Soccer

Published October 23, 2018

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De La Salle soccer outlasts Berkley to advance to regional final

STERLING HEIGHTS — Thaier Mukhtar is in his first year back leading the Warren De La Salle soccer team after six years at Fraser High. His legacy is already secure, with five state titles and more than 500 wins already on his record.

Published October 23, 2018

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Eisenhower boys soccer outguns Utica Ford, heads to regional final

STERLING HEIGHTS — The boys soccer teams from Utica Eisenhower and Utica Ford II squared off twice this season prior to their Oct. 23 Division 1 regional semifinal, with the Eagles taking both by a combined score of 8-2.

Published October 23, 2018

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park High boys soccer bows out of playoffs

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park High’s boys soccer team recently finished what coach Joshua Laframboise said was a “great season.” The Vikings fell to Warren Woods Tower 2-1 Oct. 15 in a Division 2 district tournament at home. The Vikings finished the year at 8-10 overall.Read More

Published October 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore boys soccer coach looks back on season

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The season for the St. Clair Shores Lake Shore boys soccer team ended in a 6-2 loss to Clinton Township Chippewa Valley Oct. 17 in a Division 1 district semifinal, but you could tell from the looks on the players’ faces, and that of coach Dave Lount, that the team was proud of how it performed.

Published October 16, 2018

Madison - Park News

Lamphere soccer making gains

Madison Heights Lamphere boys soccer coach Blake Reedy said things have “gone well” for his team this season.Read More

Published October 12, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Future is bright for West Bloomfield High soccer

WEST BLOOMFIELD — One of the main goals for the West Bloomfield High boys soccer team entering the season was to win an Oakland Activities Association Blue Division championship.

Published October 5, 2018

Warren Weekly

Cousino boys soccer changing perception of program

WARREN — With its 5-1 victory against Sterling Heights High Oct. 3, Cousino High School clinched a second straight Macomb Area Conference Blue Division title. At press time, the Patriots were 13-1-2 overall and 9-0-1 in the division.

Published October 2, 2018

Farmington Press

Harrison soccer gearing up for one last run

FARMINGTON HILLS — For Farmington Hills Harrison boys soccer, the focus is on this year and only this year.

Grosse Pointe North juniorr captain Ronnie Latiff goes up and heads the ball in a game against Grosse Pointe South earlier this season. The Norsemen lost the match 3-1.

Published October 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe North soccer focused on finishing strong

GROSSE POINTE — For Brad VandeVorde, being back at Grosse Pointe North is an awesome experience. VandeVorde played for the Norsemen, graduating in 2008, and he took over the varsity soccer program this season. He was the coach at Roseville High before taking this opportunity.

Published October 1, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Groves soccer has eyes set on league and district titles

BIRMINGHAM — For Birmingham Groves boys soccer, the goal is to win the league and make a run toward a district title. Coach Jonathan Turner likes the way his team plays together. It is connecting on passes, out-possessing opponents and taking advantage of opportunities.

Published September 26, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High soccer has winning record against OAA Blue opponents

Prior to a recent game against Birmingham Groves, Ferndale High boys soccer coach Matt LaLone was thinking about a big difference between his opponent’s program and his own.Read More

Published September 25, 2018

Troy Times

Athens soccer is again one of the elite programs in the state

TROY — Every now and then, Troy Athens boys soccer coach Todd Heugh will have his players take a walk through the school’s gymnasium.

Published September 18, 2018

Troy Times

Troy High boys soccer roster made up almost entirely of new players

TROY — After winning district and regional championships last season, this year’s Troy High soccer team is facing what coach Jim Stachura referred to as “kind of a unique challenge.” The program graduated 19 of 22 players from last season’s team.Read More

Published September 12, 2018

Royal Oak Review

New soccer coach ‘excited’ for first season at Royal Oak High

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak High soccer is welcoming new coach Mike Thomas this season. Thomas previously coached at Birmingham Seaholm for five years.

Published September 6, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Jeffery bringing new energy to St. Mary’s soccer

ORCHARD LAKE — In just his second year as coach of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s soccer, Keith Jeffery has brought a new energy to the program.

Published September 4, 2018

Woodward Talk

Berkley High boys soccer wants to come away as district champs this year

This is Steve Wloszek’s ninth season as Berkley High’s boys soccer coach. During his tenure, Berkley has won an Oakland Activities Association White Division championship; moved up to the OAA Red, which is the highest division in the association; and had major growth in the program.Read More

Published August 31, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore boys soccer coach has high expectations

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the end of last season, following a district quarterfinal playoff loss, St. Clair Shores Lake Shore boys soccer coach Dave Lount said his returning players would come back this year ready to win.

Published August 28, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville High baseball coach now leading boys soccer squad

ROSEVILLE — Keith Marzec is very familiar with a lot of aspects of Roseville High. Marzec graduated from Roseville in 1995 and has led the Panthers baseball squad for the past 17 years. He’s led the team to five straight Macomb Area Conference Silver Division titles.Read More

Published August 28, 2018

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley boys soccer returns with a new coach

Indeed, life has been different for Nino Maniaci since becoming Madison Heights Bishop Foley’s boys soccer coach in late July. After gaining experience at the club level and at St.Read More