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The recent rise in COVID-19 numbers could be the start of another spike. Many schools in Metro Detroit are taking action and going back to requiring masks.

Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday afternoon where a woman in a wheelchair was hit by a vehicle.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t booked a reservation for brunch, the time to do that is now.

A man charged with abducting a teenager in Ferndale and sexually assaulting her in November was found dead in his jail cell Wednesday, according to authorities.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t booked a reservation for brunch, the time to do that is now.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you might be looking for something special to show mom how much she’s loved. An artist in Ferndale is providing an option with her unique handcrafted gifts.

A sneak preview into DETROIT x DETROIT X, featuring an interview with a few artists performing at this year's show!

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t booked a reservation for brunch, the time to do that is now.

The new plans include a restaurant, sushi bar, and tiki bar

Mayor Abdullah Hammoud has announced the appointment of Jordan Twardy as the city’s new director of economic development.

Mayor Abdullah Hammoud has announced the appointment of Jordan Twardy as the city’s new director of economic development.

Earth Day is coming up this Friday, and one of the best ways to take care of our planet is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. So why not apply that idea to your wardrobe! We introduce you to Margaux and Max, an upscale resale boutique in downtown Ferndale that is shaking up the shopping experience.

There are fun events planned from Detroit to Ferndale, Brighton and Novi.

There's a shop in Ferndale that's helping people fill their homes with fun items.

Sadly, the Will Smith incident at the Oscars has overshadowed some fantastic stories of Hollywood barriers being broken.

EAST LANSING – Grand Rapids Catholic Central is headed back to the championship to defend their MHSAA boys division 2 title after defeating Ferndale 82-71. GAME RECAP: Good news follows Grand Rapids Catholic Central in return trip to state finalsCatholic Central will take on Williamston for the MHSAA boys division 2 state championship on Saturday at Breslin Center with tipoff scheduled for 6:45 p.m.Williamston defeated Freeland 65-45 in the other semifinal. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comMichigan State head men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo watches the action between Ferndale and Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the MHSAA boys D2 semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comFerndale’s Treyvon Lewis (5) attempts a shot against Grand Rapids Catholic Central during the second quarter in the MHSAA boys D2 semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comA tattoo on the arm of Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Kaden Brown (4) during the MHSAA boys D2 semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday, March 25, 2022.

The path seems eerily similar, a fact Grand Rapids Catholic Central hopes continues for one more day. “Not many teams have won back-to-back finals from the West side of the state,” Catholic Central senior Jack Karasinski said. Catholic Central gets a lot of points off rebounds and turnovers.”Ferndale committed 17 turnovers, leading to 18 Catholic Central points. We make provisions, not excuses.”If Catholic Central wins Saturday, it would join select Grand Rapids company with back-to-back state titles. Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills won back-to-back Class A titles in 1968 and 1969, with Grand Rapids Covenant Christian claiming Class D state titles in 1993 and 1994.

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A 2-month-old was found not breathing in the Baymont Inn, according to police.

A new bill in Washington looks to add new protections to election workers in the wake of what happened back in 2020. On Friday (March 4), Metro Detroit City Clerks and the NAACP came together to discuss why they believe it’s so necessary.

Art is all in the details, as one Royal Oak artist is showing. She uses a technique called block printing to create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted patterns.

Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.62 a gallon of gas as of Wednesday (March 2).

GAME RECAP: Defense leads Kalamazoo Central boys hoops to upset over No. Kalamazoo Central junior Hutch Ward (12) reacts after making a shot against Muskegon during the fourth quarter at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comKalamazoo Central students celebrate a 51-46 victory over Muskegon at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comKalamazoo Central celebrates a 51-46 victory over Muskegon at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comClick here to purchase images from Kalamazoo Central’s upset over Muskegon.

