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Three Birmingham-Area Football Players To Watch in the Playoffs
Will these players be the difference makers in tonight's second round of the MHSAA football playoffs?
The second round of the MHSAA football playoffs resume tonight and the Birmingham area will be well represented in two big contests in Division 2 and Division 4. Here are three of players to watch:
Brandon Altman, Seaholm High School
The senior quarterback showed his talent and leadership capabilities in piloting the Maples to a 17-16 comeback victory at home last week. It was the school's first playoff win since 2005. Altman was 6-14 passing for 133 yards and finished with 99 yards on 24 rushing attempts.
Jason Alessi, Brother Rice High School
The standout three-sport athlete handles placekicking, safety responsibilities and has been known to make outstanding plays on offense and special teams when it counts most. Last year he rambled down the sideline for a memorable 91-yard kickoff return to secure back-to-back Division 2 titles for the Warriors. He showed his knack for late-game heroics again this season when he snared a 34-yard touchdown pass as time expired against Catholic League rival Warren De La Salle.
Tyler Wiegers, Detroit Country Day
The senior quarterback continues to impress with his accuracy and arm strength, and is proving why Rutgers plucked him for their inaugural season in the Big Ten Conference. Wiegers steered the Yellow Jackets offense on several successful drives and scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak play in last week's 49-14 win over Clawson.
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