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Scores are reported through the MHSAA. To add your missing score, email japurcell@mlive.com or tag @JaredPurcellDET on Twitter with the results. Stats from the game are accepted too. DIVISION 1Allen Park 11, Farmington Hills Mercy 3Mattawan 3, South Lyon 1Macomb Dakota 5, Walled Lake Northern 1DIVISION 2Essexville Garber 8, Detroit Country Day 0Trenton 12, Center Line 1DIVISION 4Unionville-Sebewaing 7, Riverview Gabriel Richard 2

It was time to Shake ‘n’ Bake. “I don’t know why he calls it Shake ‘n’ Bake, I just know it means to shorten my swing and make contact,” Kokaly said. The Yellowjackets, who were honorable mention in the final state rankings, had outscored their postseason foes 30-2 en route to their second straight regional title. Neither team had a hit through three innings as Country Day ace Lola Bagby and Garber’s Sarah Basket controlled the action. That’s a “Shake ‘n’ Bake” scenario in Garber lingo, meaning eliminate the stride, shorten the swing and put the ball in play.

Each week during the spring season, fans can vote for the Metro Detroit Athlete of the Week. If you want to nominate someone for athlete of the week voting in the future, please send stats and info to japurcell@mlive.com. Emma Arico, Detroit Country Day girls lacrosseArico scored three goals and added an assist as Country Day fell in overtime, 12-11, to East Grand Rapids. Parker Yearego, Detroit Country Day boys lacrosseYearego was a major role player in Country Day’s run to the state finals this year. He led the Shamrocks in the first round with a 73 and followed it up with a 72 in the second round.

ANN ARBOR, MI --Forest Hills Central hosted Detroit Country Day at Howell-Parker Middle School on Saturday, June 11 in the MHSAA Division 2 lacrosse championship. Starting off down 3 goals, the Forest Hills Central Rangers climbed back to win 11-8. Led by attacker Jonah McConnell with four goals, Forest Hills Central took home the championship in front of a roaring home crowd. Scroll down to see our favorite images from the game or click into the gallery above to see all images from the championship game. Forest Hills Central's Miles Duiven battles for a ball during the D2 lacrosse finals matchup between Forest Hill and Detroit Country Day on June 11, 2022 at Howell-Parker Middle School.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comForest HIlls Central's Jonah McConnell takes a hit during the D2 lacrosse finals matchup between Forest Hill and Detroit Country Day on June 11, 2022 at Howell-Parker Middle School.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comDetroit Country Day's Caiden Ramos dodges a defender during the D2 lacrosse finals matchup between Forest Hill and Detroit Country Day on June 11, 2022 at Howell-Parker Middle School.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comForest Hills Central celebrates after winning during the D2 lacrosse finals matchup between Forest Hill and Detroit Country Day on June 11, 2022 at Howell-Parker Middle School.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comDetroit Country Day's Caden Daley fumbles during the D2 lacrosse finals matchup between Forest Hill and Detroit Country Day on June 11, 2022 at Howell-Parker Middle School.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comDetroit Country Day's Nicholas Voultos takes the ball upfield during the D2 lacrosse finals matchup between Forest Hill and Detroit Country Day on June 11, 2022 at Howell-Parker Middle School.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comForest Hills Central celebrates after winning during the D2 lacrosse finals matchup between Forest Hill and Detroit Country Day on June 11, 2022 at Howell-Parker Middle School.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comForest Hills Central celebrates after winning during the D2 lacrosse finals matchup between Forest Hill and Detroit Country Day on June 11, 2022 at Howell-Parker Middle School.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comForest Hills Central's John Henry Foster takes a shot during the D2 lacrosse finals matchup between Forest Hill and Detroit Country Day on June 11, 2022 at Howell-Parker Middle School.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.com

HOWELL-- Last season, Hartland suffered a heartbreaking loss in the Division 1 state championship game to Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice. In Division 2, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central had been climbing to get back the state title game and finally got back to the mountain top on Saturday. The Rangers overcame a 3-0 deficit early to captured their fifth state title with an 11-8 win over Detroit Country Day. It was the program’s first state championship since 2019. The Rangers capped the season with an undefeated season at 21-0, while DCC finished the year at 19-3.

