NOVI HIGH SCHOOL

Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterBelleville's Bryce Underwood (19) looks to pass as Belleville faces Cass Tech at Novi High School on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.Jacob Hamilton | MLive.comWelcome to Day 2 of the 2022 Michigan high school football state championship games. Follow along with this post as we provide live updates, highlights, insights and reactions to all of today’s action from Ford Field. That’s exactly what Caledonia (12-1) will attempt to do today, as they take on defending champions Belleville in the Division 1 high school football state championship game at 1 p.m. from Ford Field in Detroit. Belleville (13-0) returns to defend their title after defeating Rochester Adams 55-33 in last year’s state championship game. ---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.

NOVI, MI – Belleville’s Tigers are headed to Ford Field again after emerging victorious in overtime. Reigning state champions Belleville defeated perennial rival Cass Tech 29-28 Friday night at Novi High School advance to the state final. The undefeated Tigers will head to Ford Field next Saturday, November 26th to face the winner of this Saturday’s Caledonia vs. Clarkston matchup. You can order prints of any of these football 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.

NOVI -- When Bryce Underwood walked into Novi High School’s football stadium on Friday night, everyone knew who he was. A sophomore quarterback for Belleville, Underwood is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound talent who holds a five-star rating. He has led a Belleville offense that has been virtually unstoppable ever since he began starting as a freshman and led the Tigers to a state title last season.

Sam Sipe, a senior at Western Michigan Christian High School, waves a flag for his team during a state soccer division 4 finals between Muskegon Western Michigan Christian High School and Ann Arbor Greehills High School at Novi High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Muskegon Western Michigan Christian won with a final score of 1-0.Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.com

NOVI, MI -- Muskegon Western Michigan Christian High School won the MHSAA Boys Soccer division 4 state championship on Saturday, Nov. 5. Western Michigan Christian played Ann Arbor Greenhills High School at Novi High School for the match. Neither team scored in the first half of the game, but Western Michigan Christian scored in the latter part of the second half, rounding the game out with a final score of 1-0. Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.comWestern Michigan Christian’s goalie Jared Olsen kicks the ball during a state soccer division 4 finals between Muskegon Western Michigan Christian High School and Ann Arbor Greehills High School at Novi High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.comWestern Michigan Christian’s goalie Jared Olsen blocks a shot during a state soccer division 4 finals between Muskegon Western Michigan Christian High School and Ann Arbor Greehills High School at Novi High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

NOVI, MI -- Richland Gull Lake won the MHSAA Boys Soccer division 2 state championship on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Gull Lake scored the first and only goal in the first minute of the game against Bloomfied Hills Cranbrook Kingswood at Novi High School’s soccer field. Richland Gull Lake won with a final score of 1-0.Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.comRichland Gull Lake students cheer for their team during a state soccer division 2 finals between Richland Gull Lake and Cranbrook Kingswood at Novi High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Richland Gull Lake won with a final score of 1-0.Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.comEmma Kerr, a senior at Richland Gull Lake, cheers for her team during a state soccer division 2 finals between Richland Gull Lake and Cranbrook Kingswood at Novi High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Richland Gull Lake won with a final score of 1-0.Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.com

Students at Novi High School were dismissed early Wednesday after a threatening message was written on a bathroom stall.

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Evan Bates and Madison Chock have enjoyed a great deal of success as ice dance partners and that continued during the Winter Olympics in Beijing on Sunday. Bates, an Ann Arbor native and Chock, who attended Novi High School, won the free dance portion of the figure skating team event to help Team USA win the silver medal, giving the tandem the first Olympic medals of their respective careers. Bates and Chock’s performance helped Team USA earn the silver medal after it won bronze in 2014 and 2018. Bates a graduate of Ann Arbor Huron, became the first U.S. skater of any discipline to compete in four Winter Olympics. The Russia Olympic Committee took home the gold medal with 74 points, followed by Team USA with 65 points and Japan, which claimed the bronze with 63 points.

High school senior Varnika Chandra is active within her school community and beyond, operating a nonprofit that has been recognized by the governor.

On Monday, the FIRST Robotics Competition inducted Novi High School’s robotics team into its hall of fame.

