Basketball

Published February 8, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Former coaches return to guide Lutheran North girls basketball

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Matt Knutson and Kevin Murawski are no strangers to the sidelines at Macomb Lutheran North, but they have their work cut out for them as they prepare the Mustangs girls basketball team for the state tournament.

Published February 8, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Walled Lake Western girls hoops playing with chip on shoulder

WALLED LAKE — Every time the Walled Lake Western girls basketball team takes the court, one thing is certain — the Warriors are going to apply relentless pressure for 32 minutes.

Published February 6, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield A&T girls basketball battling in OAA Red

SOUTHFIELD –– There’s no denying that the Southfield A&T girls basketball team has talent. Senior Soleil Barnes has signed with the University of Toledo; senior Alexis Johnson is signed with Marshall University; junior Cheyenne McEvans has numerous Division I offers; and coach Michele Marshall said a few others have a shot to play at the next level.

Published February 6, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Marian hoops still with work to do

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Mary Cicerone has accomplished a lot in her time as the basketball coach at Bloomfield Hills Marian. Among them are six state titles, over 600 wins, 30 district titles, 15 regional titles and 16 Catholic High School League championships.

Published February 5, 2019

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Southfield A&T girls basketball down Royal Oak High to take over first place in OAA Red

ROYAL OAK -- It was a game full of runs, high emotions and a unique atmosphere. As the clock struck triple zeros, it would be the Warriors beating the Ravens 60-47 Feb. 5 to take over sole possession of first place in the Oakland Activities Association Red Division.

Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy's Andre Bradford tries to get by a Southfield Bradford defender in a game Feb. 5. Chandler Park Academy won the game 71-35.

Published February 5, 2019

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Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy defeats Southfield Bradford, wins CSC Title

SOUTHFIELD –– The Charter School Conference championship came down to one game. Southfield Bradford and Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy both entered the Feb.

Farmington Hills Mercy sophomore Julia Bishop goes up for a layup in a game earlier this season. At press time, the Marlins were 9-3 overall and 5-2 in the CHSL Central Division.

Published February 5, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills Mercy hoops working to improve

FARMINGTON HILLS –– Throughout the season, the goal for the Farmington Hills Mercy basketball team has been to get better every day.

Published February 1, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville High boys hoops focused on strong finish

ROSEVILLE — When Roseville High boys basketball coach Hassan Nizam took over the program entering the 2017-18 season, he didn’t know what to expect.

Sterling Heights Stevenson senior Ethan Peck looks to make a play in a Jan. 11 game against Roseville High. The Titans will play in the Macomb Area Conference Red/White Division tournament, set for Feb. 7 to Feb. 16.

Published February 1, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Local boys, girls hoops teams set to compete for MAC tourney titles

STERLING HEIGHTS — For the third consecutive season, the top four teams in each of the Macomb Area Conference’s six divisions will have a chance to play for a MAC tournament title.

Published February 1, 2019

C&G Newspapers

MAC tournaments set to crown champions

MACOMB COUNTY — When the Macomb Area Conference tournaments tip later this month, they will have a decidedly local flavor. Eight teams from programs inside the Warren Weekly coverage area will compete in the tournaments. The top four teams in each of the MAC’s six divisions will have a chance to play for a MAC tournament title. The fifth- and sixth-place teams in each division will play in a consolation bracket.

Published February 1, 2019

Madison - Park News

Young Bishop Foley girls basketball team has been hard to beat

MADISON HEIGHTS — For most programs, entering the season with no varsity returners probably wouldn’t be a recipe for success. But Madison Heights Bishop Foley’s girls basketball team has been defying the odds, as at press time, the Ventures were 7-2 overall and 4-1 in the Catholic High School League A North Division.

West Bloomfield Frankel Jewish Academy senior Ryan Otis tries to get by a Chesterfield Austin Catholic defender Jan. 21. The Jaguars won 61-29.

Published February 1, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield Frankel Jewish Academy focused on finishing strong

WEST BLOOMFIELD –– West Bloomfield Frankel Jewish Academy boys basketball coach Mike Marek has been telling his team to keep its foot on the pedal.

Southfield Christian freshman Kayla Webber looks for a teammate to pass to in a game against Dearborn Heights Star International Academy Dec. 13. The Eagles won the game 43-14.

Published January 30, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield Christian girls basketball continues to grow

SOUTHFIELD –– Southfield Christian girls basketball coach Sarah Johnson said this could be the turning year for her program.

Published January 29, 2019

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Late free throws help Regina girls hoops get past Lutheran North

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Three members of the Warren Regina basketball team combined to go four of six from the foul line over the last 1 minute, 17 seconds of game time to push the team to a 42-36 win over Macomb Lutheran North Jan. 29. The Saddlelites with the win stopped a four-game skid.

Published January 29, 2019

Rochester Post

Stoney Creek earns seat at the table, sweeps Crosstown Showdown

ROCHESTER HILLS — Fans, parents and members of the Rochester community all gathered into the Athletics Center O’Rena on the campus of Oakland University Jan. 25 for the latest installment of the Crosstown Showdown. This year’s games featured both the boys and girls basketball teams from Rochester High and Rochester Hills Stoney Creek.

Published January 29, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Liggett boys hoops still battling

GROSSE POINTES –– Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett boys basketball coach Solomon Spann knows his team hasn’t gotten off to a great start. However, that isn’t going to stop him from pushing his team to become the best it can be. At press time, the Knights were 1-12 overall and 0-8 in the Catholic High School League Intersectional 1.

Published January 29, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm girls hoops going strong

BIRMINGHAM — Hired one month before the first practice was scheduled to start, Chris Manchester and his coaching career at Birmingham Seaholm were behind the eight ball from the start.

Published January 29, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson High girls hoops battling with young group

CLAWSON — This season has been one centered around learning for Clawson High girls basketball coach Jennifer Pintek and her team.

Published January 29, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Mahar steps away, Snowden takes over Roseville football program

ROSEVILLE — After leading Roseville High football to the playoffs for back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2010-11, coach Mike Mahar is stepping away from the program he helped turn around.

Berkley High seniors Caroline Robertson, left, and Emily Bourgeois take part in a recent practice. At press time, Berkley was 4-1 in the Oakland Activities Association Blue Division, just one game back of Rochester High for the top spot.

Published January 29, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley High girls basketball near the top of the OAA Blue

Last season, Berkley High’s girls basketball team got off to a 0-5 start before eventually finishing 9-13 overall.

However, this season has been a very different story, as at press time, the Bears were 9-2 overall and 4-1 in the Oakland Activities Association Blue Division.