For years, the Bulldogs had battled and came up just short of a state championship with three straight state runner-up finishes. But on Saturday, Brighton was finally on the winning side of the Division 2 state final as the Bulldogs edged Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern, 11-10, in overtime to win the program’s second ever state title and the first since 2011. Brighton’s Ella Boose scored the game-winning goal off an assist from Abigail Burchfield to clinch the program’s long-awaited state title. Boose finished with three goals for Brighton, while Amanda Granader led the team with four goals and Gabriella Mainhardt finished with two goals. East Grand Rapids added to its legacy as a dominant lacrosse program in the state with its win in the D2 state title game on Saturday.

Two girls lacrosse teams will stand alone at the top with Michigan High School Athletic Association state championships this weekend. Below is everything you’ll need to know ahead of the two state finals. Brighton will be looking for its first state title since 2011. Their opponent will enter the title bout with less experience as this will be Country Day‘s first appearance in the championship game since its state runner-up finish in the inaugural state final in 2005. If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters.

Two of the state’s most historic boys lacrosse programs will compete once again for Michigan High School Athletic Association state championships on Saturday. A state title victory for the Warriors would also give them their 16th state championship in program history. Hartland returns to the state finals for the second straight year and will seek its first state title after falling to Brother Rice in last year’s state championship game. With EGR’s loss in the D2 state semifinals, Forest Hills Central will look to regain its control of the state championship instead. If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters.

The road to glory has continued for a handful of Grand Rapids boys and girls lacrosse teams. State semifinal action is coming up Wednesday for six teams – four boys, two girls – with the winners advancing to Saturday’s championship games. Division 2Three Grand Rapids area teams continue their state championship hopes in Division 2. The Huskies will play Hartland at 5:30 p.m., with the winner advancing to Saturday’s 2 p.m. state championship game in Rockford. Division 2East Grand Rapids pulled out a 12-11 victory over Forest Hills Central in Friday’s quarterfinal round, sending the Pioneers one step closer to their third consecutive state crown.

(Jake May | MLive.com)Jake MayFLINT – Powers Catholic might have dropped out of the Saginaw Valley League for football but that doesn’t mean the Chargers aren’t going to play a strong schedule next season. The Chargers will play as an independent in football and teams on the 2022 schedule include 2021 playoff teams Detroit Country Day, Saginaw Heritage, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep and Frankenmuth. Two Saginaw Valley League opponents, Saginaw United and Saginaw Heritage, will remain on Powers’ schedule again this season. Powers athletic director Watson said it wasn’t difficult finding teams to play in the first two weeks and final three weeks of the season. The challenge was lining up opponents in weeks 4-7 since that’s when teams usually play league games.

The Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association released its first set of prep soccer rankings this week, and Hartland, Marian and North Muskegon all check in at No. Hartland celebrates a goal during the MHSAA Division 1 girls soccer championship at the DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Michigan State University on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Grand Rapids Christian (0-0-1)13. Dearborn Divine Child (3-4-1)Detroit Country Day celebrates the win during the MHSAA Division 3 girls soccer championship at the DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Michigan State University on Friday, June 18, 2021. Saugatuck High School (2-1-0)More high school sports coverage25 Kalamazoo-area girls high school soccer players to watch in 2022Ann Arbor-area girls soccer players to watch in 2022Resilient Garber grabs its much-sought Bay County soccer crownMHSAA making changes to classification processSee who high school baseball preseason state rankings project as 2022 champions2022 Michigan high school softball preseason rankings

EAST LANSING -- Grand Rapids West Catholic’s defense proved to be too much for Detroit Country Day to handle in the semifinal of the Division 2 girls basketball tournament on Friday at the Breslin Center. The Falcons forced 24 turnovers, 16 of which were steals, and beat Country Day 62-42 to move on to Saturday’s final.