In a season when unpredictability reigns supreme in MLive’s top 25 boys basketball rankings, the Detroit Martin Luther King boys basketball team has held onto the No. Meanwhile, Catholic High School League teams continue to jumble around -- something that will likely continue thanks to the CHSL Bishop tournament this week. Detroit Western International (15-4)Division 1The Cowboys had a 10 game win streak snapped against Detroit King in the PSL championship game, falling hard with a 66-38 loss. Grand Blanc (13-5)Division 1Grand Blanc’s 10 game win streak came to an end against Muskegon on Saturday with an 84-79 loss. The Cubs hope to keep riding the momentum when they play Orchard Lake St. Mary’s on Wednesday in the CHSL Bishop tournament semifinals.

For close to two decades, an unfinished mega-church sat empty along Woodward Avenue in Detroit, not far from the Ferndale border. Now there’s a renewed push to get work started back up on what’s turned out to be a vacant eyesore.

Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (11-6)Division 1Brother Rice was the victim of its tough schedule last week with back-to-back losses to Ferndale and Detroit Catholic Central. The loss to Catholic Central kicked the Warriors out of the CHSL Bishop tournament bracket. Life does not get any easier for the Pilots as they face a Detroit Catholic Central team on Wednesday that they are 1-1 against this season. The Cubs hope to keep riding the momentum when they play Orchard Lake St. Mary’s on Wednesday in the CHSL Bishop tournament semifinals. Detroit Catholic Central4.

It’s a fun game with a long history in the metro Detroit area. You may have seen a game during this Olympic season, now Michelle Oliver will show you where and how to play.

Amont’e Allen-Johnson added 19 points for the Bobcats, Tae Boyd scored 12 and Trevon Johnson chipped in 10. Grand Blanc led 16-6 after the first quarter, 32-30 at halftime and 48-44 heading to the fourth. GIRLSGenesee Christian 72, Dryden 30Ava Boike’s season-high 34 points led Genesee Christian, which is 12-4 after winning for the 10th time in 11 games. Fenton 54, Kearsley 26Maddie Slezinski’s 13 points and 10 rebounds led Fenton, which is 10-7 after winning for the sixth time in seven games. Adrie Straib added seven points and 15 rebounds for the Tigers, who got seven points each from Kaleigh Shaker and Tammy Craven.

We are getting closer to the biggest game of the year with the Los Angeles Rams, and the Cincinnati Bengals set to face off at Super Bowl LVI Sunday (Feb. 13) night right here on Local 4.For some, the halftime show is the bigger draw than the actual game. This year’s halftime performers include future Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer Eminem with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and Deaf Detroit rapper Sean Forbes.

FERNDALE – Ferndale kept a narrowing lead over Clarkston Tuesday night to continue their conference win streak. The Eagles, led by star wing player Treyvon Lewis, built an early lead over Clarkston, but Keegan Wasilk’s 27 points helped claw the Wolves back to a single-point deficit with seconds on the clock. Repeated fouls sent the Eagles to the line, where Lewis sank five of six to secure Ferndale’s victory. Ferndale is scheduled to face Muskegon at 5 p.m. Saturday at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, while Clarkston travels to North Farmington Friday night. Check out the gallery above or click the link here to see all our photos.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- Ferndale was in desperate need of a basket to try and turn the tide late in the game. With the win, Ferndale (7-2, 4-0) stands alone at the top of the Oakland Activities Association Red Division early on in conference play while North Farmington (9-2, 3-1) suffered its first loss in OAA Red competition. North Farmington also took a hit down the stretch when senior Aaron Rice fouled out after playing a key role on defense in the game. Despite erasing a double-digit deficit, North Farmington coach Todd Negoshian was not looking for moral victories“They’re just tougher than us,” Negoshian said. After North Farmington tied it up on Hurst’s three pointer, the Raiders did not hit a field goal the rest of the way.

Have you ever tried noodles from the Philipines? How about some tasty grilled chicken from Burundi? The world has tons of delicious cuisines, and you can try many of them here in Metro Detroit.

The Plant House shared popular ways to bring trendy plants into the home.

