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This is it! She went from almost being the first houseguest evicted on “Big Brother” season 24 to being in the final three at tonight’s finale night where she will try to make “BB” history. West Bloomfield’s Taylor Hale, the 2021 Miss Michigan USA champion, is not only going for the $750,000 grand prize, but if she wins, she would make “Big Brother” history by becoming the first Black woman to win the hit CBS reality competition.

Yet, Brother Rice spoiled my chances by upsetting Warren De La Salle, 43-42, which in turn put my record at 15-1 last week. Macomb Dakota (4-0) vs. Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (4-0), 7:00 PMThe MAC Red matchup we’ve all been waiting for is here. West Bloomfield QB Requez Nance continues to get better and better and he is once again surrounded with talent. This is going to be a tough one, but West Bloomfield is looking as good as advertised so far. Meanwhile, Detroit Catholic Central has been battle tested and has notched solid wins over Davison and DeWitt in recent weeks.

The running backs on the Michigan High School Football Player of the Year watch list have been proving impressive performance after impressive performance through the first four weeks of the season. Below is the Michigan High School Football Player of the Year watch list heading into Week 4 of the 2022 season. He finished with 68 rush yards and two touchdowns with 68 receiving yards on four catches. Clarkston's Ethan Clark (34) runs up the field during their high school football game against West Bloomfield at Clarkston High School in Clarkston, on Friday, October 2, 2020. Saginaw Heritage High School’s Braylon Isom (2) tackles Davison High School’s AJ Hill (6) during a high school football game at Davison High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.

West Bloomfield continues to climb among a lot of shuffling in the Metro Detroit football rankings. Clarkston (2-2)Clarkston’s rollercoaster ride through a very tough first four games ended with a 35-27 loss to West Bloomfield. Detroit Catholic Central (3-1)Catholic Central continues to roll after a 22-6 win over Detroit U-D Jesuit last week. West Bloomfield (4-0)West Bloomfield passed its toughest test of the season so far when it beat Clarkston, 35-27, last week. Detroit Central (4-0)7.

Muskegon Mona Shores - beat Wyoming 48-14; will host Grand Rapids Union in Week 511. Grand Rapids West Catholic - beat Holland Christian 28-14; will host Allendale in Week 514. Grand Rapids Christian - lost to Northview 22-14; will host East Grand Rapids in Week 526. Beal City - beat Lake City 23-6; will visit Evart in Week 532. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central - beat East Grand Rapids 31-7; will visit Northview in Week 548.

West Bloomfield hops into the top three of the Metro Detroit football rankings after Clarkston knocked off Rochester Adams. Of course, Clarkston makes a climb too. Here are the top 10 football teams in the Metro Detroit coverage area, along with the top 10 in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

Along with Clark, there were many great performances put on by members of MLive’s Michigan High School Football Player of the Year watch list. Below is the Michigan High School Football Player of the Year watch list heading into Week 4 of the 2022 season. West Bloomfield's Travis Reece (2) chases down Clarkston's Ethan Clark (34) during their high school football game at Clarkston High School in Clarkston, on Friday, October 2, 2020. In the win over Adams, Clark became just the second athlete in Clarkston history to eclipse 3,000 career rushing yards. He finished the win with 261 passing yards and three passing touchdowns while adding 50 rushing yards and another touchdown.

Grand Rapids Catholic Central: beat Spring Lake 41-6; will host Holland Christian in Week 45. Rockford: beat Holland West Ottawa 41-13; will host Grand Haven in Week 411. Grand Blanc: lost to Saginaw Heritage 52-40; will visit Traverse City West in Week 432. Beal City: beat Houghton Lake 56-6; will visit Lake City in Week 435. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central: beat Byron Central 21-13; will host East Grand Rapids in Week 448.

For the second week in a row, most high school football games across Michigan are being played on Thursday night. That is true for the Metro Detroit area as Thursday night football will serve up a strong helping of action before some great games take the spotlight on Friday. Before we dive into the Metro Detroit football schedule for Week 2, we have to honor the winner of the Metro Detroit Player of the Week poll for last week’s performances. This week, the voting was no contest as West Bloomfield wide receiver Semaj Morgan collected 81.27 percent of the vote. Troy (1-0) 5:00 PMDetroit Southeastern (0-1) vs. Detroit University Prep (0-1) 7:00 PMDetroit Western (1-0) vs. Detroit Central (1-0) 7:00 PMDundee (1-0) vs. Livonia Clarenceville (1-0) 7:00 PMEastpointe (0-1) vs.

Well, after 2021 was the best years for Purcell’s Picks, I have stumbled out of the gates to open the 2022 season. Mustering just a 9-10 record last week, I’m really hoping for a nice turnaround this week. There are a couple of interesting OAA and MAC matchups while the Warren De La Salle vs. Muskegon game looms large on Friday. THURSDAYClarkston (0-1) vs. Southfield Arts & Technology (1-0), 7:00 PMThe Wolves lost in disappointing fashion to Davison to open the season while Southfield A&T got a marquee win over Detroit Cass Tech in overtime. PURCELL’S PICK: Southfield A&T 32, Clarkston 21Romeo (1-0) vs. Roseville (1-0)Not long ago, this matchup would have been no contest.