As the puck dropped Tuesday evening to begin playoff hockey, the boys hockey teams from both Grosse Pointe South and Grosse Pointe North high schools were in action. The Blue Devils and Norsemen took on their respective opponents at Fraser Hockeyland in the opening round of regional play. Unfortunately, both teams ended up on the losing side of their matchups […]

BoysAtherton at Bentley, 7 p.m.Mt. Morris at Byron, 7 p.m.Swartz Creek at Clio, 7 p.m.Fenton at Corunna, 7 p.m.Imlay City at Detroit Country Day, 7 p.m.Davison at Carman-Ainsworth, 7 p.m.Ann Arbor Christ the King at Flint Chase, 8:30 p.m.Mayville at Genesee, 8 p.m.Holly at Goodrich, 7 p.m.Flint at International Academy, 7 p.m.Kearsley at Lake Fenton, 7 p.m.Grand Blanc at Midland Dow, 7 p.m.Durand at Morrice, 7 p.m.Birch Run at New Lothrop, 7 p.m.Linden at Ortonville Brandon, 7 p.m.Flushing at Owosso, 7 p.m.Davison Faith Baptist at Rochester Hills Christian, 7 p.m.Related: See live streaming games on NFHS NetworkGirlsPowers Catholic at Bay City Central, 7 p.m.Byron at Birch Run, 7 p.m.Atherton at Bentley, 5:30 p.m.Swartz Creek at Clio, 5:30 p.m.Fenton at Corunna, 5:30 p.m.Davison at Carman-Ainsworth, 5:30 p.m.Bendle at Genesee, 6 p.m.Holly at Goodrich, 5:30 p.m.Midland Dow at Grand Blanc, 7 p.m.Armada at Imlay City, 7 p.m.St. Thomas More at Kimball New Life, 6:30 p.m.Kearsley at Lake Fenton, 5:30 p.m.Webberville at Mt. Morris, 5:30 p.m.Almont at North Branch, 5:30 p.m.Linden at Ortonville Brandon, 5:30 p.m.Flushing at Owosso, 5:30 p.m.

Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterNewaygo junior Jaxi Long (13) attempts a shot over Detroit Country Day senior Chelsea Abulu (32) during the second quarter at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comMUSKEGON – Another week of basketball has come and gone, and we’ve gained more information on who might be conference and district title contenders this winter.

FLINT, MI -- Powers Catholic High School boys hockey defeated Detroit Country Day 3-0 on Saturday, Jan. 22 at Flint Iceland Arena. Detroit Country Day totaled 35 shots-on goal giving Power’s junior Nick Kurtiak the shutout in net. Powers junior Nicholas Kurtiak guards the goal during the Powers varsity boys hockey game against Detroit Country Day Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 at Flint Iceland Arena. Powers defeated Detroit 3-0 (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com)Jenifer VelosoPowers senior Brenden Tarpening and Detroit Country Day senior Aleksander John watch for the puck during the Powers varsity boys hockey game against Detroit Country Day Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 at Flint Iceland Arena. Powers defeated Detroit 3-0 (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com)Jenifer VelosoDetroit Country Day senior Parker Yearego fights for the puck against Powers senior Nolan Salayko during the Powers varsity boys hockey game against Detroit Country Day Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 at Flint Iceland Arena.

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. To add your missing score, email japurcell@mlive.com with the results. Stats from the game are accepted too. Detroit East English vs. Detroit Western Intl, ccd. Garden City vs. Dearborn Heights Annapolis, ccd.

The girls high school basketball season is underway and its time to mark your calendar for the top games around Metro Detroit this winter. Detroit Edison vs. HudsonvilleDec. 18, 2021 at 8 p.m. @ Aquinas CollegeHudsonville is the defending D1 champion and Edison is Edison. West Bloomfield handed Clarkston two of its four losses a year ago, so the Wolves will be looking for payback. Marian won two of the three matchups last season, but it was Mercy that won the Catholic League tournament final over Mustangs. Detroit Edison at West BloomfieldFeb. 12, 2022 at 6 p.m.Edison beat West Bloomfield twice last season, but West Bloomfield brings back major pieces from last year’s team as they look for revenge.