Drivers are going to lose one lane on each side of Woodward Avenue to bike lanes from 8 Mile Road to I-696 in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge.

Local 4′s Hank Winchester went looking for at-home COVID tests and discovered that while they are hard to find in Metro Detroit, it’s not impossible to find them.

FERNDALE, MI - A city in Michigan has just been listed as one of the Top 10 cities in the country for first-time home buyers. Ferndale, Michigan comes in at number nine. “First-time buyers here don’t have to sacrifice nightlife to own a home of their own in this funky town,” Realtor.com said about Ferndale in its Top 10 list. “They tend to be reasonably priced, century-old bungalows in walkable neighborhoods.”The 2022 Top 10 markets for first-time home buyers from Realtor.com:1. Maitland, FloridaMORE FROM MLIVE:City in Michigan ranked the No.

The surging number of COVID cases is changing how some concert venues do business.

GRAND BLANC, MI -- Due to COVID-19 protocols, the Grand Blanc Bobcats high school boys basketball team will not be taking place Monday night against Ferndale. Next, Grand Blanc is scheduled to face Grand Rapids Catholic Central at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Boys Jam at the Van tournament hosted at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Related: Metro Detroit high school basketball holiday tournament schedule features Motor City Roundball ClassicThere has been no indication yet if Grand Blanc will be able to participate in Thursday’s game. After the Ferndale Golden Eagles boys basketball team learned two games have been canceled going into the week, the team announced late Sunday evening on Facebook that there will be no practice Monday through Wednesday. Ferndale will reevaluate and see if they can attend the Thursday, Dec. 30 tournament in Grand Rapids, according to the post.

Even with nine players returning from last year’s team, Drake is one of just two seniors on the roster this winter for the Eagles, joining senior wing Treyvon Lewis. It just so happens that Drake and Lewis are also the two most talented players on Ferndale’s roster. In the win over Jesuit, Lewis led all scorers with 25 points while Drake finished with 17 points. Ferndale’s Jason Drake Jr. dribbles the ball during the boys basketball game between Ferndale and Jesuit on Friday Dec. 17, 2021 at Ferndale High School. Along with playing in the highly competitive Oakland Activities Association Red Division, Ferndale is the smallest school in its league by a lot.

FERNDALE, Mich. -- It’s not every day a high school basketball team can give up a 17-3 run to Detroit U-D Jesuit and still win the game. From there, the Eagles went 10-for-10 from the free-throw line in the final 1:22 of the game to claim a 66-59 win. “We did a lot better in the second half of the fourth quarter of executing the half court,” Rickman said. Helping Ferndale bounce back from Jesuit’s big third quarter run was senior point guard Jason Drake, who scored seven points in the 11-1 run that gave Ferndale the lead back. That third quarter... That’s the way we’re supposed to play with energy and that enthusiasm, taking care of the basketball like that.

FERNDALE, MI -- A 10-year-old has died from injuries sustained in a violent crash that occurred after two kids stole a car from a group home in Oakland County. The crash occurred near 8 Mile Road and Flowerdale Street in Ferndale on Nov. 17 after the 10-year-old and an 11-year-old stole the car from Methodist Children’s Home Society in Redford. WDIV-TV in Detroit reported Wednesday that the 10-year-old has died. Our prayers are with the youth and their families,” a statement from the group home released after the crash read. “Two of the youth involved in the accident were temporary residents of Methodist Children’s Home Society’s emergency shelter, a state-licensed facility for foster children who need short-term housing.

A 10-year-old has died after being injured in a violent Ferndale crash.

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All southbound lanes of I-75 are closed Tuesday morning at 9 Mile Road due to a crash investigation.

On Friday, authorities revealed details on their investigation into the abduction of a teenager in Ferndale, who had since been safely recovered.

Authorities provided an update during a news conference Friday on their investigation into the abduction of a teenager in Ferndale, who has since been safely recovered.

