Friday, November 23, 2012
The Warriors will try to reach another milestone for legendary coach Al Fracassa in Division 2, while County Day competes for the school's first crown in Division 4.
Didn't get enough football on Thanksgiving? You're in luck, and have a great opportunity to see some of the future stars of the game today when the Michigan High School Athletic Association Football Finals begin. Of Interest: Warriors in the Crowd; Faces of the Brother Rice fans at Ford Field for the 2011 Finals Brother Rice topped Wyandotte 31-3 in a dominant performance last week, and has won seven straight games. Though the regular-season schedule is full of difficult opponents both in and outside of the Catholic League, The Warriors may have its toughest task of the season against Muskegon. The Big Reds are 12-1, and have a strong tradition of winning big games too. The program boasts five state titles, including three since 2004, …
42.51606
-83.26573
22305 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills, MI
Detroit Country Day High School
/articles/football-finals-brother-rice-seeks-consecutive-state-titles-at-ford-field
/locations/8195036
42.53588
-83.26419
Brother Rice High School
7101 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
/articles/football-finals-brother-rice-seeks-consecutive-state-titles-at-ford-field
1540438
/locations/8195037
Friday, November 25, 2011
Parents, family members and proud fans revel in team's accomplishments on the field.
The stands at Ford Field were full of proud parents and families cheering on their favorite Brother Rice High School Warriors during Friday’s state championship. But few could rival the smile Monica Church beamed amid the raucous crowd as the clock ran out. “This was just awesome! What a great way for him to end his senior year,” she said of her son, star running back Devin Church, who set a school record with a 244-yard, three-touchdown performance. “We’ve waited for this for a long time, and he’s been working so hard all year, so to get this done is awesome.” Motivated to play his best game on the biggest stage, Church had a lot of support, she said. A handful of family members trekked from their native Ohio for Thanksgiving and the …
42.33881
-83.046649
2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI
Ford Field
/articles/brother-rice-s-state-title-isn-t-just-for-the-students
/locations/5882122
42.53588
-83.26419
Brother Rice High School
7101 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
/articles/brother-rice-s-state-title-isn-t-just-for-the-students
1540438
/locations/5882123
Fans of all ages come from near and far to get a glimpse of championship football, courtesy of the Brother Rice Warriors.
DETROIT – Without a true home field to call their own during the season, Brother Rice football fans are used to traveling far and frequently to support the Warriors. Friday was certainly no exception, as hundreds of orange-and-black clad Brother Rice fans filled eight sections of Ford Field's lower bowl to cheer on the eventual Division 2 state champions. The Warriors gave them plenty to cheer about by taking an early lead that they never relinquished in the 24-14 victory. It was thanks largely to Devin Church, who ran for 244 yards on 33 carries, including all three of the Warriors' touchdowns. The fans showed the love, chanting "we got Church, we got Church" as the Lowell Red Arrows tried to defend the end zone near by the Warriors' …
Brother Rice uses tough 2010 collapse to state football powerhouse as motivation in convincing 30-7 win.
Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice has reached the state finals for the first time since 2005, and what a memorable season it's been. Every day leading up to today's 1 p.m. match-up against Lowell, Patch will take a peek back at a key moment during the season that helped get the Warriors to where they are today. So far, we've recapped: Today's pick: The 30-7 upset over Harrison High School in the district finals on Nov. 5. Big play: Up 10-0 coming out of halftime, the Warriors just about sealed any hopes of a Harrison comeback with a huge kickoff return to start the third quarter. Senior Brian Roney took the kick 60 yards down the Harrison sideline all the way to the 10 yard line. Running back Devin Church — who was part of the team that …
42.53588
-83.26419
Brother Rice High School
7101 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
/articles/state-finals-countdown-game-day-the-warriors-avenge-last-year-s-loss-to-harrison
1540438
/locations/5878446
Thursday, November 24, 2011
After weeks of getting close, the Warriors' legendary head coach finally reaches a major milestone with a 38-2 drubbing of Chandler Park Academy.
Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice has reached the state finals for the first time since 2005, and what a memorable season it's been. Every day leading up to Friday's 1 p.m. matchup against Lowell, Patch will take a peek back at a key moment during the season that helped get the Warriors to where they are today. So far, we've recapped: Today's pick: Head coach Al Fracassa joined the coaching elite Oct. 21 by becoming one of only a handful of coaches in the country to reach 400 wins. Big play: Hard to pick in a lopsided victory, but we'll stick with when the clock ran out. The victory proved to be a huge relief for the coach, who — in his 52nd year — is now No. 8 on the all-time win list among active coaches in America. "It's been a long …
42.53588
-83.26419
Brother Rice High School
7101 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
/articles/state-finals-coundown-fracassa-s-400th
1540438
/locations/5877437
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
This clash between Catholic League rivals may not have been pretty, but it was a testament to how tough both finals-bound teams are.
Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice has reached the state finals for the first time since 2005, and what a memorable season it's been. Every day leading up to Friday's 1 p.m. matchup against Lowell, Patch will take a peek back at a key moment during the season that helped get the Warriors to where they are today. So far, we've recapped: Today's pick: Orchard Lake St. Mary's wins defensive-minded battle in overtime 10-9 over Brother Rice. Big play: James Ross, the Eaglets' senior linebacker, made several key tackles to help keep Brother Rice in single digits on the scoreboard. But it was senior wide receiver Christopher Woolen's game-winning touchdown reception in overtime, and senior kicker Nathan Parry's extra point, that sealed the St. Mary's …
42.53588
-83.26419
Brother Rice High School
7101 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
/articles/state-finals-countdown-day-brother-rice-falls-to-st-mary-s-in-overtime-thriller
1540438
/locations/5874328
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Warriors defense shined in the first-half and contained Detroit MLK star Dennis Norfleet to 'just' two touchdowns before a big play on offense sealed the win late in the game.
Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice has reached the state finals for the first time since 2005, and what a memorable season it's been. Every day leading up to Friday's 1 p.m. match-up against Lowell, Patch will take a peek back at a key moment during season that helped get the Warriors to where they are today. Today's pick: The Warriors' 28-21 victory over Detroit Martin Luther King in the season opener at Eastern Michigan University. Big play: The defense was the story early and often, as the Warriors forced turnovers on the Crusaders' first two drives and held their explosive offense to only 14 points in the first half. But it was a stunning 78-yard touchdown completion from junior quarterback Cheyne Lacanaria to senior receiver Travis …
42.53588
-83.26419
Brother Rice High School
7101 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
/articles/state-finals-countdown-day-5-brother-rice-outlasts-rival-in-special-season-opener
1540438
/locations/5853544
Saturday, November 19, 2011
The Warriors narrowly escape with a 27-26 win over Detroit Martin Luther King on Saturday in the semifinals.
WEST BLOOMFIELD – As time ticked down in the second half of the Division 2 state semifinals, so did the Brother Rice High School varsity football team’s substantial lead. Devin Church said it was almost like revisiting a nightmare. In the first round against Harrison last year, the Warriors let a lead slip away late in the second half. Longtime head coach Al Fracassa reminded his players of that going into halftime with a commanding 27-7 lead over Detroit Martin Luther King on Saturday. “When we went into the locker room, coach was saying they can still come back. It’s not over,” Church said. “This is exactly what happened last year. I thought we were up and they came back in the second half. That’s exactly what happened when we came out …
42.53588
-83.26419
7101 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Brother Rice High School
/articles/brother-rice-football-headed-to-ford-field
/locations/5846663
42.566225
-83.361809
4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
West Bloomfield High School
/articles/brother-rice-football-headed-to-ford-field
/locations/5846664
Alan Stamm
4:00 pm on Friday, November 23, 2012
Brother Rice won 35-28 for the Warriors' 8th state championship (Division 2) under Coach Al Fracassa, 80. "Best football championship game I've ever seen," says sportswriter Dave McVety of MLive. more ›