METRO DETROIT

Some of you are waking up to a coating of fresh snow from that clipper system that moved through Metro Detroit Friday night.

Just as the City of Memphis released the video showing Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating at the hands of police, protesters gathered in Downtown Detroit to call for justice.

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is cautioning residents to take extra care when shoveling.

Winter weather will return to Metro Detroit on Friday, and both snow and rain could make appearances this weekend.

More accumulating snow could fall this weekend in Metro Detroit, following a mid-week snowstorm that already dropped several inches on most communities.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

These are the months and years that saw the most, and the least, amount of snowfall in a 53-year period.

Many folks asking where the snow was this year got their answer Wednesday.

Events for weekend of January 27-29.

DETROIT – A Michigan brewery is releasing two variations of its popular paczki beer in 2023. Eastern Market Brewing Co., located in the heart of Detroit’s Eastern Market district, announced Thursday that it is bringing the beer back for a third year by releasing two fruited variations of the brew, Raspberry and Blueberry. Beer will be available for pick up at the taproom in Eastern Market Feb. 2-17. Paczki beer will also hit a limited number of store shelves as a mixed 4-pack with two cans each of Raspberry and Blueberry flavors. Eastern Market Brewing Co. and Detroit City Distillery are hosting a Paczki Block Party on Saturday, Feb. 18.

The snow has ended, for now, in Metro Detroit, after a winter storm plowed through the area on Wednesday. We’re getting a look at how much snow each area saw.

Here is the latest edition of the top 10 Metro Detroit boys basketball rankings. Check back each Thursday for new rankings moving forward. The Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County top 10 teams are also included. Detroit Catholic Central (6-6)

Election clerks across Metro Detroit are urging lawmakers to get to work on new voting rules and the money to fund them after voters passed sweeping changes last November.

Heavy snow will continue to fall at a rate of as much as an inch an hour through about 5pm here in Metro Detroit.

Snow reports come from trained spotters reporting to the National Weather Service.

A winter storm is causing serious problems on roads and freeways across Metro Detroit, setting up a messy and dangerous evening commute.

It’s snowing in southeast Michigan, and here is a timeline of when Metro Detroiters can expect the heaviest snow and when the storm will die down.

Here are the top 10 Metro Detroit girls teams this week. Check back each Wednesday for new rankings moving forward. The Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County top 10 teams are also included. Redford Westfield Prep (9-6)

The year's first snowstorm has arrived in Metro Detroit, and we want to see our Insiders' pictures!

The 4Warn Weather Team is tracking significant snow in Metro Detroit on Wednesday.

Snow emergencies are generally declared when a certain amount of snow is predicted within a short period of time or when weather conditions will make the roads hazardous.

A winter storm warning initially affecting three Metro Detroit counties on Wednesday has expanded to include most of the region due to a snowstorm.

Temperatures Wednesday morning played a big role in way the salt worked so effectively. So, how effective is salt when the temperatures drop?

Hundreds of schools were closed on Wednesday as a snowstorm moved through Metro Detroit -- and there could be more closures on Thursday.

A winter storm is expected to dump several inches of snow across Metro Detroit on Wednesday, and Local 4 has you covered.

A winter storm watch has been issued for Southeast Michigan on Wednesday due to an incoming snowstorm.

A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of Metro Detroit on Wednesday, and the rest of the area is now under a winter weather advisory.

Metro Detroit is expecting several inches of snow across the area on Wednesday, with some counties under a winter storm warning and others under a weather advisory.

Three rounds of snow are expected in Metro Detroit over the next week: Wednesday, Friday, and this weekend. Here’s what to expect from each winter storm.

A winter storm warning will go into effect on Wednesday morning for Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties, with other Metro Detroit areas under a winter weather advisory.

We’re expecting significant snow in Metro Detroit on Wednesday, and it could lead to school closings for districts across the area.

School Closings for southeast Michigan from ClickOnDetroit.com and WDIV Local 4 News.

More snowfall is expected in Metro Detroit on Wednesday, Friday, and this weekend, but when will it arrive, and how much will we get?

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of Metro Detroit on Wednesday, saying certain counties could get 5-8 inches of snow.