Six Michigan cities are being recognized by the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization for leading the way in equality and inclusion for the state. Ann Arbor, Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ferndale and Lansing were designated “All-Stars” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, in partnership with the Equality Federation, in its 10th annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI) released Thursday, Nov. 18.

New details are expected Friday from authorities investigating the possible abduction of a Ferndale High School student who has since been safely recovered.

Police in Ferndale are investigating the possible kidnapping of a high school student at a gas station. The student is back home and safe.

An employee at the group home spoke with Local 4 to share concerns about what is happening at the home.

Three children were seriously injured in an early-morning crash Wednesday in Ferndale.

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Three people are in critical condition after their vehicle crashed into a building early Wednesday morning in Ferndale.

Nooksack Elementary, 3333 Breckenridge Road, Everson, and Everson Elementary, 216 Everson Goshen Road, are open as emergency shelters overnight.

Starting Nov. 10 there is going to be a non-binary option for Michigan’s driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Some in the LGBTQ+ community are very supportive of this change.

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FERNDALE, MI – A dog has a new name and a new lease on life after being recued from a burning church in Oakland County. Firefighters from the Ferndale Fire Department, Madison Heights Fire Department and the Birmingham Fire Department responded to the vacant church in Royal Oak Township at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3. Upon inspection, a Madison Heights firefighter noticed there was a frightened dog among the blaze. The dog, newly named Miracle, managed to wedge through a small opening and escape with minor burns when approached by rescuers. “She just wanted to be loved.”Miracle was treated for her burns at the Oakland County Animal Shelter.

Week 7 matchups have arrived and there are plenty of great matchups to keep an eye on around Metro Detroit this week. Before we dive into the Week 7 schedule, we have to honor the winner of the Metro Detroit Player of the Week poll for last week’s performances. Viotto had enough votes to edge Woodhaven running back Devin Henry, who finished in second with 11,610 votes. In Western’s largest offensive output of the season, Viotto quarterback had a big night in a 47-6 win over Ferndale. WEEK 5 METRO DETROIT FOOTBALL SCHEDULEHome team is listed first.

Jardon Vocational School instructors are desperate to keep in-person learning going through this next phase of the pandemic.

Ohly, a folk rock act based out of Detroit, dropped a new track on Friday (Sept. 24).

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There are new allegations against the Ferndale Police Department after the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said officers forcibly removed a Muslim woman’s hijab for a booking photo.

The city of Ferndale is facing a new lawsuit over claims its police department forcefully removed a Muslim woman's hijab before taking her picture during the booking process.

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People from all over came to Metro Detroit for the return of the Woodward Dream Cruise.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is back after the pandemic forced the cancellation of the Cruise last year.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is bringing cars and a crowd to the avenue.

The man could be seen on video hiding a sheet over his hands to obscure the weapon which he then pulls out and fires into the ceiling.

On Thursday, Aug. 12, at 5:50 p.m., Ferndale police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a 7-eleven located at 1040 W. Nine Mile Rd.

Jack Aronson, the man who founded the famous Garden Fresh Gourmet salsa, has died at age 68 after a years-long battle with cancer, those close to him confirmed Tuesday.

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WXYZ — April is Autism Awareness Month, and police departments are jumping into action. According to the Autism Alliance of Michigan, Michigan has the fifth largest autism population in the U.S.More than 16,500 students in Michigan have been diagnosed with autism. Police departments are using calming bags, stickers, and undergoing training -- to help spread awareness across metro Detroit. Troy Police are handing out autism awareness stickers, and they serve a great purpose. Support for autism awareness in Northville is growing every day.

