Orchard Lake St. Mary’s opened the Division 2 playoffs with a 40–12 victory over Birmingham Groves on Friday, October 30. Jabin Gonzales completed 12 of 17 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Brannon Hardy for a 73-yard score and BJ Adams, who finished with two catches for 30 yards and a touchdown. Lorenzo Barber led the rushing attack with 86 yards and a touchdown, followed by Bryan Collins with 76 yards and a score and Jamari Givhan with 56 yards and a touchdown. Allen Harris added 52 rushing yards, while Arlando Hayes contributed 28 yards and a score. Defensively, Malcolm Lockett led the Eaglets with six tackles and an interception. Chase Arnold and Isaac Francois each recorded five tackles, while Jon Washington, Caden Blankenburg and Samir Anderson added four apiece. Treighjan Gibson contributed three tackles, a tackle for loss, a sack and a pass breakup. Daniel Taylor Jr. added three tackles, an interception returned 35 yards and a blocked kick. The Eaglets improved to 7–3 and will host St. Clair Shores Lakeview in the district championship, Friday, November 6th at 7pm, continuing their pursuit of a third consecutive state title.