district semifinalsParchment pulls away from scrappy Paw Paw teamOn paper, there were few Division 2 district semifinal games that looked as lopsided as the matchup between 19-1 Parchment and 2-18 Paw Paw, but there’s a reason the term “March Madness” has stood the test of time. Click here to read more about how Parchment got it done and how Paw Paw opened some eyes with its performance. Coldwater (18-3) advances to face Kalamazoo Central (13-7) in Friday’s district championship game, while Gull Lake ends its season at (13-9). Senior guard Pepe Martin added 19 points, five assists and five steals, while sophomore Alex Lee chipped in 18 points.

GAME RECAP: Defense leads Kalamazoo Central boys hoops to upset over No. Kalamazoo Central junior Hutch Ward (12) reacts after making a shot against Muskegon during the fourth quarter at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comKalamazoo Central students celebrate a 51-46 victory over Muskegon at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comKalamazoo Central celebrates a 51-46 victory over Muskegon at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comClick here to purchase images from Kalamazoo Central’s upset over Muskegon.

Johnson, on the other hand, registered his first triple-double since March 2021 with 24 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists and five blocks in a 72-60 win over Decatur. Kalamazoo Central’s Alaila Walker (1) reacts after defeating Reeths-Puffer at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. Senior J.J. Stevens led Sturgis with 16 points, five boards and two blocks, while Jacob Thompson added 15 points. Sophomore Natalie Whitaker led Constantine with 15 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, while Olivia Herlein added 12 points. Josie Williams led Delton Kellogg with 14 points, while Cadence Johnson and Caitlin McManus each scored 12.

KALAMAZOO, MI-- Portage Central, Loy Norrix, Portage Northern, and Kalamazoo Central’s wrestling teams face off at the wrestling district tournament at Kalamazoo Central High School on Feb. 9, 2022. In the semi-finals, Portage Central defeated Kalamazoo Central 35-34, and Portage Northern defeated Loy Norrix 54-30. In the championship round, Portage Central defeated Portage Northern, 48-28. Portage Central Mustang Alex Ramirez holds down Portage Northern Husky Devin Talla during the district tournament championship finals at Kalamazoo High School on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. (Gabi Broekema | MLive.com)Gabi Broekema | MLive.comThe Portage Central Mustangs cheer as they receive a trophy for their district tournament win at Kalamazoo High School on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Despite sitting much of the second half due to foul trouble, Kynnedy Brown led K-Central with 16 points, while Tayla Dillard added 15 points and 15 rebounds. Sophomore Reese Olson added 12 points for Lawton, and senior Sarah DeKoning rounded out the Blue Devils’ double-digit scorers with 11. Central’s Caleb Johnson added 18 points, and Will Juday tallied 16 points and six boards in the loss, which drops the Mustangs to 7-6. Senior Ty Rykse rounded out the Eagles’ double-digit scorers with 12 points. Lauren Ogrin led Decatur with 12 points, while Morgan Hall and Gracie Smith added 11 and seven points, respectively.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Last week, students in Kalamazoo helped their teacher propose to his high school sweetheart. Kalamazoo Central High School chemistry teacher Jovaughn Carver proposed to his girlfriend, fellow teacher Sarah Townsend, with a little help from students in both their classes, Superintendent Rita Raichoudhuri said during a school board meeting last week. Carver’s chemistry students helped by creating signs with the lyrics from the couple’s favorite song, “Love Story” by Taylor Swift. “When (Townsend) walked into the art class, she saw Jovaughn,” Raichoudhuri said. “I’m happy to report she said yes.”The teachers first met as students at Kalamazoo’s Loy Norrix High School, the superintendent said, and are both now teachers within the district.

