Pickford Panthers edge Ishpeming 28-22 in MHSAA regional final

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Pickford Panthers edge Ishpeming 28-22 in MHSAA regional final
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The Pickford Panthers secured a 28-22 victory over Ishpeming on November 6, winning their third MHSAA 8-player regional title in four years. The decisive score came from a 24-yard touchdown pass from Carter Rye to Mason Andrzejak on fourth down with one minute remaining. Pickford's defense held strong, preventing Ishpeming from scoring in the final seconds. With this win, Pickford advances to the state semifinals to face Deckerville, which recently won its own playoff game 62-22. The semifinal date and time will be announced later.

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  • •Pickford wins MHSAA 8-player regional title
  • •Carter Rye throws pivotal touchdown pass
  • •Defense stops Ishpeming on final play
  • •Next up: Pickford faces Deckerville in semifinals
  • •Game date and time to be determined
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  • 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Pickford holds off Ishpeming in MHSAA 8-player football regional thriller
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In a football thriller, the Pickford Panthers edged Ishpeming 28-22 to win their third MHSAA 8-player regional title in four years.

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