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Whiteford football ranked 2nd in Michigan preseason poll

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Whiteford football ranked 2nd in Michigan preseason poll

The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association released its preseason poll Thursday, and Whiteford is ranked No. 2 in Division 8.

Whiteford went 11-2 last season, losing to eventual state champion Hudson in the Division 8 semifinals, and returns eight starters on each side of the ball. Todd Thieken is taking over as coach after previous coach Jason Mensing left for Westland John Glenn.

The top returner for Whiteford will be senior quarterback Shea Ruddy, who last year passed 1,353 yards and rushed for 786 yards.

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In the Division 8 poll, Ubly is the preseason favorite with Carson City Crystal (No.3), Beal City (No. 4), and Reading (No. 5) rounding out the top five. 

Bedford’s rival Saline is ranked No. 4 in Division 1 preseason poll.

Three of the bigger Catholic High School teams made the poll: Detroit Catholic Central (No. 10 in Division 1), Brother Rice (No. 3 in Division 3), and Orchard Lake St. Mary's (No. 4 in Division 4). Next year, Toledo schools Central Catholic, St. Francis de Sales, St. John’s Jesuit. St. Ursula, and Notre Dame are set to join the CHSL.

First Published August 18, 2022, 4:31 p.m.

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