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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. GIRLS BASKETBALL

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. GIRLS BASKETBALL

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. BOYS BASKETBALL

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. BOYS BASKETBALL

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. BOYS BASKETBALL

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. BOYS BASKETBALL

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. BOYS BASKETBALL

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. GIRLS BASKETBALL

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. BOYS BASKETBALL

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. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES

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. GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES

Reeths-Puffer sophomore Jaxson Whitaker (5) brings the ball up the floor against Grand Haven during the second quarter in 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.com

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. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES

Kent City’s Lexie Bowers (23) attempts a free-throw against Madison Heights Bishop Foley during the second half 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.com

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. GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES

A buzzer-beater in Canton and 10 3-pointers by one player from Romulus highlight the Metro Detroit area boys and girls basketball action for Tuesday, Jan. 10. 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.

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. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES

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. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES

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. GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES

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. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES

Reeths-Puffer sophomore Jaxson Whitaker (5) brings the ball up the floor against Grand Haven during the second quarter in 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.com

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. GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES

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. GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES

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. GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES

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. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES

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. GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES

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. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES

Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterGrand 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. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comMUSKEGON – Harrison Sorrelle knew his teammates were counting on him to make a play as the Grand Haven boys basketball team trailed Reeths-Puffer 34-24 midway through the third quarter of a non-conference clash Friday night.

Excitement is building for the fast-approaching high school bowling season. 2 and is also seeking its first state title while Macomb Dakota – with two state titles on its resume – lurks at No. Brownstown WoodhavenThe Grand Rapids Northview boys bowling team captured the Division 2 state title. Flat RockThe Plymouth Christian boys bowling team captured the Division 4 state title. RELATED READINGState champion crowned at 2022 high school bowling team finalsSingles state champions rise to the top at 2022 bowling finals2022 high school bowling all-state teams

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. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES

DETROIT, MI — The 2022 MHSAA Football Finals are a wrap at Ford Field in Detroit. Eight teams were crowned champions on Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26.

High school football players will get a chance to experience what it’s like to play like the pros as the Michigan High School Athletic Association is hosting finals at Ford Field in Detroit.

DETROIT, MI — Warren De La Salle sits atop the throne once again — now back-to-back — claiming the MHSAA Division 2 state championship. The Pilots soared to new heights led to victory by their senior quarterback Brady Drogosh with a demanding 52-13 win over Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central. RELATED: Warren De La Salle follows Brady Drogosh to back-to-back Division 2 state titlesMLive was there to document the action, both on and off of the field. You can order prints of any of these football photos by clicking the “Buy photo” button in the caption of every photo. Read more on MLive.com:Second football state title just as sweet for Ottawa Lake Whiteford‘Cornfield tough’: Ubly finds comfort in resilient effort despite state final lossPHOTOS: MHSAA Division 8 State Football Final, Ottawa Lake Whiteford vs. UblyMHSAA Division 2 State Football Final, Warren De La Salle vs. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central

Grand Rapids West Catholic will be seeking its seventh MHSAA state football championship when the Falcons face Negaunee in the Division 6 title game at 4:30 p.m. today at Ford Field. GRWC (12-1) last won a state championship in 2017, when it won its fifth straight Division 5 title. The Falcons’ other championship came in 2010. They lost in the finals in 2012 and 1979.

As we get ready to stuff ourselves with stuffing on Thursday and watch the high school football season come to a close this weekend, our group of nine MLive high school sports reporters are hoping everyone has some fun with food and football this week. With the eight MHSAA 11-player state championship football games set to take place across Friday and Saturday at Ford Field, MLive is here to tell you which teams will take home championship trophies.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

ROCHESTER, MI -- Goodrich High School and Riverview High School played against each other in the MHSAA Division 4 football semifinals game at Rochester High School on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Goodrich won the game with a final score of 51-26. Next week, the team will compete in their first ever state championship game at Ford Field against Grand Rapids South Christian High School.

Although there are less games to choose from in the state semifinal round of the MHSAA football playoffs, they are all exciting matchups. It’s time to take a look into each game and pick who will play inside Ford Field next week for a chance to win a state championship. After being correct with nine of the 12 picks for Metro Detroit playoff games last week, my season picks record is now 186-70. It only gets tougher from here as regional finals are on tap this week.

KALAMAZOO, MI – Months of hard work, sacrifice and early morning laps all boil down to two days at the pool for Michigan’s best high school swimmers and divers this weekend. The MHSAA girls swimming and diving state finals begin Friday and run through Saturday, with Division 1 taking place at Oakland University, Division 2 at Calvin University and Division 3 at the Holland Aquatic Center.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

FLINT – The regional finals of the MHSAA high school football playoffs have arrived and four Flint-area teams will be taking part. All four will play at 7 p.m. tonight.

JACKSON -- We are down to two. Just a couple of Jackson-area teams are left standing in the MHSAA playoffs as Lumen Christi and Napoleon are both still going strong in Division 7.

