Live Chat: Follow along as Father Gabriel Richard looks to advance to the state finals at Ford Field

By Kyle Austin Sports Reporter

Posted on Sat, Nov 17, 2012 : 11 a.m.

The Wolverines aren’t the only team playing an important football game Saturday afternoon.

Father Gabriel Richard quarterback Mason Sarosi celebrates his team's win over River Rouge Saturday.

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Father Gabriel Richard will look to become the first Washtenaw County football team to advance to the state finals in 15 years, when it takes on Portland in a Division 5 state semifinal.

Kickoff is at 1 p.m. at Howell High School. We’ll be there providing updates on the game and chatting with fans.

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The Fighting Irish come into the game on an eight game-win streak. Their most recent win was Saturday, 16-6 over River Rouge, to win the first regional title in school history.

Portland comes in a week after knocking off defending state champion Flint Powers, 45-28.

And check out our game previews on Portland being a surprise team in the semifinals, and Gabriel Richard being led by twins Ashton and Austin Hundley.