Dakota (Macomb, Mich.) vs. Cass Tech (Detroit), Saturday
Jayru Campbell leads Cass Tech into its showdown with Dakota on Saturday.
Photo by Scott Hasse
The Nos. 1 and 2-ranked teams in the final Division 1 state media poll square off in a quarterfinal-round playoff game Saturday afternoon. Top-ranked Cass Tech (11-0) continued its quest for a third consecutive state title by knocking off previously unbeaten Mott (Warren), 28-19, last week. Junior running back
Michael Weber — a four-star prospect
according to 247 Sports — led the Technicians with two touchdowns including an 88-yard kickoff return. Dakota (11-0) had an easier go of it, beating conference rival Chippewa Valley (Clinton Township) for the second time in four weeks.
Just the facts: Back-to-back champ Cass Tech is the only Detroit Public School League team to win the title in Michigan's largest classification since the state playoffs began in 1975. … Dakota has also won consecutive Division 1 state titles in its history. The Cougars took home the crown in 2006-07.
Mitch Stephens: Cass Tech 28, Dakota 17
Kevin Askeland: Dakota 28, Cass Tech 27
Jamie DeMoney: Cass Tech 26, Dakota 20
Stephen Spiewak: Cass Tech 20, Dakota 17
Leland Gordon: Cass Tech 35, Dakota 28
Colin Ward-Henninger: Cass Tech 28, Dakota 21