CHELSEA, MI – Chelsea hosted Detroit Country Day for the Division 4 regional championship football game Friday night. Detroit Country Day’s defense kept Chelsea at bay in the first half, only allowing kicker Hunter Shaw to put points on the board with two field goals. Detroit Country Day responded with a touchdown of their own to tie the game. Despite all of the previous efforts, this year’s D4 regional championship was decided in the final minute of the football game. With 44 seconds left on the clock, Detroit Country Day lined up for a 43-yard game-winning field goal attempt.

CHELSEA – Jason Skoczylas had only one thought running through his mind after he scooped up the football following a blocked kick in the final seconds of Friday’s Division 4 regional final game. “It’s a team effort,” said Skoczylas, with the game ball in his hands. Chelsea found itself in unusual territory in the first half after Country Day jumped out to a 13-0 lead. “It’s a great thing being able to go on to next week and make our way to Ford Field,” Skoczylas said. We’re going to do everything we’ve gotta do to win a game and get back there.”MORE:Michigan high school football scores from region final playoff gamesWatch Chelsea football celebrate dramatic regional final win over Detroit Country DayMeet the 2021 All-SEC high school football teams

CHELSEA – One of the more improbable wins happened Friday night at Jerry Niehaus Field in Chelsea. Tied at 20 with 44 seconds remaining in regulation, Detroit Country Day elected to go for the game-winning field goal, but Chelsea’s special teams’ unit had other plans. Chelsea junior Jason Skoczylas blocked the kick and then scooped up the ball and returned it 50 yards for the touchdown to give Chelsea the 27-20 victory and its fourth straight regional title, this time in Division 4. The Bulldogs advanced to the state semifinals where they will face Freeland. Watch the dramatic finish and see Chelsea’s team celebrate the win in the video above.

ANN ARBOR – Chelsea will have the opportunity to do what no Division 4 team has been able to do in the past year and a half. 1 in D4, but will face perhaps their most difficult test of the season when they host defending state champion Detroit Country Day on Friday. Chelsea will have its hands full, but the Bulldogs have faced some solid teams this season and are battled test. The Bulldogs have a strong rushing attack led by Trenton Hill, which will be tough for Country Day to stop and they also have an underrated passing game as well. Prediction: Chelsea 34, Country Day 21

After going 14-3 with picks in Week 2, things were a bit more modest in Week 3 as I went 9-5. Sure, I could have been way worse, but I want to get into a groove with double-digit correct picks on a weekly basis. This is a fierce rivalry and Chippewa Valley (3-0) is looking to avenge its 29-20 loss to Dakota last year. PURCELL’S PICK: Chippwea Valley 21, Dakota 14Waterford Mott at White Lake LakelandFriday, 7 p.m. Before Lakeland’s forfeit victory over Walled Lake Western last week, the Eagles (3-0) had scored 97 points in its first two games.

Games officially start tonight to kickoff the 2021 high school football season. Here are some key things to know about the football landscape in the Metro Detroit area as we head into and move through the season. Metro Detroit has two defending champsWest Bloomfield and Detroit Country Day head into the season with prestegious honor of being defending state champions. Melanie Maxwell | The Ann Arbor News ANN ARBOR NEWSANN ARBOR NEWSWill the Michigan High School Football Player of the Year award return to Metro Detroit? 1, Belleville, Cass Tech, Detroit King, Detroit Catholic Central and River Rouge are all in the top 10.

