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Published September 19, 2018

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.

Published September 14, 2018

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QB Bogan has a big night as South Lake football shuts out Clintondale

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In his team’s 40-0 Sept. 14 win over Clinton Township Clintondale, senior quarterback Josh Logan had a first half so good that he barely broke a sqeat in the last two quarters.

Published September 14, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore football ‘working hard’

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Lake Shore football team opened the season with a 21-14 overtime loss to Port Huron Northern.

Published September 14, 2018

Warren Weekly

Fitzgerald football coach hopeful for a turnaround

WARREN — The Warren Fitzgerald football team is in the midst of the strongest run in program history.

Published September 13, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield High volleyball has high hopes in OAA White

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Expectations are very high for the West Bloomfield High volleyball team.

Members of the Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers celebrate with their championship trophy Sept. 9 at Jimmy John’s Field. The Beavers knocked off the Eastside Diamond Hoppers 9-3 to win their second straight USPBL title.

Published September 13, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Birmingham-Bloomfield repeats as USPBL champs, league names MVPs

UTICA — The United Shore Professional Baseball League wrapped up its third season Sept. 9, and it could potentially have a dynasty brewing.

Published September 13, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Longtime L’Anse Creuse baseball coach takes over at Parkway Christian

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Next season, longtime Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse baseball coach Bob Walmsley will man third base for a new program.

Madison Heights Madison senior Khyron Franklin carries the ball against Center Line High earlier this season. On Friday, the Eagles will play Marine City High for a chance at sole possession of first place in the Macomb Area Conference Silver Division.

Published September 13, 2018

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights Madison, Marine City High football to play for first in the MAC Silver

Sole possession of first place in the Macomb Area Conference Silver Division will be at stake when the football teams from Madison Heights Madison and Marine City High face off at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at Madison.