ROCHESTER HILLS — Last year was all part of a systematic plan for Rochester Adams boys soccer.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Seaholm girls swim team has carried a culture of success since the program’s first runner up finish in 1988.

GROSSE POINTES — Grosse Pointe United gymnastics, a team of students from Grosse Pointe North and Grosse Pointe South high schools, had a difficult road to the state finals in 2022, and Region 4 proved to be loaded with talent.

FARMINGTON — Farmington United coach Jeff Dwyer has manned the coaching staff since 1986, winning five state championships in the process.

MACOMB COUNTY — A successful program and a true embodiment of the Macomb County community, the St. Clair Shores Green Hornets football program was well represented on Dec. 5 as the All-County high school football team was announced.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It’s a great time to be a part of Macomb Dakota’s bowling program after the success both the girls and boys teams have achieved.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — One could make an argument that L’Anse Creuse High School-North has one of the best girls bowling teams in the state. But the only obstacle that keeps them from a state championship is a Macomb Area Conference Red Division rival.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield A&T’s season may be over, but there’s a lot to be excited about heading into the 2023 season.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — After solidifying an already impressive resume at Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood, senior Owen DeMuth was awarded the Bob Wood Mr. Tennis Award for the 2022 season by the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In a season of adversity and perseverance for Bloomfield Hills Marian volleyball, revenge would be the final step for the five-time state champions.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Eisenhower High School varsity boys bowling took the Michigan bowling world by storm last year, earning the Macomb Area Conference-Red title and a shot at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state championship.

METRO DETROIT — The NHL had the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken. Now, the Motor City Rockers (9-3) have established themselves as a successful expansion team in the Federal Prospects Hockey League.

FARMINGTON — It’s been two years since Farmington swim earned the fourth-place spot at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals behind a trio of seniors in Katie Larick, Madeline Greaves and Kristen Fleming.10

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Mercy has held a legacy of success in girls swimming with seven state championships in school history, but it was up to its young core this season to prove that Mercy was still a force to be reckoned with.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After failing to qualify for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division I State Finals in 2021, West Bloomfield swim made its mark this season Nov. 19 at Oakland University.

ORCHARD LAKE — After taking up the sport in fifth grade, football became a huge part of life for Orchard Lake St. Mary’s graduate and Royal Oak resident Sean Clouse.

WARREN — De La Salle Collegiate is on top for the second straight year in Division 2 football.

METRO DETROIT — The NHL had the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken. Now, the Motor City Rockers (9-3) have established themselves as a successful expansion team in the Federal Prospects Hockey League.

FRASER — It’s been eight years since Fraser soccer last won a district title, and it looked like nine was going to be on the horizon at the start of the year.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Dakota is a powerhouse in Division 1 high school football, and there’s no disputing that.