WXYZ-TV Reporter Makes Prediction on Wyandotte-Trenton Football Game

WXYZ-TV sports reporter/producer Brad Galli said he's looking forward to from tonight's -Trenton football game.

And he already has a hunch about which team will continue its perfect season with another win. (Read on for that.)

The Wyandotte game won in an online contest on Channel 7's website to become the Meijer High School Football Game of the Week.

Five games were vying for the title and the Bears-Trojans came out on top with 37 percent of the 1,981 votes cast.

"This will be an early-season battle for supremacy in the Downriver League as the Trojans and Bears both enter Friday's matchup with 2-0 records," Channel 7 reported in its online story.

Galli will report live from Wyandotte on his station's 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts. Highlights of the game will be shown at 11 p.m.

In between prepping for tonight's game, Galli took a few minutes to talk sports with Patch.

1. What do you know about Wyandotte Roosevelt?

This is a team every Michigan high school football fan should have their eye on. Winning their league last year, and starting off 2-0, they've got a big test this week. But is the guy I'll be watching. Five TD's already this season, and he can be a complete game changer–ready to take back a kickoff or punt for a touchdown at any moment. He's versatile with breakaway speed. He'll give Trenton plenty of problems Friday night.

2. What do you know about the Trenton Trojans?

Trenton is a team that is seemingly one of the most consistent programs in the state. They've got a well-balanced attack, at least thus far, with Michael Czarnecki running the ball until and Chad Hamilton leading the passing attack. It will be interesting to see how Trenton responds to losing Czarnecki during last week's win. The biggest key for both teams will be how the defenses hold up in their toughest game of the season so far.

3. Have you ever been in Wyandotte before?

This is my first trip to Wyandotte. I was fortunate on Thursday to visit with the coaches and players of both teams in our Meijer High School Game of the Week, and I'll say this: There is a true sense of community in the Wyandotte-Trenton area. The players only had positive things to say about each other. The coaches had only respect for the other. These teams have faced off every year since 1950, but it's the healthiest of rivalries, something I tip my cap to.

4. Who's going to win the game?

The team that wins the turnover battle will take this one. It'll be a high-scoring affair with plenty of excitement, but it's going to come down to who has the ball last. The home fans will see their team with the ball on the goal line late in the fourth. I like Dunn to take in the winning score. 34-28 Wyandotte Roosevelt

5. What's the funniest or craziest on-air moment you've ever had?

I was all set up to do a feature story on Dwyane Wade a few years ago, and had an interview lined up with him after a game. He had one of his more lackluster performances of that season, but stayed true to his word and sat down with me for a great one-on-one chat. Months later, I bumped into him at another event and he told me how disgusted he was with himself after that game, but wanted to make a point to stay true to his word. It helps that we went to the same college, but with all the bashing the Heat get, I can say Wade is one of the easiest guys to root for.