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Published April 29, 2020

Former University of Detroit Mercy athlete working as a state trooper during COVID-19 pandemic

While some people have been afforded the opportunity to work at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, that is not a feasible option for everyone. One such person is Brandee Hart, who is a state trooper for the Michigan State Police.

Former Royal Oak Kimball coach Dick Nash stands with his wife, Joyce, outside the Michigan Coaches Hall of Fame. Nash was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2001.

Published March 18, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Hall of Fame coach Dick Nash dies at 85

ROYAL OAK — Former Royal Oak Kimball coach Dick Nash died March 2 at the age of 85.

Published March 18, 2020

Rochester Post

Adams competitive cheer captures D-1 state title

ROCHESTER HILLS — It is not uncommon in the sports world for a team to grow as the season progresses. Gaining and maintaining camaraderie is equally as important as talent and execution when it comes to winning a championship.

Ike boys bowling claims first state title in program history

Published March 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Ike boys bowling claims first state title in program history

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — It almost didn’t happen. The Utica Eisenhower boys bowling team was looking to cap off a season in which it won the Macomb Area Conference White Division, the MAC White league tournament and seven other tournaments it participated in this year with a Division 1 state championship.

Published March 6, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore girls bowling leaving its mark

ST. CLAIR SHORES — This season will be one to remember for the members of the St. Clair Shores Lake Shore girls bowling team.

Published March 3, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High gymnastics thinking state finals

FRASER — Fraser High gymnastics coach Ashley Ahearn recently said the team’s motto this season is “everything counts.”

Published February 17, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota boys swim romps to county title

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Dakota swim and dive team put in a dominant performance in winning the 2020 Macomb County championship Feb. 8 at Macomb L’Anse Creuse North.

Published February 14, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lakeview swimmer shines at county meet

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Lakeview junior Aidan Boldt had himself quite the day Feb. 8 at the 2020 Macomb County boys swim and dive championships.

Published February 12, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Avondale girls basketball leading the OAA White

AUBURN HILLS — About a month and a half ago, Roy Christmon learned that Auburn Hills Avondale Athletic Director Keith Gust wanted to speak with him.

Farmington High’s Sibi Raj swims against North Farmington earlier this season. The Falcons were undefeated in dual meets at press time.

Published February 5, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington High swim and dive eyeing state meet

FARMINGTON HILLS — From now until March 13, the only thing on the mind of the Farmington High boys swim and dive team is getting ready for the state finals.

Published January 24, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Prep bowlers battle at Macomb County tournament

STERLING HEIGHTS — All the prep bowling squads in Macomb County settled in for the Macomb County tournament Jan. 17-19 at Sterling Lanes in Sterling Heights.

Published January 17, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Local golfers finding success on the course

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For both Max O’Rourke and Ryan O’Rourke, golf was not their first love.

Local Farmington Hills swimmer Roshi Turner poses for a photo with medals after an event. Turner has dreams of becoming an Olympic athlete one day.

Published January 14, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills swimmer working toward Olympic dream

FARMINGTON HILLS — Roshi Turner has loved being in the water since around the age of 4.

Farmington High’s Madeline Greaves swims during the Division 2 state finals Nov. 22 at Oakland University. Greaves won two individual state titles.

Published December 10, 2019

Farmington Press

Greaves, Farmington High swim and dive find success at D-2 state final

FARMINGTON — Outside of diving, there are eight individual events for a swimmer to win. At the Division 2 swim and dive state finals Nov. 22-23 at Oakland University, Farmington High’s Madeline Greaves placed first in two of those eight events.

Published December 3, 2019

Farmington Press

Mercy wins third straight D-1 swim and dive state title

FARMINGTON HILLS — Though there were 37 teams at the Division 1 swim and dive state finals Nov. 22-23 at Holland Aquatic Center, it was really a two-team race.

Published December 2, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm swim and dive captures D-2 state crown

BIRMINGHAM — Prior to the Division 2 swim and dive state final, the Birmingham Seaholm team participated in the Oakland Activities Association Red Division league meet at Birmingham Groves.

Walled Lake Western’s Alexa Hieber competes in the 200-yard individual medley Nov. 22 in the Division 2 state final. The Warriors finished 22nd overall.

Published November 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local swimmers, teams earn state championships

METRO DETROIT — The culmination of the girls swimming and diving season resulted in state championships for local teams and swimmers.

Wrestlers take part in the Grand March at the 2019 state finals. The 2020 individual state wrestling finals take place March 6-7 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Published November 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Winter sports set to take center stage

METRO DETROIT — The fall sports season comes to a close in a couple of weeks, which means the winter season will be in full swing before you know it.

Published November 4, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Cross country season wraps up in state finals

METRO DETROIT — As the weather starts to get colder and we drift closer to winter, the books were closed on a fall sport Nov. 2. Runners from across the state converged on Michigan International Speedway for the cross country state finals.

Published October 28, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Kennedy, Marian golf channel inner grit to win state title

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It was the team motto all season long, and in a moment when it was needed most, the Bloomfield Hills Marian golf team played with grit en route to capturing its first golf state title in school history.