KALAMAZOO, MI – Athletic teams at Kalamazoo Central and Kalamazoo Loy Norrix high schools will compete without spectators at home games until February in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Loy Norrix announced the decision Tuesday on its athletics Facebook page, and a source within the Kalamazoo Public School District confirmed that Kalamazoo Central will take the same precautions for the rest of January. RELATED: Kalamazoo Public Schools limits events to 100 people as omicron COVID variant surgesKalamazoo Public Schools released a statement Wednesday stating that having spectators in addition to personnel required to attend each event would risk exceeding the 100-person capacity limit established by the district. “Due to these capacity limitations, Kalamazoo Central High School and Loy Norrix High School will not be allowing spectators at most of their home athletic events. Having any spectators could exceed the capacity limits due to the number of student-athletes, coaches, officials and other school personnel required to attend each event.

KALAMAZOO, MI — No one was injured after fights led to a lockdown at Kalamazoo Central High School. The high school went into a lockdown the afternoon of Wednesday Oct. 20 after a fight, Kalamazoo Public Schools spokesperson Susan Coney said in a news release. The Kalamazoo Township Police Department responded to the high school, 2432 N. Drake Road, Wednesday after multiple fights happened, Coney said. The school was put into lockdown for safety reasons and was later lifted. Students at the school were dismissed at the normal time, Coney said.

KALAMAZOO, MI – After Thursday kickoffs dominated the first two weeks of the high school football season, Kalamazoo-area athletes finally have a chance to shine under the glow of the Friday night lights. Only time will tell, but for an idea of what to expect, check out our predictions for all the Kalamazoo-area games, and follow along to see Week 2′s Player of the Week and a full schedule for this weekend. Kalamazoo Central senior Andre Tarver (20) looks back at a Loy Norrix player as he heads into the end zone for a 65-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Through two games, Tarver has three rushing touchdowns, a receiving score and an interception, and the Maroon Giants will need another big game from him on Friday, when they visit conference rival Portage Central. Kalamazoo-area prep football power rankings heading into Week 3 of 2021 seasonBig wins, incredible touchdown pass headline Kalamazoo-area Week 2 football action

KALAMAZOO, MI – The two-day closure of Kalamazoo Central High School was disappointing, the district said. The Kalamazoo Public Schools high school, 2432 N. Drake Road, lost power Tuesday, Sept. 7, as severe thunderstorms hit Kalamazoo and moved across Michigan. “The power outage at Kalamazoo Central High School and subsequent two-day closing, that was caused by a recent storm, was disappointing,” KPS Executive Director for Communications Susan Coney said. The building was closed on both Sept. 8 and 9, because of the power outage. There are a few small outages effecting less than 200 people in Kalamazoo County, per Consumers Energy outage map.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – Kalamazoo Central High School and Spring Valley Elementary School are closed Wednesday, Sept. 8, because of power outages. The Kalamazoo area was among places particularly hard hit by Tuesday’s thunderstorms that left 95,000 still without power in Michigan. Consumers Energy reported that 9,679 customers in Kalamazoo County are without power Wednesday, second only to Saginaw County, with 10,895 outages. A Muskegon-area school, Orchard View Schools’ Cardinal Elementary, is also closed after sustaining storm damage. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids noted that a corridor from Bangor to Kalamazoo to Bangor was among area that saw significant storm damage.

KALAMAZOO, MI — The Kalamazoo City Commission approved a School Resource Officer partnership with Kalamazoo Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year. In the district, Loy Norrix High School and Kalamazoo Central High School are part of the School Resource Officer program that places a police officer inside of the school, Raichoudhuri said. The Kalamazoo Township Police Department, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety and Kalamazoo Public Schools team were a the table and had “student centered conversations” to create the Memorandum Of Agreement, she said. A presentation about School Resource Officers in Kalamazoo was included in the July 6 Kalamazoo City Commission agenda. The Kalamazoo City Commission first discussed the School Resource Officer issue at a previous meeting in June, and asked for more information before voting on the issue July 6.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Students at Kalamazoo Central High School crossed the graduation stage Thursday, marking the end of their time at Kalamazoo Public Schools. The outdoor ceremony was held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at Kalamazoo Central’s football stadium, 2432 N. Drake Road. The class of 2021 was the second graduating class to celebrate at an outdoor ceremony due to the pandemic. Seniors at Loy Norrix High School graduated Wednesday. Next, Phoenix High School students will graduate 6 p.m. Friday, June 4, at Phoenix gymnasium, 1411 Oakland Drive.