Between graduating high school on Friday and leading her Detroit Country Day girls soccer team to a state championship on Saturday, the past week has been a whirlwind for Madison Salzenstein. When the Country Day senior learned that she was the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Assocation’s pick for the 2021 Ms. Soccer award, Salzenstein’s week went from unforgettable to unreal. That growth was apparent during the 2021 state championship game, when she scored twice in Country Day’s 3-0 win over Boyne City. “ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) and high school and everything is one level, but college is a completely different level. “So, she’s absolutely ready to play at the college level.”More high school soccer coverageSee Michigan’s 2021 girls high school soccer all-state teamsTop 5 performances from Michigan’s 2021 girls high school soccer state finalsOur 25 favorite photo moments from the 2021 MHSAA girls soccer championshipsFrom game-time decision to game-winning goal, Julia Pietila played tough in Hartland soccer state title winHartland finishes chances, defeats Troy Athens for first girls soccer state titleWatch North Muskegon celebrate first state soccer title, see highlights and reactionNorth Muskegon’s ‘all in’ mantra leads to dominant finals performance, first state soccer titleNorth Muskegon keeper has seen many state finals football games; now she gets to vie for titleFreshman helps Bloomfield Hills Marian add state title to girls soccer dynastyWMU-bound Madison Salzenstein’s 2 goals lead Country Day to girls soccer state title

Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association 2021 Girls Lower Peninsula All-State Teams:Division 1SinglesFirst TeamBridgette Kelly, Ann Arbor Pioneer, Fr. Mia Goldstein, Ann Arbor Pioneer, Jr.Reese Miller, Ann Arbor Pioneer, So. ; Harshita Rathod, Jackson, Sr.DoublesFirst TeamSydney Jacob (Jr.)/Avery Purther (Jr.), Birmingham GrovesGabi Saba (Sr.)/Keely Nykerk (Jr.), Bloomfield Hills MarianKathryn Torok (Sr.)/Sarah Kuredjian (Sr.), Bloomfield Hills MarianMakenna Crandell (So. ), Forest Hills NorthernRhea Marwaha (Jr.)/Sophie Richards (Jr.), Forest Hills NorthernMia Green (Sr.)/Claire Flynn (So. ), Detroit Country DayGrace Poortenga (Sr.)/Dafna Heule (Sr.), Grand Rapids ChristianLauren Peal (Sr.)/Elizabeth Rupp (Sr.), Grand Rapids ChristianSophie Mulder (Sr.)/Kayla VandenBerg (So.

The four teams won titles in their respective divisions at the MHSAA girls soccer championships at Michigan State University’s DeMartin Soccer Complex on June 18 and 19. Hartland celebrates a goal during the MHSAA Division 1 girls soccer championship at the DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Michigan State University on Saturday, June 19, 2021. J. Scott Park | MLive.comHartland celebrates the win during the MHSAA Division 1 girls soccer championship at the DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Michigan State University on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Scott Park | MLive.comSpring Lake fans cheer during the MHSAA Division 2 girls soccer championship at the DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Michigan State University on Friday, June 18, 2021. Scott Park | MLive.comDetroit Country Day celebrates the win during the MHSAA Division 3 girls soccer championship at the DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Michigan State University on Friday, June 18, 2021.

Country Day (17-2-2) controlled the game throughout and looked every bit the state’s No. Detroit Country Day takes a 1-0 lead over Boyne City on this penalty kick from @NMU_Wildcats signee Calihan Bearden in the 30th minute of their @MHSAA Division 3 girls soccer state final. Detroit Country Day won the game over Boyne City, 3-0.J. Detroit Country Day won the game over Boyne City, 3-0.J. “Detroit Country Day came with this tournament ranked No.

EAST LANSING, MI -- Detroit Country Day is the MHSAA Division 3 girls soccer champions for 2021. Detroit Country Day celebrates the win during the MHSAA Division 3 girls soccer championship at the DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Michigan State University on Friday, June 18, 2021. Scott Park | MLive.comBoyne City fans gather during the MHSAA Division 3 girls soccer championship at the DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Michigan State University on Friday, June 18, 2021. Scott Park | MLive.comDetroit Country Day celebrates the win during the MHSAA Division 3 girls soccer championship at the DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Michigan State University on Friday, June 18, 2021. and Boyne City battle for the ball during the MHSAA Division 3 girls soccer championship at the DeMartin Soccer Stadium at Michigan State University on Friday, June 18, 2021.

