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Mona Shores' Dahmir Farnum (13) rushes for a touchdown against Forest Hills Central during the second half at Forest Hills Central in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Friday, October 29, 2021. Mona Shores defeated Forest Hills Central 31-7 in the first round of the MHSAA division 2 playoffs. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.com

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STOCKBRIDGE -- The Stockbridge football team has some low numbers this year, about 19 or 20 will be playing varsity, and of those many are younger or inexperienced players. But the MHSAA has something which could serve as something of a lifeline for the Panthers in the fifth quarter rule, allowing players to take the field for five quarters in all between varsity and junior varsity games. Stockbridge has 32 JV players, with the door to varsity playing time wide open.

The 2022 baseball season was filled with many talented players who provided remarkable memories. Below is MLive’s 2022 Baseball Dream Team for the Metro Detroit area. METRO DETROIT PLAYER OF THE YEAROrchard Lake senior Brock Porter pitches during the Forest Hills Northern game verses Orchard Lake St. Marys for the Division 1 MHSAA varsity baseball semifinals on Friday, June 17, 2022. METRO DETROIT BASEBALL DREAM TEAMOrchard Lake senior Ciaran Caughey waits in the dugout during the Forest Hills Northern game verses Orchard Lake St. Marys for the Division 1 MHSAA varsity baseball semifinals on Friday, June 17, 2022. Orchard Lake St. Mary's won the game, 5-1.

Whenever any high school baseball rankings come out, it’s hard to ever see a team in those rankings not from states such as Florida, Texas, California, Arizona, Mississippi or Georgia. But for most of the year, St. Mary’s was ranked No. 1 in the country by MaxPreps.

It’s hard enough for any school to get to a state baseball final, let alone a school in a city where prep baseball is an afterthought. But the improbable nature of Edison’s run goes even further than that.

EAST LANSING, MI -- Williamston High School is the MHSAA Division 3 girls soccer champions for 2022. Williamston got goals from Kaley Douglass, Liz Bellinger, and Breyer Fenech in a 3-2 win over Hudsonville Unity Christian at the DeMartin Soccer Complex at Michigan State University on Saturday, June 18. Scroll down to see our 10 favorite photos from the game or click into the gallery above to see all of the photos. You can order prints of any of these photos by clicking the “Buy photo” button in the caption of every photo. Subscribers click the “Get photo” link to download high-resolution images right to their device for free as part of their subscription.

EAST LANSING, MI -- Forest Hills Central is the MHSAA Division 2 girls soccer champions for 2022. Lead by seniors Theryn Hallock and Stella Sutton, who each scored a goal, the Forest Hills Central Rangers beat the Bloomfield Hills Marian Mustangs 2-1 at the DeMartin Soccer Complex at Michigan State University on Saturday, June 18. Scroll down to see our 10 favorite photos from the game or click into the gallery above to see all of the photos. You can order prints of any of these photos by clicking the “Buy photo” button in the caption of every photo. Forest Hills Central’s Lauren Koczenasz (13) battles for the ball during the D2 girls soccer championships at the DeMartin Soccer Field on June 18, 2022.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comBloomfield Hills Marian’s Isa Agrusso slides in front of the goalie during the D2 girls soccer championships at the DeMartin Soccer Field on June 18, 2022.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comBloomfield Hills Marian after their loss to Forest Hills Central during the D2 girls soccer championships at the DeMartin Soccer Field on June 18, 2022.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comForest Hills Central’s Theryn Hallock (23) speeds past a Bloomfield Hills Marian defender during the D2 girls soccer championships at the DeMartin Soccer Field on June 18, 2022.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comForest Hills Central’s Maggie Her (12) battles for the ball during the D2 girls soccer championships at the DeMartin Soccer Field on June 18, 2022.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comBloomfield Hills Marian after their loss to Forest Hills Central during the D2 girls soccer championships at the DeMartin Soccer Field on June 18, 2022.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comForest Hills Central fans celebrate after their victory over Bloomfield Hills Marian during the D2 girls soccer championships at the DeMartin Soccer Field on June 18, 2022.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comForest Hills Central celebrate after their victory over Bloomfield Hills Marian during the D2 girls soccer championships at the DeMartin Soccer Field on June 18, 2022.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.comForest Hills Central’s Lauren Koczenasz (13) and Bloomfield Hills Marian’s Caroline Flynn battle for the ball during the D2 girls soccer championships at the DeMartin Soccer Field on June 18, 2022.Ryan Sun | rsun@mlive.com

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo Christian played Ottawa Lake Whiteford for MHSAA Division 4 softball quarterfinals at Kalamazoo College Softball Field in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 14, 2022. Here are a few of our favorite moments:Kalamazoo Christian's Maegen Meldrum (12) warms up before the game between Kalamazoo Christian and Ottawa Lake Whiteford for the MHSAA softball division 4 quarterfinals at Kalamazoo College Softball Field in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 14, 2022. (Gabi Broekema | MLive.com)Gabi Broekema | MLive.comKalamazoo Christian plays Ottawa Lake Whiteford for the MHSAA division 4 softball state quarterfinal at Kalamazoo College’s Softball Field in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. (Gabi Broekema | MLive.com)Gabi Broekema | MLive.comOttawa Lake Whiteford's Patrina Marsh (32) heads onto the field during the game between Kalamazoo Christian and Ottawa Lake Whiteford for the MHSAA softball division 4 quarterfinals at Kalamazoo College Softball Field in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 14, 2022. (Gabi Broekema | MLive.com)Gabi Broekema | MLive.comAlso on MLive:Stunning upsets, walk-off win headline Kalamazoo-area softball regional tourney actionNo-hitter headlines Kalamazoo-area 2022 softball district tournament actionOur top moments as Stevensville’s Lakeshore takes over the 2022 MHSAA Division 2 softball quarterfinals

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

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Jackson Northwest played Stevensville Lakeshore for MHSAA Division 2 softball quarterfinals at Kalamazoo College Softball Field in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 14, 2022. Stevensville Lakeshore won 1-0. Here are a few of our favorite moments:Jackson Northwest plays Stevensville Lakeshore for the MHSAA division 2 softball state quarterfinal at Kalamazoo College’s Softball Field in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. (Gabi Broekema | MLive.com)Gabi Broekema | MLive.comJackson Northwest plays Stevensville Lakeshore for the MHSAA division 2 softball state quarterfinal at Kalamazoo College’s Softball Field in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Lakeshore won 1-0.

