GROSSE POINTE WOODS — On a typical Sunday, one might spend time in the basement searching for something, cleaning or putting things away.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood junior Solomon Kwartowitz was prepared for whatever the national talents had to throw at him.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It’s been six years since Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood boys swim and dive won a state title.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Lake Shore boys swim and dive has been continuously progressing each year, and their 2023 campaign brought home an achievement that has never been done in the program’s history.

WARREN — Regardless of their outcome in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state tournament, Warren Cousino is turning the corner towards a successful boys basketball program.

WARREN — Over the past three years, Warren Woods Tower boys swim and dive has been one of the more dominant teams in the Macomb Area Conference.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It was the purest form of celebration as cheers from the crowd, and raw emotion from players filled the gym as the final buzzer sang during the 2022 district finals matchup between Chippewa Valley and Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Everybody loves an underdog story, except maybe the teams that become a victim of circumstance in the league.

GROSSE POINTES — It was a disappointing few years for Grosse Pointe United gymnastics in the state finals category, but the gymnasts were finally able to make their mark this year.

ROCHESTER HILLS — In what almost mirrored the 2022 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division I State Finals, Rochester Adams girls skiing shined at the MHSAA state finals Feb. 27 at Schuss Mountain.

NOVI — An already established dynasty in Division 1 hockey, Detroit Catholic Central continues to add hardware to its trophy room each year no matter what coach is at the helm or what numbers are on the backs of the jerseys.

FARMINGTON — Depth was the topic of conversation revolving around Farmington United gymnastics entering the 2023 season.

STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Henry Ford II had been longing for a spot at the top of the Macomb Area Conference-White, and in 2023, behind a strong cast of experience and youth, the team came for more than just that.

UTICA — Basketball has been buzzing at Utica High School, and rightfully so.

TROY — Troy Athens has been the master of consistency with an 11-10 record the last two seasons, including this season, but the 2023 year also showcased improvement towards the future of the program.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Hard-nosed, blue-collar, physical, determined: They’re all things that represent and can be expected from Madison Heights Madison High School boys basketball.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If the stage of a state finals hockey game wasn’t enough to bring the crowd to their feet, a rematch of the 2021 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals game was enough momentum to create an electric environment.

ROSEVILLE — Injuries are a part of the game, but some teams catch the injury bug more than others, and it’s a heavy obstacle to overcome.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The 2023 Macomb Area Conference-White champions had momentum on their side going into the Michigan High School Athletic Association Region 6 championship at Skore Lanes on Feb. 24, but the field of competition at regionals was loaded with talent.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shore native Derek Charbonneau’s competitive spirit is highlighted through his gymnastics competitions, but even more so in the classroom.