Baseball

Published May 21, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson High baseball winning with depth

CLAWSON — Last season, Clawson High baseball finished 10-17.

Published May 20, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High baseball learning on the fly in new division

FRASER — After winning four consecutive Macomb Area Conference Gold Division championships, as well as a Division 1 district title last season, Fraser High baseball coach Dave Kuppe said it has been a “tough go” for his team this year.

Published May 20, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Eisenhower baseball gearing up for postseason gauntlet

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Eisenhower baseball will play its first playoff game May 28 against a team that has been to the Division 1 state quarterfinals two of the past three years. The Eagles will face Rochester High at Rochester in a pre-district game, with first pitch scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

Published May 14, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores baseball, softball coaches talk playoffs

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Believe it or not, the baseball and softball playoffs are less than two weeks away.

Published May 14, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm baseball wraps up OAA White title

BIRMINGHAM — When asked what’s been clicking the most for his team, Birmingham Seaholm baseball coach John Toth said “everything.” At press time, his Maples were 21-2 and won the Oakland Activities Association White Division with a 9-0 league record after a 10-0 victory over West Bloomfield High May 8.

Published May 10, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

First-year L’Anse Creuse baseball coach working to build a culture

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — New Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse baseball coach Brett Borrocci said coming into an established program can have its ups and downs, and this season has been no different for the Lancers.

Published May 8, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield Christian baseball looking to get back to winning tradition

SOUTHFIELD — From 1993 to 2009, Southfield Christian baseball knew almost nothing but league and district titles.

Published May 6, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Stevenson baseball thriving after uncharacteristic run in 2018

STERLING HEIGHTS — The 2018 edition of the Sterling Heights Stevenson baseball team finished at 14-21 and fifth in the Macomb Area Conference Red Division.

Published May 3, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Family atmosphere driving Eastpointe baseball

EASTPOINTE –– Walking up to the field at Memorial Park in Eastpointe, it’s hard to miss the yell of “Family” coming from the Eastpointe High baseball team.

Published May 3, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren Mott baseball playing at a high level

WARREN — Warren Mott baseball coach Shawn Maloney said his team has performed well in every phase of the game so far this season. “We’re fielding at a very high level,” said Maloney, who picked up his 300th coaching win earlier this season. “The pitching has been strong and our hitting has been unreal.” The Marauders — 12-2 overall and 6-0 in the Macomb Area Conference Gold Division at press time — are averaging 9 runs per game. Maloney said hitters all through the batting order have contributed.

Published April 30, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Lutheran North baseball coach has high hopes for this year’s team

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Based on how the Macomb Lutheran North baseball team has played thus far, coach Mark Brown wasn’t surprised the Mustangs were at the .500 mark.

Published April 30, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High softball experienced and ready

FRASER — Prior to a recent game against Warren Cousino, Fraser High softball coach Matt Fishburn said, “I think we got a really good team, and I know we can do some great things. We just got (to) find our identity and things will work out for us.”

Published April 30, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lakeview baseball looks to get back to contending

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After seeing its win total increase in four straight seasons, the St. Clair Shores Lakeview baseball team took a bit of a step back in 2018, and coach Scott McGregor believes cohesion will be the main factor in the squad getting back on track.

Published April 26, 2019

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park High baseball battling with young roster

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park High baseball coach Don Righter has a different look to his team this season. With multiple players having graduated from last year’s team, Righter said his squad is a “very young” one.

Published April 22, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota baseball coach looking for consistency

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Coming off a season in which it won division, district and regional titles, Macomb Dakota baseball coach Matt Carley said his team has scuffled a bit out of the gate despite its record.

Published April 22, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chippewa Valley baseball raising money for cancer

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Chippewa Valley baseball players attempting to hit the ball hard and far is a common occurrence during the season, but next month, players will be taking swings for a greater purpose than trying to help win a game.

Published April 22, 2019

Madison - Park News

Madison baseball has a clear aspiration for the season

Last season, Madison Heights Madison’s baseball team was three outs away from winning the program’s first division championship since 2010.

Published April 22, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville baseball trying to keep MAC Silver streak alive

ROSEVILLE –– No matter the year or the circumstances, Roseville High baseball coach Keith Marzec expects his team to compete for Macomb Area Conference and Division 1 district titles.

Published April 22, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson High baseball filled with seasoned vets

Clawson High baseball coach Eric Essler believes his team can compete for the Macomb Area Conference Silver Division title. He believes this because of the 11 seniors he has leading his team.