SOUTHFIELD, MI – Police are investigating after a man was found dead on a Metro Detroit highway. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Metro South Post responded to the northbound Southfield Freeway ramp to I-96 at 3:30 a.m. on Monday. No shell casings were found at the scene, police said. The freeway was closed while troopers investigated the scene but has since reopened. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the MSP tip line at 855-MICH-TIP or crime stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.

After one round of snow moves out today, another one moves in with the chance for even more accumulation heading into the middle of the week

Good Sunday morning Metro Detroit! Who is ready for some snow? ❄️

After a cloudy and cold start to our weekend, while it has been a tranquil start to the weekend, we will bring active weather forecast as we head through the end of the weekend.

One man is facing seven charges for selling drugs in multiple Metro Detroit cities, which include Warren, Eastpointe, and Roseville.

Here’s our weekly round up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.

Here is the latest edition of the top 10 Metro Detroit boys basketball rankings. Check back each Thursday for new rankings moving forward. The Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County top 10 teams are also included. Clarkston (9-2)

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

No question that it’s been a mild start to January, but could we get a few gusty thunderstorms Thursday? It looks like we really could.

A Metro Detroit mother was scammed on Facebook by someone selling fake Taylor Swift concert tickets.

After a brief break from the rain Wednesday, rain and possibly a wintry mix move into Metro Detroit as part of our next big weather system.

Born in Detroit Apparel, LLC has launched its first retail product line in select Meijer stores, which includes exclusive Detroit Kronk Gym shirts.

She released her debut studio album, “Madonna,” 40 years ago in 1983. Madonna has just announced “The Celebration Tour” for 2023. The tour will take Madonna all over North America and the world with one stop back home in Michigan for a concert at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, August 5. READ MORE: All of the big concerts announced for Michigan in 2023 so far“The Celebration Tour” kicks of on July 15 in Vancouver and wraps up in Amsterdam on December 1. “I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for,” said Madonna of her tour.

I know it’s a cliche, but grab your umbrellas, as it’s about to be a pretty rainy night here in Metro Detroit. And it looks like it will continue until the middle of the week.

They describe themselves as “real Motor City rock & roll”

Gas prices in Michigan dropped two cents from a week ago, according to the AAA.

Honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a tradition for many Americans, including Metro Detroiters, every third Monday of January.

The Walk to Freedom ended at the TCF Center -- then named Cobo Arena -- where Dr. King delivered a powerful speech. It was a precursor to his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech two months later in Washington.

Good Sunday morning Metro Detroit! It is a cool one out there for anyone heading out and about for the walk with the dog, that family hike to services, or whatever you have going on outside.

More sunshine and a little cloud cover is forecast for Sunday before active weather returns to the forecast next week

The Michigan brand “Born In Detroit” can now be found at several Meijer stores throughout Metro Detroit.

Here is the latest edition of the top 10 Metro Detroit boys basketball rankings. Check back each Thursday for new rankings moving forward. The Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County top 10 teams are also included. Warren Lincoln (5-2)

DETROIT -- Police are investigating after someone fired several shots at another vehicle during a road rage incident in Metro Detroit. Michigan State Police say the incident occurred near the northbound M-39 exit to eastbound I-96 at 6:40 a.m. on Wednesday. The suspect attempted to force the victim off the road with their vehicle, police said, before pulling alongside the victim’s vehicle and firing several shots. The vehicle was struck multiple times, but the victim was not struck or injured, police said. Troopers are investigating the suspect vehicle.

A buzzer-beater in Canton and 10 3-pointers by one player from Romulus highlight the Metro Detroit area boys and girls basketball action for Tuesday, Jan. 10. Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. To add your missing score, email japurcell@mlive.com or tag @JaredPurcellDET on Twitter with the results. Stats from the game are accepted too.

LIVONIA, MI -- Chick-fil-A continues to expand in Metro Detroit. The Atlanta-based fast-food chain announced Monday that its newest location will open in Livonia on Thursday, Jan. 12. It will be the 13th Chick-fil-A location in Metro Detroit. Located at 11700 Middlebelt Road, Chick-fil-A Livonia will be open for dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Per standard procedure, Chick-fil-A Livonia is also recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the community by providing them with free Chick-fil-A meals for a year.