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

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. COVERAGE: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s baseball advances to D1 semifinals with 41-0 recordDIVISION 1Battle Creek Lakeview 7, Monroe 5Northville 9, Brighton 3-QF: Battle Creek Lakeview 7, Northville 2---Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 2, Detroit Western 1Grosse Pointe North 7, Birmingham Groves 4-QF: Grosse Pointe North 5, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 0---Hartland 5, Detroit Catholic Central 4Orchard Lake St Mary’s 8, Lake Orion 1-QF: Orchard Lake St Mary’s 7, Hartland 0DIVISION 2Dearborn Divine Child 10, Hazel Park 1Grosse Ile 2, Milan 1-QF: Grosse Ile 15, Dearborn Divine Child 11DIVISION 3Algonac 4, Ecorse 0Detroit Edison 5, Millington 1-QF: Detroit Edison 9, Algonac 1DIVISION 4Marine City Cardinal Mooney 3, Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 1Riverview Gabriel Richard 9, Bay City All Saints 0-QF: Riverview Gabriel Richard 10, Marine City Cardinal Mooney 0

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 1D1 Region 4Dexter 5, Novi 3South Lyon 15, Ypsilanti Lincoln 0-South Lyon 15, Dexter 0D1 Region 5Woodhaven 12, Livonia Stevenson 5Allen Park 8, Garden City 6-Allen Park 12, Brownstown Woodhaven 2D1 Region 6St. Clair Shores Lakeview 16, Berkley 6Farmington Hills Mercy 4, Grosse Pointe North 1-Farmington Hills Mercy 10, St Clair Shores Lakeview 0D1 Region 7Rochester Adams 2, Lake Orion 1Walled Lake Northern 13, North Farmington 0-Walled Lake Northern 1, Rochester Adams 0D1 Region 8New Baltimore Anchor Bay 8, Sterling Heights Stevenson 6Macomb Dakota 9, Warren Regina 5-Macomb Dakota 13, New Baltimore Anchor Bay 2DIVISION 2D2 Region 13Flat Rock 8, Dearborn Divine Child 1Trenton 5, Milan 3-Trenton 6, Flat Rock 0D2 Region 14Detroit Mumford 30, Detroit Cesar Chavez Academy 19Center Line 16, Harper Woods 0-Center Line 16, Detroit Mumford 0D2 Region 15St. Clair 12, Macomb Lutheran North 2Detroit Country Day 7, Imlay City 1-Detroit Country Day 3, St Clair 0DIVISION 3D3 Region 22Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett 17, Detroit Edison 0Algonac 18, Canton Prep 0-Algonac 16, Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett 0DIVISION 4D4 Region 31Orchard Lake St Mary’s 12, Westland Huron Valley Lutheran 1Riverview Gabriel Richard 12, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 0-Riverview Gabriel Richard 4, Orchard Lake St Mary’s 1

ROCKFORD, MI -- Brighton holds the MHSAA Division 1 girls lacrosse championship for 2022. Brighton won 12-11. (Gabi Broekema | MLive.com)Gabi Broekema | MLive.comForest Hill girls lacrosse team welcomes players to the field for the MHSAA division 1 girls lacrosse state final against Brighton at Rockford High School in Rockford, Michigan on Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Gabi Broekema | MLive.com)Gabi Broekema | MLive.comBrighton girls lacrosse team celebrates their win over Forest Hill for the MHSAA division 1 girls lacrosse state final at Rockford High School in Rockford, Michigan on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Brighton won 12-11.

When the fans gathered at Grosse Pointe North the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to watch North and Grosse Pointe South’s varsity baseball teams face off in the MHSAA pre-district playoff round, there was excitement just like in any game between the two. However, there were also plenty of questions. Why do North and South

ANN ARBOR – There were multiple Ann Arbor-area track and field athletes who had impressive performances during the state finals on Saturday. Dozens of athletes earned all-state honors by finishing in the Top 8 of each event. See which athletes from the area who finished with all-state honors below. --BOYSDexter’s Cole Sheldon finished third in the boys pole vault during the MHSAA division 1 track and field finals at Rockford High School in Rockford, Michigan on Saturday June 4, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comDIVISION 1100 DashCole Cabana, Dexter (11.00; 3rd place)Braxton Brann, Ann Arbor Huron (11.00; 4th place)200 DashBraxton Brann, Ann Arbor Huron (21.87; 2nd place)Melik Williams, Ypsilanti Lincoln (21.91; 3rd place)800 RunJason Whitton, Saline (1:54.81; 6th place)1600 RunOwen Johnson, Ann Arbor Pioneer (4:11.95; 6th place)110 HurdlesMelik Williams, Ypsilanti Lincoln (14.29; 2nd place)400 RelaySaline – Ethan Nelson, Joshua Rush, Caden Wiston, Larry Robinson (42.92; 7th place)800 RelaySaline (1:29.64; 7th place)3200 RelaySaline – Jason Whitton, James Harrison, Stewart Berryhill, Andrew McNally (7:51.19; 2nd place)Ann Arbor Skyline – Christopher Van Lent, Sajay Rao, Aidan Hale, Nicolas Fry (7:56.26; 8th place)Pole VaultCole Sheldon, Dexter (15-06.00; 3rd place)Dolan Gonzales, Saline (15-00.00; 5th place)Clark Sheldon, Dexter (13-06.00; 8th place)--DIVISION 23200Connell Alford, Chelsea (9:20.32; 3rd place)High JumpEthan Budd, Milan (6-06; 3rd place)--GIRLSDexter’s Sophia Mettes finished first place in girls pole vault with a height of 13 feet during the MHSAA division 1 track and field finals at Rockford High School in Rockford, Michigan on Saturday June 4, 2022.

