CHSL Finals Preview: Rankings, Rivalries & Road to Glory
- Jonathan Turner
- Sep 30
- 2 min read
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CHSL Finals Preview: Rankings, Rivalries & Road to Glory
Presented by Soccer World Michigan
Tomorrow night, the Catholic High School League crowns its 2025 boys soccer champion in two high-stakes matchups — and the MIHSSCA rankings help us understand the implications.
Catholic Central vs. Cranbrook
In the MIHSSCA Division II rankings, Cranbrook is consistently listed among the top-tier teams. Catholic Central, meanwhile, competes in a higher division (Division I) in MIHSSCA’s system.
This sets up a classic “top of their division vs. top of a lower division” dynamic — Cranbrook enters with the confidence of ranking within their division’s elite, while Catholic Central brings experience in tougher competition.
Expect this final to test whether Cranbrook’s dominant run can withstand a step up in challenge.
📺 Watch Live: Catholic Central vs. Cranbrook
Royal Oak Shrine vs. Grosse Pointe University Liggett
In MIHSSCA Division IV, University Liggett has held the No. 1 spot in recent rankings.
Royal Oak Shrine also appears in those Division IV rankings, usually just a few spots behind Liggett.
That suggests a tightly contested final — both squads are well-known in their division, but Liggett enters with a slight edge as “top-ranked.”
This fixture will likely come down to fine margins, execution, and mindset in crunch moments.
📺 Watch Live: Shrine vs. Liggett
What to Watch & Storylines
Upset potential: Cranbrook will aim to prove that high rankings in their division translate to success on the bigger CHSL stage.
Top of the division vs. top of the league: How will Catholic Central respond to a team riding momentum from their own ranked-performances?
Division IV supremacy on display: The Shrine–Liggett match could serve as a showcase of just how deep talent runs even in the lower-numbered divisions.
Pressure moments: With rankings, prestige, and titles on the line, the team that handles the big moments cleanly (set pieces, defensive transitions, composure) may take home the trophy.
Tune in tomorrow night for full live coverage on the Michigan Soccer Network. These finals aren’t just about the trophy — they’re a chance to see how ranked expectations match up with performance under pressure.
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