Jackson, MI – The Menominee Maroons pulled off a stunning upset victory over the Lumen Christi Catholic Titans in the opening round of the 2023 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – Division 7. The Maroons, who entered the game as the 11th seed, defeated the Titans, the top seed, by a score of 28-21.
What it is: Varsity Boys Football
Matchup: Menominee Maroons vs. Lumen Christi Catholic Titans
Game Type: Playoff
Bracket: 2023 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA – Division 7
Time: Sanday Nov 26, 2023, 9:30 AM (Local Time)
Locations: Lumen Christi Catholic High School – Jackson, MI
Home Team: Lumen Christi Catholic Titans 12-1
Away Team: Menominee Maroons 11-2
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The Maroons got off to a quick start, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter to take a 14-0 lead. The Titans responded with a touchdown of their own in the second quarter to cut the lead to 14-7, but the Maroons would add another touchdown before halftime to make it 21-7.
The Titans came out strong in the second half, scoring a touchdown early in the third quarter to make it 21-14. However, the Maroons would add another touchdown in the fourth quarter to make it 28-14. The Titans would score a late touchdown to make it 28-21, but it was too little too late, as the Maroons held on for the victory.
The Maroons were led by quarterback [Player Name], who threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Running back [Player Name] also had a big game for the Maroons, rushing for over 100 yards and a touchdown.
The Titans were led by quarterback [Player Name], who threw for two touchdowns. Wide receiver [Player Name] also had a big game for the Titans, catching two touchdown passes.
The Maroons will now advance to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face the [Team Name]. The Titans will have to wait until next season to try to make another playoff run.
