Five Monroe County Region high school football teams just locked in their 6-0 records last Friday, two-thirds of the way through the regular season. That’s right, St. Mary Catholic Central, Jefferson, Bedford, Ida, and Gibraltar Carlson are all still absolutely rolling, making this season a wild ride for anyone following high school football.
The Undefeated Train Is Leaving the Station, No Stops
Out of all those undefeated squads, only Bedford truly had to sweat for their win. They took down Dexter 38-35 in Ann Arbor, a game where coach Dave Mifsud admitted they “didn’t get complacent, we just didn’t put them away,” but praised his team for answering adversity. Masyn Moran was an absolute beast on the ground, tearing up the field for 186 yards and four touchdowns, while Luke Whetstone added another 169 yards and a score. John Derian sealed the deal with a clutch interception with just 1:30 left on the clock, and Alex Mapes even chipped in a field goal. What a nail-biter!
But for SMCC, Ida, and Carlson, it was a totally different story. These guys weren’t just winning, they were obliterating, each pulling off victories by 30 points or more. St. Mary Catholic Central absolutely embarrassed Milan 50-0. Cole Reinhardt went off with 127 rushing yards and four touchdowns, two of them on passes from Blake Lechy, who also connected with Bennett Schafer for another score. The defense was relentless, with Grant Lewis racking up three sacks and Brenton Carter snagging an interception. Vince Harris and Bryce Bellino chipped in their own scoring runs. SMCC coach Adam Kipft was “super proud of the effort,” and honestly, who wouldn’t be after a shutout like that?
Ida kept the pedal down, too, crushing Dundee 43-13. Grant Pfeiffer was a one-man wrecking crew, scoring five touchdowns, four of them in the first half alone, with runs from 1 to a massive 80 yards. Ryan Ashcraft added a 41-yard touchdown run, just for good measure. Meanwhile, Gibraltar Carlson, now 6-0 for the *second consecutive season*, stomped Southgate Anderson 48-14. Brennan Hudson got things started with two early touchdowns, and quarterback Austyn Lawrence ran for one himself, then threw for two more to Adrian Blackmon. Grayson Malac and Wally Sindone also found the end zone. Carlson coach Jason Gendon praised his team for being “physical and ready to play on both sides of the ball,” and not looking ahead.
Jefferson’s Defense Stepped Up Big Time
Jefferson also stayed perfect, beating New Boston Huron 36-27. This was a statement win for their defense, which managed to hold Huron well below the school-record 64 points they put up just a week prior. Coach Rob Beaudrie was confident, saying, “We didn’t think they could stop us on offense. We slowed thing down a little bit with the rushing attack,” and Drake Jones backed that up with a monster 225-yard performance on the ground, finding the end zone multiple times.
And let’s not forget Whiteford, who just keeps lighting up the scoreboard! They hit the 50-point mark for the second straight week against a previously unbeaten opponent, firmly taking command of the Great Lakes Conference race.
With two-thirds of the season in the books, these teams aren’t just winning, they’re showing incredible resolve and talent. The next few weeks are going to be absolutely massive as these squads continue to battle, proving why they belong at the top. Who’s gonna keep their perfect record going? You gotta stay tuned to find out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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