WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 4 Boys Tennis State Finals is a date the West Bloomfield Frankel Jewish Academy boys tennis team has regularly circled on their calendar, and for good reason.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It’s become common knowledge at this point that Southfield A&T has one of the most dynamic offenses in Michigan high school football.

DETROIT — Warren De La Salle Collegiate has a reputation for operating like a well-oiled machine no matter how many seniors graduate or what injuries may hit the squad.

FARMINGTON — It was a proper sendoff for one of Farmington High School’s finest when it comes to the sport of golf.

FARMINGTON HILLS — After beating the field of 18 teams at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals last year by 27 strokes, Farmington Hills Mercy stood out as one of the premier teams in Division 2.

WARREN — In order to build a foundation, sometimes it takes a unique way of thinking to bring a team together. So while the snow fell on the state of Michigan a couple months after the 2022 cross-country season ended, instead of training indoors or taking a breather before track and field season, Cousino hit the ground running.

WARREN — Before even seeing them take the field, sometimes a coach just knows when he has a special group on his hands.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The talent of Utica Ford II soccer was never in question going into the season, but when the Falcons jumped out to an early 2-5 start this season, it became a matter of the guys finding a way to work together.

ROCHESTER — Every married couple has probably heard the age-old question of “how did you guys meet?” But how many of those responses have paled in comparison to the story of Rochester’s Bill and Virginia “Ginny” Ames?

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology football has a special group of playmakers at its disposal, so it was devastating for the team in 2022 when their season ended in a 25-14 loss to Detroit Cass Tech in the district finals.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A lineman scoring a touchdown, big-time special team plays and a strong defensive unit: All of these things contribute to a winning formula in playoff football. When Clinton Township Chippewa Valley hosted Macomb Dakota on Nov.

FRASER — Former University of Michigan wrestler Myles Amine has traveled all around the world in his Olympic wrestling career.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — West Bloomfield, like most teams in the state, has battled the injury bug throughout the season. 

METRO DETROIT — If the last week has taught Michiganders anything, it’s that the 60 degree and sunny days are soon to be in the rearview mirror.

OAKLAND COUNTY — It’s no secret that Oakland County has arguably the best competition for high school tennis in Michigan, and it was well represented at the top of the leaderboards when the Michigan High School Athletic Association Boys Tennis State FInals ended Oct. 21.