Metro Detroit

MHSAA set to close out spring of 2014 with the last of state titles

By Mike Moore
C & G Sports Writer

METRO DETROIT — And then there were three.

After a 2013-14 school year that featured thousands of games, even more athletes and the crowing of champions in sports including gymnastics, football, swimming and hockey, the final three are set to put a wrap on the schedule this weekend.

The spring of 2014 in the MHSAA is down to baseball, softball and soccer.

“The end of a school year, and all of its celebrations and excitement wouldn’t be complete without crowing our last athletic champions,” said John Johnson, the MHSAA communications director. “It brings the circle to a close on one year, and we’re already looking forward to preparations for the 2014-15 school year.”

Here’s a quick look at what’s left.

Baseball
The baseball semifinals and finals will be played at McLane Stadium on the campus of Michigan State University.

Semifinals begin June 12. Division 2 games take place at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Division 1 plays its semifinals at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

On June 13, the Division 4 semifinals are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., while the Division 3 semifinals begin at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

All four finals will be played June 14, with D-2 starting at 9 a.m., followed by D-1 at 11:30 a.m., D-4 at 2:30 p.m., and the D-3 final will close out the season at 5 p.m.

Softball
The softball semifinals and finals will be played at Secchia Stadium, also on the campus of MSU.

Semifinals begin June 12. Division 1 games are scheduled for 10 a.m. and noon.

Division 2 plays its semifinals at 3 p.m. and then 5 p.m.

On June 13, the Division 3 semifinals are scheduled for 10 a.m. and noon, while the Division 4 semifinals begin at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

All four finals will be played June 14, with the D-1 final at 10 a.m., D-2 at 12:30 p.m., D-3 at 3 p.m., and the D-4 final at 5:30 p.m.

Girls soccer
In girls soccer, the state finals are at two separate locations.

All four divisions played semifinal games on June 11.

The D-1 final is set for noon June 14 at Williamston High, while the D-2 game will follow, scheduled for 3 p.m.

The D-3 and D-4 finals are scheduled for noon and 3 p.m., respectively, at Mason High.

Some 59 days after these three sports shut down, the 2014-15 sports season officially opens with football practice kicking off on Aug. 11.

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