Volleyball

Published September 20, 2018

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

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.

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

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 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.

Published September 11, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High volleyball being led by new coach

Growing up, Stella Johnstone said it was her dream to be an art teacher and a varsity volleyball coach. Both of those aspirations were written down for a project she had in seventh grade.Read More

Published September 10, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Seaholm volleyball young, but ready to make a run

BIRMINGHAM — Playing in the top division of the Oakland Activities Association has its challenges for Birmingham Seaholm volleyball coach Heather Gambone.

Published August 30, 2018

Warren Weekly

New Cousino volleyball coach no stranger to the program

WARREN — This is her first head coaching position, but new Warren Cousino volleyball coach Alyssa Lee is not without experience on the sidelines.

Published August 29, 2018

Southfield Sun

Southfield A&T volleyball welcomes familiar coach

The Southfield A&T volleyball team is welcoming a familiar face to lead the program this season. Coach Alisha Love is back in the school, her first year coaching in Southfield since her daughter graduated from Southfield High in 2012.Read More

Published August 28, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

New Stevenson volleyball coach optimistic about first season at the helm

Having played in three straight Division 1 regional finals, and in bringing back seven seniors who have played in a lot of big-time matches, the coaching position with the Sterling Heights Stevenson volleyball team is an attractive one.Read More

Published August 24, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lakeview volleyball player, Allor, leading the way despite tragedy

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Lakeview volleyball team opened the season Aug. 17 with multiple matches as part of the Macomb Area Conference Volleyball Kickoff Tournament.

Published August 24, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse volleyball searching for good fortune

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — If the Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse volleyball team is to bounce back after last year’s 5-14-1 finish, a young team is going to have to develop quickly, according to second-year coach Jessica Marinec.

Published March 2, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights High volleyball commit excelling on the basketball floor

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights High senior Tatyana Hardwick has built quite the résumé for herself as a student and athlete.

MHSAA official Trent Anderson looks on during a wrestling match at the state finals Feb. 24 in Kalamazoo.

Published March 2, 2018

C&G Newspapers

MHSAA looks to tackle officiating shortage

METRO DETROIT — A decade ago, the Michigan High School Athletic Association enjoyed its highest-ever enrollment of officials at 12,400. Today, the number sits at just over 10,000.

Published December 8, 2017

Warren Weekly

Tower volleyball coach looks back on banner year

It was a season to remember for the 2017 edition of the Warren Woods Tower volleyball team — and that includes coach Aaron Nitz.

Published December 5, 2017

C&G Newspapers

OAA coaches pick top volleyball players from fall season

OAKLAND COUNTY — Coaches in the Oakland Activities Association honored the girls who made 2017 so special.

Published November 30, 2017

C&G Newspapers

MAC names top volleyball players and coaches

ld fall showcased another Macomb Area Conference volleyball season with many local squads seeing success. Here’s a look at how the teams fared on the floor and the players and coaches who were honored by the league.

Published November 18, 2017

C&G Newspapers

Notre Dame Prep sweeps Lakewood in Class B final

"N ... D ... P"

Published November 18, 2017

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Marian falls to Novi in Class A title match

While her first year at the helm of Bloomfield Hills Marian ended in a loss, coach Lauren Duquette was still quite proud of her inaugural season with the Mustangs.