Softball

Published June 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Lutheran North softball wins program’s first district title in 17 years

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Before the season, Macomb Lutheran North softball coach Duane Anger said his hope was that the team finished better than it did last year, when it won 17 games.

Published June 7, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse wins second straight district title

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse softball team upended Port Huron Northern 4-1 May 31 to clinch a second straight Division 1 district title. But it was the way the team advanced to the district final that had coach Lisa Downey beaming with pride.

Published June 5, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield Christian softball falls in district final

SOUTHFIELD — Entering the Division 4 softball playoffs, Southfield Christian was riding high, winning six of its last seven games.

Published June 5, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington High wins D-1 district softball title

FARMINGTON — The Falcons beat their rivals 8-4 to claim the title

Published June 5, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High’s baseball season ends at district tournament

FRASER — Fraser High’s baseball program came up short in its attempt to win a second consecutive Division 1 district championship.

Published May 31, 2019

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Lake Shore softball outlasts Lakeview to claim district title

FRASER — Early in the season, St. Clair Shores Lake Shore softball coach Will Puvalowski said he wanted to send his seniors out on a high note. Ironically, it’s the underclassmen who played a big role in ensuring that would come to fruition.Read More

Published May 30, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Clintondale softball captures division championship

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Following a historic 2015 campaign that saw the team set a school record for wins and win its first district title in 20 years, the Clinton Township Clintondale softball team struggled. The Dragons finished 1-16 in 2017 and 7-12 in 2018.

Published May 24, 2019

Warren Weekly

Regina softball outlasts Cabrini to win third straight CHSL tourney title

WARREN — Warren Regina senior pitcher Marisa Muglia had added motivation heading into her start May 20 against Allen Park Cabrini in the Catholic High School League A-B Division championship game at the University of Detroit Mercy.

Published May 20, 2019

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Regina softball outlasts Cabrini to win third straight CHSL tourney title

DETROIT — Warren Regina senior pitcher Marisa Muglia had added motivation heading into her start May 20 against Allen Park Cabrini in the Catholic High School League A-B Division championship game. Muglia has two losses against the Monarchs this season.

Published May 20, 2019

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Lutheran North softball battles past Bishop Foley to win first CHSL tournament crown

DETROIT — Heading into the May 20 Catholic High School League C-D Division softball tournament final, the teams from Macomb Lutheran North and Madison Heights Bishop Foley were quite familiar with each other.

Published May 20, 2019

Farmington Press

Youth movement leading Farmington High softball

FARMINGTON — Looking at the Farmington High softball roster, one thing stands out right away: The Falcons are a young team.

Published May 20, 2019

Warren Weekly

Center Line High softball firing on all cylinders

CENTER LINE — This year’s edition of the Center Line High softball team is full of youth, with just four seniors leading a collection of freshmen and sophomores. But the Panthers have shown that youth doesn’t necessarily lead to a lack of success.

Published May 20, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Local baseball, softball coaches hopeful for strong playoff showings

STERLING HEIGHTS — The state baseball and softball playoffs begin May 28, and coaches from teams in the Sterling Heights Sentry coverage area are readying for what they hope proves to be deep playoff runs. The Sterling Heights Stevenson and Utica Ford II baseball and softball teams will play in a Division 1 district hosted by Macomb Dakota.

Published May 17, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse softball bopper, Nadolny, signs with Wayne State

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse senior Brooke Nadolny has been a mainstay in the softball record books, but that’s not all she wants to be known for. Several colleges were vying for Nadolny’s services, including Michigan State University, Purdue University and Ohio University. Nadolny ultimately signed to play at Wayne State University, spurning high-level Division 1 programs for a D-2 program close to home.

Published May 15, 2019

Southfield Sun

Despite late coaching change, Southfield A&T softball finding success

SOUTHFIELD — The beginning of the Southfield A&T softball season began like many others.

Published May 15, 2019

Rochester Post

Fran Scislowicz reaches career milestone at Rochester Adams

ROCHESTER HILLS — It started as a fill-in job because Rochester Adams needed a softball coach. Now, 32 years later, and with 691 wins to date as a softball coach and 317 victories as the girls basketball coach (1991-2015), Fran Scislowicz is a member of the 1,000-win club.

Published May 14, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores baseball, softball coaches talk playoffs

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Believe it or not, the baseball and softball playoffs are less than two weeks away.

Published May 14, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe North softball building on each game

GROSSE POINTES –– Throughout the season, Grosse Pointe North softball has lived by the motto, “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” Instead of looking ahead to key games, rivalry matchups and even playoffs, the Norsemen are focused on using every inning and every game to prepare for what they may see down the road.

Published May 14, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High softball being led by a new coach this season

FERNDALE — In addition to his duties as Ferndale High’s girls swim coach and as an assistant with the boys swim team, Pat McNally received an unexpected, but welcome, opportunity when the school’s athletic director, Shaun Butler, offered him the chance to be the coach of the softball program.

Published May 7, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore softball searching for consistency

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Lake Shore softball team struggled last season, going 7-18 overall and winless in the Macomb Area Conference White Division.