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Published October 11, 2019

Local runners vie for Macomb County cross county titles

MACOMB COUNTY — Cross country athletes from programs across Macomb County took to the trails at Lake St. Clair Metropark to battle for the 2019 boys and girls cross country titles.

Published September 23, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Ike girls golf wins Macomb County Invite for second straight year

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Utica Eisenhower girls golf team has been riding something of a hot streak lately.

Published September 20, 2019

Madison - Park News

Lamphere/Clawson High girls swim looking to top MAC Gold

MADISON HEIGHTS — In her first two seasons as the coach of the Madison Heights Lamphere girls swim team, which co-ops with Clawson High, Diane Sage helped lead the program to the top of the standings.

Published September 18, 2019

C&G Newspapers

South Lyon High wins Oakland County D-1 girls golf tournament

WATERFORD –– When it comes to the game of golf, every shot counts, and that held true at the Oakland County D1 girls golf tournament Sept. 18 at Pontiac Country Club. Collecting a team score of 344, South Lyon High was able to edge out Rochester Adams (345) to claim the top spot.

Brian Rice II soars in the air on his snowboard during an event. Rice, also known as “FlyinBrian,” has the dream of becoming an Olympic athlete.

Published September 18, 2019

Farmington Press

‘FlyinBrian’ working toward Olympic dream

FARMINGTON — In the middle of September, most teenagers will be going to school, hanging out with friends and finishing up homework for the next day.

Fraser High cross country runners are pictured at a recent practice. Last season, the boys squad won the Macomb Area Conference Blue Division championship.

Published September 10, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High cross country looks to defend MAC Blue title

FRASER — After securing some championships for the program last season, Fraser High’s cross country team has returned to action.

Pontiac Country Club, pictured from last year’s Oakland County tournament, will once again play host to the prestigious event. Golfers take to the fairways Sept. 18. Bloomfield Hills High has won the last two years.

Published September 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County D-1 girls golf tournament right around the corner

OAKLAND COUNTY — The field at the Oakland County Division 1 girls golf tournament features multiple top teams each year, and 2019 is no different.

Published September 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Michigan ranked in top 10 nationally among high school sports participants

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association recently released its participation numbers from the 2018-19 season.

The Ally Challenge, presented by McLaren, will be played at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc. The PGA Tour Champions tournament runs Sept. 12-15.

Published August 29, 2019

C&G Newspapers

The Ally Challenge gearing up for weekend in Grand Blanc

METRO DETROIT — Summer may be coming to an end soon, but there are still some opportunities to soak up the sun with friends and family.

Walled Lake native Andrew Tate races down the Detroit River in the 2018 Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Hydrofest. Tate won last year’s American Power Boat Association Gold Cup with a first-place finish in the final H1 Unlimited contest.

Published August 21, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Hydrofest returns to Detroit River

DETROIT — When the Hydroplane Racing League hits the Detroit Riverfront for the 103rd straight year Aug. 24-25, it will follow in the footsteps of the Detroit Grand Prix and the Rocket Mortgage Classic as large-scale events that can attract many.

Oakland University women’s club rugby players are pictured in action. Some colleges and universities offer students the chance to participate in club sports that aren’t considered mainstream.

Published August 8, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Club sports provide nontraditional opportunities

METRO DETROIT — For student-athletes who are interested in a sport not considered mainstream, it can be challenging to find opportunities to participate at the NCAA level.

Published August 7, 2019

Rochester Post

Local tennis talent competes in Greater Rochester Open

ROCHESTER — The 43rd annual Greater Rochester Open tennis tournament took place July 25-31 with 133 people (55 adults, 13 juniors) competing in this year’s tournament.

Chez Reavie takes a shot during the Rocket Mortgage Classic earlier this year. The 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic will be held the same weekend as the Detroit Grand Prix.

Published August 1, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Rocket Mortgage Classic, Detroit Grand Prix set for same weekend in 2020

DETROIT — The start of summer 2020 in Detroit just got much more interesting with the announcement that the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the Detroit Grand Prix will take place the same weekend.

Bloomfield Hills resident Bill Sutherland is the base manager for SailTime Detroit, which provides sailing memberships for people of varying experience levels. One of Sutherland’s duties at SailTime includes teaching people how to sail.

Published August 1, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Sailing can provide an ‘exhilarating’ escape for many Michiganders

METRO DETROIT — Despite “hanging on for dear life” on his first sailboat ride, more than 45 years later, Bloomfield Hills resident Bill Sutherland is still at it.

Published July 29, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

VanLoozen tapped by Michigan PGA for Teacher of the Year

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield resident David VanLoozen grew up on a golf course and has been swinging a golf club since he was 6 years old. From there, he spent the majority of his days at the driving range, doing a multitude of jobs around the course.

Published July 19, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Local athletes heading to Junior Olympics

WALLED LAKE/WEST BLOOMFIELD — When Jordyn Thompson and Robert Thompson IV head off to Greensboro, North Carolina, for the Junior Olympics July 24 through Aug. 3, they will be competing against some of the best athletes the U.S. has to offer.

Published July 9, 2019

Rochester Post

Stoney Creek student gets up-close look at Rocket Mortgage Classic

ROCHESTER HILLS — When Sophia Ubaydi returns to Rochester Hills Stoney Creek for her senior year, she will do so with a memorable story to tell her classmates.

Brian Stuard hits out of a bunker June 30 at the Detroit Golf Club. The Oakland University alum finished tied for fifth in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Published July 1, 2019

C&G Newspapers

OU alum Brian Stuard well received at Rocket Mortgage Classic

DETROIT — For Jackson native Brian Stuard, the Rocket Mortgage Classic, held June 27-30 at the Detroit Golf Club, was more than just your average PGA Tour event.Read More

Published July 1, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Rocket Mortgage Classic a ‘huge success’ in Detroit

DETROIT –– As the Rocket Mortgage Classic neared, Nate Lashley was still trying to earn his spot in the field. He played in a qualifying tournament at The Orchards Golf Club the Monday before the tournament.