Cass Tech vs Farmington Hills Harrison August 27th 2011 Exclusive footage!

Jeff Matthews

Matt freeman

Driving an hour to go see a high school football game that included many division 1 prospects, including 4 UM 2012 commits and 1 UM 2013 hopeful, had to happen. Myself and fellow blogger Jeff Matthews took the time to go to see Detroit Cass Tech play against Farmington Hills Harrison. The score of the game doesn't tell the whole story. The story here is the fact: Royce was giving it 110% out there, doing everything that he possibly could to help his team win.Terry Richardson was quiet because it appeared to me that Harrison was tentative to throw his way! Mario Ojemudia was flying around the field like he owned it and Devin Funchess showed he has a great set of hands and athleticism on 31 yd td catch after sustaining an arm injury in the 1st half.

The fact that this was an early season game led to some injuries, from the normal cramping to some a little more serious like Detroit Cass Quarterback out for the season with an MCL injury. The fans of both teams showed up in force, and were more of a presence than one would normally expect of this early of a season game. Harrison showed poise, discipline and respect, while Cass showed that they had the heart, and spirit to never give up. The games score won't show the whole story here folks, and i hope that the video that we shot will show you some of that feeling. Please also check out our update post of this game link below:

http://everythingmichiganandmore.blogspot.com/2011/08/official-detroit-cass-tech-vs.html

Cass Tech Commits
Terry Richardson #9,
Royce Jenkins-Stone #10,
William Rembert (Buffalo Commit) #2,
Ruben Lile (Iowa Commit) #12,
Laron Taylor (Iowa Commit) #8
Harrison commits
Devin Funchess #5,
Mario Ojemudia #53,
Aaron Burbridge (Michigan State University Commit) #16

 

 

UPDATED: Official Detroit Cass Tech vs. Farmington Hills Harrison Game Update Post

UPDATE: Harrison defeats Cass Tech 43-7, Cass Tech's senior QB is most likely out for the season (probable MCL tear), that leaves it up to the frosh, 6-3, 175 lb. Ja-Ru Campbell.check out the game analysis below. Look for Matt Freeman's full story with footage tomorrow!

We are currently at Eastern Michigan's Rynearson's Stadium to watch Michigan commits in action. Harrison features 3 star DE Mario Ojemudia and 3 star TE Devin Funchess. Cass Tech also features two commits in 4 star LB Royce Jenkins-Stone and 4 Star DB Terry Richardson. Tech also features 2013 OL target David Dawson.

Stay right here for quarter-by-quarter analysis and anything we see as news worthy. We will update this post regularly.

Also stay tuned for the official game story by Matt Freeman with amazing footage you will want to come back and see!

First Quarter: 7-0 Harrison Leads

• Cass Tech student section is three times larger than Harrison, packed house!
• Cass Tech will kick off to start the game
• Cass Tech opens the game with a sack of Jake Vento on the first play, Bradon Berry tackles Vento for a five yards loss
• Reminder that Cass Tech three-star ATH Ruben Lile will announce his commitment following tonight's game. #Iowa, #Wisconsin, #Toledo
• Cass Tech Will White recovers fumble 
• Harrison QB Jake Vento's short pass good for TD. Harrison 7-0 over Cass Tech. 3:29 remaining in first quarter. 
• Cass Tech QB Biscoe throws pick to Devin Funchess (Michigan commit). 
• Michigan LB commit Royce Jenkins-Stone with TFL to end 1st quarter. 7-0  Harrison leads. 
• Cass Tech-Harrison Stats: Funchess INT. Jenkins-Stone 2 tkl, 3 carries 2 yds. Coleman 2 rec, 19 yds

Second Quarter: 29-0 Harrison leads

• Harrison leads Cass Tech 15-0 with 11:48 left in 2nd. Funchess has been a star, including an INT
• Mario Ojemudia with QB pressure forcing three and out.
• Royce Jenkins-Stone has been quiet so far, two total tackles
• Funchess looks to be injured, looks to be elbow
• 21-0 Harrison
• Aaron Burbridge (MSU commit) and Terry Richardson (UM commit) are very competitive when matched up together.
• Ojemudia with a tackle for loss on Cass Tech RB. He looks very quick! 22-0 Harrison
• Cass Tech looks very sloppy. 
• Cass Tech Freshman back-up QB warming up.
• 29-0 Harrison leads. Crowd filing out.
• Richardson (UM commit) has had nice kick returns 
• Ojemudia recovers blocked Cass Tech punt. 
• Cass Tech Jourdan Lewis (Toledo offer) with the interception
• Funchess injury not serious, was back in before the half ended. 
• Ojemudia with big hit on quarterback, Brady Hoke would be pleased. Did not get the sack.
• Botched snap by Cass Tech. 3rd & 35.
• Halftime: 29-0 Harrison. 
• The buzz around Mario Ojemudia (3 tkl, 2 TFL, 2 QB hurries, FR) is growing. Been really fast off the line, impressive first half. 
• Funchess: 1 rec, 13 yards, INT.
• Jenkins-Stone: 4 carries, 4 yards; 4 tackles. 
• Richardson: 1 KR, 25 yards; 1 rec, 13 yards; 1 tackle.
• Harrison is 4-5 from the redzone, Cass Tech has not gotten there. Harrison has 15 first downs, Cass Tech with five.

Third Quarter: 43-0 Harrison leads

• Harrison interception, fumbled, then recovered by Harrison.
• Cass Tech offensive coordinator angry after the pick. Pushes over the water cups.
• Add another QB hurry for Ojemudia, abusing Cass Tech offensive line all night long.
• Terry Richardson (UM commit) is down. Trainers looking at him.
• Richardson limps off field on his own power. Good sign.
• Devin Funchess (UM commit) catches a 31 yard TD grab. 3 catches, 70 yards. 36-0 Harrison.
• Running clock rules applies to third quarter now.
• Terry Richardson still sitting on the bench.
• Cass Tech freshman back-up QB Jayru Campbell in game after starter goes down.
• Campbell making plays with arms and legs. Injuring two players on his own. Gives CT crowd something to cheer about.

Fourth Quarter: 43-7 Final

• Cass Tech finally reaches the red zone, for the first time today.
• Shane Morris (2013 Michigan commit) tweet: Cass Tech Freshman QB just injured 3 D1 football players on 1 play hahaa #toolegit
• Matt Freeman with footage of Mario Ojemudia being carried off field by team with possible cramps and the team dropped him on the sideline. Check back tomorrow for footage!
• 43-0 Harrison. The mercy clock is rolling at the five-minute mark.
• Ojemudia stats thus far: 6 QB hurries, 4 tackles, 3 TFL, FR, 1/2 SK
• Jayru Campbell with a touchdown pass to finally put Cass Tech on the board. 43-7
• Final here at Rynearson Stadium: 43-7
• Our thoughts: Ojemudia looks AWESOME! Funchess was solid. Richardson struggled and Royce was quiet tonight.

Check back tomorrow for the full game story and footage by Matt Freeman!