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Published October 15, 2019

Local teams take part in tennis and golf regionals

GROSSE POINTES — Girls golf and boys tennis regionals have concluded, with programs either continuing their season at the state finals or finishing up the year.

Published October 15, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

North and South ready for annual rivalry game

GROSSE POINTES — When Grosse Pointe North and Grosse Pointe South meet on the football field, everyone involved knows what’s at stake.

Published October 15, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley High cross country is back in the ‘Blue’

BERKLEY — Earlier this year, something happened that has been unusual for Berkley High’s girls cross country team in recent years — the Bears didn’t finish first at an Oakland Activities Association Blue Division jamboree.

Published October 15, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Ravens see bounce-back season end with district loss

TROY — For 55 minutes, the Royal Oak High boys soccer team played Troy Athens to a scoreless tie in a Division 1 district game Oct. 10 at Athens.

Published October 14, 2019

Farmington Press

Mercy volleyball taking things game by game

FARMINGTON HILLS — With the amount of talent the Farmington Hills Mercy volleyball team has, it can be easy to look ahead and focus on other things.

Published October 14, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Eisenhower girls golf takes home regional title

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — For the third straight year, the Utica Eisenhower girls golf team has qualified for the state finals. This year, the Eagles shot a 355 and topped the field to win a Division 1 regional tournament Oct. 8 at Heather Hills Golf Club.

Published October 11, 2019

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park High football's playoff chances hurt with loss against Marysville High

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park High football’s two-game winning streak was snapped with a 49-31 loss against Marysville High Oct. 11 at Hazel Park. With the loss, the Vikings are 3-4 overall and 0-4 in the Macomb Area Conference Silver Division.

Published October 11, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Country Day Football continues to roll

BEVERLY HILLS -- With a 56-8 win over Detroit Edison Oct. 11 at home, the Beverly Hills Detroit Country Day football team improved to 7-0 on the season. The last time the Yellowjackets had a start similar to this, they reached a Division 4 state final.

Published October 11, 2019

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Late interception secures win for Rochester Adams over Clarkston

ROCHESTER HILLS –– It may have only been a Week 7 matchup, but Rochester Adams and Clarkston High battled as if it was the state playoffs. Both teams traded blows like heavyweight fighters, with the Highlanders taking a 14-13 lead into the fourth quarter of the Oct. 11 matchup.

Published October 11, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Macomb girls swim, dive teams battle for county bragging rights

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Dakota edged out Utica Eisenhower 419-406 to win the 2019 Macomb County girls swim and dive championships, contested Oct. 3-5 at Macomb L’Anse Creuse North. The Eagles had won five straight county championships.

Published October 11, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local runners vie for Macomb County cross county titles

MACOMB COUNTY — Cross country athletes from programs across Macomb County took to the trails at Lake St. Clair Metropark to battle for the 2019 boys and girls cross country titles.

Published October 11, 2019

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley’s boys soccer season ends with playoff loss

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights Bishop Foley’s boys soccer season concluded with a 4-1 loss against Royal Oak Shrine in an opening-round Division 4 district playoff game Oct. 9 at home.

Published October 10, 2019

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Friday Blitz: Teams continue to chase playoff berths in key Week 7 matchups

The state playoffs are around the corner and teams are still making the push to qualify. There are some big matchups this week that could go a long way to determining who gets in and who is left out. Following is a list of some key C&G sports coverage area games.

Published October 9, 2019

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Herbert’s Huddle: It’s now or never with playoff implications on the line

There are just three weeks left in the regular season. With that, there are plenty of teams across the state sitting at 3-3 overall. As the season begins to fade, following is a look at teams needing to win out to reach the six win mark and make the playoffs. Clawson High (3-3) at.

Published October 8, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Local boys soccer squads set sights on postseason

GROSSE POINTES — Boys soccer teams from across the state are starting their hopeful postseason runs.

Published October 8, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville ready for postseason with new coach

ROSEVILLE –– Roseville High didn’t have to go far to find its new soccer coach.

Former Farmington Hills Mercy and University of Michigan basketball player Diane Dietz goes up for a shot during her time as a Wolverine. Dietz was recently inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.

Published October 7, 2019

Farmington Press

Mercy’s Diane Dietz inducted into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

FARMINGTON HILLS — When Diane Dietz got the call letting her know that she was being inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, she thought it could be a prank.

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley senior Danny McClorey, right, looks to take control of the ball earlier this year. At press time, Chippewa was 12-3 on the season.

Published October 7, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Playoff schedules set for local boys soccer squads

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The boys soccer district playoffs are set to begin for teams across the state, including Fraser High and Clinton Township Chippewa Valley.

Ferndale High running back Kelvin Lileton attempts to avoid being tackled against Allen Park High Oct. 4. With an 8-0 loss, Ferndale is 2-4 on the season.

Published October 4, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High football comes up short against Allen Park High

FERNDALE — Ferndale High football’s playoff chances took a hit with an 8-0 loss against Allen Park High Oct. 4 at Ferndale. With the loss, Ferndale is 2-4 overall (2-2 Oakland Activities Association Blue Division). Allen Park improved to 4-2 overall and 3-2 in the Downriver League.

Published October 4, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Athens gets past Rochester in triple overtime thriller

ROCHESTER — On an evening where the temperature dropped to a chilling 52 degrees at kickoff, Rochester High and Troy Athens brought the heat Oct. 4 at Rochester in a game that needed three overtimes to decide a winner.