Saturday, Division 4 Round 3 2017 Playoffs Recap, two stunning results

Written by
Jeff Corrion
Published
11/12/2017

Updated Brackets and Semi-Final Locations

Region 1:

Escanaba ran for over 350 rushing yards with Logan Carroll running for over 160 and Scout Wunder for over 120, each had 2 rushing touchdowns. 39-21 win over Williamston who traveled 6 hours on Friday.

Region 2:

Senior RB Nolan Fugate rushed for just under 300 yards and 4 touchdowns in the Cougars 42-3 win over Belding.

Notes: GRCC knocked out Escanaba 34-0 last year in the Regionals.

Region 3:

It was expected to be a shootout both ways, but Edwardsburg was having none of that as they beat a strong Lansing Sexton program 52-30. The Eddies scored 22 in the 2nd quarter which set the tone for a strong finish as 4 different players from Edwardsburg scored touchdowns in the win.

Region 4:

#20 River Rouge and Cranbrook were engaged in a war that was ended with a 60 yard run by Alexander Smith, who then popped it in from 2-yards to give River Rouge a 21-14 win. Carter scored 2 rushing touchdowns in the win.

Updated Brackets and Semi-Final Locations