Christian (Grand Rapids, Mich.) vs. St. Mary Prep (Orchard Lake, Mich.)Grand Rapids Christian is playing for a state football title for the first time in school history thanks in large part to another outstanding individual performance by junior receiver
Drake Harris. The 6-4, 180-pounder -- who has committed to Michigan State with plans to play both football and basketball – caught seven passes for 216 yards and three touchdowns in a 52-28 win against DeWitt in the Division 3 semifinals last Saturday. The win improved the Eagles' record to 12-1, with their only loss coming on Sept. 1 on the road against Ohio Division I state semifinalist Moeller (Cincinnati).
See the MaxPreps Michigan football playoff brackets While Grand Rapids Christian is a neophyte when it comes to playing on Thanksgiving weekend, it's pretty much old hat for St. Mary Prep (11-2). The Eaglets are trying to repeat as the Division 3 state champions in this their eighth appearance in the finals in the last 14 seasons. Senior fullback/linebacker
Grant Niemiec – a Miami of Ohio commit – had 148 yards rushing and two touchdowns (on only 15 carries) and also intercepted a pass to spark St. Mary's 28-7 semifinal win over Harper Creek (Battle Creek), according to the Detroit Free Press.
Mitch Stephens: St. Mary's Prep 24, Grand Rapids Christian 21
Steve Montoya: St. Mary Prep 28, Grand Rapids Christian 21
Stephen Spiewak: Grand Rapids Christian 28, St. Mary Prep 27
Kevin Askeland: Grand Rapids Christian 35, St. Mary Prep 31
Leland Gordon: Grand Rapids Christian 27, St. Mary Prep 21
Jamie DeMoney: St. Mary Prep 27, Grand Rapids Christian 23
Jamie DeMoney is a Regional Content Manager and Product Specialist for XOS Digital PlayerOnDemand. He has covered high school sports and recruiting for more than 15 years.