The high school girls lacrosse season concludes today with the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 and Division 2 finals held at Novi High School. All of the action can be viewed remotely by purchasing a month pass to MHSAA.tv for $10.99. The lacrosse finals also will have live streaming audio on the MHSAA Network. The schedule is as follows:Division 2 – 2 p.m.: Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood vs. East Grand RapidsDirect link to live video broadcast: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/mhsaa-mi/gam685797ce48Division 1 – 4:30 p.m.: Rockford vs. Brighton

After Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said outdoor capacity limits end June 1 some high schools are changing plans and holding traditional graduations.

NOVI – The Novi High School hockey team geared up for Tuesday’s quarterfinals but over the weekend, the season was in jeopardy. Novi played Livonia Stevenson Saturday in the regional final -- a game that ended in an overtime win for the Wildcats. The Wildcats were riding high until Novi’s athletic director received a call from a team they played Thursday in the regional semi-final. There was a positive COVID case on the opposing team, meaning the team would have to quarantine and the season would be over. “A high school hockey game will never be put in front of that, our kids safety or anybody’s safety...

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(CBS DETROIT) – In person classes here at Novi High School just started a little over a week ago, but now the remainder of this week will be virtual only, due to five students testing positive for Covid-19. Students were not permitted entry to Novi High School Thursday, after the school shut down their in-person instruction. “We have five students at Novi High School who have tested positive for Covid-19,” said Novi School District Superintendent Steve Matthews. Matthews says due to those positive cases, the school was forced to shut down Thursday and Friday. The superintendent says those five students that tested positive will remain in quarantine for the next two weeks before returning to school.

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NOVI, Mich. – Students at Novi High School are learning virtually for the remainder of the week after several students tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). School leaders said that five high school students have tested positive for the virus this week alone. Matthews said that the school shuttered its doors immediately following the news of the confirmed positive cases. “Novi High School teachers will be in contact with students to ensure that they understand what to do on Thursday and Friday,” reads a statement from Matthews. To err on the side of caution, we need Novi High School students to be home Thursday and Friday.”Novi High School will follow the regular bell schedule, 7:15 a.m. to 1:59 p.m., on Thursday and Friday.

Novi High School moves to only virtual learning this week over outbreakIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

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NOVI, Mich. – All students at Novi High School will be taught virtually on Thursday and Friday (Sept. 17-18) after five students at the school tested positive for COVID-19, according to the district. “Novi High School teachers will be in contact with students to ensure that they understand what to do on Thursday and Friday,” reads a statement from district Superintendent Dr. Steve Matthews. To err on the side of caution, we need Novi High School students to be home Thursday and Friday.”Novi High School will follow the regular bell schedule, 7:15 a.m. to 1:59 p.m., on Thursday and Friday. The district advises both “A” day and “B” day hybrid students should log in Thursday to Zooms/Schoology. Regular virtual students continue to be virtual learners.

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NOVI, Mich. Students across the state were denied many experiences after the coronavirus outbreak shut down schools, businesses and programs this year. There were supposed to be high school sports, there was supposed to be a Division 1 State Tournament for girls soccer and Novi High School was supposed to defend its title. The Novi High School Girls Varsity team was on a roll, winning the 2018 state title over Grand Blanc and was undefeated the next year, winning the second straight title over Plymouth. Update June 6, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 58,749; Death toll now at 5,652The seniors took it the hardest, not being able to finish something they started. More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

The first of its kind in Michigan, a 10-team basketball tournament for special needs high school students was held at Novi High School this past Friday. 4Frenzy - KLAA Unified Basketball Tournament at Novi High SchoolThis joint effort makes the Unified basketball games just as thrilling and rewarding for the players as it is at a varsity high school basketball tournament. There are winners (congratulations to Brighton High School’s Unified team for winning the tournament!) In fact, this past Saturday the Oakland Activities Association had their own version of a unified basketball event for the first time. This Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) Unified Tournament was begun last year in conjunction with MHSAA and Special Olympics Michigan.

Novi HS hosts 2nd unified basketball tournament for kids with special needs. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Kids can learn about Japanese culture through art, music and other family fun activities at the Novi Japan Festival on Oct. 6, 2019 at Novi High School. The island nation has brought an array of beautiful and unique music and artwork, delicious seafood and much more to the world beyond the Pacific and you can experience it all at the Novi Japan Festival on Oct. 6, 2019. This annual October festival, which is co-hosted by the Japan Business Society of Detroit and the JSD Womens Club, runs 1-4 p.m. at Novi High School. Youll learn a little bit about each activity and what each one means to the people of Japan. For more information on the Novi Japan Festival at Novi High School or for details on other family fun things to do this weekend visit the Metro Parent calendar.