Martin Luther King at Cass Tech Live Score Updates: Michigan High School Football

Unbeaten Detroit rivals meet Friday as No. 3 Martin Luther King visits No. 10 Cass Tech in a matchup of two of Michigan's top teams.

No. 1 Cass Tech defeated No. 12 Martin Luther King on Friday night with a final score of 35-19. | Scott Hasse

Two of Detroit's most accomplished high school football programs renew their rivalry Friday afternoon when Martin Luther King visits Cass Tech.

Martin Luther King vs. Cass Tech Live Updates

Refresh this page throughout Friday's game for the latest score, highlights and updates from Cass Tech High School.

On 3rd and 15 from the Cass Tech 45, Flemister connects with De'Andre Williams over the middle for a huge gain and a first down conversion.

On 2nd and 7, King quarterback Daryl Flemister fakes the handoff and then keeps it himself for a big gain across midfield.

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King 0, Cass Tech 0

King begins at their own 20. They move the ball but time runs out in the first quarter.

Unfortunately, Tabron gets sacked on back-to-back plays, moving the ball back 25 yards. Cass Tech is forced to punt.

The offense ends up going three-and-out and punting. However, the punt is mishandled on the return again and Cass Tech recovers in the red zone.

Cass Tech begins at their own 46. On 3rd and 3, Tabron bobbles the snap but is able to fire a pass to Bryce Graham, who makes a remarkable sideline catch for the first down.

Andrew Knight mishandles the punt, but still recovers the ball. King begins at their own one-yard-line. They go three-and-out and have to punt.

On the very first play, Cass Tech quarterback Donald Tabron II dumps the ball off to Julian Taylor, who picks up 13 yards for a first down up to their own 48. However, the offense goes nowhere on 3rd and 7, and they have to punt.

King kicks off to begin the game. Due to a penalty, Cass Tech will begin at their own 35.

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Live updates will begin around kickoff at 5 p.m. ET.

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Preview

Both teams enter undefeated.

King is 4-0 and ranked No. 3 in the latest High School On SI Michigan high school football state rankings, while Cass Tech is 4-0 and ranked No. 10.

The Technicians won last year's meeting 27-22 and have reached the MHSAA Division 1 state championship game in each of the past two seasons. King, meanwhile, is seeking another championship run after winning Division 3 state titles in 2018, 2021 and 2022.

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Who: King Detroit vs. Cass Tech
When: Friday, Sept. 25 - 5:00 p.m. ET
Where: Cass Tech High School in Detroit

Martin Luther King Enters Rivalry Game 4-0

King has opened the season with four consecutive victories over Whitmer, Orchard Lake St. Mary's, Renaissance and Ford.

The Crusaders also bring several highly recruited prospects into Friday's matchup.

Seniors Jameer Henry, Don Spillers III and Darryl Flemister are among King's top players, while junior offensive lineman Jordan Henry gives the Crusaders another notable prospect up front. Spillers is committed to Michigan State.

King won MHSAA Division 3 state championships in 2018, 2021 and 2022 under former coach Tyrone Spencer.

Now led by Terel Patrick, the Crusaders enter Friday's rivalry game undefeated and looking to strengthen their position among Michigan's top teams.

Cass Tech Seeking Another Championship Run

Meanwhile, Cass Tech (4-0) enters the contest at No. 10 in our Michigan rankings. The Technicians are coming off lopsided wins over Michigan City, Grandville, Southeastern, and Mumford. Cass Tech took last year's meeting with King 27-22.

Cass Tech has been equally impressive during its 4-0 start.

The Technicians have earned victories over Michigan City, Grandville, Southeastern and Mumford heading into their matchup with King.

Cass Tech also has considerable college-level talent.

Five-star offensive lineman Antjuan Wilkes Jr. headlines the group, while the Technicians' 2028 class includes quarterback Donald Tabron II, wide receiver Myles Griggs and safety LaMarcus Army. Tabron is committed to Texas A&M.

Cass Tech has reached the MHSAA Division 1 championship game in consecutive seasons.

The Technicians defeated Hudsonville for the 2024 state championship before returning to the final last season.

Coach Marvin Rushing's team now enters one of its biggest regular-season tests looking to remain undefeated and make it two consecutive victories over King.