Lumen Christi celebrates the win during a MHSAA Division 3 baseball district final at Lumen Christi High School on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Lumen Christi won the game over Michigan Center, 1-0, to win the championship.J. Scott Park | jpark4@mlive.com

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 1New Baltimore Anchor Bay 3, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 0Rochester 1, Rochester Adams 0Roseville 1, St. Clair Shores South Lake 0St. Clair Shores Lakeview 3, Sterling Heights Stevenson 2Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse 4, Port Huron 0DIVISION 3Grosse Ile 12, Dearborn Advanced Tech Academy 0Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard 5, Wixom St. Catherine 1Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 2, Detroit Country Day 0DIVISION 4Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 8, Bloomfield Hills Roeper 0Madison Heights Bishop Foley 4, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 0New Haven 9, New Haven Merritt Academy 1

photos by mike adzima South’s girls lacrosse team defeated Chippewa Valley in the opening round of the MHSAA regional playoffs and earned a victory over Royal Oak in the quarterfinals last Thursday. The Blue Devils punched their ticket to the semifinals, where they faced Eisenhower on Wednesday, June 1. Despite a disappointing regular season, the

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 1Bloomfield Hills 8, Waterford Mott 0Dearborn 5, Detroit Western 0Fraser 8, Warren Woods Tower 0Farmington Hills Mercy 5, Farmington 0Grosse Pointe South 1, Dearborn Heights Crestwood 0Hartland 2, Milford 1Lake Orion 2, Flushing 0Livonia Stevenson 4, Novi 3Northville 4, Plymouth 0Oxford 4, Davison 1Salem 3, Canton 2South Lyon 1, Okemos 0Walled Lake Northern 1, Walled Lake Central 0Woodhaven 7, Monroe 0DIVISION 2Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood 8, Detroit Renaissance 0Bloomfield Hills Marian 8, Madison Heights Lamphere 0Dearborn Divine Child 1, Redford Thurston 0Garden City 8, Detroit Cesar Chavez Academy 0Linden 8, Auburn Hills Avondale 0New Boston Huron 1, Trenton 0South Lyon East 7, Adrian 0St. Clair Shores Lake Shore 2, Marysville 1DIVISION 3Macomb Lutheran North 2, Algonac 0Warren Regina 12, Hazel Park 0DIVISION 4Allen Park Inter-City Baptist 1, Allen Park Cabrini 0Clarkston Everest Collegiate 4, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian 1Orchard Lake St Mary’s 8, Brighton Livingston Christian 0Plymouth Christian Academy 8, Lutheran Westland 0

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 1Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 1, Macomb Dakota 0Port Huron 3, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 2Rochester 2, Romeo 1DIVISION 2Detroit Renaissance 4, Livonia Clarenceville 0Madison Heights Lamphere 10, Ferndale 0DIVISION 3Milan 8, Flat Rock 0DIVISION 4New Haven Merritt Academy 8, Chesterfield Austin Catholic 1

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 1Berkley 8, Warren Mott 0Canton 8, Westland John Glenn 0Dearborn Heights Crestwood 2, Dearborn Edsel Ford 1Detroit Western 5, Detroit Cass Tech 0Farmington 4, Walled Lake Western 1Farmington Hills Mercy 6, North Farmington 0Fraser 8, Warren Cousino 0Grosse Pointe South 3, Dearborn Fordson 0Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse 3, Port Huron Northern 0Milford 5, Howell 0Monroe 1, Wyandotte Roosevelt 0Novi 7, Southfield Arts & Technology 0Plymouth 4, Livonia Franklin 0Rochester Adams 1, Utica Ford 0Salem 2, Livonia Churchill 0South Lyon 3, Brighton 2Sterling Heights Stevenson 9, Sterling Heights 1Troy 2, Birmingham Groves 0Warren Woods Tower 7, Roseville 0Waterford Mott 6, West Bloomfield 0DIVISION 2Allen Park 5, Southgate Anderson 0Auburn Hills Avondale 1, Holly 0New Boston Huron 2, Gibraltar Carlson 0Riverview 15, River Rouge 0South Lyon East 8, Carleton Airport 0DIVISION 3Algonac 8, St Clair Shores South Lake 0Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard 6, Clawson 3Center Line 8, Warren Fitzgerald 0Dearborn Advanced Tech Academy 4, Dearborn Heights Star International 3Dundee 2, Romulus Summit Academy North 0Grosse Ile 15, Taylor Prep 0DIVISION 4Auburn Hills Oakland Christian 8, Brighton Charyl Stockwell Prep 0Lutheran Westland 2, Riverview Gabriel Richard 0New Haven 6, Capac 1Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 9, Southfield Christian 1

The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced in January that it will sanction boys volleyball for the 2022-2023 school year. Will Michigan be the next Midwest-based state to add boys volleyball as a sanctioned sport? That’s the goal, according to Aaron Smaka, who helped create Michigan Boys Volleyball. Grand Rapids Christian athletic director Jason Heerema, who created Michigan Boys Volleyball, said reaching that percentage in 2023 might be overly optimistic, but 2024 is a realistic possibility. MOREHigh school boys volleyball takes off in Michigan: ‘It’s here to stay’Grand Haven boys volleyball uses previous heartbreak to fuel district championship run

The district champion moves on to regional play at Caledonia. Division 2Jackson Northwest and Parma Western will play district games at Charlotte. That district champion moves on to regional play at Harper Creek. In district play at Lansing Christian, the high-powered Leslie offense will take on Lumen Christi in the quarterfinal. On the other side of the bracket Hanover-Horton takes on Lansing Christian and Jackson Christian takes on Dansville.

