Volleyball

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.

Published October 26, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores volleyball teams ready for postseason

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s once again time for the state volleyball playoffs, and the squads from the three St. Clair Shores high schools will play in familiar territory.

Published October 24, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Playoffs ready to start

STERLING HEIGHTS — Things are coming together for the Utica Ford II volleyball team, according to coach Randy Schantz — and at just the right time. “The team has improved over the course of the season,” said Schantz, who is in his first year leading the program.

Published October 23, 2018

Rochester Post

Highlanders volleyball makes strides in OAA Red

ROCHESTER HILLS — The current goal for Rochester Adams volleyball is what it’s always been: continue to get better.

Published October 19, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Volleyball squads gearing up for district tournaments

METRO DETROIT — With the regular season in the rearview mirror, volleyball teams from across the state are now shifting their sights to the playoffs.

Published October 16, 2018

Southfield Sun

Southfield A & T volleyball focused on trust

SOUTHFIELD — Trust has become a major focus for the Southfield A&T volleyball team throughout the season.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville High volleyball looking to get back to district title

ROSEVILLE — After losing in the district final to Grosse Pointe North last season, the Roseville High volleyball team is anxious to get back and bring home the trophy.Read More

Published October 9, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester High playing best volleyball at the right time

ROCHESTER HILLS — With less than a month left in the regular season, it’s getting down to crunch time for volleyball teams across the state. Teams that have the chance to make a run in the postseason hope to be playing their best volleyball at the right time.

Published October 9, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak High volleyball working to build a solid program

ROYAL OAK — Turning a school that is not normally known for volleyball into a winning program can be a tall task, but second-year Royal Oak High coach Emily Burwinkle is up for the challenge.

Published October 9, 2018

Farmington Press

Teamwork , consistency leading North Farmington volleyball

FARMINGTON HILLS — The North Farmington volleyball team is winning and having a lot of fun while doing it.

Published October 2, 2018

Troy Times

Troy High volleyball player has earned chance to play for U of M

TROY — As a sophomore, Troy High's Jessica Robinson had verbally committed to play volleyball for the Wolverines.

Published October 1, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lakeview volleyball chasing titles

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At press time, St. Clair Shores Lakeview volleyball was 20-10 overall and 4-1 in the Macomb Area Conference Blue Division.

Published October 1, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota volleyball coach touts team’s versatility

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Since the start of the 2011 season, the Macomb Dakota volleyball team has had a run of success. Over that span, the Cougars have won four Macomb Area Conference Red Division championships. The team won district titles in 2012, 2013 and 2016.Read More

Published September 26, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe High volleyball working to build a stable program

EASTPOINTE — For Eastpointe volleyball coach Giorgio Webster, the main goal for the program is to get better every day. He wants to develop a stable, competitive program where the kids have fun and want to play the game. He’s not just focused on the varsity program.Read More

Published September 24, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica High volleyball looking to capture MAC Blue crown

UTICA — Utica High volleyball has not captured the Macomb Area Conference Blue Division title since 2008, but that’s not to say it hasn’t been close. The Chieftains have finished second in the conference in two of the last three years and are hoping 2018 is the year that they are able to get over the hump.

Published September 20, 2018

Madison - Park News

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.