TROY, MI - A sweet exhibit is coming to Michigan in 2023 that’s a little Willy Wonka-esque. The immersive experience will tempt your taste buds for a limited time beginning March 16. Choco Town is described as a chocolate village filled with delicious interactive elements including taste-testing and games. “A journey through this sweet village isn’t just something conjured in a dream. All ages are welcome inside Choco Town.

OAK PARK, MI – Two Metro Detroit schools are closed Monday following a shooting that occurred after a basketball game on Friday, Jan. 7. Oak Park High School and Nova Academy are the impacted schools. Four people have been arrested in connection to the incident including three students from Southfield A&T High School and one student from Redford Thurston High School. “The violence of any kind is not tolerated at Oak Park Schools,” school officials said in a statement. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Oak Park Public Safety at (248) 691-7520 or call 8-555-OK2SAY.

Here are the first top 10 Metro Detroit boys basketball rankings of the 2023 calendar year. Check back each Thursday for new rankings moving forward. The Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County top 10 teams are also included. Romulus Summit Academy North (5-1)

The calendar has flipped into 2023 and things are about to get serious in the high school girls basketball landscape as the long stretch for league title races begin. There are many Metro Detroit teams looking to prove something in the new year, including many of the ranked teams below. Here are the top 10 Metro Detroit girls teams this week. Check back each Wednesday for new rankings moving forward. The Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County top 10 teams are also included.

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MADISON HEIGHTS, MI – A driver found unconscious after crashing in Metro Detroit was revived with three doses of Narcan. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Metro North Post responded to the one-car crash on I-75 in Madison Heights on Jan. 1. Upon arrival, they saw that the driver was not breathing. Troopers began lifesaving measures by reopening the driver’s airway and administering three doses of Narcan, a medication commonly used to counter decreased breathing in opioid overdose. The driver regained consciousness before being turned over to EMS.

DETROIT – Residential roads in Detroit won’t see plows during the upcoming pre-Christmas winter storm unless at least 6 inches of snow falls, officials said. Right now, the National Weather Service is predicting 3-6 inches of snow in Metro Detroit. RELATED: This large-scale blizzard will be a rare storm for Michigan

FERNDALE, MI - You don’t come across functioning urinals in the kitchen of a home very often. It’s just one of the numerous unusual attributes you’ll find at this home, which just hit the market. Located at 3050 Burdette St. in Ferndale in Metro Detroit, this home is listed for $165,000. It has three bedrooms and one bathroom and is just under 1,000 square feet in size. Homes are showcased every Wednesday from across the state.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Meijer has announced opening dates for two stores with a new concept in Metro Detroit. The Meijer Grocery stores will open in Oakland County’s Orion Township and Macomb County’s Macomb Township on Jan. 26, 2023. Meijer Grocery is a new type of store created with shopper ease and convenience in mind. “By opening Meijer Grocery stores, we’re introducing a new way for our customers to shop that provides convenience, value and the great quality our customers have always come to expect from Meijer,” Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes said in a statement. Meijer Grocery stores will also feature local brands.

The Michigan high school boys basketball season began Monday, Dec. 5, with teams focusing on a potential date for a state championship game March 25 at Michigan State University’s Breslin Center. Teams are allowed two extra regular-season games, with Michigan basketball teams playing up to 22 games during the season before the district tournaments begin Monday, March 6. The semifinals are March 23-24 at the Breslin Center, leading up to the state finals March 25. For a quick preview, check out the Top 10 players and top 10 teams in each of the MLive regions, from Bay City to Detroit to Muskegon. Ann ArborAnn Arbor-area boys basketball players to watch for 2022-23 season10 Ann Arbor-area boys basketball teams to watch for 2022-23 seasonBay City16 boys basketball players to watch from 16 Bay City area teams in 2022-23Bay City area boys basketball teams to keep an eye on for 2022-23Detroit20 Metro Detroit boys basketball players to watch for in 2022-23 seasonTop 10 Metro Detroit boys basketball teams entering the 2022-23 seasonFlint10 Flint-area boys basketball teams to watch in 202310 Flint-area boys basketball players to watch in 2023Grand Rapids12 Grand Rapids area boys basketball players to watch in 2022-23Grand Rapids boys basketball rankings: Meet the top 10 heading into 2022-23JacksonJackson-area boys basketball players to watch for 2022-23Kalamazoo20 Kalamazoo-area boys basketball players to watch for 2022-23 seasonMuskegonMuskegon-area boys basketball teams to watch heading into 2022-23 seasonMuskegon-area boys basketball players to watch heading into 2022-23 seasonSaginawSee Top 10 Saginaw-area boys basketball players to watch in 2022-23See Top 10 Saginaw-area boys basketball teams to watch in 2022-23If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters.

