The last five years for the Wyandotte football team have been challenging after starting the decade with a pair of wins in the MHSAA state playoffs in 2020. The Bears won four games in 2021 and then the road got a little rocky, with just two wins in 2022, three in 2023 and only one last season.

The 2025 season began with two losses before wins over Taylor and Southgate squared the record at 2-2. Then came a loss to Downriver powerhouse Woodhaven.

But results only tell half the story. The other half is about the dedication and commitment of the players who continue to work hard every day regardless of the win-loss column.

Collin Reedy is one of those players who has given his all to the sport he loves, and the receiver had a huge game in the 21-20 win over the Titans in week four.

“Winning against Southgate was the best game I’ve played in,” Reedy said. “We were down seven at the half and came back to win 21-20. It was a total team effort. I had some pretty good catches, allowing us to open up the run game and continue to score.”

The senior had more than a few “good catches” in the win. He had 10 receptions for 113 yards, including a highlight reel grab across the middle and a touchdown catch from quarterback Jack Halberstadt, to earn Wyandotte’s Athlete of the Week honors.

Reedy, who also plays defensive end for the Bears, has been enjoying a strong final year wearing the blue and gold.

“The team is pretty close,” he said. “We love hanging out, and we play very sound football when we stick together.”

Collin, 16, is the son of Alison and Craig Reedy. He started playing football when he was 6 years old – playing in Lincoln Park because you had to be 7 to play for the Wyandotte Indians. Known for his great speed, strength and leadership, young Collin was hooked from the first snap.

“I always loved the competitive aspect of football as well as making friends,” said Reedy, who played for the Wyandotte Indians from ages 7 to 11.

“I played my freshman year at Wyandotte, and the experience was great,” he said. “I always loved game day and playing in the cold weather.”

Reedy played right tackle and defensive end as a freshman on the junior varsity team.

“I started playing receiver my sophomore year, and my favorite part about being a receiver is getting the ball in open space and making big catches,” he said. “My sophomore year I had one reception for 50 yards against Lincoln Park while playing varsity. I had three touchdowns at running back and one at receiver on JV.”

Reedy considers himself one of the team leaders and is always encouraging his teammates and being a positive influence on and off the field.

“I do what I can to help us succeed, whether it be team prayers or that guy trying to get everyone hyped and confident,” he said. “If I were giving advice to young kids just starting out in football I would tell them to always have fun and that your greatness is measured by the work you put in.”

Reedy’s greatness, then, is off the charts.

While he’s run track and played basketball in the past, he will hang up his athletic shoes after football and turn his attention to his very bright future, which will definitely include his music (he plays guitar) and possibly real estate.