Volleyball

Published November 16, 2018

Stoney Creek volleyball season ends in regional final, championships along the way

ROCHESTER HILLS — After a postseason run where it didn’t drop a single set until the regional final, the Rochester Hills Stoney Creek volleyball team was defeated by Lake Orion High 3-0 Nov. 8 at home and was officially eliminated from the playoffs.

St. Clair Shores South Lake senior Avery Salvia goes for a kill in a Nov. 6 regional semifinal win over Ferndale High. The Cavaliers won a third straight Division 2 district championship before falling in the regional final.

Published November 15, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

South Lake volleyball coach proud of his team

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After leading the St. Clair Shores South Lake volleyball team to the Division 2 regional round for a third straight year, coach Chris Blair has a clear goal for the future.

Published November 14, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe High volleyball coach reflects on season

EASTPOINTE — When Giorgio Webster took over the Eastpointe High volleyball program this year, his focus was on building a strong, stable program.

Published November 14, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Stevenson volleyball coach proud of what’s being built

STERLING HEIGHTS — Shortly after his team’s 3-0 loss to Farmington Hills Mercy Nov. 13 in a Division 1 state quarterfinal, Sterling Heights Stevenson volleyball coach Eric Wachterhauser recognized that the loss stung, but he chose to focus on the big picture.

Published November 14, 2018

Madison - Park News

Lamphere volleyball coach looks back on strong season

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, Madison Heights Lamphere volleyball coach Patty Waidknecht was clear about her team’s goal — go for the “three-peat.” Mission accomplished.

Published November 13, 2018

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Mercy volleyball sweeps Stevenson, moves on to state semifinals

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Farmington Hills Mercy volleyball coach Loretta Vogel said her team is on a mission to win the program's first state title and that showed in the Marlins 3-0 Nov. 13 win over Sterling Heights Stevenson in the Division 1 state quarterfinals.

Published November 13, 2018

Troy Times

Troy High volleyball ends season with regional playoff loss

TROY — Troy High concluded its volleyball season with a 3-0 loss to Lake Orion High in a Division 1 regional semifinal Nov. 6 at Lake Orion.

Published November 13, 2018

Rochester Post

Notre Dame Prep volleyball marches on to state semifinals

PONTIAC — It has been quite a run for the Pontiac Notre Dame Prep volleyball squad again this season. The defending Division 2 champions have a regional title already in hand and were set to play Detroit Communication and Media Arts Nov. 13 in a state quarterfinal. The winner heads to the state semifinals at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in Battle Creek.

Published November 12, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota volleyball coach ‘proud’ of her team following 2018 campaign

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Dakota volleyball coach Tracie Ferguson called her team’s 2018 season a roller coaster.

Published November 12, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High volleyball coach reflects on the season

FERNDALE — Earlier this year, Ferndale High volleyball coach Stella Johnstone said she thought it was going to be a “really good year” for the Eagles.

Published November 12, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Ike volleyball season comes to a close in district final

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Eisenhower’s volleyball season was ended by Rochester Hills Stoney Creek Nov. 2 in a Division 1 district final.

Published November 9, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield High volleyball coach reflects on season

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Throughout the season, the West Bloomfield High volleyball team used hard work, dedication and a family bond to reach its goals.

Published November 8, 2018

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Stevenson volleyball downs Fraser to claim regional title

STERLING HEIGHTS — In each of the past three seasons, the Sterling Heights Stevenson volleyball team has seen its season end in a loss in a Division 1 regional final. The 2018 edition of the Titans made sure that didn’t happen a fourth straight title.

Published November 8, 2018

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley’s volleyball season ends with regional playoff loss

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights Bishop Foley volleyball concluded its season with a 3-1 loss against Brown City High in a Division 3 regional semifinal Nov. 6 at home.

Published November 7, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Curtain closes on Clawson High volleyball season in district round

CLAWSON -- The Clawson High volleyball team saw its season come to an end Nov. 1 in its opening round of a Division 2 district tournament. The Trojans fell in three games to Madison Heights Lamphere.

Troy High junior Francesca McBride gets in the air to try to earn a point for her team during an opening-round district playoff match against Auburn Hills Avondale Oct. 29. Troy went on to beat West Bloomfield High in the district final.

Published November 7, 2018

Troy Times

Troy High volleyball wins second consecutive district title

TROY — Troy High’s volleyball team won the program’s second consecutive district championship with a 3-0 victory against West Bloomfield High in a Division 1 district final Nov. 2 at Bloomfield Hills High.

Published November 6, 2018

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Stevenson volleyball outlasts Dakota, moves on to regional final

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Stevenson has won four straight district titles and eight in the last 11 years, but a regional title has eluded the team.

Published November 2, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

South Lake volleyball captures third consecutive district championship

ST. CLAIR SHORES — There’s a saying in sports that it’s tough to beat a team three times in one season, and that proved true in a Nov. 1 Division 2 district final between St. Clair Shores South Lake and Center Line High.

Published November 1, 2018

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South Lake volleyball outlasts Center Line to claim third consecutive district title

ST. CLAIR SHORES — There’s a saying sports that it’s tough to beat a team three times in one season and that proved true in a Nov. 1 Division 2 district final between St. Clair Shores South Lake and Center Line High.

Published October 30, 2018

Rochester Post

Stoney Creek volleyball captures first OAA Red crown

ROCHESTER HILLS — In early September, just before Rochester Hills Stoney Creek volleyball played its first Oakland Activities Association Red Division match against Troy High, coach Ross Talbott laid out a clear and concise goal for his team. He wanted the Cougars to win the OAA Red title.