HIGH SCHOOLS

Oxford 17, Birmingham Groves 14

The Detroit News
Junior cheerleader Emma Kawala, 16, poses for a portrait before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022. “I’m feeling nervous,” Kawala said. “But I’m excited to show how strong of a community we are.”
Junior cheerleader Emma Kawala, 16, poses for a portrait before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022. “I’m feeling nervous,” Kawala said. “But I’m excited to show how strong of a community we are.”
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Senior Charlie Fracker, 16, wears a necklace in memory of Tate Myre before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Senior Charlie Fracker, 16, wears a necklace in memory of Tate Myre before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
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Junior Christian Fresard (62) wears a sticker recognizing Tate Myre before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Junior Christian Fresard (62) wears a sticker recognizing Tate Myre before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
The Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons line up at the line of scrimmage at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
The Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons line up at the line of scrimmage at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
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Young fans wait for the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons to begin at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Young fans wait for the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons to begin at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Oxford players look on during the national anthem of the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Oxford players look on during the national anthem of the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
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Senior Charlie Fracker, 16, second from left, cheers before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Senior Charlie Fracker, 16, second from left, cheers before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Oxford teammates embrace during a tribute video to Tate Myre during the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Oxford teammates embrace during a tribute video to Tate Myre during the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Senior cheerleader Lexi Acton, 17, is held in the air during the national anthem of the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Senior cheerleader Lexi Acton, 17, is held in the air during the national anthem of the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Oxford senior Logan Wilmot (30) takes the field while holding a flag in memory of Tate Myre before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022. (Nic Antaya, Special to The Detroit News)
Oxford senior Logan Wilmot (30) takes the field while holding a flag in memory of Tate Myre before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022. (Nic Antaya, Special to The Detroit News)
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Oxford players make their way to the field before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Oxford players make their way to the field before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Oxford players make their way to the field before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Oxford players make their way to the field before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Oxford Strong rocks are pictured before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Oxford Strong rocks are pictured before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
The number 42 is painted in memory of Tate Myre before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
The number 42 is painted in memory of Tate Myre before the high school football game between the Oxford Wildcats and Birmingham Groves Falcons at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News