Local prep grid teams have now entered the final weeks of the high school football regular season schedule. So, the big question for the fans and followers of area gridiron action is ... who will make the state playoffs? Going into the final two weeks of the season, both Fordson and Dearborn High were only a win away from qualifying for the post-season. The Tractors (5-2), are on the verge of taking the Western Wayne Athletic Conference title, needed either a victory over Redford Thurston last week, or a win against Monroe this … [Read more...] about Regular grid season is nearly over; which teams are bound for playoff?
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Downriver League football action
By Daniel Gretzner Most folks who are following the Downriver League football season can’t help but wonder, is Wyandotte Roosevelt really that good. Going into last week’s contest with a tough Allen Park squad, the Bears were unbeaten and were perched on top of the league standings. At any rate, Wyandotte has qualified for a playoff spot and has done exceptionally well under head coach Ron Adams. Other Downriver teams playing a winning brand of football include Southgate Anderson, Trenton and Woodhaven in the Downriver League, … [Read more...] about Downriver League football action
Preps wind down regular season, grid playoffs close at hand
Eric Hansen kicks a practice field goal for the Pioneers this fall. Sean MacFarlane is the holder. By Daniel Gretzner Only two weeks are left before the end of the regular local prep football season. With the regular part of the 2011 season winding down, the state playoffs will be taking center stage later this month. So far this year, Dearborn and Fordson have been leading the way on the gridiron. Both high schools have been playing quality football and seem to be chalking up enough wins to be a part of the coming … [Read more...] about Preps wind down regular season, grid playoffs close at hand
It’s fe fi fo fum; here comes Fordson
By Daniel Gretzner Will Fordson make the state football prep playoff this year? Can the the Tractors share or win the Western Wayne Athletic Conference Blue Division championship? The answer to both of these questions is: YES! The Tractors, not counting their recent clash with Edsel Ford, own a 3-2 record after the first five weeks of the 2011 high school football season. They appear to be on the rise and starting to peak as the regular season goes past the halfway point. Head coach Fouad “Walker” Zaban has his blue … [Read more...] about It’s fe fi fo fum; here comes Fordson
Pioneers push for another grid title
By Daniel Gretzner Dearborn High School seems to have the upper hand as the local grid machine has gotten off to a victorious start. The Pioneers are making a push for the Western Wayne Athletic Conference 2011 football championship. The orange and black should repeat as either outright WWAC champs or co-champs, sharing the title, if they must. Edsel Ford, on the other hand, was no match for DHS when the two teams clashed on Sept. 16. Try, as they might, the Thunderbirds weren't able to stop the Pioneers explosive offense, … [Read more...] about Pioneers push for another grid title
Dearborn football showdown series starts with Pioneers at Edsel Ford
The Dearborn Pioneers are gearing up for Edsel Ford this week and Fordson the following week. By Daniel Gretzner High school gridiron competition between Dearborn’s three public prep teams will be in full tilt this coming Friday night. That’s when the Dearborn Pioneers head south to meet their host of the evening, Edsel Ford. The game isn’t quite the equivalent of a Michigan/Michigan State collegiate contest, but west Dearborn bragging rights are always on the line whenever these two teams meet. Both squads play a spread … [Read more...] about Dearborn football showdown series starts with Pioneers at Edsel Ford
Teams gear up for ‘who’s best?’
By Daniel Gretzner Now that the first few weeks of the 2011 high school football season have been underway, Dearborn’s three public prep teams will get down to some serious business on the gridiron. Dearborn, Edsel Ford and Fordson soon will be playing each other. The schedule makers have it documented and this year it will be the month of September — football showdown — in the hometown of Henry Ford. “Who’s the best team within the city this season? Unless the local squads should beat up on each other — somewhat unlikely — … [Read more...] about Teams gear up for ‘who’s best?’
Canteen Dance wraps up another busy season at Camp Dearborn
To make 2012 Camp Dearborn reservations, call (313) 943-2350 or (248) 684-6000. DEARBORN – Steve King and the Dittilies will help campers rock ’n’ roll through the last official weekend of the season at Camp Dearborn. The band will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday at the Canteen Dance. The official camping season traditionally ends with an end-of-summer bash. A camping destination for many in southeast Michigan, Camp Dearborn wraps up another busy season with the Labor Day weekend crowd. Tents and cabins in Tent Village … [Read more...] about Canteen Dance wraps up another busy season at Camp Dearborn
Pioneers ready to defend grid title
Dearborn High quarterback Ollie Ajami leads the defending Western Wayne Athletic Conference champs into action this week. By Daniel Gretzner Dearborn High School leads the way into the coming football season as it prepares to meet Chippewa Valley at home on Friday night. The non-conference opener will set the tone early for the 2011 version of the Pioneer grid machine. They have been in the driver’s seat of Dearborn public high school action over the past few years. Head coach David Mifsud expects another grueling season of … [Read more...] about Pioneers ready to defend grid title
Anglers catching large perch Downriver
By DANIEL GRETZNER Sunday Times Newspapers The greater Dearborn-Downriver area offers close-by opportunities for anglers to pursue fishing activity, without spending a lot of time and gas traveling up north. With the present down economy, a number of those who like to “wet a line” are deciding to stay in their own geographical setting. For anglers, two questions stand out. Are the fish biting? And, if I don’t have a boat of my own, where can I rent one? The answers are the following: Yes, the keeper perch (8 to 12 inches) … [Read more...] about Anglers catching large perch Downriver