Volleyball

Published October 19, 2020

Ike volleyball steamrolling through league season

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Last season, the Utica Eisenhower volleyball team missed out on the Macomb Area Conference Red Division title by one match.

Published September 22, 2020

Rochester Post

Local volleyball teams return to action

ROCHESTER HILLS — Amidst a public health crisis, it’s no secret that 2020 has been a strange year. Citizens all over the world, even those in the state of Michigan, have had to adjust to a new way of living. Now more than ever, people are desperate to return to a normal life.

Published September 17, 2020

Farmington Press

Mercy volleyball ready to compete

FARMINGTON HILLS — When you’ve had as much success as the Farmington Hills Mercy volleyball team over the last decade, the expectations are going to be high, year in and year out.

Former Royal Oak Kimball coach Dick Nash stands with his wife, Joyce, outside the Michigan Coaches Hall of Fame. Nash was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2001.

Published March 18, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Hall of Fame coach Dick Nash dies at 85

ROYAL OAK — Former Royal Oak Kimball coach Dick Nash died March 2 at the age of 85.

Published January 22, 2020

Farmington Press

Mercy’s Mruzik named Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year

FARMINGTON HILLS –– The emotion was hard to miss as former Farmington Hills Mercy volleyball player Jess Mruzik walked into the school's auditorium. Coming from the University of Michigan, where she is now competing for the Wolverines, Mruzik was in for a surprise.

Utica Ford II senior Antonia Nunnery chases the ball down during a Nov. 6 playoff match. Nunnery has been named MVP of the Macomb Area Conference Blue Division.

Published December 10, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Utica Ford II volleyball earns top individual honors in MAC White

STERLING HEIGHTS — This past fall, the Utica Ford II volleyball team won its first division championship since 2016, and for its efforts, the program has seen some of its personnel earn plaques.

West Bloomfield High’s Lauren King prepares to serve the ball during a game earlier this year. King earned All-Association honors.

Published December 5, 2019

C&G Newspapers

OAA names top volleyball players

OAKLAND COUNTY — With the final spikes, sets and serves completed, the Oakland Activities Association has named its top volleyball players from this past season.

Published December 5, 2019

C&G Newspapers

MAC names standout volleyball players

MACOMB COUNTY — Following another season, volleyball coaches around the Macomb Area Conference have met and named All-League teams.

Published November 23, 2019

Farmington Press

Mercy downs Lowell, claims D-1 volleyball state title

BATTLE CREEK –– The Farmington Hills Mercy volleyball program has been so close to winning a state title over the years but has come up short each time.

Published November 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

GPS volleyball coach reflects on season

GROSSE POINTES — The Grosse Pointe South volleyball season came to an end with a loss to Fraser High in a Division 1 regional semifinal Nov. 12.

Published November 21, 2019

C&G Newspapers

LCN, Regina volleyball teams prove worth in state playoffs

METRO DETROIT — After the district and regional rounds, the volleyball teams from Macomb L’Anse Creuse North and Warren Regina were the last two squads standing from Macomb County.

Published November 18, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High volleyball season closes at regional level

FERNDALE — Ferndale High volleyball concluded its season with a 3-0 loss against Warren Regina in a Division 2 regional semifinal Nov. 13 at St. Clair Shores South Lake.

Published November 14, 2019

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Regina volleyball downs Chandler Park Academy to win first regional title since 1990

ST. CLAIR SHORES — “This will not be my last game.” That came from Claire Greenway, the lone senior on the Warren Regina volleyball team after the team fell behind early, 10-5, in game four of a Nov. 14 Division 2 regional final against Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy.

Members of the Bloomfield Hills Marian volleyball team huddle after a point in a regional semifinal Nov. 8 against Farmington Hills Mercy at Farmington High. The Mustangs fell 3-2 to the Marlins and finished the season at 42-9 overall.

Published November 14, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Marian volleyball wraps up season in regional semifinal

FARMINGTON — During the regular season, Division 1 No. 5 Bloomfield Hills Marian played No. 1 Farmington Hills Mercy four times. The Marlins won each time and didn’t give up a single set along the way.

Published November 14, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield High volleyball makes a run

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A district title has been something that has evaded the West Bloomfield High volleyball program for quite some time.

Published November 14, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Lutheran North volleyball coach talks banner year

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Lutheran North volleyball coach Jessie Lancaster knows her team’s playoff run ended sooner than they would have liked.

Published November 13, 2019

Rochester Post

Trio of local volleyball teams capture district titles

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — The district round of the state volleyball tournament has come and gone, but not without a handful of local teams picking up some hardware. Following is a look at how some local teams fared in the district round.

Published November 12, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High volleyball wins second consecutive district title

FRASER — Fraser High volleyball won the program’s second consecutive district championship.

Published November 12, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley High’s volleyball season concludes with playoff loss

BERKLEY — Berkley High’s volleyball season ended with a 3-0 loss against Detroit Renaissance Nov. 6 in a Division 1 district semifinal at Warren Fitzgerald.

Published November 11, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Eisenhower, Utica High volleyball exit playoffs in district round

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The volleyball season has come to an end for both Utica High and Utica Eisenhower in the district round of the state playoffs. The Chieftains ended the season at 27-16-4 overall and 6-4 in the Macomb Area Conference White Division. The Eagles finished at 28-13-1 overall and 8-2 in the MAC Red.