http://www.record-eagle.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_324073235.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_324073235.html A year ago, Ravenna coach Dusty Fairfield made some predictions about this year's season. "I expect to see Traverse City St. Francis in the semifinals next year," he said. Turns out, he was right. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_324073244.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_324073244.html Bill Santilli admits he's "surprised" his Crystal Falls Forest Park football team is representing the Upper Peninsula in the Divison 8 semifinals on Saturday. The Trojans (10-2) face Frankfort (10-2) in a rematch of last November's semifinal at Marquette's Superior Dome. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:47:00 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_322074025.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_322074025.html Mike and Andrew Pratley shared in each other's success last weekend. Andrew is the head football coach at Ogemaw Heights, and Mike is a longtime assistant at Frankfort. It sets up an unusual situation Saturday. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_320080140.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_320080140.html Traverse City St. Francis will play Ravenna Saturday at Ferris State University. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:56 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_320080144.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_320080144.html St. Francis and Frankfort will see familiar foes next weekend in the state football semifianls. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:20:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_320062010.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_320062010.html The rebuilding year keeps getting better and better for the Frankfort Panthers. The Panthers earned their second straight Division 8 regional championship Friday at Johannesburg -- a year after losing several starters to graduation. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:20:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_320062028.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_320062028.html hings got a little scary for top-ranked Traverse City St. Francis in its Division 7 regional football final on Friday the 13th. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:10:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_317081359.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_317081359.html It's a speed day for Traverse City St. Francis. After making the trip to Marquette Thursday night, the Gladiators will spend the afternoon watching the ISU World Cup speed skating competition at Northern Michigan University with hopes of meeting Olympic champ Apolo Anton Ohno. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:10:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_317081410.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_317081410.html Johannesburg-Lewiston football coach Fred Davis said he's been reminded all week about how "Ski Valley teams never beat Frankfort." The Cardinals (10-1) will get a shot at ending that streak tonight when they host Frankfort (9-2) in a Division 8 regional final. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:30:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_311003022.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_311003022.html If the pass defense is Traverse City St. Francis weakness, opposing teams left in the Division 7 state tournament are in trouble. The Gladiators held pass-oriented Rudyard in check Friday for a blowout win in the Division 7 district final at Thirlby Field. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:30:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_311003039.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_311003039.html Johannesburg-Lewiston rallied from a 13-0 first-quarter deficit to defeat St. Ignace in a Division 8 district championship game. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:50:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_310075236.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_310075236.html For the second straight week, Traverse City St. Francis is breaking down the Bulldogs. But while Rudyard and Inland Lakes may share the same nickname, the teams couldn't be more different -- at least offensively -- as the Gladiators set for the second round of the playoffs. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:50:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_310075243.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_310075243.html A look at Friday's prep football playoff games, including times, records and team histories. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:40:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_304004018.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_304004018.html Joey Kerridge scored five times and led the St. Francis to a Division 7 pre-district win over Inland Lakes. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:40:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_304004026.html http://www.record-eagle.com/football/local_story_304004026.html Frankfort, Manistee Catholic move on