Novi Detroit CC rallies to defeat Orchard Lake St. Mary's in Week 7

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 2:46 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Novi Detroit CC rallies to defeat Orchard Lake St. Mary's in Week 7
Summary

Novi Detroit Catholic Central overcame a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge Orchard Lake St. Mary's, 27-20, on October 9, during Week 7 of Michigan high school football. The Shamrocks, ranked No. 2, secured their 21st consecutive victory with a series of key plays and turnovers. After trailing 20-6 at halftime, they relied on quarterback Peyton Sofran and pivotal performances from Gideon Gash, who scored a touchdown and made crucial interceptions. This win serves as a statement that the Shamrocks remain contenders for another title despite losing starting quarterback Duke Banta to injury.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • •Novi DCC trailed 20-6 at halftime before the comeback.
  • •Gideon Gash scored two touchdowns and recorded an interception.
  • •Peyton Sofran stepped in as quarterback due to Duke Banta's injury.
  • •The Shamrocks have won 21 straight games.
  • •Orchard Lake St. Mary's falls to 5-2 after the loss.
Latest Updates
  • 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Gideon Gash powers Novi Detroit CC rally over Orchard Lake St. Mary's
What they're saying
"

No. 2 Novi Detroit Catholic Central rallied from a 14-point 4th quarter deficit to beat No. 5 Orchard Lake St. Mary's in Week 7 MHSAA football action.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days