The Bulldogs capped an epic Division 2 state quarterfinal game with a walk-off single to defeat Detroit Country Day Tuesday afternoon at Novi High School. They will now play the winner of Marysville/Linden for a spot in the D2 state championship on Thursday at Michigan State University. Both teams compiled six hits with Evers leading the Bulldogs with two and Ouellette also added two hits for Chelsea. Country Day’s Lola Bagby pitched 6 2/3 innings striking out eight Chelsea batters, while Catherine Hiemstra and Brooke Skiba each recorded RBIs. Chelsea now sits at 37-4 and has won seven games in a row, including their postseason run.

A trip to the state championship is on the line Wednesday night for three Grand Rapids area boys and two girls lacrosse teams. East Grand Rapids’ boys and girls teams are still alive, as well as the Rockford girls and the Forest Hills Central and Forest Hills Eastern boys. At Grandville, 6:30 p.m.Forest Hills Central vs. Forest Hills EasternFHC enters tonight’s game with a 16-3 record, having won 11 consecutive games. The games is a rematch of the 2019 state finals in which the Rangers beat the Hawks in the state finals 20-4. DeWitt vs. East Grand Rapids at Haslett, 5:30 p.m.Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood vs. Farmington Hills Mercy at Brighton, 5:30 p.m.East Grand Rapids is no stranger to big games.

See below for some of MLive’s favorites from the MHSAA Division 3 Girls Tennis Finals on Saturday, June 5. 1 Singles of the MHSAA Division 3 Girls Tennis Finals at Holland Christian High School on Saturday, June 5, 2021. 2 Doubles of the MHSAA Division 3 Girls Tennis Finals at Holland Christian High School on Saturday, June 5, 2021. 2 Doubles of the MHSAA Division 3 Girls Tennis Finals at Holland Christian High School on Saturday, June 5, 2021. 3 Doubles of the MHSAA Division 3 Girls Tennis Finals at Holland Christian High School on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

Ann Arbor Pioneer, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern and Detroit Country Day held on to their No. There were plenty of new faces in the early poll, with Novi, Okemos, Berkley, Jackson Lumen Christi and Grand Rapids West Catholic jumping into the Top 10. Ann Arbor Pioneer2. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern2. Grand Rapids West Catholic7.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI-- Four teams punched their tickets to the MHSAA state championship for girls basketball on Wednesday at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids. Keep scrolling to see our favorite photos from the girl’s semifinals action at Van Andel. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comFowler celebrates a 61-37 victory over Carney-Nadeau at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comFowler celebrates a 61-37 victory over Carney-Nadeau at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comClick here to see all of the photos from Fowler’s 61-37 victory over Carney-Nadeau

Detroit Country Day coach Jerica Williams became a believer. Newaygo earned its 55-39 victory over traditional power Country Day in Wednesday’s Division 2 state semifinal game with many floor burns, bumps and bruises in the physical contest. But this Country Day team was young with only one senior, eight freshmen and three sophomores, and the Yellowjackets finish with a 15-3 record. They’re not very big, but they’re super-efficient,” said Williams, the first-year Country Day coach. Newaygo junior Emmerson Goodin (14) attempts a free-throw against Detroit Country Day at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Newaygo did, too, in a 51-35 victory over Wayland in a Division 2 quarterfinal at Vicksburg High School. Newaygo coach Nate Thomasma instructs his team during a timeout in a Division 2 quarterfinal against Wayland Monday, April 5, 2021, at Vicksburg High School. We had a good number of people down there tonight,” Thomasma said about the 100-mile drive from Newaygo to Vicksburg. Newaygo's Lily Swinehart follows through on a free throw during a Division 2 quarterfinal against Wayland Monday, April 5, 2021, at Vicksburg High School. (Alexis Mercer photo)(Alexis Mercer photo)That’s just fine by Newaygo, which is happy to make the easy 45-minute trip south.

