Portland St. Patrick Advances as Greater Lansing Teams Move to District Finals

Opening round of the 2026 MHSAA football playoffs concluded

The first round of the Michigan high school football playoffs is complete, and ten Greater Lansing teams have advanced to district championship or 8‑man regional title games next week.

In the Greater Lansing bracket, Elkton‑Pigeon‑Bay Port Laker (8‑2) faced Pewamo‑Westphalia (9‑0), while Grand Rapids Sacred Heart (9‑1) was matched against Portland St. Patrick (10‑0).

Portland St. Patrick opened its postseason with a dominating performance, defeating Onekama in the opening round.

These results set the stage for the upcoming district semifinals and finals across the state.