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Wyandotte, Southgate Rematch for District Title

Wyandotte Roosevelt takes on Southgate Anderson at 7 p.m. tonight.

takes on Southgate Anderson tonight at home in round two of the state playoffs.

Tonight’s matchup is the district final, with the winner moving on to play either Allen Park or Detroit Martin Luther King.

In week nine, the Titans (8-2) handed the Bears (9-1) a in what was the final game of the regular season and Wyandotte’s first Downriver League loss in two years.

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Both teams took care of business last week in the first round of the playoffs to set up tonight’s rematch between the two . The Bears beat Ypsilanti Lincoln 28-21 and Anderson knocked off Woodhaven 28-13. 

Senior running back did not play for Wyandotte last week with an illness, but should return tonight to face the Titans.

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Two weeks ago at Southgate, Dunn opened the scoring with a highlight reel touchdown run. Unfortunately for the Bears, the Titans had an answer in running back Caleb Wilson, who ran for 183 yards, scored two touchdowns and ultimately helped lead his team to the three-point win.

As the two heavyweights square off again tonight, all signs point to another close game–possibly one decided in the final seconds.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5 at the gate. Fans hoping to get a seat in the bleachers should arrive early. Dress warm, too, as the game-time temperature is expected to hover around 45 degrees.

For those who can’t make it, check in with Wyandotte Patch on Facebook or Twitter for live updates during the game. State Champs! High School Sports Show also will be at the game, with highlights shown at 11:30 a.m. Sunday on CW50.

 

Wyandotte Roosevelt Southgate Anderson
2011 Record: 9-1 2011 Record: 8-2
Coach: Ron Adams Coach: Derek McLaughlin Nickname: Bears Nickname: Titans
Conference: Downriver League Conference: Downriver League
Finish: First Place Finish: Second Place (tied with Allen Park)
Points Scored: 332 Points Scored: 244 Points Allowed: 111
Points Allowed: 146 Quarterback: Kevin Matejko Quarterback: Craig McNees Leading Rusher: Hunter Matt 669 yards Leading Rusher: Caleb Wilson 1,376 yards Leading Receiver: Devan Stewart 482 Yards Leading Receiver: Eric Martinez 205 yards
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