FRASER — He was always the fastest kid around growing up, and it was in large part to his elite-level acceleration.

MACOMB COUNTY — The 2022 hockey season didn’t play out in the favor of the  teams representing Macomb Dakota High School and Chippewa Valley High School, but there was a distinct difference for both. Dakota struggled with an 8-15 season, and Chippewa Valley didn’t even have a team to put on the ice.

MADISON HEIGHTS — There were a lot of expectations surrounding Madison Heights Lamphere boys basketball going into this season and its veteran core of nine seniors.

ST CLAIR SHORES — It was bad enough that St. Clair Shores Lakeview boys basketball lost in their first game in districts last season, but a loss at the hands of city rival St. Clair Shores Lake Shore made it even more painful.

ST CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Lakeview bowling’s success this season shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone — it was written in the stars long before this season took place.

FRASER — It was a tough ride in 2022 for the Fraser Ramblers.

STERLING HEIGHTS — There’s emphasizing a defensive mindset, and then there’s prioritizing the defensive unit night in and night out.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Seaholm senior Grayson Davis earned first place at the Boys Oakland County Championship Dive Tournament Feb. 3 at Royal Oak Middle School.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Detroit Country Day hockey speaks for itself with its culture, its championships and the success it delivers each season.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Carrying a 18-19 record their past two seasons, North Farmington girls basketball was ready to come out of their shell.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A program has struck gold when its freshmen talent can make an immediate impact on the football field, but that description doesn’t begin to express the difference defensive back Will Johnson made for the University of Michigan this season.

CENTER LINE — The momentum was building for Center Line boys basketball last season when they finished with a winning record and a shot at making it to the district finals.

WARREN — By every aspect of the 2022 season, Warren Lincoln’s 19-3 record was a success for the up-and-coming program, for everyone except Lincoln coach Wydell Henry and his guys.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The story couldn’t be much sweeter for West Bloomfield girls basketball last season.

ROCHESTER — What’s become a constant now for Rochester Adams competitive cheer was never the case when Adams coach Brooke Miller took over back in 2014.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A loss in the regional finals ended a monumental run for a Grosse Pointe North girls basketball team that earned 12 straight wins during the 2022 season.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After an 11-11 season and a last-place finish in the Macomb Area Conference-Red division in 2022, Grosse Pointe South boys basketball has flipped the script this season.

BIRMINGHAM — While a lack of cold temperatures kept Birmingham United Ski off the slopes for a week more than usual to begin the season, the boys and girls teams have hit the snow like they never left.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It’s a new-look squad for Bloomfield Hills gymnastics, but they’re still striving for the same success.

FARMINGTON — Back in the mix as one of the top teams in the state, North Farmington and their senior-led core are looking to make a statement this season.