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Warren Woods Tower senior Jajuan Lovejoy grapples with an opponent from Gaylord High during the Division 2 state semifinals Feb 24 in Kalamazoo. Lovejoy notched a pin in the 171 bout.

Published February 24, 2018

Tower wrestling ends season with semifinal loss to Gaylord

Bonus points proved to be the difference and downfall for Warren Woods Tower, pushing the margin to a 41-27 defeat to Gaylord High in the Division 2 state semifinals Feb. 24 at Wings Event Center.

Published February 24, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota wrestling falls in state semifinals

For the second straight year, Macomb Dakota's wrestling campaign ended tantalizingly close to history.

Published February 23, 2018

Warren Weekly

Tower tops Allendale in wrestling quarterfinals

For the second straight year, Warren Woods Tower advanced to the Division 2 state semifinals, doing so via a 41-29 victory over Allendale High Feb. 23 at Wings Events Center.

Published February 23, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota tops Oxford in wrestling quarterfinals

MAZOO -- With a strong finish, Macomb Dakota punched its ticket to the Division 1 state semifinals for a second straight year.

Published February 22, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield basketball teams set for tourney

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Like many coaches and players this time of year, Jeremy Denha has heard the old cliché about how difficult it can be to beat a team three times in one season.

Published February 22, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Pair of Dakota products finding success at Detroit Mercy

DETROIT — Once again, Jermaine Jackson Jr. and Jack Ballantyne are roommates. Continuing a trend that started when they were 8 years old, the pair bunk together at the University of Detroit Mercy. A decade after becoming close friends as Amateur Athletic Union teammates, the talented duo are sharing their basketball journey in college.

Published February 22, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Locals of all ages flock to Ferndale for unique Olympic offering

FERNDALE — Tucked away in a neighborhood one mile off Woodward Avenue sits one of the area’s oldest sporting institutions. Founded in 1885, the Detroit Curling Club is housed in a humble building next to a public park. One of the first of its kind in the country and the oldest athletic club in the state, the group boasts four curling sheets and over 300 members.

Published February 20, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota grapplers capture third straight regional crown

Valentine’s Day proved to be a lovely night out for the Macomb Dakota wrestling team.

Published February 20, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

North boys hockey coach looks to help lead program back to winning ways

GROSSE POINTES — Since the early 2000s, Grosse Pointe North’s boys hockey program has won two Michigan High School Athletic Association Division II state championships and eight regional titles.

Published February 19, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High girls basketball to play for season survival in the district playoffs

FRASER — Like others in the state, it won’t be too long before Fraser High’s girls basketball program puts its season on the line, as the district playoffs begin Feb. 26.

Published February 19, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Hockey teams set to embark on quick playoff tournament

BROOMFIELD HILLS/BIRMINGHAM — With the regular season all but concluded, the playoff push for boys hockey teams officially begins Feb. 26. The state finals are set for March 10, concluding a high-paced sprint to three eventual champions.

Published February 19, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm wrestling ends team season in regional round loss

BIRMINGHAM — Neil Tuomi had a feeling that his grapplers would be able to contend at one level or another in the district round. So, as he and his Birmingham Seaholm wrestling team headed toward the regional battles on Feb. 14, there was a bit of pride to be had in what was a wonderful season for the Maples.

Published February 19, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Talented pair of seniors helping Eagles fly high on the ice

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — When the spotlight is brightest, Bob Hall knows who to trust. The Utica Eisenhower hockey coach called this current roster one of the most talented teams the program has ever seen. However, when a crucial moment presents itself, Hall taps senior co-captains Matt Haist and Nick Cvetanovski to head over the boards.

Published February 19, 2018

Farmington Press

Hockey, girls hoops teams set for first round of playoff action

In less than three weeks’ time, the first baseballs and softballs will pop into gloves and off bats, track shoes will lace up, and soccer balls will bounce on the pitch.

Published February 16, 2018

Warren Weekly

Dakota wrestling wins third straight regional; De La Salle and Lakeview fall in semis

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Dakota wrestling team flexed its muscles, winning its two regional matches by a combined 121-15 score Feb. 14.

Published February 15, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Hockey and girls basketball teams set for first round of playoff action

WEST BLOOMFIELD/ORCHARD LAKE — In less than three weeks’ time, the first baseballs and softballs will pop into gloves and off bats, track shoes will lace up, and soccer balls will bounce on the pitch.

Published February 15, 2018

C&G Newspapers

No reunification in sight for NDP and CHSL

PONTIAC — In January of 2016, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep opted not to renew its membership in the Catholic High School League. The issue was on the football field.

Published February 15, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Girls basketball playoffs begin Feb. 26

METRO DETROIT — The road to a state championship for all of the girls basketball teams in the state begins with the district round, slated for Feb. 26-March 2. That includes the more than 70 squads in the C & G Sports coverage area.