The Crusaders defeated the Falcons of Star International Academy 61-0 Friday night, gaining their 6th win and earning an automatic bid to the 2016 MHSAA State Play-offs. This is the 7th time the Crusaders have reached the play-offs in the past 9 years, and the third year in the row that Northwest will be in the division 7 bracket as one of the last 16 teams playing football in the state of Michigan. Northwest jumped out to an early 28-0 first quarter lead, which moved to a 41-0 half time lead. The Crusaders were led on the ground by Junior Zack Alkire with 107 yards rushing ,and also had a punt return for a touchdown. As a team Northwest was 10 of 15 through the air for 124 yards. The Crusaders missed the leadership of Junior Danny Macks who was sidelined with an injury from last weeks game. The Crusaders spent most of the night on a short field giving up fewer than 10 first downs to the Falcons.The Crusaders also had 4 sacks on the night.  The Crusaders find out who they will meet in the MHSAA play-offs Sunday night at 7pm when the MHSAA conducts its annual Selection Sunday Show.