Top Headlines (Sports)

Published April 18, 2019

West Bloomfield High baseball off to strong start

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After a few years of falling short in the league and state playoffs, West Bloomfield High baseball is looking to get back on top.

Published April 18, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County FC has something to offer for all fans

OAKLAND COUNTY — It’s always nice to feel like a part of something, to feel included. Oakland County Football Club understands that feeling and has worked tirelessly to bring people together.

Published April 17, 2019

Rochester Post

Adams pitching going strong in hot start

ROCHESTER HILLS — Last season, Rochester Adams baseball coach Jeff Hall said his Highlanders were out of the league race too early in the season. One of the team’s goals this year is to stay out of the basement of the Oakland Activities Association Red Division.

Published April 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Liggett soccer embracing early challenges

GROSSE POINTE WOODS –– It’s hard to picture a team that has made four consecutive Division 4 state semifinals as an underdog. But that’s how the Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett girls soccer team likes to view itself. Even with multiple trips to the final four and a state championship in 2016, the Knights often felt overlooked during those runs.

Published April 17, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High baseball doesn’t want to settle for anything less than a title

FERNDALE — For three of the last four years, Ferndale High’s baseball season has ended the same way: with a loss in a Division 2 district final. Last year, the Eagles lost what coach Chris Bailey said was a heartbreaker for the team, when their season concluded with a 3-0 loss to Livonia Clarenceville.

Published April 16, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield Christian looking to improve

SOUTHFIELD — After collecting four wins with a young team last year, the Southfield Christian softball team is looking to see improvement this season.

Published April 16, 2019

Troy Times

Athens golf looking to make an impact

TROY — On occasion, Troy Athens boys golf coach Dan Cooper has his players take a look at the banners in the school’s gymnasium.

Published April 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe High ready to get going

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe High girls soccer team is taking things day by day.

Published April 15, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore establishes lacrosse program

ST. CLAIR SHORES — John Fowler has 35 years of experience coaching lacrosse and even more when you include his playing career.

A group of wrestling legends including Jerry Saggs, left, Billy Gunn, Jimmy Hart, Road Warrior Animal and Brian Knobbs perform during a past Legends of Wrestling show. The next show takes place at 7:30 p.m. April 20 at Fraser Hockeyland.

Published April 15, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Group of wrestling legends to converge on Fraser Hockeyland

FRASER — Fans of the action in the squared circle will be in for a treat when a group of wrestling dignitaries, including a few Hall of Famers, bring their grappling skills to the area.

Published April 15, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High girls soccer looks to keep momentum going

FRASER — Last season was one that Fraser High girls soccer coach Paul Kepler said was “very, very special” for him.

Published April 15, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Groves baseball relying on team chemistry

BIRMINGHAM — It’s not quite 162 games like in Major League Baseball, but Birmingham Groves baseball coach Shawn Morrison knows his team is in for a long season. The Falcons were two games into a 38-game season and were 2-0 overall at press time. They hadn’t played a game yet in the Oakland Activities Association White Division.

Published April 15, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica High baseball looking forward to league play

UTICA — Not happy with the results, but excited for league play. That’s how Utica High baseball coach Mark Moehlig described the Chieftains’ start to the season. At press time, Utica was 1-4 overall, with the lone win coming over Roseville High. In the first game of the season, the Chieftains lost to Macomb Dakota, which is currently undefeated and playing in the Macomb Area Conference Red Division.

Published April 12, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Stevenson lacrosse looks to outwork opponents

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights Stevenson lacrosse coach Anthony Zuccaro has let the team’s elder statesmen set the tone. Zuccaro, who is in his seventh year leading the Titans, let the team’s 13 seniors establish the goals for the season. That group, led by four-year starters Justin Gauthier (midfielder) and Ryan Wennerstrom (defense), has placed a premium on effort.

Published April 12, 2019

Warren Weekly

Cousino lacrosse coach optimistic about new season

WARREN — The Warren Cousino lacrosse team is in its eighth season in the Macomb Area Conference, and coach Jess VanDerMaas is ready for the squad to contend. “It’s time,” VanDerMaas said after a 13-1 April 9 win over St. Clair Shores Lake Shore.

Published April 12, 2019

Madison - Park News

Lamphere baseball takes aim at MAC Gold title

MADISON HEIGHTS — With the arrival of a new season, Madison Heights Lamphere baseball has a chance to accomplish a first for the program in nearly eight years: winning a Macomb Area Conference Gold Division championship.

Published April 12, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Lutheran North softball coach sees potential in this year’s team

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Last season, the Macomb Lutheran North softball team finished at 17-12 despite starting three freshmen and three sophomores. There’s even more youth on this year’s squad, according to coach Duane Anger. The Mustangs feature seven freshmen on the roster, giving Anger his largest freshman contingent in 19 years with Lutheran North.

Published April 11, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield High girls soccer ready for next step

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After building over the last couple of years, the West Bloomfield High girls soccer team is ready to take the next step of becoming a team that is tough to knock off night in and night out.

Published April 11, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Colin Kaline enjoying his ride as OU baseball co-head coach

ROCHESTER HILLS — After becoming the co-head coach of Oakland University’s baseball program more than three years ago, 2007 Birmingham Groves graduate Colin Kaline said, “We’re just thrilled to be here.”

Published April 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Mitten Classic showcases state’s top hoops players

METRO DETROIT — Growing up, basketball players around the country dream of becoming so good at their craft that they can be considered one of the best.