Wrestling

Published February 18, 2020

Brother Rice wrestling ends district title drought

BEVERLY HILLS — There’s something to be said for building a culture and trusting the process that comes along with it. Just four years ago, the Birmingham Brother Rice wrestling program was in jeopardy as the Warriors team featured a small handful of wrestlers.

Published February 18, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Eisenhower, Utica High wrestling bow out in district playoffs

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Playoff time means elimination matches. It means seasons ending earlier than some would hope. That was the case for both the Utica Eisenhower and Utica High wrestling teams Feb. 12 in Division 1 district tournaments hosted by Rochester Adams and Utica Ford II, respectively.

Published February 14, 2020

Warren Weekly

Mott, Tower wrestling teams extend postseason title streaks

WARREN — The wrestling teams from Warren Mott and Warren Woods Tower have become known for having extended stays in the postseason, and those runs have continued this winter.

Published February 12, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Walled Lake Western wins D-1 wrestling district

WALLED LAKE –– After a pair of dominating performances in the semifinals, Walled Lake Western and West Bloomfield were set to battle for a Division 1 district wrestling title Feb. 12. West Bloomfield went down 12-0 early, thanks to two voids to open the match.

Published February 12, 2020

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Utica Ford II wrestling upends Utica High, wins second straight district title

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Utica Ford II and Utica High wrestling squads engaged in a battle in a Division 1 district final on Feb. 12 at Utica Ford and it was nailbiter.

Published February 11, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley High wrestling coach looks to rebuild program

BERKLEY — It was more than one year ago that Ron Fritz heard something that changed the course of his life.

St. Clair Shores Lakeview’s Pierce Ratliff, left, battles Warren Cousino’s Christopher Newell in a 152-pound match earlier this season. The Huskies have won two straight division championships and four consecutive district titles. Lakeview will host a Division 1 district tournament at 5 p.m. Feb. 12.

Published February 7, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lakeview wrestling wins MAC Gold title, eyes postseason run

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Lakeview wrestling team recently wrapped up a second straight undefeated run through the Macomb Area Conference Gold Division. Now the team will try to keep a run of postseason success going.

Published February 7, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville High, Brandon eyeing state wrestling tournament

ROSEVILLE — There are only a select number of individuals across the state who are good enough to qualify for states in wrestling.

Published February 7, 2020

Warren Weekly

Mott wrestling seeks fifth straight district title

WARREN — The Warren Mott wrestling team has a different roster than it has had in recent years, but the goals remain the same.

Published January 31, 2020

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley wrestling coach reflects on his start in coaching

MADISON HEIGHTS — More than 35 years ago, Berney Gonzales got a phone call from Jim Myers.

West Bloomfield High’s Malik Ethington tries to take his opponent to the ground in a match Jan. 29. The Lakers will take part in team districts Feb. 12 at Walled Lake Western.

Published January 30, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Wrestling team districts right around the corner

METRO DETROIT — The team portion of the wrestling postseason is on its way. Divisions 1 and 3 are set to begin district tournament action Feb. 12, followed by Divisions 2 and 4 going Feb. 13.

Published January 24, 2020

Warren Weekly

Tower wrestling showing no signs of slowing down

WARREN — Warren Woods Tower wrestling has added a lot to its legacy in recent years, and this year’s group is ready to leave its own mark on the program.

Published January 14, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High wrestling returned with a young squad

FRASER — Prior to last season, Fraser High’s wrestling program had won five consecutive Macomb Area Conference divisional championships, with one coming in the Gold Division and the other four in the Blue.

West Bloomfield High’s Adam Purrenhage, left, battles during the second day of the Oakland County wrestling tournament. The Lakers finished 18th as a team.

Published January 3, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Local grapplers battle at Oakland County tournament

OAKLAND COUNTY — The top wrestlers from Oakland County met on the mat Dec. 20-21, looking to gain bragging rights at the Oakland County Championship.

Published January 2, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Champions crowned at Macomb County Wrestling Invite

MACOMB COUNTY — The reigning team champion kept its crown Dec. 20-21 at the 46th annual Macomb County Wrestling Invitational at Macomb Community College.

Published December 17, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Launch of youth wrestling team could have major impact for Fraser High

FRASER — A strong argument can be made that one of the things that separates elite sports teams from those that aren’t is having strong feeder programs in place.