Detroit Country Day is headed to the girls basketball state semifinals. The Yellowjackets beat Imlay City 45-40 Monday night at Ortonville Brandon to advance to Wednesday’s Division 2 semifinals against Newaygo at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Country Day (15-2) won three state championships in four years beginning in 2015 before losing in the 2019 district finals. Imlay City bowed out of the tournament with a 15-4 record. Lily Lengemann added six points for Imlay City, which reached the quarterfinals by winning the first girls basketball regional title in school history.

DIVISION 1At Calvin UniversityHudsonville 56, East Lansing 42Hudsonville will advance to play Midland Dow in Wednesday’s 5:30 p.m. state semifinal game at the Breslin Center in Lansing. DIVISION 2At VicksburgNewaygo 51, Wayland 35Newaygo will advance to play Detroit Country Day 3 p.m. Wednesday at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

It’s time to vote for your favorite performance in the Metro Detroit Player of the Week poll. Keegan Wasilk, ClarkstonBelieve it or not, its been three years since Clarkston won a district title, which is a longtime by C-Town standards. He had 17 points and 6 assists in the district title win over Rochester Adams and 20 points and 5 assists in the district semis. He then had 17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals in the district title win. Omar Zeigler, Detroit KingThe experienced senior had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the district title win over ranked Hamtramck this last weekend.

Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day for the past 22 years. A confessed morning person, this award winning talented and versatile journalist starts her day at 2:00 am to co-anchor the weekday morning newscast at WDIV-Local 4 News. A position she’s held since 2003.

(NOTE: Story has been updated to include information from Allen Park Cabrini)The coronavirus has ended the winter season for multiple Metro Detroit area high school sports teams. However, Catholic High School League director Vic Michaels confirmed with MLive that St. Mary’s and Cabrini are both done for the season because of coronavirus-related reasons. According to the Michigan High School Hockey Hub rankings, St. Mary’s is No. “We will not be participating in this year’s MHSAA state tournament,” Kalbfleisch said. However, all should be able to return in time for the start of the state tournament next week.

CLAYTON TWP., MI – Travis Perry wasn’t sure what to expect from his Powers Catholic hockey team this year. We knew we had a good team but you never know what’s going to happen once things get rolling. Facing those three teams could help the Chargers when the Division 3 state tournament begins next week. “The thing is pace of play,” said Perry, whose team is ranked No. Mason Czarnecki added two goals for Powers and Ryan Lemker got the other.

If you are going to score a hat trick, you might as well do it in style. That is exactly what Detroit Country Day hockey player Lucas Krol did on Wednesday night when he registered his third goal in a 5-1 win over Woodhaven. Krol’s goal mirrored a goal by former University of Michigan player Mike Legg, who became a nationwide highlight sensation after he scored in similar fashion in an NCAA tournament game against Minnesota on March 24, 1996. Amazingly, Krol told State Champs! “There is a time and place for it,” Krol told State Champs!

Ford Field was a little emptier this weekend for the state high school football finals due to attendance restrictions caused by the pandemic. Keith DunlapThe finish line for fall high school sports in the state of Michigan has been reached. After going 0-5 in its previous appearances in the championship game, DeWitt finally won its first state title in school history by dethroning defending state champion River Rouge. But Country Day finally took home the state championship trophy for the first time since 1999 thanks to a dominant defensive effort. But New Lothrop recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock to win its second state title in three years.

Congratulations to the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Cougars on winning the MHSAA Division 5 championship, their fourth title in five seasons! Grand Rapids Catholic Central's Joey Silveri with his third rushing touchdown of the game in the Division 5 championship game! Grand Rapids Catholic Central increases its lead in the Division 5 championship game as Joey Silveri runs for another touchdown! Grand Rapids Catholic Central ends a long drive with a rushing touchdown from Joey Silveri in the Division 5 championship game! 11:42GRCC quarterback Joey Silveri connects with Nick Hollern for a 30-yard reception to midfield on the first play from scrimmage.

