Softball

Published May 10, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse softball coach details team’s strong play

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Prior to the start of the season, Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse softball coach Lisa Downey said she was excited to get going, and her team has done nothing thus far to temper that excitement. At press time, the Lancers were 16-3 overall and 5-0 in the Macomb Area Conference Blue Division — good for first place in the league.

Published May 9, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe High softball coach discusses transition

EASTPOINTE — Melody Bowers has taught in the Eastpointe Community Schools district since 2011 and served as an assistant with the high school’s softball team during her tenure.Read More

Published May 9, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Experienced Dakota softball team aims for title defense

MACOMB — Last year proved to be the best in the history of Macomb Dakota softball. The Cougars won the program’s first state championship with a 4-3 victory against Grandville High in extra innings for the Division 1 title.Read More

Published May 8, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe North softball will attempt to repeat as district champs

GROSSE POINTES — Last season, Grosse Pointe North’s softball team was on the verge of winning the program’s first regional championship since 1992. With the Norsemen and Garden City High tied 1-1 after seven innings in a Division 1 regional final, the game went into an extra inning.

Published May 7, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

South Lake softball coach says players are finding their footing

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The 2017 edition of the St. Clair Shores South Lake softball team won a fourth straight Division 2 district championship, but several key pieces in that run have moved on, and the team is working hard to replace those players.

Published May 2, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville High softball looking to establish itself

ROSEVILLE — It’s still very early in the season, but the Roseville High softball team has already accomplished something special. At press time, the Panthers were 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the Macomb Area Conference Gold Division.

Published May 2, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Stevenson softball sees room for improvement

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Stevenson softball team thus far has played a tough schedule and hopes to come out of it with the look of a contender. At press time, the Titans were 3-5 overall and 2-0 in the Macomb Area Conference White Division.Read More

Published May 1, 2018

Farmington Press

Young Mercy softball team looking to hit its stride

FARMINGTON HILLS — With time, this is going to be a team to contend with. That’s the opinion of Farmington Hills Mercy softball coach Jerry Ashe.

Published April 25, 2018

Madison - Park News

Lamphere softball going for MAC division title

Winning a Macomb Area Conference division championship is something that Madison Heights Lamphere softball coach Don Mullen said has been “elusive” for the program. Lamphere has been part of the MAC since 2005 and has yet to win a division title.Read More

Published April 25, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights High softball ready to bounce back

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights High softball team had a down year last season after two solid seasons in 2015 and 2016 that included second-place finishes in the Macomb Area Conference Silver Division.Read More

Published April 24, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Liggett softball in the midst of a ‘rebuilding’ season

GROSSE POINTES — Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett softball coach Pam Savich recently used a word to describe the state of the program that supporters probably aren’t used to hearing — “rebuilding.”

Published April 23, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High softball looks to be best in the ‘Blue’

FRASER — From the perspective of Fraser High softball coach Matt Fishburn, a division or district championship is something that is a “great thing” to reflect on not only at the end of the season, but also for years to come.

Published April 20, 2018

Warren Weekly

Regina softball coach has high expectations

WARREN — Decorated longtime Warren Regina softball coach Diane Laffey said she likes this year’s team, but it’s clear the group has some growing to do.

Published April 19, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Lutheran North softball coach hopes team improves as season goes along

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With a roster that includes just three seniors and a starting lineup featuring three freshmen, Macomb Lutheran North softball coach Duane Anger has set simple goals for his young team.

Published April 18, 2018

Woodward Talk

Berkley High softball returns with a youthful squad

r graduating six seniors from last year’s team, Berkley High softball coach Liana Easterby won’t have the most experienced squad around this season.

Published April 17, 2018

Rochester Post

Senior-led Stoney Creek softball aims to make history

ROCHESTER HILLS — When asked about this roster, Tom Hayman believes his group to be unmatched. The third-year Rochester Hills Stoney Creek softball coach praised his team after an April 13 practice, citing the bond shared on and off the diamond.

Published April 10, 2018

Southfield Sun

Southfield A&T softball taking steps toward improvement

This isn’t the first rodeo for Jamie Glinz.

Published April 9, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Utica Ford II softball coach talks new season

The Utica Ford II softball team has averaged almost 27 wins a year for the past five seasons, and if that run of success is to continue, Falcons coach Matt Joseph knows what will be the main catalyst.

Published April 2, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chippewa softball attempts to defend MAC White championship

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Last season, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley’s softball team shared a Macomb Area Conference White Division championship with Macomb L’Anse Creuse North.

Published March 29, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse softball coach discusses new season

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse softball team doesn’t begin its season until April 12, and coach Lisa Downey is excited about the new campaign.