Soccer

Published July 24, 2018

Wentzloff continues Dream Team tradition at Adams

ROCHESTER HILLS — Making the “Dream Team” is one of the most prestigious awards possible in prep soccer. Annually decided by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association, a group of 11 players are selected after both the boys and girls seasons to distinguish the best of the best across the peninsula.

Oakland County Football Club’s John Waller heads up the field July 12 at Clawson Stadium. The OCFC was established in 2014.

Published July 20, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Unique soccer offering focused on competing, Clawson and community

CLAWSON — Established in 2014, Oakland County Football Club models itself after many successful organizations in Europe and South America, allowing those in the stands to own a slice of the squad.

Anastasia Savich (left) runs past a defender during a contest with Detroit Sun FC earlier this year. A Macomb Dakota alum, Savich was named MVP of the MAC White this past spring season before suiting up for Sun FC as she prepares to play at Butler University.

Published July 18, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota soccer standout earns MAC White’s top spot

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Anastasia Savich was determined to make her senior year count.

Roseville High junior goalkeeper Lauren Orler looks to move the ball past a Center Line High defender. Orler has been named MVP of the Macomb Area Conference Silver Division.

Published July 13, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville High girls soccer goalie wins MAC Silver MVP award

ROSEVILLE — On its way to a second straight Macomb Area Conference Silver Division championship and a 14-2-2 regular season mark, the Roseville High girls soccer team allowed a school-record low 12 goals.

Published July 5, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Lutheran North’s Mackenzie Reuber in elite company

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Lutheran North girls soccer forward Mackenzie Reuber was one of the best in Division 3 on the pitch this past season.

Published July 2, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Shrine’s Audrey North earns All-State nod

Royal Oak Shrine’s Audrey North found herself on the list of Division 4 All-State first team selections. “Basically, Audrey would do whatever she wanted on the field,” coach Mark Soma said.Read More

Published July 2, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Warren Regina soccer represented well on All-State list

After another successful season that saw the Warren Regina soccer team battle its way all the way to the Division 3 state semifinals, the Saddlelites were honored with three All-State selections.Read More

Published June 29, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm soccer star secures Miss Soccer

BIRMINGHAM — According to soccer coaches across Michigan, Birmingham Seaholm boasted the best player this season. However, according to Seaholm coach Manuel Rodrigues, the star Maples midfielder would never brag about the accomplishment. In fact, when Rodrigues — now in his sixth year at Seaholm’s helm — informed senior Zoe Gaffney about being named Miss Soccer, she immediately deflected the praise elsewhere.

Published June 28, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Top girls soccer players honored by Macomb Area Conference

MACOMB COUNTY — The spring season has come and gone for the 33 girls soccer teams in the Macomb Area Conference.

Published June 16, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Marian finishes unbeaten season with state title repeat

WILLIAMSTON — For awhile, it looked like Bloomfield Hills Marian and Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern would head into halftime deadlocked at one goal apiece in the Division 2 state final June 16 at Williamston High.

Published June 13, 2018

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Flint Powers Catholic girls soccer outlasts Regina in state semifinal

HOWELL — Something had to give when the Warren Regina and Flint Powers Catholic girls soccer teams met June 13 in a Division 3 state semifinal. Entering the semi, the Saddlelites in four playoffs games had outscored opponents 12-0.

Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett soccer player Alexis Wenger, right, attempts to control the ball during a semifinal game against Lansing Christian June 12. Liggett's season ended with a 3-0 loss to the Pilgrims.

Published June 13, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Liggett girls soccer season ends with semifinal loss

TROY — Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett’s girls soccer season ended with a 3-0 loss to Lansing Christian in a Division 4 semifinal June 12 at Troy Athens.Read More

Published June 12, 2018

Troy Times

Troy High falls to Novi High in state semifinals

ROCHESTER HILLS — Troy High saw its successful soccer season come to a close with a 4-1 loss to Novi High June 12. The clash was in a Division 1 state semifinal at Rochester Hills Stoney Creek, marking Troy's first appearance in the 'final four' since 2013.

Published June 12, 2018

Rochester Post

Adams soccer falls in regional final

ROCHESTER HILLS — Josh Hickey is thrilled with the results of his first year in a very familiar place. A mainstay in the Rochester Adams soccer program, Hickey has coached the boys varsity side for a decade and guided the girls JV team for the same span.

Published June 12, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High’s girls soccer season ends at regional tourney

FRASER — Fraser High’s girls soccer team concluded its season with a 3-0 loss to Troy High in a Division 1 regional semifinal June 5 at Troy Athens.

Published June 12, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe squads battle in the postseason

GROSSE POINTES — Grosse Pointe North’s girls soccer team concluded its season with a 5-0 loss to Troy High in a Division 1 regional final June 7 at Troy Athens.

Troy High's Ally Smolinski eyes the ball during a regional semifinal game against Fraser High June 5. Troy beat Grosse Pointe North 5-0 in a regional final June 7 to advance to the semifinal round of the state playoffs.

Published June 7, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Troy High girls soccer advances to semifinal with win against Grosse Pointe North

TROY — Troy High’s girls soccer team advanced to the semifinal round of the state playoffs for the first time since 2013 with a 5-0 victory against Grosse Pointe North in a Division 1 regional final at Troy Athens June 7.Read More

Published June 7, 2018

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Regina soccer wins D-3 regional title

BEVERLY HILLS — The Warren Regina girls soccer team this postseason is making a habit of coming up with clutch goals.

Published June 6, 2018

Woodward Talk

Berkley High girls soccer concludes season with district playoff loss

BERKLEY — Berkley High’s girls soccer team concluded its season with a 3-2 loss against Troy High May 29 in a Division 1 district opener at home. After Berkley took a 2-0 lead into the half, Troy scored three unanswered goals to claim the victory.Read More

Published June 6, 2018

Madison - Park News

Foley soccer season concludes with district loss

Madison Heights Bishop Foley’s girls soccer season came to an end with a 1-0 double overtime loss to Royal Oak Shrine May 29 in a Division 4 district opener. Foley ended its season at 7-7-4 overall. Following the game, Foley coach Ryan Elchuk evaluated his team’s season.Read More