DETROIT – The Detroit Country Day football program has gotten over the hump after defeating Cadillac, 13-0, at Ford Field to clinch the Division 4 state championship. The Yellowjackets had lost their previous five state championship games, in 2007, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019. Check out the video above to watch their championship celebration. READ MORE:Curse broken! Detroit Country Day football finally wins at Ford Field with dominant defenseMontague roars past Clinton 40-14 for Division 6 state title of Michigan high school footballMuskegon Mona Shores beats Warren De La Salle 25-19 to earn Division 2 state title for Michigan high school footballBig plays, stout defense lead Centreville to first football state title

“I thought I couldn’t win in Ford Field,” MacLean said. Country Day gave up just 150 yards of total offense (3.4 yards per play), all of which came from Cadillac’s run game. Of all the things to celebrate in the victory, the Country Day players were especially happy for their coach and helping him break the Ford Field curse. It was just finally good to finally get one for coach Mac here.”That Ford Field curse is now in the same shape as the Pontiac Silverdome: demolished. “All marks go to these kids, coaches, our school administration and just seeing this through to the end,” coach MacLean said.

The Yellowjackets defeated Cadillac 13-0 Friday night in the Division 4 state championship game at Ford Field in Detroit. Stay tuned to MLive for extended coverageGame updatesDetroit Country Day has won the Division 4 state championship, beating Cadillac 13-0. 1:32 (4) Country Day picks up the first down at the Cadillac 34. That’s it for the third quarter with Country Day leading 13-0. 3:47 (3): Cadillac picks up the first down on 4th and 2 at its own 29.

The readers have spoken, and they generally agree with the MLive reporters in predicting the Michigan high school football championships. The football state championship games are Friday and Saturday, with the even-division title games – Division 2, 4, 6 and 8 – Friday and the odd-division title games – 1, 3, 5 and 7 – Saturday. Grand Rapids Catholic Central's Nolan Ziegler (24) looks to the sidelines between plays against Cedar Springs in Grand Rapids on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. St. Francis looks to build on its tradition with a seventh state title, but it looks like a tough battle for the Gladiators. MOREHow to watch Michigan high school football state championship gamesThe longest season: How high school football finally made it to Ford Field

PURCELL’S PICK: West Bloomfield 28, Davison 20D2: Muskegon Mona Shores (11-0) vs Warren De La Salle (7-4)Friday, 1 p.m. These two teams met in the 2018 championship and it was De La Salle claiming the 29-16 win. River Rouge is yet another team back at Ford Field with a mission to defend a state title. After winning Class B in 1995 and Division 5 in 1999, Country Day has gone 0-5 in championship games. Hoping to break that Ford Field curse, Country Day has a ton of experience on both sides of the ball.

Country Day was 13-0 heading into last year’s championship game and had given up just 67 points in that span. Then, Catholic Central dropped 395 yards on Country Day in the finals while the Yellowjackets could muster only 60. “Yeah, it’s pretty much in the back of the mind, daily,” said Country Day senior two-way lineman Caleb Tiernan. “Most people will try and forget something like that,” said Country Day junior quarterback Brandon Mann. During the “pause,” as it was called, some thought it might evolve into a cancellation and leave Country Day without an opportunity for a state finals redemption.

It has been a very, very long football season, but we have finally made it to championship week. And what would the championship week be without some championship predictions? MLive’s Scott DeCamp and Jared Purcell joined WLCS-FM 98.3 high school football play-by-play announcer Matt Tjapkes on the John Mackay Show on Tuesday to break down each game of the football state championships held at Ford Field on Friday and Saturday. The games are previewed in chronological order as listed in the schedule below. MOREMLive reporters predict, readers vote for football state championsHigh school football playoff brackets show all results heading into state finals

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