The MHSAA has approved a plan to allow for video reviews of plays resulting in ejections starting in the 2022-23 school year. The proposal was one of several approved by the MHSAA Representative Council. MHSAA staff will have the ability to review video of plays in question and potentially modify suspensions. The plan came through a recommendation from the Officials Review Committee. SEE ALSOMHSAA announces changes to hockey postseason seedingsMHSAA alters wrestling classificationsMHSAA extends Fifth Quarter rule to middle schoolsEvents being live streamed by NFHS Network

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

---Reeths-Puffer sophomore Travis Ambrose (21) attempts a free-throw against Grand Haven during the MHSAA division 1 boys basketball district opener at Reeths-Puffer High School in Muskegon County on Monday, March 7, 2022. ---Grand Haven junior Harrison Sorrelle (12) attempts a free-throw against Reeths-Puffer during the MHSAA division 1 boys basketball district opener at Reeths-Puffer High School in Muskegon County on Monday, March 7, 2022. ---Spring Lake's Kaden George (12) is swarmed by Whitehall defenders during basketball district semifinal action at Spring Lake on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. ---Oakridge's Garrett Wever (10) drives against Montague's Tugg Nichols (21) during basketball district semifinal action at Spring Lake on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. ---MORE MUSKEGON-AREA SPORTS COVERAGEMeet MLive’s 2022 boys basketball Dream Team from MuskegonMeet MLive’s 2022 girls basketball Dream Team from MuskegonMeet the Michigan Associated Press Division 4 All-State boys basketball teamSee the Muskegon-area girls basketball players named to the Division 3-4 All-State teamsMeet the 2022 Michigan AP Division 1 All-State girls basketball teamMeet the 2022 Michigan Associated Press Division 2 girls basketball all-state teamMeet the 2022 Michigan Associated Press Division 3 girls basketball all-state teamMeet the 2022 Michigan Associated Press Division 4 girls basketball all-state team

Kent City defeated Schoolcraft in the MHSAA division 3 girls quarterfinal 52-19. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comFormer Kent City standout Kenzie Bowers has officially entered the transfer portal after wrapping up her freshman season at Illinois State University. The 5-foot-9 guard averaged 2.7 points and 2.4 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per game for the Cardinals. “With that being said, after lots of consideration and conversations with my family, I have decided to enter the transfer portal. ---MORE MUSKEGON-AREA SPORTS COVERAGEMeet MLive’s 2022 boys basketball Dream Team from MuskegonMeet MLive’s 2022 girls basketball Dream Team from MuskegonMeet the Michigan Associated Press Division 4 All-State boys basketball teamSee the Muskegon-area girls basketball players named to the Division 3-4 All-State teamsMeet the 2022 Michigan AP Division 1 All-State girls basketball teamMeet the 2022 Michigan Associated Press Division 2 girls basketball all-state teamMeet the 2022 Michigan Associated Press Division 3 girls basketball all-state teamMeet the 2022 Michigan Associated Press Division 4 girls basketball all-state team

Wyoming Tri-unity Christian's Brady Titus celebrates with coaches in the final seconds during overtime in the MHSAA Division 4 boys basketball state championship game on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. (Jake May | MLive.com)

EAST LANSING -- A change to the way the MHSAA classifies teams for the postseason would make postseason play a bit more equitable. The change, approved by the MHSAA at its winter meetings in East Lansing on Friday, came through a proposal by the Classification Committee.

(Jake May | MLive.com)Wyoming Tri-unity Christian's Hanif James makes a significant block during overtime in the MHSAA Division 4 boys basketball state championship game on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. (Jake May | MLive.com)Wyoming Tri-unity Christian fans celebrate after the MHSAA Division 4 boys basketball state championship game on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. (Jake May | MLive.com)Wyoming Tri-unity Christian's Owen Rosendall signals a "W" for the team's win after the MHSAA Division 4 boys basketball state championship game on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. (Jake May | MLive.com)Wyoming Tri-unity Christian players celebrate after the MHSAA Division 4 boys basketball state championship game on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. (Jake May | MLive.com)Wyoming Tri-unity Christian players celebrate after the MHSAA Division 4 boys basketball state championship game on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

EAST LANSING, MI — It was a first for the Warren De La Salle boys basketball program. Junior Michael Sulaka, who led the Pilots with 20 points the night before, scored nine points against Grand Blanc (21-6). Warren De La Salle defeated Grand Blanc 67-58 to claim the Division 1 state title. Warren De La Salle defeated Grand Blanc 67-58 to claim the Division 1 state title. (Jake May | MLive.com)Warren De La Salle's Nino Smith during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

EAST LANSING, MI - Schoolcraft defeated Menominee in MHSAA’s D2 boys basketball state finals at the Breslin Center on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The final score was 59-49. Click into the gallery above to see our game photos, or click here for a direct link to the gallery or to purchase prints. Below are some of our favorite photos we captured at the game.

EAST LANSING – Williamston is head to the MHSAA division 2 boys state championship after defeating Freeland 65-45, Friday evening. Williamston will take on Grand Rapids Catholic Central for the MHSAA boys division 2 state championship on Saturday at Breslin Center with tipoff scheduled for 6:45 p.m.

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.

EAST LANSING – Grand Blanc is headed back to the MHSAA division 1 boys basketball championship with a dominating 61-40 victory over Belleville. Grand Blanc players react after a made three-point shot against Belleville in the MHSAA boys D1 semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comGrand Blanc's Amont'e Allen-Johnson (3) attempts a shot against Belleville during the second quarter in the MHSAA boys D1 semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comGrand Blanc celebrates a 61-40 victory over Belleville in the MHSAA boys D1 semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comIf 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.

EAST LANSING – After both teams came off game winning shots in the quarterfinals, Warren De La Salle powered past Northview 59-45. Warren DeLaSalle's Nino Smith (0) attempts a shot against Northview during the third quarter in the MHSAA boys D1 semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comNorthview starters huddle before tipoff against Warren DeLaSalle in the MHSAA boys D1 semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comNorthview takes on Warren DeLaSalle in the MHSAA boys D1 semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comIf 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.

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EAST LANSING, MI — It was Wyoming Tri-unity Christian’s night. Reflecting on the season, and getting Genesee Christian to the Breslin Center for the first time in school history, Dan Chapman smiled. Scroll below to see our favorite 26 photos from the Division 4 semifinal game. (Jake May | MLive.com)Read more on MLive.com:Life, death and basketball: How one Michigan team stands united through hardshipMenominee boys basketball shows ‘U.P. power’ in 74-56 win over Ecorse in Division 3 semifinalsSchoolcraft boys basketball dominates as ‘underdog’ in 55-39 win over Flint Beecher in D3 semifinals