Kalamazoo Central’s Jaden Blanchard signs to Eastern Michigan University to play football at a college signing day ceremony in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, May 20, 2021. (Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.com) Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.comBreven BrillCollege: Kalamazoo CollegeSport: SoccerKalamazoo Central’s Kavia Couvillion signs to Kalamazoo Valley to play volleyball during a college signing day ceremony in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, May 20, 2021. (Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.com) Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.comStefanie NizzardiniCollege: Kalamazoo CollegeSport: SoftballKalamazoo Central’s Laila Vincent signs to Kalamazoo College to play basketball during a college signing day ceremony in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, May 20, 2021. (Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.com) Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.comLaila VincentCollege: Kalamazoo CollegeSport: BasketballKalamazoo Central’s Josh Walker signs to Kalamazoo College to swim during a college signing day ceremony in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, May 20, 2021. (Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.com) Rodney Coleman-Robinson | MLive.comMarisol ZarateCollege: Glen Oaks Community CollegeSport: Softball

KALAMAZOO, MI - Two Kalamazoo Central all-state football players have decided where they’ll be taking their game at the next level. “My time for playing high school football is up, and it is time for me to take my talents to the next level. In his seven-game junior season, Lewis led the Maroon Giants with nearly 60 tackles, three stops for loss and four pass breakups. Lewis and his K-Central teammates are scheduled to kick off their 2021 football season at home against Mount Pleasant on Thursday, Aug. 26. More high school sports coverageCarlton Brewster named new football coach at Wyoming High SchoolPair of Kalamazoo-area juniors earn Division-I football offersSee the Kalamazoo-area all-state prep football players for 2020 season

GREENWOOD LAKE, NY -- New York Yankees great Derek Jeter, a 1992 Kalamazoo Central High School graduate, has lowered the asking price on his family “castle” in New York. The castle-like resort home on Greenwood Lake in New York is now listed for sale at $12.75 million, according to a press release from Top Ten Real Estate Deals. The home of the MLB Hall of Famer was reduced in price by $2 million from the original asking price of $14.75 million in 2018, the release said. The estate actually features two castles — the master castle with a connected tower, and guest castle. The home’s listing agent is Diane Mitchell with Wright Real Estate in Nyack, New York.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Family Health Center plans to administer more than 400 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to community members during a drive-through clinic held at Kalamazoo Central High School on Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Family Health Center is currently vaccinating eligible adults, 65 years and older. Some people ages 50-64 are eligible for the clinic, including those with pre-existing conditions, or caregivers for those with compromised immune systems, K-12 school workers, caregivers, agricultural workers and food processors, Family Health Center said in a news release. Call the FHC COVID-19 hotline at 269.488.0804 to make an appointment at any time before arriving at the clinic. Read more:Kalamazoo commits $250K to help people move from tent encampments to hotel roomsCOVID-19 variant found on Michigan State University’s campusMichigan unsure when it will see boost in COVID-19 vaccine allocation

KALAMAZOO, MI -- A handful of Kalamazoo students protested Thursday the lack of in-person learning in the district. The protest was started by a Kalamazoo Central High School senior who earlier this year started a petition urging district leaders to reopen school buildings. Virtual school “has only gotten worse,” Zamora said. Zamora said those protesting virtual school don’t want to force everyone to return to school but would like in-person to be an option. The 15-year-old freshmen said it was “boring” and “nothing special” to start high school in virtual school.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- High school students from Kalamazoo Public Schools are giving back to their community this weekend with a food drive to help those in need. Students from Loy Norrix High School and Kalamazoo Central High School are holding the Kalamazoo Youth Food Drive to collect food and monetary donations for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes Saturday, March 6, according to a press release from Loaves & Fishes. The food drive will be held at the Harding’s West Main location at 5161 W. Main St. in Kalamazoo, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. “We continued to be amazed by the philanthropic nature of young people in our community,” said Greta Faworski, resource development director at Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. When making a donation, select “Kalamazoo Youth Food Drive.”Also on MLive:When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines?

