It’s not quite a championship high, but breaking an extended losing streak is one of the best feelings in sports. That’s why one long-suffering high school football team in Michigan has cause to celebrate this week.
New Haven (Mich.) had not won a game since October of 2017 heading into this past Friday night’s game against Madison Heights (Mich.). The streak stood at 35 games, the second-longest in the state.
Thanks partly to the efforts of freshman quarterback Landon Porter, New Haven broke the streak. Porter ran for three touchdowns in the 36-16 victory. For his performance, Porter is among the nominees for the Metro Detroit Football Player of the Week.