MIDDLEVILLE, MI-- Northview senior leader Kyler VanderJagt hit the biggest shot of his career to propel the Wildcats to a 54-52 last second victory over Kalamazoo Central Tuesday evening. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comNorthview celebrates a 54-52 victory over Kalamazoo Central in the MHSAA boys division 1 quarterfinals at Thornapple-Kellogg High School in Middleville, Michigan on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comNorthview celebrates a 54-52 victory over Kalamazoo Central in the MHSAA boys division 1 quarterfinals at Thornapple-Kellogg High School in Middleville, Michigan on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comNorthview's Jalen Charity (3) reacts after a Kalamazoo Central turnover during the MHSAA boys division 1 quarterfinals at Thornapple-Kellogg High School in Middleville, Michigan on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comNorthview fans react to a Wildcats bucket against Kalamazoo Central during the MHSAA boys division 1 quarterfinals at Thornapple-Kellogg High School in Middleville, Michigan on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

EAST LANSING, MI-- Kent City is headed back to the MHSAA division 3 state championship final after defeating Madison Heights Bishop Foley 47-30. GAME RECAP: Kent City girls basketball seeks redemption with return to D3 state title gameThe Eagles will take on Ypsilanti Arbor Prep in the division 3 state final. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comKent City celebrates a 47-30 over Madison Heights Bishop Foley in the MHSAA division 3 girls state semifinals at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, March 17, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comKent City celebrates a 47-30 over Madison Heights Bishop Foley in the MHSAA division 3 girls state semifinals at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, March 17, 2022. 1 Ypsilanti Arbor Prep eyes second-ever girls basketball state title after D3 semifinal win over Glen Lake

EAST LANSING, MI-- Number one ranked Ypsilanti Arbor Prep is headed to the MHSAA division 3 state finals after defeating Maple City Glen Lake 57-44. Arbor Prep’s last time in the state final was in 2018 when they fell to Detroit Edison 51-34. 1 Ypsilanti Arbor Prep eyes second-ever girls basketball state title after D3 semifinal win over Glen LakeThe Gators will take on Kent City who defeated Madison Heights Bishop Foley 47-30 in the division 3 state final. Below are some of our favorite photos from the semifinal game:Ypsilanti Arbor Prep celebrates after defeating Glen Lake 57-44 in the MHSAA division 3 girl’s state semifinals at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, March 17, 2022. MLive reporters weigh in with final predictions10 players to watch in race for 2023 Michigan Miss Basketball awardKent City girls basketball seeks redemption with return to D3 state title game

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 1Orchard Lake St Mary’s 83, Hamtramck 72Belleville 59, Romulus 48Detroit Cass Tech 69, Brownstown Woodhaven 46Detroit Catholic Central 52, Clarkston 46Warren De La Salle Collegiate 79, Macomb Dakota 68DIVISION 2Detroit Edison 42, Romulus Summit Academy North 41Ferndale 85, Detroit Pershing 61Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 74, Goodrich 54DIVISION 3Ecorse 49, Erie Mason 47Malik Olafioye led Ecorse with 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists while Derrick Kemp had 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and Kenneth Morrast Jr. had 10 points and four assists. New Haven 2, Detroit Loyola 0 (forfeit)DIVISION 4Southfield Christian 48, Taylor Trillium Academy 44

WHITE LAKE -- Dedicated gymnasts from across Michigan came together at Lakeland High School on Saturday, March 12 to compete in the MHSAA state gymnastics individual finals. Livonia Red’s Avery Boyk performs on the vault during the MHSAA state gymnastics individual finals on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Lakeland High School. (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com)Jenifer VelosoJackson’s Alyssa Budd performs on the bars during the MHSAA state gymnastics individual finals on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Lakeland High School. (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com)Jenifer VelosoHuron Valley’s Maeve Spicer performs on the vault during the MHSAA state gymnastics individual finals on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Lakeland High School. (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com)Jenifer Veloso

Nobody can be certain how the high school bowling state tournament is going to roll, and the Michigan High School Interscholastic Bowling Coaches Association state rankings show just how unpredictable it can be. D1: FRANKLIN COMPLETES ITS QUESTLivonia Franklin was among the state title favorites, coming into the championships ranked No. BeavertonMany high school games can be viewed on livestream on the NFHS NetworkIf 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. RELATED READINGSingles state champs rise to the top at high school bowling state finalsState champions crowned at high school bowling team finalsState champion Gladwin highlights whirlwind weekend for Bay City areaOxford Strong lands at No. 1 in symbolic move on high school bowling state rankings

To add your missing score, email japurcell@mlive.com or tag @JaredPurcellDET on Twitter with the results. Hamtramck 53, Grosse Pointe South 40Hamtramck was led by senior Robert Davis Jr., who finished with 26 points and four steals. North Farmington 77, Livonia Stevenson 54Ryan Hurst ha a big night with 36 points for the Raiders while Lee Hardy added 14 points. Also for North Farmington, Tyler Spratt had 11 points and LJ Walls had 10 points. Donovon Cox added 15 points and five rebounds while JayShaun Parker had 10 point for Ecorse.

MICHIGAN CENTER, MI -- The Michigan Center boys basketball team topped Napoleon, 63-47, to claim a MHSAA Division 3 district championship on Friday, March 11 at Michigan Center High School. Michigan Center celebrates the win during a MHSAA Division 3 boys basketball district championship game at Michigan Center High School on Friday, March 11, 2022. Scott Park | MLive.comMichigan Center fans react to a made basket during a MHSAA Division 3 boys basketball district championship game at Michigan Center High School on Friday, March 11, 2022. Scott Park | MLive.comMichigan Center celebrates the win during a MHSAA Division 3 boys basketball district championship game at Michigan Center High School on Friday, March 11, 2022. Scott Park | MLive.comMichigan Center fans observe the national anthem during a MHSAA Division 3 boys basketball district championship game at Michigan Center High School on Friday, March 11, 2022.

