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Published September 21, 2018

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Parkway Christian football one win away from playoffs after win over Mount Clemens

FRASER — The Sterling Heights Parkway Christian football team after an 58-22 Sept. 21 win over Mount Clemens High is now one win away from a second straight playoff berth.

Published September 21, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Clintondale football forges on despite slow start

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Through four weeks, at press time, the season hadn’t gone the way Clinton Township Clintondale football coach Dave Schindler would have liked.

Published September 20, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Despite early success, West Bloomfield tennis focused on staying consistent

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield High boys tennis team is off to a hot start, but Lakers coach Chris Ludwig wants his team to remain humble and focus on preparing for every opponent.

Published September 20, 2018

Madison - Park News

Lamphere volleyball goes for third consecutive division championship

On Sept. 11, Madison Heights Lamphere’s volleyball team accomplished something that has become commonplace for the program in recent years: a victory against a Macomb Area Conference Silver Division opponent.Read More

Clinton Township Chippewa Valley senior Andre Chenault carries the ball against Roseville High earlier this season. Chippewa will Face Macomb Dakota Sept. 21, with both programs entering the game undefeated.

Published September 20, 2018

C&G Newspapers

As good as it gets

What is perhaps the most intriguing football game in the state takes place at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 when Clinton Township Chippewa Valley visits Macomb Dakota. Both teams are 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the Macomb Area Conference Red Division.

Published September 19, 2018

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Eisenhower girls golf wins Macomb County Invitational title

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Ten girls golf teams competed at the 2018 Macomb County Invitational and one team that had been on the brink of claiming a county title finally broke through. Utica Eisenhower finished with a score of 353 to claim the county championship.

Published September 19, 2018

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Macomb Mashups — A look at Week 5 football games featuring Macomb County squads

As the calendar turns to fall, we get one more week closer to the 2018 prep football playoffs. It’s tough to believe we’re already coming up on Week 5. As the season changes, prep football teams set their eyes toward the postseason.Read More

Published September 19, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

LCN volleyball coach looks to continue program’s success

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb L’Anse Creuse North volleyball team started off the season with a bang, winning the annual Macomb Area Conference Kickoff Tournament. The Crusaders haven’t slowed down, either, according to coach Denise Sargent.Read More

Published September 18, 2018

Troy Times

Troy High boys soccer roster made up almost entirely of new players

TROY — After winning district and regional championships last season, this year’s Troy High soccer team is facing what coach Jim Stachura referred to as “kind of a unique challenge.” The program graduated 19 of 22 players from last season’s team.Read More

Published September 18, 2018

Rochester Post

Prep volleyball players up for top award

PONTIAC — All-State, All-American, National Player of the Week. Those are just a handful of honors and awards given to Natalie Risi and Maddy Chinn during their volleyball careers at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep. It was enough to nominate both of them for the 2018 Senior Miss Volleyball award in the state of Michigan.

Published September 18, 2018

Rochester Post

Stoney Creek volleyball hoping conference play acts as preparation for postseason

ROCHESTER HILLS — After losing to Utica Eisenhower twice in the postseason, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek bounced back in 2017. The Cougars won a Division 1 district championship after beating Romeo High in straight sets.

Published September 18, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Reunion of champions

GROSSE POINTES — Earlier this year, 1986 Grosse Pointe South graduate Courtenay Kotas had one of those “crazy ideas.”

Southfield A&T volleyball coach Alisha Love and her son, Farmington Hills Harrison coach Micahel Love, stand together before a Sept. 13 match. A&T won the match 3-1.

Published September 17, 2018

C&G Newspapers

For the ‘Love’ of the game

SOUTHFIELD — When Southfield A&T and Farmington Hills Harrison met on the volleyball court Sept. 13, it was a dream come true for Warriors coach Alisha Love.

Published September 17, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak High football handles Berkley High

ROYAL OAK — For the first time in five years, Royal Oak High beat rival Berkley High to capture “The Curb.” The Ravens dominated in all three phases of the game in a 37-0 win Sept. 14 at home.

Published September 17, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chippewa Valley girls cross country coach enjoying another season

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Frank Tymrak has been Clinton Township Chippewa Valley’s girls cross country coach for about 10 years, and this fall is yet another opportunity for him to be around the sport that has brought much joy to his life.

Published September 17, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Eisenhower volleyball looks to take next step

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Eisenhower volleyball and success in the district rounds of the postseason are no strangers to one another. The Eagles have won district titles in two of the last three years.

Published September 15, 2018

C&G Newspapers

In annual battle, Regina beats Marian for powder puff title

STERLING HEIGHTS — Once a year, the seniors from Warren Regina and Bloomfield Hills Marian meet on the football field for bragging rights.

Published September 14, 2018

Warren Weekly

Warren De La Salle defense shines bright in win over Brother Rice

DETROIT – Thanks to early offense and a stellar defensive performance, Warren De La Salle was able to defeat Birmingham Brother Rice, 13-0. After forcing a three-and-out on defense to open the game, De La Salle drove 79 yards in 10 plays to take a 7-0 lead.

Published September 14, 2018

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Royal Oak High beats Berkley High to seize The Curb

ROYAL OAK — For the first time in five years, Royal Oak High beat rival Berkley High to capture The Curb. The Ravens dominated in all three phases of the game in a 37-0 win Sept. 14. “They just weren’t gonna be denied.

Madison Heights Madison quarterback Austin Brown looks to make a throw against Marine City High Sept. 14. Madison improved to 4-0 on the season with a 21-15 victory against the Mariners.

Published September 14, 2018

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights Madison football remains undefeated after win against Marine City High

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights Madison’s football team now has sole possession of first place after beating Marine City High 21-15 Sept. 14 at Madison. With the victory, the Eagles improved to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the MAC Silver.