Grosse Pointe South senior running back Charlie Michelotti has rushed for 537 yards and scored eight total touchdowns this season as the Blue Devils prepare for their crosstown rivalry game.
South (7-1) travels to Grosse Pointe North on Friday, Oct. 23, for a 7 p.m. kickoff in the regular-season finale.
According to MaxPreps' 2026 Division 2 statistics, Michelotti averages 89.5 rushing yards across six recorded games. He has seven rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.
The Blue Devils have won three consecutive games since their 28-26 loss at Romeo on Sept. 25.
Strong finish to regular season
Michelotti rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries in South's 50-0 victory over Port Huron Northern on Oct. 16.
MaxPreps reported that Michelotti helped lead South's offense in that game. The team finished with 296 rushing yards.
South also defeated Eisenhower 42-6 on Oct. 9.
The Blue Devils have scored 335 points through eight games while allowing 104. Their offense has averaged nearly 42 points per game.
Michelotti is a three-sport athlete who also competes in basketball and baseball. He has played linebacker in addition to running back.
South coach Chad Hepner has praised Michelotti's physical running style and leadership, according to earlier reporting by MLive.
Rivalry game Friday
The Blue Devils will close the regular season against Grosse Pointe North, which enters the matchup with a 6-2 record.
The South football program identifies Michelotti among its senior players.
The rivalry game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Grosse Pointe North.
The Michigan high school football playoffs follow the regular-season finale.
