SMCC(6-4) @ Hudson(9-1) Friday 7pm

SMCC defeated Addison 45-28 in the first round of the MHSAA playoffs while Hudson took down Clinton, 28-6. These 2 teams have met once before in the D6 2001 playoffs, with Hudson winning 21-19.  SMCC has an overall playoff record of 43-19 while Hudson has a post season mark of 30-18.  SMCC has qualified for the playoffs 15 out of the past 18 seasons and Hudson 16 of the last 20.

SMCC, as always, will bring it’s profound rushing attack on the road and will look to control the game and the clock.  The Full House T is predicated on outstanding line play.  The Falcons are led up front by Jared Fleck, Briggs Hehl, Brandon Marting, Nick Goda, Bryce Iott and Connor Bogdanski.  The benefactors of the outstanding line play will be running backs, Collin Woolford, Nick Marino and Mitchell Sherrard.  Mitchell Duvall and John Ritchie will also be in the backfield rotation.  Sophomore, Wyatt Bergmoser, has been getting the start at QB for the Falcons.  The defense(18.9 PPG) is led by Gus Flint, Toby Huber, Sam Cousino, Mason Gullen and Woolford.  The Falcons have played 7 playoff teams, winning 3 of those contests.  SMCC is fronted by Head Coach Adam Kipf.

Hudson runs it’s own version of the Full House T and boasts a tremendous ground attack, averaging 37.7 PPG.  Hudson has played 7 playoff teams, winning 6 of those affairs.  Paving the way on the line will be T Isiah Krizek, (6’2″ 280), C Alex Price, (6’2″ 275), T Zach Kingsley (6’2″ 220) and Jarret Waters, (5’11” 195).  Running the ball will be Kaleb Lockwood, (5’9″ 205), Malik Ray, (5’9″ 175) and Andrew Trombley, (5’10” 150).  Andrew Valdez (6’5″ 185) get the start at QB for the Tigers.  The defense(13.2 PPG) is led by OLB Devyn Briskey (6’1″ 225), CB Jordan Hamdan,  DT Price and OLB Lockwood.  Head Coach for the Hudson Tigers is Chris Luma.

Both SMCC and Hudson have rich playoff traditions.  SMCC has won 34 playoff games over the last 20 seasons, Hudson 28.  The Falcons have made 4 trips to Ford field, winning a state title in 2014.  The Tigers have made 3 trips to Ford Field, bringing home the hardwear in 2010.  In 2017, both teams have what it takes to get back to Ford Field.  It’s dangerous of course for either to look ahead but the talent and tradition are there for both.  This is a huge roadblock for each squad.  The winner simply will be whoever blocks and tackles better.   The Coaches will harp on execution all week.  The weather might again be a factor this Friday night across Michigan.  Bundle up, stay dry and enjoy this one.  It doesn’t get any better.