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Former Chippewa Valley star Sean Murphy-Bunting makes a play during his high school career. He recently played a key role in helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl.

Published February 23, 2021

From Chippewa to champion: Former Big Red wins Super Bowl ring

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Tom Brady was 24 years old when he won his first Super Bowl. But Sean Murphy-Bunting has him beat when it comes to who won a Super Bowl championship at a younger age.

Fall sports wrap up with several local state champions

Published February 4, 2021

Metro

Fall sports wrap up with several local state champions

METRO DETROIT — After a temporary suspension to the season due to COVID-19 concerns, the fall high school sports season in Michigan finally wrapped up in January.

Roseville High girls basketball coach Andy Houghton huddles with his team during a game last season. The girls basketball season is set to get underway Jan. 16 with competition coming as early as Jan. 22.

Published January 12, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Winter sports set to return

METRO DETROIT — After having their season come to a premature end last year and having this upcoming season delayed due to COVID-19, winter sports athletes from across the state have finally received the news they have been waiting for.

Published January 7, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Coaches, players feeling sting of recruiting in the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — As the pandemic nears a year of existence in the United States, college coaches and prospective players have started to feel its burn.

Farmington Hills Mercy’s Julia Bishop goes up to spike the ball at a practice earlier this season. Bishop won the 2020 Miss Volleyball award.

Published December 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Mercy’s Bishop wins Miss volleyball, talks future

FARMINGTON HILLS — For the first time in state history, one program has had players win the Miss Volleyball award in back-to-back years.

Published December 15, 2020

C&G Newspapers

CHSL recognizes top volleyball athletes

METRO DETROIT — The Catholic High School League released its annual All-Academic, All-League and All-Catholic honor teams.

Published December 15, 2020

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Macomb County honors top volleyball players

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Volleyball Coaches Association released its honor teams and awards.

Published December 7, 2020

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MAC honors top football players

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb Area Conference has released their annual list of standout football players throughout the league. The season is temporarily suspended for all fall sports still in action, including football, volleyball and swimming and diving.

Published December 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Catholic League releases football honor teams

METRO DETROIT — The Catholic High School League has released its annual list honoring athletes who made the honor teams. The teams are split up into three categories: All-Catholic, All-League and All-Academic.

Published December 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

OAA honors top football players

OAKLAND COUNTY — Though the season is paused, the Oakland Activities Association has released its honor teams for the shortened season.

Published December 2, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Lewis, Stapleton talk Jesuit football

DETROIT — While the record may show the University of Detroit Jesuit football team had a subpar season, coach Matt Lewis knows that’s not the case.

Published December 2, 2020

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Berkley High volleyball concludes season in regionals

BERKLEY — It’s been a while since the Berkley High volleyball program has found much success on the court.

Birmingham Seaholm senior Audrey DaDamio is pictured competing in a race earlier this season. Dadamio’s time of 17 minutes, 46.07 seconds was good enough to get her a Division 1 state title Nov. 6 at Michigan International Speedway.

Published November 19, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm’s DaDamio ends high school career with state title

Audrey DaDamio is a state champion. The senior concluded her time as a cross country runner at Birmingham Seaholm by capturing a Division 1 state title Nov. 6 at Michigan International Speedway. DaDamio’s time of 17 minutes, 46.07 seconds was good enough for the top prize.Read More

The MHSAA has paused all fall tournaments and winter sports in accordance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Pictured, West Bloomfield High’s Donovan Edwards scores one of his six touchdowns Nov. 14 against Sterling Heights Stevenson in a district final victory.

Published November 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Local coaches talk pause in fall and winter sports

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association has halted all fall tournaments, along with winter sports practices and competitions, for three weeks in accordance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Published November 14, 2020

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West Bloomfield High football cruises by Sterling Heights Stevenson to claim D-1 district title

STERLING HEIGHTS –– In a matchup of highly ranked teams, it didn’t take long for West Bloomfield High to establish itself against Sterling Heights Stevenson Nov. 14. The Lakers’ game plan was simple: give the ball to Donovan Edwards.

Published November 13, 2020

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Country Day overcomes turnover trouble to beat Lamphere

MADISON HEIGHTS — Beverly Hills Detroit Country Day may be in the minority when it comes to football teams who can turn the football over multiple times and still find a way to win.

Local teams get set for district final round

Published November 9, 2020

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Local football teams get set for district final round

METRO DETROIT — Two weeks of the Michigan High School Athletic Association state football playoffs are in the books and the field has narrowed.

Published November 7, 2020

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Stoney Creek downs Chippewa Valley to reach district final

ROCHESTER HILLS -- When Nick Merlo took over as the Rochester Hills Stoney Creek football coach in 2018, the team won just three games in his first year. Since then, the win totals have been on the rise.

Published November 6, 2020

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Groves downs Seaholm in D-2 district semifinal

BIRMINGHAM –– As back and forth as the rivalry has been the last couple of years, it was only fitting that Birmingham Seaholm and Birmingham Groves were able to meet in the playoffs Nov. 6.