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Elliott Gallagher (Linebacker) and Chris Send (Line) were named to the Record Eagle All-Region Dream Team after dominating senior seasons for the Suttons Bay Norsemen.

Here’s what they said about each player…

Gallagher - “Elliott was the Defensive MVP in the Northwest Conference. He had 83 tackles in less than eight games. He also rushed for 375 yards and 8 TDs.”

Send - “Chris put together another strong year for the Norsemen. He registered 88 tackles, 13 behind line of scrimmage. He had five sacks.”

Read All-Region Football Dream Team - Defense in the Record Eagle (Adobe PDF)

Kingsley dominated offensively and defensively to eliminate Suttons Bay from the Division 6 playoffs with a 38-8 victory. Suttons Bay finished with a 6-4 record. Kingsley now travels to Boyne City for the district final on Friday.

Read Kingsley wins showdown; Stags shut down Suttons Bay in 38-8 victory in the Record Eagle

Suttons Bay (6-3) and Kingsley (8-1) will square off for the third consecutive year in the high school football playoffs. Kingsley won in 2003, while Suttons Bay knocked off Kingsley last season on their way to the title game. Kingsley also won this season’s regular season meeting 33-28. Kickoff is Friday at 7 PM in Kingsley. The winner will advance to take on the winner of another rematch game between Charlevoix (6-3) and Boyne City (8-1). Good luck Norsemen.

Read A look at area playoff matchups in the Record Eagle
Read 4 rematches slated for opening round in the Record Eagle
View the Complete Brackets/Scores at MHSAA

The Suttons Bay Norsemen played physical and cut down or penaltis and turnovers to defeat Beal City 14-6 and clinch a playoff berth. It was the first loss for Beal City at their new stadium since they opened it three years ago.

Read Norsemen back in playoffs in the Record Eagle
Read Beal’s streak snapped in the Morning Sun

Suttons Bay held on for a tough 13-6 opening victory over Benzie Central. Quarterback Jeff Ruthkowski threw 2 for two touchdowns including a 59 yard strike to Adam Konieczka.

Glen Lake defeated East Jordan 20-14 in coach Bill Hollenbeck’s return to the sideline. Colby Thoreson rushed for 82 yards including the game-winning touchdown with 2:33 left in the game.

Read the Record Eagle articles below for more…

Suttons Bay beats Benzie - Record Eagle article by Dennis Chase

Hollenbeck wins return - Record Eagle article

Some MLive Forum users have gotten together for a little fun during the upcoming Michigan High School Football playoffs. No prizes or anything, just a fun competition

Use the link below to play and see where you stack up against other MLive users. Please create an account using your MLive user name if possible.

Click here to make your MHSAA Football Playoffs 2004 Bracket Picks

Division 6 - Region 1 - District 2
Kingsley (6-3) 46.556 at Suttons Bay (9-0) 78.222
Lake City (7-2) 52.111 at Whittemore-Prescott (7-2) 59.208
District Final will be played at the team with the highest playoff point total remaining.