Football playoffs continue for local schools

Four area high schools remain in the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s football playoffs.

Three contests will be played tonight and the fourth Saturday afternoon.

Tonight’s games begin at 7 o’clock and feature 7-and-1 Constantine at 8-and-0 Buchanan. Meanwhile, Marcellus is 5-and-2 and travels to Martin, which is 7-and-1 on the season. The showcase contest features No.1 state-ranked Reading at No. 2 state-ranked Centreville. The Rangers, two-time defending state champion, are 7-and-1 while the Bulldogs are 8-and-0.

Saturday’s matchup features a pair of 8-man teams: 7-and-1 Colon at 8-and-0 Portland St. Patrick. The game starts at 2 p.m.