FLINT – Four Flint-area football teams are still in the hunt for state championships in four of the MHSAA’s eight divisions. Linden is still alive in Division 3, Goodrich is in Division 4, Hamady is in Division 5 and New Lothrop is in Division 7.

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at the 2022 MHSAA volleyball regional tournaments for brackets involving the three remaining teams from the MLive Bay City coverage area, Cass City, Beaverton and Oscoda. Will be updated with results as they become available. Don’t miss any of the excitement from the season ahead. Purchase your subscription now and get full access to every story on MLive! RELATED READING2022 Bay City area volleyball district resultsAfter paying her dues, Hailey Dahn finds her calling with Central volleyballWestern uses Wonder Woman spunk to rally but can’t lasso district title

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

BROOKLYN, MI -- Individual and team champions were crowned in eight races at the MHSAA state cross country championships on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Michigan International Speedway. Check out the gallery above to see 60 of our favorite photos from the wind-blown state championships. Click here for a direct link to the gallery or to purchase the prints. RELATED: Highlights and champions from the 2022 Michigan Lower Peninsula girls cross country finalsRELATED: Highlights and champions from the 2022 Michigan Lower Peninsula boys cross country finalsMLive photographers were there all day to capture the action and excitement from the day. Check out our photo galleries from all eight races:Division 4 boys Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 3 boys Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 4 girls Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 3 girls Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 2 boys Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 1 boys Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 2 girls Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 1 girls Michigan state cross country championships 2022

COMSTOCK PARK, MI -- Holland Christian is the MHSAA Division 3 boys soccer champions for 2022. Holland Christian scored one goal from Derek Huisman and got another from Michael Pierce to earn a 2-0 win over Gross Ile at Comstock Park High School on Saturday, November 5. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.comGrosse Ile sophomore Issac Miles (18) chases after the ball at Comstock Park High School in Comstock Park, Michigan on Saturday, November 5, 2022. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.comHolland Christian fans cheer for their team at Comstock Park High School in Comstock Park, Michigan on Saturday, November 5, 2022. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.comHolland Christian junior Jordan Rees (2) heads the ball at Comstock Park High School in Comstock Park, Michigan on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

COMSTOCK PARK, MI -- Rochester Adams is the MHSAA Division 1 boys soccer champions for 2022. Rochester Adams got one goal from Dugan Black and another from Aidan Flanders to earn a 2-0 win over Rockford at Comstock Park High School on Saturday, November 5. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.comRockford fan cheers for the team at Comstock Park High School in Comstock Park, Michigan on Saturday, November 5, 2022. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.comRochester Adams fans cheer for their team at Comstock Park High School in Comstock Park, Michigan on Saturday, November 5, 2022. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)Gracie Smith | gsmith@mlive.comRochester Adams players celebrate becoming Divison 1 state soccer champions at Comstock Park High School in Comstock Park, Michigan on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

BROOKLYN, MI -- Over 2,000 high school cross country runners descended on Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 5 for the 2022 MHSAA Lower Peninsula state finals. MLive photographers were there all day to capture the action and excitement from the day. You can order prints of any of these football photos by clicking the “Buy photo” button in the caption of every photo. This post will be updated throughout the day as photos become available. Division 4 boys Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 3 boys Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 4 girls Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 3 girls Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 2 boys Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 1 boys Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 2 girls Michigan state cross country championships 2022Division 1 girls Michigan state cross country championships 2022

JACKSON -- A few weeks ago, Mason beat Jackson 35-6. The powers-that-be at the MHSAA drew up the Division 3 brackets to send the Bulldogs and Vikings on a collision course for a rematch in the district title game. That rematch will kick off Friday in Mason, following Mason’s win over Sturgis and Jackson’s over Western last week.

Mona Shores' Dahmir Farnum (13) breaks the tackle attempt of Forest Hills Central's Quentin Rudolph (2) as he rushes for a touchdown during the first 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

‘FLINT – Eight Flint-area teams are still alive in the MHSAA high school football playoffs and they’ll be taking the field in seven games this week. All are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday.

BAY CITY, MI -- Meet the 23 competitors from the MLive Bay City area who qualified for the 2022 MHSAA boys cross country state finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn on Nov. 5. Championship races are set for Division 1 at 2:10 p.m., Division 2 at 1:30 p.m., Division 3 at 10:10 a.m. and Division 4 at 9:30 a.m.

BAY CITY, MI -- Meet the 15 competitors from the MLive Bay City area who qualified for the 2022 MHSAA girls cross country state finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn on Nov. 5. Championship races are set for Division 1 at 3:30 p.m., Division 2 at 2:50 p.m., Division 3 at 11:30 a.m. and Division 4 at 10:50 a.m.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this weekend.

The first-round schedule for the Michigan high school football playoffs was released on Sunday.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this weekend.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this weekend.

Check out this list of future college football standouts.

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.

This is a story that seems too good to be true. But it's very much true.

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.