Here are the all-league boys basketball selections for the Oakland Activities Association. Athletes were nominated by coaches in each OAA division. Congratulations to all those selected. OAA RED DIVISIONTrey Lewis – FerndaleJason Drake – FerndaleDeon Hayes – North FarmingtonBasheer Jihad – North FarmingtonKeegan Wasilk – ClarkstonMike DePillo – ClarkstonRobert Davis Jr – FarmingtonRyan Hurst – West BloomfieldKeon Henderson – Oak ParkAshton Henderson – Oak ParkCoach of the Year: Tim Wasilk (Clarkston) and Juan Rickman (Ferndale)OAA WHITE DIVISIONTrevor Smith – Stoney CreekAlex Reiter – Stoney CreekBrody Parker – TroyEthan Emerzian – TroyDaniel Lee – GrovesCaleb Banks – Southfield AT&TNoah Adamczyk – Bloomfield HillsMason Canfield – Bloomfield HillsJonathan Ursuy – AdamsJustice Mims – AdamsCoach of the Year: Phil Kurajian - Bloomfield HillsOAA BLUE DIVISIONMason Mulholland – OxfordArshad Walker – BerkleyJacob Thomas - BerkleyAlden Ritt - Lake OrionBrennan Jones - Lake OrionJonny Cross – SeaholmJacob Thorton – AthensJordan Sebagh – AthensMichael Justice – AthensCoach of the Year: Dave Scott – AthensOAA GOLD DIVISIONDylan Hoffmann - Royal OakMatt Stone - RochesterLouis Bowes – RochesterArmaan Hussaini - RochesterJeremy Neal - AvondaleJy Smith - AvondaleJavonn Carter – AvondaleShawn Jones - PontiacOctave Lawrence - PontiacCoach of the Year: Damon Odneal – Pontiac

Some of the guys have been well-established names within the high school basketball landscape while others continue to rise through the ranks. Ferndale's Treyvon Lewis (5) dribbles up the court during their high school basketball game against North Farmington at Ferndale High School in Ferndale, on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He has offers from top programs across the country, including Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Florida State, Louisville, Maryland, Wisconsin and Syracuse. Clarkston's Keegan Wasilk (0) dribbles up the court during their high school basketball game against Ferndale at Ferndale High School in Ferndale, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Detroit Martin Luther King's Chansey Willis Jr. (2) celebrates after a 3-pointer during their high school basketball game against Frederick Douglass at Frederick Douglass High School in Detroit, on Friday, February 26, 2021.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI-- Four teams punched their tickets to the MHSAA state championship for boys basketball on Thursday at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comDetroit Douglass senior Javantae Randle (0) blocks the shot attempt of Mt. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comMt. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comDetroit Douglass senior Pierre Brooks II (1) gives a thumbs to fans after defeating Mt. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comMt.

GRAND RAPIDS – Catholic Central is kicking around the idea of walking to the Van Andel Arena for Thursday’s 3 p.m. state semifinal game against Ferndale. Catholic Central (18-0) knocked off Benton Harbor 83-72 in Tuesday night’s Division 2 state quarterfinal game at Calvin University in a game that pitted the No. It was a rematch of the 2018 state championship game that saw Benton Harbor beat Catholic Central for the title, but the Cougars got the better of the Tigers this time. Catholic Central led by as many as 21 points in the second half. Sophomore guard Kaden Brown led Catholic Central with 24 points, while junior Jack Karasinski added 21 and Durral Brooks 13.