Kalamazoo Christian defeated Kalamazoo Hackett 51-45 in the season opener. - Otsego's Jakson Dentler drives to the hoop during a boys basketball game against Paw Paw on Monday, Feb. 22 at Otsego High School. Otsego (5-1)The Bulldogs move up two spots after rebounding from last week’s loss to Paw Paw with wins over Edwardsburg and rival Plainwell. Gull Lake players stand together during the Star Spangled banner during the boys basketball game between Gull Lake High School and Kalamazoo Central High School in Richland, Michigan on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Kalamazoo Central’s coach Ramsey Nichols talks with Gerald Crawford (11) during the boys basketball game between Gull Lake High School and Kalamazoo Central High School in Richland, Michigan on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

KALAMAZOO, MI - The boys high school basketball season is only two weeks old, but it hasn’t taken long for the Kalamazoo area to see some marquee matchups and surprising upsets. All those outcomes had a significant impact on this week’s Kalamazoo-area boys high school basketball power rankings, and another busy week is sure to create some more movement, but before we look ahead, here’s where teams stand in the early part of Week 3. - Otsego's Ashton Atwater jumps for a rebound during a boys basketball game against Paw Paw on Monday, Feb. 22 at Otsego High School. - Paw Paw's Caleb Bowen makes a no-look pass during a boys basketball game against Otsego on Monday, Feb. 22 at Otsego High School. Gull Lake’s senior Caleb Taylor (1) shoots the ball during the boys basketball game between Gull Lake High School and Kalamazoo Central High School in Richland, Michigan on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- A senior at Kalamazoo Public Schools is urging his district to offer in-person learning. In a statement to MLive, the district acknowledged that some students were disappointed in the decision to remain virtual. Results from the teaching staff survey found 83% of respondents wanted to remain virtual and 17% wanted hybrid. Raichoudhuri said the majority of research favored returning to in-person learning. The declining case numbers of COVID-19 in Kalamazoo County also pointed toward the return to in-person learning, she said.

Those big games were among the many that influenced the latest Kalamazoo-area boys high school basketball power rankings, and another busy week is sure to create some more movement, but before we look ahead, here’s where teams stand in the early part of Week 2. - Otsego's Ashton Atwater is greeted by teammates during player introductions before a boys basketball game against Sturgis on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Otsego High School. Kalamazoo Central’s Thomas Dillard (4) shoots a free throw during the boys basketball game between Gull Lake High School and Kalamazoo Central High School in Richland, Michigan on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Schoolcraft head coach Randy Small talks to his team before the second half of a game against Gull Lake at Gull Lake High School in Gull Lake, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. during the boys basketball game between Gull Lake High School and Kalamazoo Central High School in Richland, Michigan on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

KALAMAZOO, MI - It has been 402 days since Morasha Wiggins put on her Kalamazoo Central basketball jersey, and between overcoming a serious knee injury and having the start of her senior season get pushed back twice, those 13 months haven’t exactly flown by. But its hasn’t been long enough for Wiggins to forget the moment that has sidelined her for what seems like an eternity. “I know exactly when I played my last game (for K-Central),” Wiggins said. That just feels unfair.”Kalamazoo Central junior Morasha Wiggins (30) brings the ball up the court against Muskegon during the first half at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. “I also want to kind of set the tone for my team in high school so they’ll be ready for what’s coming at the next level, as well.

