Soccer

Published October 24, 2017

Sterling Heights Sentry

SOCCER: Stevenson heading to regional final

Published October 24, 2017

Rochester Post

Rochester High soccer makes history with defense of district title

Published October 24, 2017

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Season wrap for Chippewa, Fraser High boys soccer

Published October 24, 2017

Grosse Pointe Times

Local squads battle for district titles

Published October 24, 2017

Royal Oak Review

Local teams wrap up soccer season in district round

Published October 23, 2017

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Local soccer teams battle in district action

Published October 20, 2017

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore boys soccer coach looks back on season

Published October 13, 2017

Warren Weekly

Cousino boys soccer wins division championship

WARREN — The 2017 edition of the Warren Cousino boys soccer team put the program’s recent struggles in the rearview mirror.

The squad has been dominant on its way to the program’s first division championship since 2010.

The Patriots went 10-0-2 to win the Macomb Area Conference Blue Division crown. Cousino ended the regular season at 14-2-3 overall. The division championship comes after the team finished next to last in the MAC Blue in 2014 and 2015, and last in the MAC White in 2013. The Patriots finished third in the MAC Blue last season.

Published October 13, 2017

West Bloomfield Beacon

St. Mary’s set to kick into districts, seeking first title

ORCHARD LAKE — When the 2017 postseason officially began Oct. 16, the Orchard Lake St. Mary’s soccer team had to be a little patient.

Not anymore.

At 7 p.m. Oct. 18, the Eaglets are set to battle at Farmington Hills Harrison in a second-round Division 2 district game.

In the opening round, Ferndale High and Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood faced one another, and the winner of that game is now the opponent to face St. Mary’s.

And that is now the opponent standing in the way of a little history the Eaglets would like to make.

Published October 13, 2017

C&G Newspapers

Lutheran North boys soccer coach discusses potential playoff run

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — If the Macomb Lutheran North boys soccer team is to make a deep run in the Division 3 playoffs, it’s going to take more than one player leading the team to victory, according to coach Brian Horvath.

“The Mustang soccer program is not about one person. It’s about the team, and if the team doesn’t perform well, it goes home,” said Horvath, whose team ended the regular season with a 3-9-2 mark. “We, of course, expect our seniors to play well and with great urgency, as this is their last opportunity.”

Published October 3, 2017

Royal Oak Review

Clawson soccer aiming at playoff run in Jugon’s first season

CLAWSON — He’s a Clawson High grad back with the program he played for.

But now, as he paces the sideline of the Trojans’ soccer team, his goal and mission comes from a whole new perspective.

“It’s been a lot of fun so far,” Tyler Jugon said last week. “This has been a great experience.”

When former coach Jared Kullman took the athletic director position at Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes, Jugon was a natural fit to move from assistant coach to head coach.

Published October 2, 2017

Shelby - Utica News

Pair of Ike grads finding success at Detroit Mercy

DETROIT — Three years after starring together at Utica Eisenhower, Grant Harrison and Justin Schueneman are starting alongside one another at the next level.

The duo have continued their soccer careers roughly 45 minutes down the road from their alma mater, serving on the back line at the University of Detroit Mercy.

Harrison is a junior center back and Schueneman, a sophomore, is slotted at outside back. Both are helping to lead a Titans defense that has recorded three shutouts so far this season.

Published September 22, 2017

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lakeview boys soccer working out the kinks

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Most teams at the start of each season set a goal of competing for or winning a division championship.

The St. Clair Shores Lakeview boys soccer team is no different.

The Huskies are battling for a Macomb Area Conference White Division title, and at press time sat in a three-way tie for third with seven points. Lakeview’s divisional record through Sept. 20 was 2-3-1, with five games to play, and 3-4-1 overall. Grosse Pointe North was atop the division with 15 points and a 5-1-0 mark.

Published September 20, 2017

Woodward Talk

Berkley High boys soccer ranked as one of the best teams in the state

Berkley High’s boys soccer team can lay claim to be being among the best Division 1 programs in the state, as at press time the Bears were ranked 13th by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association.

The ranking has Berkley as the fourth-best team in Oakland County, behind only Rochester Adams, Troy Athens and Rochester High.

Published September 18, 2017

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore boys soccer coach details what team must do to succeed

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Through the early part of the season, the St. Clair Shores Lake Shore boys soccer team has picked up where it left off in its 2016 Macomb Area Conference Gold Division-winning season.

The Shorians were 4-2-1 overall and 4-1-1 in the MAC Gold — good for first place in the division — at press time. Lake Shore in six divisional games has outscored opponents 22-6 and has recorded two shutout wins.

Published September 18, 2017

Sterling Heights Sentry

Utica Ford II boys soccer coach confident in team

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Utica Ford II boys soccer program has been one of the best in Macomb County for some time now, and coach Teri Steinwascher believes she knows why the success has been sustainable.

The Falcons have won the last two Macomb Area Conference Red Division titles, coming out on top in a division that is regarded as one of the toughest in the state. Ford in those years had the MAC Red MVP and several All-Conference players. Steinwascher herself has earned the last two MAC Red Coach of the Year awards.

Published September 13, 2017

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville High boys soccer hoping for good things in 2017

ROSEVILLE — Roseville High boys soccer coach Brad VandeVorde is now in his third year leading the team, and he hopes this year is much better than the last.

The Panthers finished 4-11-3 in 2016 and next to last in the Macomb Area Conference Gold Division. VandeVorde recognizes that last season was a down year and he hopes his players have put the campaign behind them.

Published September 12, 2017

Troy Times

Senior-laden Troy squad eyes success on the pitch

TROY — Employing a veteran lineup, Troy High boys soccer coach Jim Stachura has high hopes for the season.

“Experience is definitely the strength of the club,” Stachura said after a Sept. 6 practice. “These guys have been through a lot together and want to finish what they’ve started. They themselves have built up a strong unity, and I’m proud of how far they’ve come.”

Published September 5, 2017

Rochester Post

Under new leadership, Stoney Creek eyes district and league titles

ROCHESTER HILLS — Only 27, Doug Steinard is one of the youngest soccer coaches in the entire state.

Even more impressive is the fact that this will be his ninth year coaching at the high school level, including his fifth year helming a varsity program. After serving as the leader of the Auburn Hills Avondale boys program for four seasons, Steinard takes over at Rochester Hills Stoney Creek.

Published September 5, 2017

Southfield Sun

Warriors looking to exceed last year’s finish, grow program in second season

SOUTHFIELD — In terms of an opening act, 2016 wasn’t all that bad.

In fact, for the Southfield A&T boys soccer program, it was downright impressive. Playing as a team for the first time, the Warriors went 13-5-0 overall, including a 6-0 loss to Troy High in the district round of the state playoffs.

Now it’s time to be even better.