East Lansing Faces Midland Dow in Intense District Finals Showdown

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – The Michigan high school football playoffs are heating up as Week 2 arrives. This Friday, East Lansing will travel to Midland Dow for a much-anticipated district final matchup in Division 2.

Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Midland Dow High School. East Lansing, entering the game with a season record of 5-5, is coming off a thrilling upset against White Lake Lakeland, winning 26-20.

Midland Dow, boasting a record of 9-1, secured their spot in the finals by routing Waterford Mott 51-15 in the district semifinals. The team is currently ranked highly in the postseason standings, making this showdown even more intense.

The winner of this game will earn a chance to compete in the regional round against either Brother Rice or Orchard Lake St. Mary’s on November 14. Fans are eager to see who will advance in the quest for the state championship.

For fans wanting to follow the action, the game will be broadcast live on the NFHS Network. The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s playoff points formula has set the stage for these exciting matchups as teams strive for a title.