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Published November 16, 2018

ROHS boys basketball led by tight-knit senior group

The Royal Oak varsity boys basketball team isn’t led by one or two specific players. Coach Aaron Smith’s team is led by seven seniors on a 13-man roster who have been playing with each other for six years now.

Published November 16, 2018

Rochester Post

Stoney Creek volleyball season ends in regional final, championships along the way

ROCHESTER HILLS — After a postseason run where it didn’t drop a single set until the regional final, the Rochester Hills Stoney Creek volleyball team was defeated by Lake Orion High 3-0 Nov. 8 at home and was officially eliminated from the playoffs.

St. Clair Shores South Lake senior Avery Salvia goes for a kill in a Nov. 6 regional semifinal win over Ferndale High. The Cavaliers won a third straight Division 2 district championship before falling in the regional final.

Published November 15, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

South Lake volleyball coach proud of his team

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After leading the St. Clair Shores South Lake volleyball team to the Division 2 regional round for a third straight year, coach Chris Blair has a clear goal for the future.

Roseville High senior midfielder Ryan Shiemke plays the ball in a game against Madison Heights Lamphere earlier this year. Shiemke and senior goalkeeper Matt Dutkiewicz were named to the All-Conference team.

Published November 14, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Macomb Area Conference boys soccer players earn All-Conference selections

METRO DETROIT — With another boys soccer season having come and gone, the Macomb Area Conference has released the names of MVPs and All-Conference players for each division, along with Coach of the Year and Sportsmanship Award recipients.

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s captain Teddy Kotsakis plays the ball in a practice earlier this season. Kotsakis was named to the All-Catholic team.

Published November 14, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Catholic League names top boys soccer players

METRO DETROIT — The Catholic High School League recently named its three honor teams.

Published November 14, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe High volleyball coach reflects on season

EASTPOINTE — When Giorgio Webster took over the Eastpointe High volleyball program this year, his focus was on building a strong, stable program.

Published November 14, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Stevenson volleyball coach proud of what’s being built

STERLING HEIGHTS — Shortly after his team’s 3-0 loss to Farmington Hills Mercy Nov. 13 in a Division 1 state quarterfinal, Sterling Heights Stevenson volleyball coach Eric Wachterhauser recognized that the loss stung, but he chose to focus on the big picture.

Published November 14, 2018

Madison - Park News

Lamphere volleyball coach looks back on strong season

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, Madison Heights Lamphere volleyball coach Patty Waidknecht was clear about her team’s goal — go for the “three-peat.” Mission accomplished.

Published November 13, 2018

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Mercy volleyball sweeps Stevenson, moves on to state semifinals

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Farmington Hills Mercy volleyball coach Loretta Vogel said her team is on a mission to win the program's first state title and that showed in the Marlins 3-0 Nov. 13 win over Sterling Heights Stevenson in the Division 1 state quarterfinals.

Published November 13, 2018

Troy Times

Troy High volleyball ends season with regional playoff loss

TROY — Troy High concluded its volleyball season with a 3-0 loss to Lake Orion High in a Division 1 regional semifinal Nov. 6 at Lake Orion.

Published November 13, 2018

Rochester Post

Notre Dame Prep volleyball marches on to state semifinals

PONTIAC — It has been quite a run for the Pontiac Notre Dame Prep volleyball squad again this season. The defending Division 2 champions have a regional title already in hand and were set to play Detroit Communication and Media Arts Nov. 13 in a state quarterfinal. The winner heads to the state semifinals at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in Battle Creek.

Published November 13, 2018

C&G Newspapers

MIAC honors top boys soccer players

METRO DETROIT — The 2018 prep boys soccer season came to a close with state title matches Nov. 3.

Published November 13, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Local riders training for nationals

DETROIT — As soon as Luc Michaud and Owen Domzalski saw the Lexus Velodrome, they knew they wanted to do track cycling. It was something the Grosse Pointe Park residents had an interest in, but didn’t know much about.

Published November 12, 2018

Farmington Press

End of an era for Harrison football

FARMINGTON HILLS — When the clock hit all zeroes and Farmington Hills Harrison coach John Herrington had time to reflect on his team’s 21-14 Division 4 regional final loss to Chelsea High, he used a Don Meredith quote to sum up the end of an era: “Turn out the lights, the party’s over.”

Published November 12, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota volleyball coach ‘proud’ of her team following 2018 campaign

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Dakota volleyball coach Tracie Ferguson called her team’s 2018 season a roller coaster.

Published November 12, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High volleyball coach reflects on the season

FERNDALE — Earlier this year, Ferndale High volleyball coach Stella Johnstone said she thought it was going to be a “really good year” for the Eagles.

Published November 12, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Ike volleyball season comes to a close in district final

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Eisenhower’s volleyball season was ended by Rochester Hills Stoney Creek Nov. 2 in a Division 1 district final.

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley senior David Ellis fends off a Dearborn Fordson defender on his way to a 99-yard touchdown run during a Division 1 regional Nov. 9. Chippewa won 42-7 to advance to the semifinal round of the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

Published November 10, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Regional triumph

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Chippewa Valley football coach Scott Merchant has had nearly a year to think about it.

Published November 9, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Offensive explosion leads Groves en route to regional title

BIRMINGHAM -- Behind seven touchdowns from five different players, Birmingham Groves won a shootout over Livonia Franklin 53-29 Nov. 9 to capture a division 2 regional title at home.

West Bloomfield junior quarterback CJ Harris drops back to pass in a Division 1 regional final game against Belleville High. The Lakers lost the game 13-10.

Published November 9, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield High suffers loss to Belleville High in regional final

BELLEVILLE – With high winds swirling and light snow falling, Belleville High was able to score a late touchdown to defeat West Bloomfield 13-10 in the Division 1 regional final Nov. 9.