Softball

Farmington High’s Taryn Fuller makes a throw against North Farmington May 20. The Falcons beat the Raiders 15-0.

Published May 26, 2021

Farmington High softball finding success

FARMINGTON — Though COVID-19 took a season away from spring sports teams around the state last year, the Farmington High softball team hasn’t felt much sting.

Published April 26, 2021

Farmington Press

Mercy softball off to hot start

FARMINGTON HILLS — After missing the 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Farmington Hills Mercy softball team has been making the most of its opportunities early in the 2021 campaign.

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.

Published July 26, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse softball star caps prep career with Miss Softball award

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It’s not hyperbole to call 2019 Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse graduate Brooke Nadolny one of the most decorated high school softball players in state history.

Published July 16, 2019

Farmington Press

Volpe, five Farmington High players nab OAA honors

FARMINGTON — When you have a season like the Farmington High softball team did, awards usually follow.

Published July 12, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Local softball talent well-represented on All-State teams

METRO DETROIT — Softball players from programs inside the C & G Sports coverage area have played their way to a prestigious honor.

Published June 25, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson High’s Alex Verner earns MAC Silver MVP

CLAWSON — For Clawson High’s Alex Verner, this season was one to remember.

Warren Regina softball players celebrate with their Division 1 state championship trophy. The Saddlelites bested Howell High 3-2 June 15 at Michigan State University. Regina now has seven state championships.

Published June 21, 2019

Warren Weekly

Regina outlasts Howell to win 7th state title

WARREN — Warren Regina freshman outfielder Jenna Holt has shown a flair for the dramatic in the team’s 2019 state semifinals and finals appearances.

Published June 21, 2019

C&G Newspapers

All-League softball players selected in the OAA

OAKLAND COUNTY — As the academic year and spring season come to a close, it’s time to look back on the top players from softball in the Oakland Activities Association.

Published June 18, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High softball coach reflects on memorable run

FERNDALE — It was a “heartbreaking” end to the season for Ferndale High softball, but it was a year to remember. The Eagles fell 4-3 to St. Clair Shores South Lake in a Division 2 regional final June 8 at Harper Woods High. Along their way to the final, Ferndale won its first district championship since 2005, beating Warren Fitzgerald June 3 at Warren Lincoln.

St. Clair Shores South Lake softball players and coaches celebrate with the Division 2 regional title trophy June 8 after a walk-off 4-3 win over Ferndale High in the regional final. The win gave the Cavaliers their first regional championship.

Published June 17, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

South Lake softball wins first regional title, falls in quarters

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores South Lake softball coach Dave Ahearn has led the program for more than a quarter-century.

Published June 15, 2019

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Regina softball outlasts Howell in extras to win seventh state title

EAST LANSING — Warren Regina freshman outfielder Jenna Holt has shown a flair for the dramatic in the team’s 2019 state semifinal and finals appearances.

Published June 14, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse softball falls in regional

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse softball program has established itself as one of the best in the area. Including 2019, the Lancers have won at least 20 games in eight straight seasons. This spring, L’Anse Creuse won a fourth straight division championship and a second straight district title.

Published June 12, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington High softball finds success, eager for future

FARMINGTON — After falling 10-5 to South Lyon East in a Division 1 regional semifinal June 8 at Hartland High, the Farmington High softball team huddled up for the final time this season.

Macomb Dakota softball coach Dave Prestininzi waves home Briana Bumbalough during a June 3 playoff win. The Cougars softball team won at least 25 games for the fourth time in five seasons. The team has averaged more than 30 wins a season since the start of the 2015 campaign.

Published June 12, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota softball coach proud of team following run to regionals

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Dakota softball team continued its run of success with another strong campaign in 2019.

Published June 11, 2019

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Regina softball battles back to best Garden City, heads to state semis

DETROIT — The Warren Regina softball team is headed back to the Division 1 state semifinals for the second straight year after an 11-5 June 11 state quarterfinal win over Garden City but it wasn’t easy.Read More

St. Clair Shores Lake Shore sophomore Emma Herbon winds up May 31 in a Division 1 district playoff game. Herbon got the complete-game win in the district final against St. Clair Shores Lakeview to help the Shorians win their second district title in three years.

Published June 10, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore softball wins district title

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Shorians sophomore hurler Emma Herbon got the complete-game win, and freshman infielder Jena Herbon drove in the game-winning runs in the team’s 2-0 May 31 win over St. Clair Shores Lakeview in a Division 1 district final.

Published June 10, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield High softball enjoys successful season

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Since Craig Woodham took over the West Bloomfield High softball program prior to the 2018 season, the Lakers have been in the process of building the team into a contender.

Published June 10, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson High seniors help lead softball program to new heights

CLAWSON — Clawson High’s softball run has come to an end.

Published June 8, 2019

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Regina softball outlasts L’Anse Creuse to claim second straight regional championship

STERLING HEIGHTS — A double to right field off of the bat of Warren Regina outfielder Jackie Jozefczyk drove in the winning run in the Saddlelites 5-4 eight inning triumph over Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse in a June 8 Division 1 regional final.