Most 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. D4: Plymouth Christian Academy 45, Allen Park Inter-City Baptist 39DIVISION 1Hartland 48, Clarkston 46Riverview 59, Dearborn Divine Child 50Troy 56, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 47Wayne Memorial 40, Brighton 36West Bloomfield 59, Grosse Pointe North 31DIVISION 2Detroit Country Day 58, Warren Regina 35Detroit Edison 68, Romulus 30DIVISION 3Madison Heights Bishop Foley 62, Genesee 31Ypsilanti Arbor Prep 65, Allen Park Cabrini 21DIVISION 4Genesee Christian 46, Clarkston Everest Collegiate 34

Lincoln Park 61, Taylor 54Luchie Carpenter led the Railsplitters with 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Also for Lincoln Park, Jordan Davis had 11 points whilw Zaire Williams and Dwaine Watkins each had nine points. Livonia Stevenson 50, Southfield Arts & Technology 47Kenoly Jones led Stevenson with 20 points while teammate Lucas Young had 12 points. Trillium won its first district title as Damaryon Fishburn had 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Tayshaun Nathan added 14 points, five rebounds and five assists for Trillium.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Back to back games were held at NorthPointe Christian High School for the MHSAA Division 3 girls basketball regional semifinals to determine which two teams would advance to compete for the regional title. The first game was the Kent City Eagles facing the Western Michigan Christian Warriors for their Division 3 girls basketball regional semifinal game. At the half, Kent City lead the Warriors 27-19, and would go on to win the matchup 51-31.

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and 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. Tisyn Callahan led Southfield Christian with 15 points. Allen Park Inter-City Baptist 50, Orchard Lake St Mary’s 28Clarkston Everest Collegiate 48, Marine City Cardinal Mooney 23

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI-- Grand Haven is advancing in the District 10 MHSAA boys basketball tournament with a 69-57 victory over the Reeths-Puffer on Monday, March 7. Sophomore Travis Ambrose added 13 points for the RocketsREAD MORE: Muskegon-area boys basketball district pairings and schedulesCoopersville, who defeated Grand Rapids Union 46-42, will take on Grand Haven in the district semifinals on March 9. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comReeths-Puffer sophomore Travis Ambrose (21) defends Grand Haven junior Harrison Sorrelle (12) during the MHSAA division 1 boys basketball district opener at Reeths-Puffer High School in Muskegon County on Monday, March 7, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comReeths-Puffer senior Logan Brooks (4) walks off the court after the rockets fell to Grand Haven 69-57 in the MHSAA division 1 boys basketball district opener at Reeths-Puffer High School in Muskegon County on Monday, March 7, 2022. 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.

KALAMAZOO, MI – Delton Kellogg’s Caden Ferris closed out his high school grappling career at the top of the podium, while Climax-Scotts’ Logan Gilbert capped his rookie season in the best possible way during Saturday’s MHSAA individual wrestling state finals. Both wrestlers left Detroit’s Ford Field as champions, as Ferris defeated New Lothrop junior Grayson Orr, 10-2, in their 215pound state title bout, and Gilbert pulled off a 10-5 win over Union City freshman Logan Mears in their 103-pound title tilt.

Snowboard Cross Olympian and Pinckney’s own Jake Vedder placed sixth in the Olympic Games. Now he is back, hoping to inspire the next generation.

Friday (Feb. 4), schools all across the state are taking time to lift up the Oxford Community. They’re doing it by asking students, parents, and staff to wear Oxford Strong t-shirts, with 80% of the proceeds going directly to Oxford High School.

Many people working the Winter Games are achieving life-long goals, including a hockey official from Rockford, Michigan, who will be calling the Women’s Hockey Games.

Athletics programs from across Michigan are coming together to pay tribute to the Oxford community and help victims of the high school shooting.

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

A Michigan high school runner who finished second in a state championship race was disqualified for expressing four-letter words of joy as he crossed the finish line.

It’s hard to argue that Mel Tucker has done a tremendous job in guiding Michigan State to a 7-0 start, but it’s equally hard to argue that such success usually comes at a price.

There’s a new high school soccer scoring record in Michigan. A senior playing for Benzie Central High School scored 16 goals in a game that was stopped at halftime with the score being 17-0 against Kingsley High School.

The Mount Clemens High varsity football team was excited for Friday night’s homecoming game against Potterville.

The Mount Clemens High varsity football team was excited for Friday night’s homecoming game against Potterville.

Mental health in athletes has been an issue the Michigan High School Athletic Association has been focusing on for years.

After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic is back.

Despite concerns over the coronavirus, high school athletes are allowed to start practicing for fall sports on Monday.

William McKoy, a district athletic director and conference president, has been named to a assistant director’s position with the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), according to a press release from the association.

The bill is also opposed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, which called it unneccessary.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services took a new tactic Friday in the fight against coronavirus: asking nicely.

DETROIT – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is mandating COVID-19 testing for student athletes. The health department believes the latest spike in coronavirus cases might be related to the reopening of high school sports. READ: Michigan increases outdoor stadium capacity, requires COVID testing for youth sportsSchool districts and the Michigan High School Athletic Association said the changes aren’t ideal, but they will do what they have to get to sports up and running again. The mandate for testing of student athletes sent a shockwave through the sports community statewide. Initially believed to require daily testing, further clarification put the testing on a weekly basis.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) announced on Wednesday, March 10, the sites for indoor winter sports championship rounds. The Competitive Cheer Finals will move to Breslin Center to allow more fans to attend compared to other venues that were being considered. Girls BasketballWhere: Division 1 and 3 Semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing. All four Finals will be played at Breslin Center. All four Finals will be played at Breslin Center.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) announced Tuesday, March 2, that it has revised its 2021 Wrestling Tournaments. The MHSAA also has selected Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo as this year’s host site for the Teams Finals on March 30 and Individual Finals to be wrestled April 2-3. AdTeam Wrestling: Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals will be wrestled Tuesday, March 30 at Wings Event Center, with all rounds over one day instead of the traditional two. Both arenas within Wings Event Center will be used each day – one for each division – with all rounds including championship matches wrestled in that specific area. Divisions 3 and 1 will compete in the Arena, and Divisions 2 and 4 will compete in the Valley.

