Detroit Eagles Blank Maud, Clinch Playoff Berth
The 38-0 win earns Detroit its first varsity football playoff appearance since 2020.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
The Detroit Eagles defeated the Maud Cardinals 38-0 on Friday night at George Frost Stadium. The win improved Detroit to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in district play.
Why it matters
The victory secures the program's first playoff berth since 2020 and marks the first time since 2019 the Eagles have won more than five games in a season. It also sets up a district championship game at home against Clarksville, which carries significance for Detroit fans in the city.
Jaylin Coleman rushed 10 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns, while Kobe Waller completed 6 of 7 passes for 115 yards and two scores. Detroit's defense added two blocked punts and an interception, and the playoff berth is now secured.
The players
Detroit Eagles
The Detroit Eagles are the high school football program representing Detroit in this district contest.
Maud Cardinals
The Maud Cardinals are the high school football program that lost 38-0 to Detroit on Friday night.
The details
Detroit scored 16 points in the first quarter and 22 in the second, with Kanyon Williams recovering a fumble for a 10-yard defensive touchdown. Kylin Raulston caught a 63-yard touchdown pass, and the Eagles' defense forced two blocked punts and one interception.
Timeline
Friday night: Detroit defeats Maud 38-0 at George Frost Stadium, clinching the playoff berth.
Friday, 7 p.m.: Senior Night game against Clarksville for the district championship.
Season Trajectory
Detroit's first playoff berth since 2020 ends a six-season postseason drought for the program. The win also marks the first time since 2019 that the Eagles have won more than five games in a season, signaling a turnaround in the program's competitive standing within its district.
Fans planning to attend the district championship can expect a Friday 7 p.m. kickoff at home, which is also Senior Night. Local residents may want to arrive early given the playoff stakes and the event's significance for the graduating class.
The takeaway
A shutout win and a home playoff push give Detroit fans a clear reason to follow the district championship Friday night. Staying tuned to the Eagles' schedule will help track the program's progress toward a deeper postseason run.
What happens next
The Eagles host Clarksville in the district championship game Friday at 7 p.m. during Senior Night.
Further reading
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