Saline defense shuts down Ypsilanti in home finale

After starting the season with playoff hopes and high expectations, five straight losses put most of the Saline High School football team's goals out of reach. One that remained was to win its final home game.

The Hornets accomplished that Friday night, shutting out Ypsilanti for three and a half quarters and hanging on to win 26-16. The win wasn't for a Souteastern Conference title or a playoff berth, but to the seniors, playing at home for the last time, it was special.

"It's really important," said Hornet senior linebacker Matt Needham, who led the defense with 12 tackles, two for loss, and two sacks. "I've been here for three years and this program's been very good to me." (Rest of the story | Boxscore)