Watch here: https://l.mlive.com/8w0tyl In 2024, MLive completed an original documentary telling the story of a rivalry between two Michigan high school football teams that dates back generations. MLive was there to capture the anticipation, preparation, drama, tears and even vandalism that led up to the 49th match between Bay City Central and Bay City Western. It’s a story that can resonate across the state, where high school football is part of the lifeblood of so many communities. | MLive.com

Rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa is already syncing up with Jared Goff. (Jake May | MLive) | MLive.com

Meanwhile in Detroit... 🎥: Kyle Meinke | MLive.com | MLive.com

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/ywdnq6 Michigan men's basketball plays its first game of the regular season Monday night in Ann Arbor. MLive's Wolverines beat reporter Andrew Kahn says after a total reboot with a new coach and six new transfers, the team looks talented enough to make the NCAA tournament. | MLive Sports

🔗: https://l.mlive.com/rran3v Michigan men’s basketball has officially taken over the No. 1 spot in the AP Top‑25 poll, marking the program’s best start ever at 24–1 and its first return to the top ranking since 2013. Michigan men’s basketball head coach Dusty May spoke Monday about the Wolverines moving up to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top‑25 poll, as the team enters a critical stretch featuring two ranked opponents. (Ryan Zuke | MLive) | MLive Sports