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Published April 25, 2018

Armed with strong rotation, LCN looks to strike in MAC White

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As many coaches deal with postponements and cancellations due to a seemingly never-ending winter, Jeff Dropps knows he is quite lucky.Read More

Published April 25, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High track program sees big increase in numbers

With his more than 20 years of experience with Ferndale High’s track and field program, there aren’t a lot of things that are likely to catch boys coach Fred George off guard. But this season, there is something that he said surprised him.

Published April 24, 2018

Troy Times

Experienced Troy High soccer team will try to defend district title

TROY — Colts girls soccer fans had plenty to be proud of last year as Troy High advanced to the regional semifinals.

Published April 24, 2018

Rochester Post

Young OCS squad eyes success on the diamond

AUBURN HILLS — Brad Pyke is labeling the current campaign as a youth movement. Now in his eighth year at the helm of the Auburn Hills Oakland Christian School baseball team, Pyke is managing the youngest roster he’s ever seen. Boasting only two seniors, the Lancers employ seven freshmen and four sophomores.

Published April 24, 2018

Rochester Post

Adams baseball looks to compete without home ballpark

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Highlanders will have no place to call home this season. Due to a planned construction project to update the Rochester Adams athletic facilities that has been consistently delayed due to weather, the baseball team will be forced to play the majority of its schedule away from friendly confines.

Published April 24, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Liggett softball in the midst of a ‘rebuilding’ season

GROSSE POINTES — Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett softball coach Pam Savich recently used a word to describe the state of the program that supporters probably aren’t used to hearing — “rebuilding.”

Published April 24, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson High girls soccer team hits the ground running this spring

CLAWSON — While the turf may have still had a winter feel to it, the Clawson High girls soccer team sure had no problem heating things up when the 2018 season began.

Published April 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lakeview baseball hopes to rebound after slow start

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The season thus far hasn’t gone the way St. Clair Shores Lakeview baseball coach Scott McGregor would have hoped, but he knows what it will take for the team to turn things around.

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Dillon Kark (2) watches as Alex Mooney fields a throw at second base during a game earlier this season. Like most teams, the Eaglets have had to deal with terrible weather, postponements and cancellations.

Published April 23, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Petry taking approach of most baseball coaches in this weather: trying to survive

ORCHARD LAKE — His situation is hardly unique, a concern and an issue every coach across the region is dealing with right now.

Published April 20, 2018

C&G Newspapers

One last look at hockey’s best

OAKLAND COUNTY — Shortly after the boys hockey finals concluded last month, coaches in the Oakland Activities Association announced their All-Association teams.

Former players from the Detroit Red Wings are scheduled to play against UAW-Ford members at Fraser Hockeyland April 29. The Red Wings alumni have won the two previous contests. Pictured is a moment from a prior game.

Published April 20, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Former Detroit Red Wings players to skate for a good cause

FRASER — Hockey fans will have an opportunity to watch former Detroit Red Wings players don their skates again, and this time it will be for a good cause.

Published April 20, 2018

Warren Weekly

Regina softball coach has high expectations

WARREN — Decorated longtime Warren Regina softball coach Diane Laffey said she likes this year’s team, but it’s clear the group has some growing to do.

Published April 19, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Lutheran North softball coach hopes team improves as season goes along

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With a roster that includes just three seniors and a starting lineup featuring three freshmen, Macomb Lutheran North softball coach Duane Anger has set simple goals for his young team.

Published April 18, 2018

Troy Times

Senior-laden Athens baseball squad eyes successful season

As the state struggles to resemble spring, Mike Morris lets out a long sigh.

Published April 18, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Despite roster losses, LCN looks to defend MAC White

Last year saw Macomb L’Anse Creuse North girls soccer put together one of its most successful seasons in program history, posting a 16-3-1 overall record.

Published April 18, 2018

Woodward Talk

Berkley High softball returns with a youthful squad

r graduating six seniors from last year’s team, Berkley High softball coach Liana Easterby won’t have the most experienced squad around this season.

Published April 18, 2018

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park High girls soccer coach wants another shot at district title

the perspective of coach Denis Dixon, last year didn’t end well for Hazel Park High’s girls soccer program.

Published April 17, 2018

Rochester Post

Senior-led Stoney Creek softball aims to make history

ROCHESTER HILLS — When asked about this roster, Tom Hayman believes his group to be unmatched. The third-year Rochester Hills Stoney Creek softball coach praised his team after an April 13 practice, citing the bond shared on and off the diamond.

Published April 17, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

South girls track program staying the course

GROSSE POINTES — The spring of 1980 was the first girls track and field season at Grosse Pointe South. As is the case today, Steve Zaranek was the program’s coach.