While Dakota outlasted Muskegon and Fitzgerald squeezed by Avondale, there were other great games around the state of Michigan on Thursday night.

Jalen Spicer helped Birmingham Groves defeat Bloomfield Hills Lahser 21-19.

Turnovers proved costly for Chippewa Hills in 28-7 loss to Montrose.

Former Romeo coach Greg Ganfield guided Grand Rapids Forest Hills past Traverse City Central 40-30. "I've been doing this for 39 years and I think I've always approached the first game the same way," Ganfield told the Traverse City Record Eagle.

East Grand Rapids, touted as one of the top teams in the state, rolled past Jenison.

What other games caught your eye? What Macomb County teams surprised you?