Eight Lenawee County football teams earn a spot in the MHSAA postseason
Eight Lenawee County football teams heard their names called for the MHSAA postseason when the playoff pairings were announced on Sunday
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has revealed the 2026 high school football playoff pairings for Lenawee County. A total of eight local teams secured spots in the postseason, advancing through various regional and district matchups. Three teams will host their opening round games: Adrian (Division 4), Clinton (Division 6), and Hudson (Division 8).
Two intra-county matchups are scheduled as well, with Hudson hosting Sand Creek and Adrian facing off against Tecumseh in an upcoming rivalry rematch. The 2026 postseason is set to begin this Friday.
In Division 4 Region 3 District 2, Lansing Sexton (8-1) will take on Dearborn Divine Child (8-1), while Tecumseh (6-3) will host Adrian (8-1). Notably, this will be the first-ever postseason meeting between Adrian and Tecumseh, who previously battled in a thrilling Week 6 game, with the Maples emerging victorious due to a last-second 2-point conversion.
Division 6 Region 3 District 2 features Adrian Madison (6-3) hosting Belding (7-2), and Kent City (7-2) facing Olivet (6-3). Madison earned a postseason berth for the second consecutive season, aiming for their first victory since 2020 as they kick off the playoffs on the road against Belding.
Region 4 District 1 includes Dearborn Heights Robichaud (5-4) versus Detroit Edison (8-1), and Clawson (6-3) taking on Clinton (8-1). For the fifth consecutive season, No. 5 Clinton will host the opening round of the playoffs. The Redwolves look to repeat their long playoff run from the previous year, following a loss to Schoolcraft in the state semifinals last season.
In Division 8 Region 3 District 1, Sand Creek (5-4) will host Hudson (8-1), while Fowler (6-3) faces Manchester (7-2). Hudson, seeking redemption after falling short in last season's state championship game, opens the postseason by hosting the Aggies. Additionally, Hudson may face Springport, as they could potentially encounter the No. 7 team in the regional finals.
Division 2 Region 3 features Lenewee Christian (4-5) versus Mendon (9-0), and Marcellus (6-3) hosting Litchfield (8-1). Despite finishing the regular season with a loss, Lenewee Christian secured a playoff spot for the first time in 8-player football. The Cougars will face No. 1 Mendon in the opening round, hoping to improve on their defensive performance against Mendon's 96-57 victory in Week 9.
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