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Did You Miss Orchard Lake St. Mary's Championship Game?
No worries; Patch, the MHSAA and FOX Sports Detroit have you covered. Here's how you can replay every moment of the Eaglets' victory, without having been there.
Watch the game
The Michigan State High School Athletic Association didn't live stream the finals because the games were being shown on FOX Sports Detroit-Plus stations, available on cable and satellite. But the MHSAA does archive the game video shortly after the game ends. Here's where you will find the Orchard Lake St. Mary's-Mt. Pleasant game, and here is a video that includes comments by head coach George Porritt and others on the field after the game (also attached as video to this story).
Replay the live blog
Patch's team was blogging live during the game on Saturday; you'll find an . It includes play-by-play, tweets, polls, video and photos, as well as commentary from Patch sportswriter Mike Niziolek, Patch Regional Editor Nancy Hanus and West Bloomfield Patch Editor Timothy Rath.
The stats
The MHSAA has complete statistics from the game at its website, including team and individual stats and even a play-by-play.
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Patch coverage from Ford Field
Ground game powers Eaglets to victory in the Division 3 title game at Ford Field on Saturday.
The fans were out in force, the team was on fire, and the scene was electric as the Eaglets topped the Mt. Pleasant Oilers 45-7 at Ford Field to win the state football title.
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Parents James and Chantel agreed that the star, senior captain, linebacker and tight end wanted nothing more than to win the championship at Orchard Lake St. Mary's.
Championship for running backs Spencer McInnis, brother Parker McInnis and cousin Grant Niemiec a culmination of lifelong dream.
Eaglets in the Crowd
Profiles of the people in the stands supporting their sons, grandsons, cousins and brothers. Here are the stories of the parents and families of Eaglet players.
'Out in the rain, it doesn't get better than that,' the Southfield father of linebacker James Ross said of the victory over Brother Rice.
The Southfield mother of senior James Ross said her son's final game at Ford Field was her favorite moment of the year.
The Waterford mother of senior quarterback Dan Clements said it's been 'fun to watch' her son and his teammates as they have matured through the season.
The West Bloomfield mother of St. Mary's fullback Grant Niemiec said that no player considers himself above anyone else.
The Detroit father of sophomore Jalen Watts-Jackson has watched his son with pride all season long.
The Canton couple agreed that the game against Harper Creek was their favorite moment from the season.
The Waterford father of sophomore linebacker Jeff Robinson said the game against Harper Creek 'solidified the season.'
Junior linebacker Justin Chavis receives a good balance of education and athletics, says his mother.
The Waterford mother of senior linebacker Dylan Zerki said, "There's no better school than St. Mary's."
The Commerce mother of junior lineman Chris Posa also has a nephew, Max Posa, who is a ballboy.
The Commerce mother of the sophomore lineman Nathan Conrad said that being at Ford Field 'recaps the season.'
The Commerce mother of senior wide receiver Christian Marentic said that her son is more mature after studying and playing at St. Mary's.
The Clarkston mother of senior defensive back Mason Porritt and wife of head coach George Porritt said that she believes this year's Eaglets to be the closest group her husband has coached since he began in 1989.
The White Lake father of sophomore Jeremy Schram added that last week's game against Harper Creek was a favorite moment.
The Commerce mother of Spencer and Parker McInnis is also the aunt of two other members of the Eaglets.
The Southfield father of senior David Talley added that a family atmosphere makes St. Mary's special.
The Auburn Hills parents of freshman Josh Dabney are new arrivals to the team, after Josh was just called up from junior varsity last week.
The Waterford father of the senior kicker was thrilled when his son scored the game-winning extra point against Brother Rice this season.
Tailback Keith Stonestreet was carried off the field on the shoulders of St. Mary's football players at Ford Field Saturday.
The Southfield mother of linebacker David Talley said during Saturday's game that she would be thrilled to see the Eaglets win at Ford Field. They did.
The Bloomfield Township mother of the senior defensive back added that the players are 'brothers for life.'
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