Michigan high school spring sports programs can begin practice on March 22 and competition on March 26, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) announced Monday. This is a delay of one week to the start of spring practices and competitions, the MHSAA said. Moreover, MHSAA said 74 percent of its member high schools favored a delay in springs sports activity for at least a week. The entire Michigan high school spring sports season was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. However, the MHSAA Council said it approved an allowance for spring teams to meet for voluntary practices over 16 contact days this past September and October.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has clarified its rules for concession stands at high school sporting events. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced last week that youth contact sports would be allowed to return this week. Under the current MDHHS order, food and beverages are permitted only where people can be separated by at least six feet. MHSAA is following the same rules for concession stands at Michigan high school sporting events. Any concession stand that can comply with those MDHHS orders is allowed to open during competition.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association revealed its rules for spectators at high school basketball, hockey, wrestling and cheer competitions. In facilities with fixed seating of more than 10,000 people, the maximum number of spectators allowed is 500. In facilities with fixed seating of under 10,000 people, the maximum number of spectators allowed is 250. If a facility has no fixed seating, such as an ice rink with out bleachers, the maximum number of spectators allowed is 100. Sideline cheerleaders, dance team members, pompon squads, pep bands and any other non-competing organization that attends a game must be counted toward the total number of spectators, MHSAA announced.

Michigan high school basketball and ice hockey players will be required to wear masks at all times, even during games. Competitive cheer participants will have to wear masks during meets, as well. School districts have the right to only hire game officials who wear masks at all times, regardless of medical exceptions, MHSAA announced. Competitive cheer has been deemed a non-contact sport, but all participants still have to wear masks under the same rules outlined above. Michigan high school wrestlers must produce a negative rapid antigen test the day before or the day of each meet or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of competition.

The battle over whether high school winter sports should resume amid the coronavirus pandemic continues in Michigan. AdRead more: Lawsuit suggests stoppage in Michigan high school sports may have led to teen’s deathTheir lawsuit is asking a judge to grant an injunction, sending high school athletes back into action, not just practice. The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) went against the state, even going as far as stating they believe COVID spread is not happening or is very low in high school sports right now. Let Them Play, Inc. had been threatening their lawsuit unless winter high school sports were resumed by Monday, Feb. 1, the same say the MHSAA says winter contact sports started in 38 other states. Whitmer encourages Michigan public schools to reopen for in-person learning by March 1Jan. 9: Michigan high school football playoffs resume after 2 month COVID break

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. Will sports resume? MHSAA clashes with MDHHS over winter contact sports banThey are asking for the state to resume practice and competition in the four main contact sports sooner than the Feb. 21 deadline.

Dr. Nikolai Vitti started the letter by clarifying that he supports Whitmer, but he has grown frustrated by a lack of clarity about when winter contact sports can resume. He said there are continuing and legitimate fears about COVID-19 in the Detroit community, but 31 female and male high school coaches want to play basketball. “The continuing suspension of winter ‘contact’ sports contradicts the message that it is safe to return to in-person learning,” Vitti wrote. “Please do not let this frustration reach the level of a lawsuit against you and the state,” Vitti cautioned. “Coaches, student-athletes and their parents are in conversation with attorneys.”Mental health, physical well-being and scholarship opportunities are being affected, he said.

The 2020-21 school year has been a unique one for football players, whose shortened season started, then stopped and then started again. To make up for the odd year, the Michigan High School Athletic Association allowed every team to make the playoffs. The Oak Park Knights weren’t expected to make it to playoffs, but the team is two wins away from a state title. “It’s a great feeling, for real, to come back and be able to help the team,” Rayshawn said. The De La Salle Pilots, had a 2-4 regular season team peaking at the right time.

BELLEVILLE, Mich. – High school football playoffs started back up again Saturday after players were sidelined for weeks because of coronavirus. High school football in January hasn’t happened in Michigan before, but the 2020-21 school year has been a unique year. Jan. 9, 2021: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 519,082; Death toll now at 13,354Belleville faced Detroit Cass Tech nearly two months after the game was supposed to originally happen. “Today’s a great day for football,” said Cass Tech head coach Thomas Wilcher. The hope is every coach, player, referee and school staff member gets through these playoffs safely and the MHSAA crowns a champion.

Trying to figure out how to complete the fall sports season amid the coronavirus pandemic has proven difficult for Michigan high schools. However, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) believes it can be done safely through a new, pilot rapid testing program. “An opportunity came along to partner with the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). The tests are antigen rapid tests provided by MDHHS. Detroit Catholic Central High School’s football team is still in the playoffs, and Athletic Director Aaron Babicz said they have a tentative plan.

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) announced on Tuesday that it will suspend practices for football, volleyball and girls swimming and diving immediately after receiving requirements for the state’s pilot rapid testing program. “The MHSAA also is working to update dates of competition to better reflect the testing schedule. The MDHHS will conduct webinars on Dec. 28 and 29 to train school personnel who will be involved in the testing process. Team practices could resume as early as Dec. 30 once the first tests have been administered. If schools are delayed in the start of testing, they may begin practice once individuals have had one negative test.

The Michigan high school football, girls volleyball and girls swimming and diving tournaments will resume early next month, state officials announced. The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced teams can return to practice Monday (Dec. 21) as part of the state’s pilot rapid testing program. FootballMichigan’s high school football playoffs will resume Jan. 2, with regional finals for 11-player teams and semifinals for 8-player teams. READ: Michigan high school football tournament to resume next month -- here is the scheduleThe 8-player championship games in both divisions and all 11-player semifinal games will be played the following Saturday (Jan. 9). Girls swimming and divingThe girls swimming and diving finals will return with its three Lower Peninsula Finals completed during the weekend of Jan. 15-16, with one division at each of three locations.

(Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)The Michigan high school football tournament will resume next month after being shut down due to COVID-19 restrictions. READ: Michigan high school football, volleyball, swimming and diving tournaments to resumeThe Michigan High School Athletic Association announced teams can return to practice Monday (Dec. 21) as part of the state’s pilot rapid testing program. Michigan’s high school football playoffs will resume Jan. 2, with regional finals for 11-player teams and semifinals for 8-player teams. The 8-player championship games in both divisions and all 11-player semifinal games will be played the following Saturday (Jan. 9). Semifinal games in all 11- and 8-player divisions will be played at home sites.