HAZEL PARK, MI – A 14-year-old was hit with a gun charge after he asked a police officer for a ride in Metro Detroit. According to troopers from the Michigan State Police Metro North Post, the incident occurred at 8 Mile Road and Russell Avenue in Hazel Park at 9:25 p.m. on Dec. 4. Police say a trooper was approached by the teenager, who asked him for help in determining the Detroit Department of Transportation bus schedule. When the next bus’s arrival could not be determined, the teenager was offered a ride, which he accepted, police said. The Detroit teen was taken into custody for carrying a concealed weapon.

The boys basketball season is underway and the Metro Detroit area will once again be a hot bed of top teams in Michigan. The very long journey to the Breslin Center begins and here are some of the top teams to watch heading into the season. Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (2021-22 record: 15-7)

The high school boys basketball season has arrived and there are many talented players stepping onto the hardwood across the Metro Detroit coverage area this winter. Here is a look into 20 of the top players from the area, with an extra list of more to watch for. Do you have more players to suggest? Help us follow them this season by emailing japurcell@mlive.com with reports and stats.

A ‘new order,’ indeed

Another entertaining season of high school football is in the books, meaning it is time to recognize the best from the Metro Detroit coverage area. MLive’s Metro Detroit Football Dream Team is absolutely loaded with talent once again. Along with the usual positions on offense, there are “all-purpose” selections to consider some special players who equally made impacts in multiple facets of the game, including defense and special teams. With record holders and All-American selections listed below, we would like to congratulate all the players honored on the 2022 Metro Detroit Football Dream Team for offense.

The girls basketball season is underway and the Metro Detroit area will once again be a hot bed of top teams. The very long journey to the Breslin Center begins and here are some of the top teams to watch heading into the season. West Bloomfield (2021-22 record: 25-1)

The girls high school basketball season opens this week in Michigan and there will be many talented players taking the court across the Metro Detroit coverage area. Here is a look into 20 of the top players from the area, with an extra list of more to watch for. Do you have more players to suggest? Help us follow them this season by emailing japurcell@mlive.com with reports and stats.

MONROE, MI – More Chick-fil-A is coming to Metro Detroit. The Atlanta-based fast-food chain announced Monday that its new location will open at 2071 N. Telegraph Road in Monroe on Dec. 1. The restaurant will join 11 other locations in Metro Detroit, including one in Southfield that opened in September. Dustin Schultes will serve as the owner/operator of the Monroe restaurant, which will be open for dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out and delivery from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. “Chick-fil-A not only holds a special place in my heart, but in my family’s heart as well.

The giveaway is the ‘tipoff’ event for the Pistons’ annual Season of Giving

Here are scores from girls volleyball state quarterfinal matches involving teams from the Metro Detroit coverage area on Nov. 15. REPORTED SCORES

The following scores are collected from either the Michigan High School Athletic Association or the Associated Press. These are scores from region finals of the 2022 football season. METRO DETROIT FOOTBALL SCORES

Here are scores from girls volleyball districts semifinal involving teams from the Metro Detroit coverage area on Nov. 3.

The opening week of the state playoffs could have been a disaster because I choose to pick every single game involving Metro Detroit coverage area teams. Despite picking 46 games, I’m happy to say I was 37-9 with my picks, raising my season total to a 159-59 pick record. It feels mighty nice to have a 100-pick cushion. Let’s see if I can keep the momentum going as the picks get more difficult each week of the playoffs with the matchups getting more even.

DETROIT - Metro Detroit artists are invited to apply for Kresge Artist Fellowships, now in its 15th year.

