Ali Beydoun, a senior quarterback who left Toledo Central Catholic for Dearborn Heights Crestwood, arrived with a promise of immediate impact.
Debut That Shocked the League
In his first varsity start against Walled Lake Central, Beydoun accounted for four touchdowns and amassed more than 400 yards of total offense, a performance that instantly elevated Crestwood’s profile in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association.
Head coach Hass Beydoun, who is not related to the player, described the transfer as an unexpected boost, noting that the youngster’s blend of arm strength and mobility could translate to the next level.
A Program on the Rise
Crestwood had not qualified for the state playoffs since 2022, but the surge in performance has reignited hopes of breaking that drought. The team is slated to face rival Dearborn on September 3, a matchup that could determine its postseason trajectory.
Beyond the field, the transfer has drawn attention from local media and former coaches, including Greg Dempsey, Lincoln Sellers, Kasyn Ditmyer and Jeff Hachigian, who have all commented on the buzz surrounding the program.
Ali Beydoun has committed to play at the University of Findlay, adding a layer of college‑recruiting intrigue to his high school story.