While many Kalamazoo-area high school football teams are graduating an abundance of talented seniors, there are a number of underclassmen ready to carry the torch in 2021. Follow along to see some of the Kalamazoo area’s top returners for the 2021 football season and vote for the one you think will have the biggest impact next year. - Kalamazoo Central's Joshua Boggan goes through a drill during a Maroon Giants football practice on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at Kalamazoo Central High School. - Mattawan's Blaine Rogers carries the ball during football practice on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at Mattawan High School. - Portage Northern's XaVior Tyus runs with the ball during his team's game against Mattawan on Friday, Sept. 25 at Mattawan High School.

With that in mind, MLive Kalamazoo is introducing its 2020 Football Dream Team offense. Follow along to see which athletes made the cut in the 2020 MLive Kalamazoo Football Dream Team offense. - Paw Paw's Kolby Hindenach carries the ball during a football game against Detroit Country Day on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Falan Field in Paw Paw. - Paw Paw's Dennis Strey Jr. goes through warm-ups during football practice on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at Paw Paw High School. Delton-Kellogg junior Cole Pape (72) poses for a portrait during the MLive Kalamazoo Gazette high school football media in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Harris (Sr.), Portage NorthernLB - Treyjen Keim (Sr.), Stevensville LakeshoreLB - Malik Immoos (Jr.), St. JosephLB - Jaden Dennis (Soph. ), LakeviewWR - Xavier Thomas (Jr.), Portage NorthernWR - Parker Ray (Sr.), Gull LakeTE - Mason Belmore (Sr.), LakeviewOL - Garrett Frayer (Sr.), Portage NorthernOL - Jeremy Hunt (Sr.), Gull LakeOL - Cross Watson (Jr.), Portage CentralOL - Zion Crawford (Soph. ), Portage NorthernLB - Carter Vonk (Sr.), St. JosephDB - Xavier Thomas (Jr.), Portage NorthernDB - Parker Neel (Sr.), MattawanDB - Silas VanWormer (Jr.), Gull LakeDB - Preston Nichols (Jr.), St. JosephP - Milton Hudson (Soph. ), St. JosephOL - Jaleen Johnson (Sr.), Kalamazoo CentralOL - Aveyon Bullock (Jr.), Kalamazoo CentralOL - Luke Goodman (Jr.), LakeviewOL - Jerry Cpaccio (Soph. ), Kalamazoo CentralDL - Travion Farris (Jr.), Kalamazoo CentralDL - Kaijehl Williams (Soph.

The undefeated, the winless and everyone in between will converge this week for the Michigan high school football playoffs, which accepted almost every team amid the coronavirus-shortened regular season. Here’s a look at a full slate of predictions for Kalamazoo-area teams in Round 1, including five featured games that promise to be especially competitive. - Portage Northern's Arman Harris tackles Kalamazoo Central's Jaden Blanchard during a football game on Friday, Oct. 23 at Kalamazoo Central High School. Vicksburg 35, Plainwell 28---South Haven head coach Mark Eddy poses for a portrait during the MLive Kalamazoo Gazette high school football media in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Pick: Dowagiac 25, South Haven 20---Comstock head coach Jason Hayes poses for a portrait during the MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette High School Football Media Day 2 at the Kalamazoo Gazette in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Constantine sophomore Brayden Clark (4) rushes the ball against Schoolcraft Eagles during the first quarter at Schoolcraft High School in Schoolcraft, Michigan on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Constantine junior Caden Hetmansperger (22) rushes for a second quarter touchdown at Schoolcraft High School in Schoolcraft, Michigan on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. - Centreville's Sam Todd tries to escape pressure during a football game against Mendon on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Mendon High School. - Portage Northern's Anthony Tyus runs with the ball during his team's game against Mattawan on Friday, Sept. 25 at Mattawan High School. More high school football coverageShorthanded Country Day tops Paw Paw in battle of state-ranked football teamsStunning upset headlines Kalamazoo-area Week 5 prep football actionSee how Kalamazoo-area high school football teams fared in Week 5 of 2020 seasonSchoolcraft proves there’s more to Eagles than powerful passing game in win over LawtonTop 50 Michigan high school football teams: Cass Tech making moves after crushing KingMust-see games for Week 6 of the 2020 Michigan high school football season