Here are scores from girls volleyball districts semifinal involving teams from the Metro Detroit coverage area on Nov. 2.

The volleyball state tournament got its start on Halloween night and teams across Metro Detroit put their seasons on the line. Here are scores from the opening night of the districts involving teams from the Metro Detroit coverage area.

The following scores are collected from either the Michigan High School Athletic Association or the Associated Press. These are score from Week 6 of the 2022 football season. METRO DETROIT FOOTBALL SCORES

Are you ready for some playoff football? The state playoffs for 11-player and 8-player football have arrvied and there are 46 games involving Metro Detroit teams this weekend.

I’m picking every single playoff-opening game involving Metro Detroit coverage area, meaning there are 45 11-player predictions and one 8-player prediction below. PURCELL’S PICKS FOR PLAYOFF OPENERSAll games are at 7 p.m. on Friday unless listed otherwiseDIVISION 1R4-D1 Detroit Cass Tech (6-3) at West Bloomfield (8-1), Friday 7:30 p.m. Set to be broadcast on Bally Sports Detroit, Cass Tech enters on a five-game win streak, including wins over Division 3 playoff teams Detroit King and Brother Rice. PURCELL’S PICK: Romeo 14, Chippewa Valley 10DIVISION 2R2-D2 South Lyon (6-3) at South Lyon East (7-2)Here we go again. PURCELL’S PICK: South Lyon 24, East 20DIVISION 3R4-D2 River Rouge (5-3) at Detroit Martin Luther King (5-3), Friday 6 p.m.

Here are the top 10 football teams in the Metro Detroit coverage area, along with the top 10 in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. METRO DETROIT TOP 10

MADISON HEIGHTS, MI – A motorist was pronounced dead after they apparently suffered a medical emergency and crashed their vehicle in Metro Detroit. Troopers from the Michigan State Police responded to the single-vehicle crash, which occurred on eastbound I-696 near Dequindre Road in Madison Heights at 7:40 p.m. on Monday. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, suffered a medical emergency while driving, drifted onto the left shoulder, and struck the wall at very low speed. EMS arrived and pronounced the driver dead at the scene. An official cause of death will be determined by medical examiners.

The state district football pairings are set and there are a ton of Metro Detroit coverage area teams gearing up for what they hope to be a special playoff run. Here are some of the key takeaways from the Metro Detroit area in the wake of Selection Sunday’s aftermath. In the Metro Detroit area, defending Division 3 champ Detroit Martin Luther King is 5-3 but still has the talent to go all the way. In District 1, you get an opening round matchup between Detroit Cass Tech (6-3) and West Bloomfield (8-1), two teams that are perennial powers. De La Salle will open against Warren Cousino while Roseville (7-2) faces a tough Grosse Pointe South (6-3) team on the other side.

We have reached the end of the high school football regular season and there are many great games across Metro Detroit to close it out. Before getting into the Metro Detroit football schedule for Week 9, let’s take a look at the results from the latest Metro Detroit Player of the Week poll.

We have finally made it to the end of the high school football regular season and there are plenty of great finales all across Metro Detroit this week. Last week, I had one of my best weeks of the season by going 16-4 with my picks. That pushed my number of correct picks into the triple digits and I now stand at 108-42 with a daunting week ahead of me.

Here are the top 10 football teams in the Metro Detroit coverage area, along with the top 10 in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. METRO DETROIT TOP 10

DETROIT – A Michigan man is accused of running a dog fighting ring in Metro Detroit and using Facebook to promote it, authorities announced. Kevin Lewis Warren, 52, of River Rouge, is accused of running an organized dog fighting ring, according to a news release from the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The case comes out of a new partnership between the Michigan Department of Attorney General and Michigan Humane Society to investigate and prosecute cases of animal abuse, the release said. The department will provide resources to help Michigan Humane pursue perpetrators of large-scale, multi-jurisdictional, well-organized fighting rings and similar operations. “Animal cruelty isn’t an animal issue,” Michigan Humane President and CEO Matt Pepper said in a statement.

