BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School has hired former Lawrence Tech University and Chippewa Valley High School head coach Scott Merchant to be the school’s next football coach.

EASTPOINTE — On Friday, Feb. 21, Da’Nyah Sadler drove to the rim, made contact with her defender, and stepped back for a shot. When the ball came down, it ended up being the 1,000th career point of her Eastpointe High School basketball career.

GROSSE POINTES — The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament final between Canada and the United States of America Feb. 20 was one of the most-watched hockey games ever, and in the thick of it all was Grosse Pointe North High School alumnus Zach Werenski.

The annual MI-UCP Skating to Close the Disability Divide Charity Hockey event with the Detroit Red Wings Alumni team will take place March 15 at St. Mary’s Arena in West Bloomfield.

TROY — Heading into the school year, Troy High School was prepared to not have a bowling season at all. Now, the school is ranked in both its boys and girls programs, with regionals looming.

FERNDALE — Ferndale High School hosted a press conference on Sunday night to officially announce the start of the Southeast Ferndale Eagles Youth Program.

ROYAL OAK — The M1 Griffins Unified varsity hockey team is heading into the end of the regular season as the Oakland Activities Association Red Division leader and has its eyes on ending a three-year regional final losing streak.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Brother Rice has put together a phenomenal season up to this point, and now another test looms in the form of playoff basketball.

WARREN — The Warren Mott High School girls wrestling team is a perfect microcosm of the girls wrestling landscape in Michigan and the country.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — The city of Rochester has established itself as the premier spot in Michigan for competitive cheerleading and Rochester High School is at the forefront of that charge.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The new year has brought new results and expectations for L’Anse Creuse Unified hockey.