NOVI — Detroit Catholic Central High School made sure history wasn’t going to repeat itself.

FARMINGTON — For 35 years, a seventh-place finish at the Michigan High School Athletic Association state finals stood as Farmington High School track and field’s best finish.

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the United Shore Professional Baseball League welcomes another player to its lengthy list of former players signed to a Major League Baseball organization, this one hits a little closer to home for the USPBL fanbase.

CENTER LINE — There’s a culture change afoot for Center Line softball and the players bought in, showcasing an impressive performance this season.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Seaholm High School has established itself as one of the top tennis teams in Division II, and it showcased that again June 3 at Hope College and Holland Christian High School.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood tennis not only returned to their championship-winning ways June 4 at Midland Tennis Center and Midland High School, but they made a statement to the rest of Division III.

FRASER — After a major setback in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Motor City Rockers have been rejuvenated and are ready to rock the Federal Prospects Hockey League.

ROCHESTER HILLS — While Rochester Hills Stoney Creek High School failed to qualify for states as a team, one sophomore made a significant stride to earn his first state finals appearance.

GROSSE POINTES — Four miles. As Grosse Pointe South (21-13) traveled to Grosse Pointe North (17-7) to take on its community rival in the first round of districts, the 4 miles that separated the schools showcased two champions.

ROCHESTER HILLS — After watching its season end in the pre-districts last season, Rochester Adams’ baseball team responded by embarking on a historic season.

ROYAL OAK — Oakland County FC returned to its roots in its home opener at Royal Oak High School May 28.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In an effort to kickstart a lacrosse program at Macomb Township’s Dakota High School, head coach Mike Benavides approached the athletic department in 2007 with the idea of bringing another successful sport to Dakota.

UTICA — What started as a $15 million idea has not only helped revitalize the city of Utica, but the dreams of baseball players everywhere who hope to have a chance of competing at the major league level.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Lutheran North knew what it felt like to win a Catholic High School League championship, but it also knew what it felt like to fall short.