Southfield A&T returns to the Metro Detroit top 10 high school football rankings and immediately faces a fellow top 10 opponent in West Bloomfield this week. However, things get much tougher when it welcomes Warren De La Salle on Friday. The biggest threat to its perfect record awaits as it travels to take on mighty Belleville this week. Warren De La Salle (6-1)De La Salle had no issues getting through a struggling Dayton Ponitz team last week, winning 48-3. Warren De La Salle (6-1)2.

Michigan identified 25 new monkeypox infections last week, most of which were located in Metro Detroit. Barry County in southwest Michigan reported its first case, while Wayne County added 16 cases, and Macomb and Oakland counties each added three. In total, Michigan has identified 291 monkeypox cases this year, spanning 21 counties. Below is a map of Michigan’s reported monkeypox cases as of Tuesday. For the latest updates on the 2022 monkeypox outbreak, visit the CDC website or Michigan’s monkeypox web page.

The following scores are collected from either the Michigan High School Athletic Association or the Associated Press. These are score from Week 6 of the 2022 football season. METRO DETROIT FOOTBALL SCORESAuburn Hills Avondale 27, North Farmington 24Belleville 49, Livonia Stevenson 10Birmingham Seaholm 56, Berkley 0Brighton 35, Plymouth 7Canton 52, Salem 17Center Line 1, Madison Heights Madison 0Clarkston 45, Lake Orion 41Clarkston Everest Collegiate 28, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes 0Dearborn 27, Westland John Glenn 14Dearborn Divine Child 24, Detroit Loyola 6Dearborn Heights Crestwood 1, Dearborn Heights Robichaud 0Detroit Cass Tech 35, Detroit East English 0Detroit Cody 32, Detroit Osborn 6Detroit Community 1, Detroit Public Safety Academy 0Detroit Martin Luther King 42, Detroit Western 0Detroit Southeastern 66, Detroit Communication Media Arts 0Detroit University Prep 36, Detroit Old Redford 12Detroit University Prep Science & Math 1, Dearborn Heights Star International 0Farmington 34, Ferndale 20Gibraltar Carlson 35, Taylor 0Gladwin 33, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 27Grosse Pointe South 20, St Clair Shores Lakeview 16Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett 16, Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 13Hazel Park 30, Romulus 16Livonia Clarenceville 42, Potterville 7Livonia Franklin 22, Dearborn Fordson 14Macomb Dakota 31, Utica Eisenhower 14Madison Heights Bishop Foley 34, Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard 14Marine City Cardinal Mooney 39, Allen Park Cabrini 0Northville 28, Hartland 21Novi 28, Howell 21River Rouge 30, Allen Park 0Roseville 47, Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse 12South Lyon 48, Walled Lake Northern 14Southgate Anderson 46, Lincoln Park 14Sterling Heights Parkway Christian 21, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 7Trenton 42, Dearborn Edsel Ford 0Troy 42, Royal Oak 0Troy Athens 42, Pontiac 0Walled Lake Western 40, Waterford Mott 21Warren Mott 14, Port Huron Northern 10

This week’s Metro Detroit Football Player of the Week poll was one of the most intense in the history of our years doing this. Not only were 105,486 total votes cast, but the final result was decided between two players who had the votes pouring in all week. In the end, Matt Horak of St. Clair Shores Lakeview took the victory in the poll with a whopping 48,685 votes, or 46.15 percent of the total. Troy Athens (3-3), 7:00 p.m.Pontiac Notre Dame Prep (5-1) vs. Gladwin (6-0), 7:00 p.m. Troy (4-2), 7:00 p.m.Southfield Arts & Technology (5-1) vs. Oak Park (0-6), 7:00 p.m.St Clair Shores South Lake (5-1) vs. Madison Heights Lamphere (4-2), 7:00 p.m.Sterling Heights Parkway Christian (1-5) vs. Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest (2-4), 7:00 p.m.Sterling Heights Stevenson (1-5) vs. New Baltimore Anchor Bay (2-4), 7:00 p.m.Utica (1-5) vs. Utica Ford (0-6), 7:00 p.m.Walled Lake Central (1-5) vs. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood (2-4), 7:00 p.m.Walled Lake Northern (0-6) vs. South Lyon (5-1), 7:00 p.m.Warren Mott (3-3) vs.