Madison Heights Lamphere entered Friday's game with New Haven needing a win to qualify for the state playoffs, but now the Rams don't need that win because they already have it.
Lamphere is now officially in with a 6-3 record after New Haven decided to forfeit the game due to a lack of players.
The Rams can now heal any bumps and bruises on Friday and go into the first round of the playoffs fresh, which should only help.
With Lamphere in and Madison Heights Madison already in with seven wins, it could be a situation where all three schools in Madison Heights qualify for the playoffs.
Madison Heights Bishop Foley is 5-3 and needs to beat Detroit Consortium to earn an automatic spot.
- There will be more than ever on the line when Clarkston and Lake Orion have their annual tussle for the OAA Red title on Friday. The winner will likely get to host three playoffs game, which this year is more important than ever. Usually, the Wolves and Dragons have to eventually match up with powerhouses in Macomb County in the playoffs, but that might not be the case this year since there are now powerhouses in Macomb County.
While solid and no pushover, teams like Macomb Dakota, Romeo and Utica Eisenhower are more vulnerable than in year's past.
A golden opportunity definitely will await the winner on Friday.