U.P. football semifinals preview
The Superior Dome will be the site of not one, not two, but three high school football semifinal games on Saturday, Nov. 23.
Beginning at 10 a.m. in Division 8, Forest Park (12-0) plays against Beal City (12-0), in a battle of undefeated teams. The Trojans are making their first trip back to the state semifinals since 2010.
In Division 7, Ishpeming (12-0) and Harbor Beach (11-1) will play for a trip to Ford Field. The Hematites and Pirates both won state titles a year ago. Ishpeming won a state title in Division 7. Harbor Beach won a state title in Division 8.
The final game of the triple header at the Superior Dome is in Division 5. Menominee (12-0) will take on Muskegon Oakridge (11-1). The Maroons and Eagles last met in the state semifinals back in 2005. Muskegon Oakridge won the game, 39-29.