Gene Freed Region
(1) Highland Milford vs. (4) Rockford
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"WHY DID THIS HAVE TO BE A SECOND ROUND MATCH-UP?! It's just not fair for either of these teams to not go on. Rockford has Mr. Michigan Cross Country, in Dathan Ritzenhein, but Milford's tradition is much greater."
- Mike Newton (no analysts that voted for Rockford commented on the decision)
(2) Charlevoix vs. (3) Williamston
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"Seven years of dominance! Two runner-ups followed by five titles in a row. Living up to that two seed very nicely."
- Mike Newton
Winner: Charlevoix