Lansing-Area High School Football Power Rankings: Playoffs Round 2

We are down to 12 area teams still alive for state football titles. We have at least one team still playing in each class except Division 4.

The top of this week's rankings remain the same, but some losses have some teams moving around near the bottom.

RELATED: See last week's rankings

On with the final power rankings for the season.

1
Portland (10-0)
Last Week: No. 1
The Red Raiders won easily over Stockbridge in Round 1. The long-expected rematch with Lansing Catholic is set for Friday night at Portland HS.
2
Grand Ledge (10-0)
Last Week: No. 2
The Comets have been impressive the last few weeks, including the 34-2 pasting of Howell in Round 1. They've closed the gap on Portland in the poll. Grand Ledge hosts Brighton on Friday night.
3
Pewamo-Westphalia (10-0)
Last Week: No. 3
Junior running back Jared Smith added 310 yards and 6 touchdowns to his incredible totals for the season in Round 1. A very winnable game against Saugatuck at home awaits in the district final.
4
Ithaca (10-0)
Last Week: No. 4
Another running clock for the Yellow Jackets against Vassar last week. Ithaca hosts undefeated Sanford-Meridian this Friday night.
5
Lansing Catholic (9-1)
Last Week: No. 5
Ovid-Elsie put up a tough fight for awhile. But Tony Poljan and Tony Palmer were just too much for the Marauders. The long-awaited rematch with Portland is on Friday night.
6
DeWitt (9-1)
Last Week: No. 6
The Panthers won for the 15th straight time over Haslett last week in Round 1. Another arch-rival in St. Johns comes calling in Round 2.
7
Jackson (8-2)
Last Week: No. 8
The Vikings are one of the great stories of the area. Scott Farley may be the Mid-Michigan coach of the year. And they get another home playoff game in round 2. This time against Livonia Franklin.
8
Dansville (9-1)
Last Week: No. 7
The Aggies knocked off Concord easily in the first round. But they head on the road for the district title on Saturday at Homer.
9
Morrice (9-1)
Last Week: Unranked
This is the first time that an 8-man team has made the poll. But Jake Rivers had had an awesome season for the Orioles. They have a rematch as well when they host Deckerville on Friday night.
10
St. Johns (7-3)
Last Week: Unranked
The Red Wings beat Mason for the second time this season to advance to round 2. They look for revenge against DeWitt on the road on Friday night.

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