Cranbrook shuts out Lamphere 35-0, advances to district final.

Cranbrook defeated Lamphere 35-0 in the first round of the state playoffs. The Cranes now advance to the MHSAA Division 4, Region 4, District 2 final.

The Cranes powered through the rain on Friday night, using the running game to wear down the Lamphere defense.

Sophomore RB Jack Fairman ran for 130 yards on 17 carries and 3 TDs. Junior Murari Nelluri ran for 78 yards on 8 yards and 2 TD’s.

The Cranbrook defense pitched its fifth shutout of the season.

Junior LB Conner Toomey led the team in tackles with 6 tackles on the night. Senior DE Tim Hauxwell, junior DT Danny Files, and sophomore LB William Kerr all turned stellar performances in slowing down the Rams offense.

“The team executed well tonight and stood tall against a physical Lamphere team,” said Cranes Head Coach Joe D’Angelo.

Cranbrook will advance to face the Detroit Mumford Mustangs next week.