This Metro Detroit matchup features the Royal Oak Ravens attempting to slow down the high-octane offense of the Southfield Arts & Tech Warriors. Southfield A&T boasts elite perimeter speed and operates a true modern spread offense. The Warriors want to utilize every inch of the field, putting Royal Oak’s linebackers into conflict with RPOs and rapid bubble screens. Southfield’s quarterback is a dual-threat weapon, heavily involved in the zone-read game, forcing edge defenders to make impossible choices.
Royal Oak counters with a highly disciplined, gap-sound defensive structure. The Ravens operate a 4-3 under front, shifting their defensive line to the strong side of the formation to eliminate interior cutback lanes. Their outside linebackers are tasked strictly with edge containment, keeping Southfield’s speed contained between the hashes. Offensively, Royal Oak relies on a multiple-pro system. They utilize tight ends and fullbacks to establish a downhill power running game, intending to keep Southfield A&T’s explosive offense completely starved of possessions.
Kickoff: Friday, Sept 11, 2026 (7:00 PM EDT)
Location: Southfield Arts & Tech High School (Southfield, MI)
Streaming: NFHS Network / MHSAA TV
The Trench Warfare and Open-Field Tackling
Because Southfield A&T relies on creating space, Royal Oak’s defensive backs must tackle flawlessly in one-on-one situations. A single missed tackle on a three-yard screen pass will turn into a 60-yard touchdown against Southfield’s speed. Offensively, Royal Oak’s interior linemen must win the leverage battle on first down. If the Ravens can gain four to five yards per carry, they will avoid 3rd-and-long situations, keeping the chains moving and physically punishing the lighter Southfield defensive front.
Live Scoreboard & Results Update
| Quarter | Royal Oak (Away) | Southfield A&T (Home) |
| 1st | 0 | 14 |
| 2nd | 7 | 14 |
| 3rd | 7 | 7 |
| 4th | 7 | 7 |
| FINAL | 21 | 42 |
Scoring Summary:
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Q1: Southfield A&T strikes fast with a 45-yard jet sweep (PAT Good, 0-7) and a 38-yard deep post on their next possession (PAT Good, 0-14).
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Q2: The Warriors extend their lead with a 15-yard quarterback scramble (PAT Good, 0-21). Royal Oak grinds out a 12-play drive, scoring on a 4-yard fullback dive (PAT Good, 7-21). Southfield answers immediately with a 75-yard kickoff return for a touchdown (PAT Good, 7-28).
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Q3: Royal Oak establishes the run, scoring on a 22-yard counter-trey (PAT Good, 14-28). Southfield A&T responds with a 28-yard play-action seam pass (PAT Good, 14-35).
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Q4: The Ravens add a 12-yard off-tackle touchdown run (PAT Good, 21-35). Southfield A&T seals the victory with an 8-yard perimeter screen touchdown late in the quarter (PAT Good, 21-42).
