Wrestling

Warren Woods Tower senior Jajuan Lovejoy grapples with an opponent from Gaylord High during the Division 2 state semifinals Feb 24 in Kalamazoo. Lovejoy notched a pin in the 171 bout.

Published February 24, 2018

Tower wrestling ends season with semifinal loss to Gaylord

Bonus points proved to be the difference and downfall for Warren Woods Tower, pushing the margin to a 41-27 defeat to Gaylord High in the Division 2 state semifinals Feb. 24 at Wings Event Center.

Published February 24, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota wrestling falls in state semifinals

For the second straight year, Macomb Dakota's wrestling campaign ended tantalizingly close to history.

Published February 23, 2018

Warren Weekly

Tower tops Allendale in wrestling quarterfinals

For the second straight year, Warren Woods Tower advanced to the Division 2 state semifinals, doing so via a 41-29 victory over Allendale High Feb. 23 at Wings Events Center.

Published February 23, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota tops Oxford in wrestling quarterfinals

MAZOO -- With a strong finish, Macomb Dakota punched its ticket to the Division 1 state semifinals for a second straight year.

Published February 20, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota grapplers capture third straight regional crown

Valentine’s Day proved to be a lovely night out for the Macomb Dakota wrestling team.

Published February 19, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm wrestling ends team season in regional round loss

BIRMINGHAM — Neil Tuomi had a feeling that his grapplers would be able to contend at one level or another in the district round. So, as he and his Birmingham Seaholm wrestling team headed toward the regional battles on Feb. 14, there was a bit of pride to be had in what was a wonderful season for the Maples.

Published February 16, 2018

Warren Weekly

Dakota wrestling wins third straight regional; De La Salle and Lakeview fall in semis

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Dakota wrestling team flexed its muscles, winning its two regional matches by a combined 121-15 score Feb. 14.

Published February 14, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High’s team wrestling season ends at district tournament

For the third consecutive year, Madison Heights Lamphere’s wrestling team ended Ferndale High’s season at a Division 2 district tournament.

Published February 13, 2018

Troy Times

With Harlan back in charge, Troy High wrestling wins first district title since 2013

TROY — While the echoes of a band concert in Troy High’s main gymnasium could be clearly heard, the Colts wrestling team composed a winning soundtrack in the adjacent auxiliary gym.

Published February 12, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High wrestling team has its season end at district tournament

FRASER — The team portion of Fraser High’s wrestling season ended with a 36-33 loss to Warren De La Salle in a Division 1 district semifinal Feb. 7 at home.

Published February 8, 2018

Online Only

Warren Woods Tower wrestling wins third straight district title

Warren Woods Tower downed Warren Lincoln 78-6 in a D-2 district final Feb. 8 at Tower to head back to regionals.

Published February 7, 2018

Online Only

De La Salle wrestling headed to regionals after district final win over Roseville

Published February 7, 2018

Southfield Sun

Southfield A&T claims first wrestling league championship

He’s witnessed the small steps from one year to the next.

Published February 6, 2018

Rochester Post

Despite young lineup, Rochester High wrestling looks for playoff push

ROCHESTER HILLS — When asked for his team’s record, Erik Vernon responded with a chuckle. The longtime Rochester High football coach, Vernon is now in his first year at the helm of the wrestling program. He served as an assistant for a decade following his gridiron commitments in the fall and was asked to take on the lead role following the passing of Frank Lafferty.

Published January 24, 2018

Woodward Talk

Postseason on the mind for Ferndale High wrestling program

dale High coach John Bassier has been around the sport of wrestling for a long time.

Published January 23, 2018

Troy Times

Athens wrestler aims for state title to cap off career

TROY — The Troy Athens senior had piled up 114 wins over four years on varsity, with his sights set on several more this season.

Published January 22, 2018

Madison - Park News

More than just a coach

so many others in his profession, when Dale Hart decided to become a coach, in reality, he took on a much bigger role than merely teaching kids sports techniques and coming up with strategies.

Published January 23, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chippewa Valley coach opines about the sport of wrestling

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Scott Kolesky describes what it’s like to participate in the winter activity.

Published January 22, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Ike wrestling chasing fourth straight district title

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Despite a slow start, David Drath believes his club can pull off a four-peat. Now in his 25th year at the helm of Utica Eisenhower wrestling, Drath is confident that his club can rebound from a 4-16 start to the season and compete for a fourth straight district team title.

Published January 18, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse wrestling coach discusses team’s strong season

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Division 1 state wrestling postseason begins Feb. 7 for Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse, and coach David Prince believes the team has the makings of one that can make a run.