Michigan’s “three-week pause” is set to expire on Dec. 8, meaning fall high school sports could wrap up and make way for winter sports. High school coaches and teams are eager to get back to playing -- especially at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School, where the football team was three wins away from a state title. The Michigan High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) recently released dates for regionals, semi finals and final competitions, and the MLK Crusaders are ready to compete. But coaches say that if restrictions affecting high school sports are extended further than Dec. 8, fall teams likely won’t be able to finish their seasons this year. “... for us at Martin Luther King, (we’d) have to move on to 2021.”As for high school winter sports, wresting hasn’t yet begun.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – Many student-athletes are disappointed with the new COVID-19 restrictions, especially the Marian Mustang volleyball team. READ: Here are 14 changes going into effect under Michigan’s new COVID-19 restrictionsThey thought they might play the quarterfinal round on Tuesday night, but the decision was made by the Michigan High School Athletic Association to suspend all tournaments immediately. Watch the video above for the full reportMichigan high school sports put on hold as part of new COVID-19 restrictionsHigh School volleyball, swimming and football have all been put on hold in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19. High school football teams were just three wins away from becoming state champions, but the games are now in question as COVID-19 restrictions postpone the season. “I think this is much different than where we were at last March and April,” Michigan High School Athletic Association Executive Director Mark Uyl said.

DETROIT – High School volleyball, swimming and football have all been put on hold in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19. High school football teams were just three wins away from becoming state champions, but the games are now in question as COVID-19 restrictions postpone the season. READ: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools“I think this is much different than where we were at last March and April,” Michigan High School Athletic Association Executive Director Mark Uyl said. But I also have to step back and look at the bigger picture,” Saline High School Head football coach Joe Palka said. You know, I don’t know how good it looks for, you know, high school athletics to just continue down that road when everybody else is sacrificing like crazy.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has suspended its fall tournaments in response to a new public health order issued by state health officials on Sunday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the restrictions Sunday evening, and Michigan Gov. “We understand the need for action, and we will explore all options to complete our Fall tournaments when restrictions are lifted," reads a statement from Uyl. However, now all high schools in the state of Michigan cannot offer in-person classes under the order. At an event with 100 people, risk levels in pretty much every Michigan county surpasses 80%, including some at 99%, like Kent and Calhoun counties.

GROSSE POINTE, Mich. – As COVID-19 cases rise throughout Michigan, high school sports teams must adapt to new policies and procedures. At Grosse Pointe South, the varsity girl’s basketball team has begun practicing for the winter season. Other high school winter sports are required to wear masks 100 percent of the time, like wrestling and competitive cheerleading. Geoff Kimmerly, a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) says the decision to play winter sports is left to each individual school district. Related: MHSAA confirms winter high school sports in Michigan will start on time

Maggie Duba didn’t know who she was, but all she could see was another competitor on the ground, coughing, moaning, and in need of paramedics. As she was headed toward the finish line, Duba noticed that Storey “didn’t have anything left” and was hunched over on the ground. Beth Storey also found Noreen Duba’s number and called to thank her on Friday, and let her know Sarah Storey was OK. “The help of a stranger at the time who became a friend -- it was an amazing thing,” Beth Storey said. No doubt, the two strangers who didn’t know each other before Friday are looking forward to running future races together as friends.

Officials from the Michigan High School Athletic Association have confirmed winter sports in the state will begin on time, with guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19. Previously:The Representative Council of the MHSAA confirmed during its meeting Thursday (Oct. 22) that 2020-21 winter sports will begin on time. Most high school sports traditionally begin practice the first three weeks of November, with games starting in mid-November and the first weeks of December. Start dates for middle school winter sports seasons are determined by local leagues and conferences. A number of precautions have been put in place, including for competition limits, numbers of spectators allowed and face coverings.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – When it came down to the wire, one Bloomfield Hills High School student scored the winning point in a once-in-a-lifetime football game Friday night. Sara Huston is the president of the math club, a member of the National Honor Society and has a 4.0 GPA -- she also happens to be the kicker for the Bloomfield Hills BlackHawks. Berkley scored first in overtime but Bloomfield Hills blocked the extra point. The 17-year-old is only the third female kicker for the BlackHawks in history. “It’s the best football moment I’ve had my entire career.”Related: Detroit Lions defeat Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field

MHSAA face mask requirementsOfficials say that face mask requirements will remain the same for athletes and other participating individuals for the time being. MHSAA face covering requirements were initially established on Sept. 10. MHSAA crowd capacity limitationsThe MHSAA announced capacity limits for athletic spectators on Sept. 30. Capacity limitations vary based on the venue’s seating capacity and if the sporting event is indoors or outdoors. Emergency coronavirus order confusionThe MHSAA provided an update Tuesday following the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling against Whitmer and her emergency powers.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) is announcing changes to the 2020 high school football postseason. All Michigan high schools football teams this season are able to play up to six regular-season games before the start of the MHSAA Playoffs. That’s down from the usual nine games because the first games this season weren’t played until the traditional Week 4. Here’s the adjusted MHSAA Football Playoffs in each format:11-player footballField: 512 teams -- There are currently 507 playing 11-player football this season, so five teams are scheduled to receive first-round byes at this time. Schedule: 3 District Rounds, Regional Finals, Semifinals, Finals.

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Gretchen Whitmer came out about organized sports, the kids were back on the field. The kids were calling me excited, so excited saying, Were back, said Denby assistant coach Zach Carr. Detroit Public Schools and Consolidated District (DPSCD) Superintendent Nikolai Vitti has been pushing for fall sports to resume. I think it means everything to these kids, said Central assistant coach Damon Turner. Central head coach Jimmie Macon said small attendance isnt an issue, but what organized sports provide the children is.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has reinstated fall football and other high school sports in the state of Michigan following Gov. MHSAA officials announced Thursday that the fall 2020 football season has been reinstated by its Representative Council. On Aug 14, the fall 2020 football season was postponed to spring 2021, but Thursdays vote allows for a shortened season this fall. However, the MHSAA will conduct its postseason events in those four sports only for the fall 2020 season, officials said. All football teams in 11- and eight-player football will qualify for the playoffs during the shortened season.

LIVONIA, Mich. Another coronavirus (COVID-19) reversal could be coming for some fall sports, including football. After moving football to spring, the Michigan High School Athletic Association is doing an about face. READ: Michigan High School Athletic Association cancels fall football season due to coronavirusThere are 33 other states offering high school sports. Tim Napiers son plays at Livonia Franklin, he sides with the 60 percent of high schools that told the MHSAA that they did want to play this fall. Whitmer to reinstate high school footballIf fall season does start, schools will have the choice to play in the spring.