DIVISION 1At Orchard ViewForest Hills Northern 66, East Lansing 56FHN advances to Thursday’s 5:30 p.m. state semifinal game against Grand Blanc at the Breslin Center in Lansing. DIVISION 2At Calvin UniversityCatholic Central 83, Byron Center 72Catholic Central advances to Thursday’s 3 p.m. state semifinal game against Ferndale at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Division 3At Kalamazoo Loy NorrixSchoolcraft 59, Covenant Christian 47Schoolcraft advances to Thursday’s 12:30 p.m. state semifinal game against Iron Mountain at the Breslin Center in Lansing. Division 4At VicksburgTri-unity Christian 56, Webberville 44Tri-unity advances to Thursday’s 10 a.m. state semifinal game against Rudyard at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Things are about to get a lot more intense when the boys basketball region tournament starts Tuesday evening across Metro Detroit and the rest of the state. There are 12 regions involving teams from the Metro Detroit coverage area and I’ve made my picks for the team that will win each of them. Boys Basketball Regional 7 Hosted By Warren De La Salle Collegiate (D1, Quarterfinal 4)This is a fantastic region as each team should be considered a contender. PURCELL’S PICK: Detroit U-D JesuitMarch 29: Detroit U-D Jesuit (10-0) vs Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (8-4), 5:00 PMMarch 29: Detroit Martin Luther King (15-2) vs Warren De La Salle Collegiate (11-3), 7:00 PMMarch 31: Region championship, 7 p.m. Boys Basketball Regional 15 Hosted By Livonia Clarenceville (D2, Quarterfinal 8)This region has two state title contenders in Chandler Park Academy and Ferndale.

Despite the ups and downs of the shortened and unorthodox basketball season, we have reached the state tournament. This will be the final regular season installment of MLive’s top 25 boys basketball rankings. Orchard View senior Ke'Ontae Barnes (0) prepares to shoot a free throw during the Orchard View at Western Michigan Christian Lakes 8 Activities Conference game at Western Michigan Christian High School on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Norton Shores. Grand Blanc (8-2)Division 1Last Week: 11Grand Blanc has not played since its loss to Flint Carman-Ainsworth back on March 12. PREVIOUS RANKINGSTop 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 15Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 8Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 1Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for Feb. 22First top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for 2021

Here are the top 10 Metro Detroit boys teams this week. Detroit Cass Tech (13-1)Division 1Cass Tech added wins over Mumford and Lake Orion last week before its game against Belleville was canceled. Ferndale (8-3)Division 2Last week was a tough one as Ferndale suffered losses to St. Mary’s and North Farmington. North Farmington (7-2)Division 1North Farmington kept its OAA Red title hopes alive with a win against Ferndale last week. EcorseMOREMetro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of March 8Metro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of March 1Metro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 22Metro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 15First Metro Detroit high school boys basketball rankings for 2021 season

There is plenty of movement in MLive’s top 25 boys basketball rankings, including a few newcomers to the rankings. Ferndale (8-3)Division 2Last Week: 6Last week was a tough one as Ferndale suffered losses to St. Mary’s and North Farmington. Grand Rapids Christian's Kobe Bufkin sits on the bench in the first quarter of a game at Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Saturday night, Feb. 20, 2021. Ann Arbor Huron (11-0)Division 1Last Week: 2Huron beat Pioneer, Skyline and Monroe last week to remain unbeaten. PREVIOUS RANKINGSTop 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 8Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 1Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for Feb. 22First top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for 2021

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. Charles Turner led the Cubs with 22 points while Chris Mutebi had 11 points in the winning effort. The Pilots were led by a strong 30-point effort by Linden Holder while Mike Sulaka registered a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Teammate Ariela Boboc nearly had a double-double with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Whitmore Lake was led by 12 points from Brooke Craven.

Thanks to outstanding defensive effort, North Farmington was able to limit the OAA Red’s top offensive team for a 39-35 win over the Eagles. Both teams have two OAA Red game remaining. “I think more importantly, we needed a win,” Negoshian said. Still, North Farmington was efficient with the ball, shooting 9-for-18 in the first half and 15-for-32 overall. “Keep Jason Drake and (Treyvon Lewis) without scoring.”Both juniors, Lewis and Drake combined to score 34 against North Farmington in the first meeting this season.

Checker Bar: Irish beer, drink specials, swag and Grand Trunk Pub Reuben sandwiches. Great Baraboo Brewing Company: Irish food and drink specials all day. Ireland's Pub: Green beer, drink specials, all day giveaways, bagpipers, and live music. McVee's Pub & Grub: St. Patrick's Day party, food and drink specials. March 17: St. Patrick’s Day also featuring Irish food and drink specials.