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Published June 20, 2018

Bishop Foley softball season concludes at regional tournament

It was a year of highlights for the Madison Heights Bishop Foley softball program. Prior to having its season end with an 8-4 loss to Sandusky High in a Division 3 regional semifinal June 9, the Ventures won the program’s 10th district championship in the last 15 years.Read More

Published June 19, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Foley’s baseball season ends with loss in D-3 state final

Madison Heights Bishop Foley’s baseball team’s run at a second straight state championship came to an end June 16 at Michigan State University.

Published June 19, 2018

Rochester Post

Adams softball coach reflects on successful rebound

ROCHESTER HILLS — In the 2016 and 2017 seasons, the Rochester Adams softball team combined for 26 victories. The 2018 campaign topped that total, as it saw Adams go 27-10 overall with an 11-1 finish in the Oakland Activities Association White Division to win a league title. It marked the most wins for the program since 2004, and the first winning record and division crown since 2014.

Published June 16, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Marian finishes unbeaten season with state title repeat

WILLIAMSTON — For awhile, it looked like Bloomfield Hills Marian and Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern would head into halftime deadlocked at one goal apiece in the Division 2 state final June 16 at Williamston High.

Madison Heights Bishop Foley baseball players are pictured at a Division 3 state final against Riverview Gabriel Richard. The Ventures' season ended with a 3-0 loss.

Published June 16, 2018

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley's baseball season ends with loss in Division 3 state final

EAST LANSING — Following his team’s 3-0 win against Madison Heights Bishop Foley in a Division 3 baseball state final at McLane Stadium on the campus of Michigan State University June 16, Riverview Gabriel Richard coach Mike Magier had some words with his pitcher, Matthew Silka

The celebration was on for Grosse Pointe South's baseball team after beating Brownstown Woodhaven 8-1 in the Division 1 state final. It was South's second state championship in program history.

Published June 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe South baseball wins D1 state championship

EAST LANSING — Earlier this year, Grosse Pointe South baseball coach Dan Griesbaum had a talk with his team. He didn’t think they were getting respect, and he wanted them to know it.

Published June 15, 2018

Warren Weekly

DLS baseball coach reflects on run to regionals

WARREN — In a season that saw a coaching change take place following a slow start, many squads might have folded and called it a year. That doesn’t fit the 2018 edition of the Warren De La Salle baseball team.

Published June 14, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

St. Mary's lacrosse coach wants state title within five years

ORCHARD LAKE — The Orchard Lake St. Mary’s lacrosse team went 13-9 overall, eventually falling 19-3 to Forest Hills Central in the Division 2 state semifinals.

Published June 14, 2018

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Strong pitching leads Caledonia softball past Regina and into state title game

EAST LANSING — Caledonia High senior pitcher Samantha Gehrls was in the circle the last time her team met Warren Regina late in the season — a 5-0 loss to the Saddlelites in the 2015 Division 1 state title game.

Published June 13, 2018

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Flint Powers Catholic girls soccer outlasts Regina in state semifinal

HOWELL — Something had to give when the Warren Regina and Flint Powers Catholic girls soccer teams met June 13 in a Division 3 state semifinal. Entering the semi, the Saddlelites in four playoffs games had outscored opponents 12-0.

Published June 13, 2018

Southfield Sun

Southfield Christian track star Chika Amene wins state titles

Southfield Christian senior Chika Amene proved yet again to be the fastest in the state in Division 4. For the second straight year, Amene took the titles in the 100- and 200-meter dash. She finished in 12.44 seconds and 25.19, respectively. She also placed second in the 400 (57.Read More

Published June 13, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota baseball tops De La Salle for regional title

EDITOR’S NOTE: Macomb Dakota went on to play Grosse Pointe South in a state quarterfinal, after press time. Visit candgnews.com/sports for updates. MACOMB — An old adage in baseball states that when you put the ball in play, good things can happen.Read More

Published June 13, 2018

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park High softball wins district title

EDITOR’S NOTE: Hazel Park High played in a regional tournament June 9, after press time. Visit cand gnews.com/sports for updates.Read More

Published June 12, 2018

Troy Times

Troy High falls to Novi High in state semifinals

ROCHESTER HILLS — Troy High saw its successful soccer season come to a close with a 4-1 loss to Novi High June 12. The clash was in a Division 1 state semifinal at Rochester Hills Stoney Creek, marking Troy's first appearance in the 'final four' since 2013.

Published June 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Late rally propels Brother Rice to state semifinals

DETROIT — A change in mindset led to a change in fortune for Birmingham Brother Rice baseball. Down 2-0 to Northville High in the sixth inning of a Division 1 state quarterfinal June 12, junior Tito Flores stepped to the plate. WIth two on and nobody out, Flores intended to bunt.

Grosse Pointe South baseball players celebrate after beating Macomb Dakota in a Division 1 quarterfinal game June 12. With its win, South advanced to the semifinal round of the state playoffs.

Published June 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Grosse Pointe South baseball advances to semifinal with win against Macomb Dakota

DETROIT — Grosse Pointe South’s baseball team earned a trip to the semifinal round of the state playoffs with a 9-1 win against Macomb Dakota in a Division 1 quarterfinal June 12 at Harwell Field on the campus of Wayne State University. South will play at 2:30 p.m.

Published June 12, 2018

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Regina softball rolls into state semifinals

DETROIT — After two comeback wins helped the Warren Regina softball team move on to the Division 1 state quarterfinals, the Saddlelites made sure they would need no late-inning drama in advancing to the state semifinals with a 13-0, five inning win over Garden City High June 12 at Wayne StateRead More

Published June 12, 2018

Troy Times

Troy High baseball, Troy Athens softball fall in regional round

TROY — Both the Troy High baseball and Troy Athens softball squads saw their respective seasons come to an end at Lake Orion High June 9 in the Division 1 regional semifinals.

Published June 12, 2018

Rochester Post

Adams soccer falls in regional final

ROCHESTER HILLS — Josh Hickey is thrilled with the results of his first year in a very familiar place. A mainstay in the Rochester Adams soccer program, Hickey has coached the boys varsity side for a decade and guided the girls JV team for the same span.

Published June 12, 2018

Rochester Post

Stoney Creek wins first regional game, falls in final to Clarkston High

LAKE ORION — Rochester Hills Stoney Creek softball wrapped up a season to remember, falling 5-0 to Clarkston High in a Division 1 regional final June 9 at Lake Orion High.