On the same day that Whiteford athletes are taking part in their first sporting event since March, the Michigan High School Athletic Association is announcing the return of football and volleyball.

The Detroit Free Press reported just after 3 p.m. today that the MHSAA Representative Council voted to re-instate football following new executive orders signed by Gov. Whitmer.

Prep football is expected to be back at what would have been Week 4 of the season (Sept. 17-18) with every team making the playoffs.