Warren De La Salle - beat Detroit Renaissance 41-13; will host Muskegon Week 25. Grand Rapids Catholic Central - beat Port Huron 52-0; will visit Loyola Week 26. Traverse City Central - beat St. Joseph 49-28; will host Lapeer Week 211. Grand Rapids Christian - lost 42-7 to Grand Rapids South Christian; will host Fruitport Week 219. Muskegon - beat East Kentwood 20-14; will visit De La Salle Week 226 Grand Rapids West Catholic - beat Edwardsburg 28-20; will visit Ferndale Week 227.

DETROIT, MI -- West Bloomfield had a strong start to their 2022 football season, handily defeating Sterling Heights Stevenson, 47-7, at Wayne State University Thursday night. The Lakers triumphed in the second game of the 2022 Xenith Prep Sports Kickoff, a three-day event held annually at Wayne State University’s Tom Adams Field. 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-resolutionimages right to their device for free as part of their subscription. MORE MLIVE FOOTBALL COVERAGE:Michigan high school football scores from Week 1 opening nightLive high school football updates from opening night in Michigan

The Oakland Activities Association has added a fourth division for football this season as the newly formed OAA Gold takes shape alongside the traditional OAA Red, White and Blue Divisions. Harper Woods also makes its OAA debut this season as it joins the competitive OAA White division. Here is the complete 2022 Oakland Activities Association high school football schedule. OAA REDClarkstonAug 25: 7:00 PM - A - DavisonSep 1: 7:00 PM - H - Southfield Arts & TechnologySep 9: 7:00 PM - A - Rochester AdamsSep 16: 7:00 PM - A - West BloomfieldSep 23: 7:00 PM - H - OxfordSep 30: 7:00 PM - H - Rochester Hills Stoney CreekOct 7: 7:00 PM - A - Lake OrionOct 14: 7:00 PM - A - LapeerOct 21: 6:00 PM - A - Oak ParkLake OrionAug 25: 7:00 PM - A - Utica EisenhowerSep 1: 7:00 PM - H - Oak ParkSep 9: 7:00 PM - A - OxfordSep 16: 7:00 PM - H - Rochester AdamsSep 23: 7:00 PM - A - Rochester Hills Stoney CreekSep 30: 7:00 PM - A - West BloomfieldOct 7: 7:00 PM - H - ClarkstonOct 14: 7:00 PM - A - North FarmingtonOct 21: 7:00 PM - H - SalineOxfordAug 25: 7:00 PM - A - RomeoSep 2: 7:30 PM - H - Birmingham GrovesSep 9: 7:00 PM - H - Lake OrionSep 16: 7:00 PM - H - Rochester Hills Stoney CreekSep 23: 7:00 PM - A - ClarkstonSep 30: 7:00 PM - H - Rochester AdamsOct 7: 7:00 PM - A - West BloomfieldOct 14: 7:00 PM - A - Bloomfield HillsOct 21: 7:00 PM - A - Clinton Township Chippewa ValleyRochester AdamsAug 25: 7:00 PM - H - Orchard Lake St Mary’sSep 1: 7:00 PM - A - RochesterSep 9: 7:00 PM - H - ClarkstonSep 16: 7:00 PM - A - Lake OrionSep 23: 7:00 PM - H - West BloomfieldSep 30: 7:00 PM - A - OxfordOct 7: 7:00 PM - H - Rochester Hills Stoney CreekOct 14: 7:00 PM - H - Harper WoodsOct 21: 7:00 PM - A - Sterling Heights StevensonRochester Hills Stoney CreekAug 25: 7:00 PM - A - Detroit MumfordSep 1: 7:00 PM - H - Bloomfield HillsSep 9: 7:00 PM - H - West BloomfieldSep 16: 7:00 PM - A - OxfordSep 23: 7:00 PM - H - Lake OrionSep 30: 7:00 PM - A - ClarkstonOct 7: 7:00 PM - A - Rochester AdamsOct 14: 7:00 PM - H - RochesterOct 21: 7:00 PM - H - New Baltimore Anchor BayWest BloomfieldAug 25: 7:00 PM - A - Sterling Heights StevensonSep 2: 7:00 PM - H - Harper WoodsSep 9: 7:00 PM - A - Rochester Hills Stoney CreekSep 16: 7:00 PM - H - ClarkstonSep 23: 7:00 PM - A - Rochester AdamsSep 30: 7:00 PM - H - Lake OrionOct 7: 7:00 PM - H - OxfordOct 14: 7:00 PM - A - Southfield Arts & TechnologyOct 21: 7:00 PM - H - Utica EisenhowerOAA WHITEBirmingham GrovesAug 25: 7:00 PM - H - North FarmingtonSep 2: 7:30 PM - A - OxfordSep 9: 6:00 PM - A - Oak ParkSep 16: 7:00 PM - H - Bloomfield HillsSep 23: 7:00 PM - H - Southfield Arts & TechnologySep 30: 7:00 PM - H - Harper WoodsOct 7: 7:00 PM - A - RochesterOct 14: 7:00 PM - H - BerkleyOct 21: 7:00 PM - H - Birmingham SeaholmBloomfield HillsAug 25: 7:00 PM - H - Birmingham SeaholmSep 1: 7:00 PM - A - Rochester Hills Stoney CreekSep 9: 7:00 PM - H - RochesterSep 16: 7:00 PM - A - Birmingham GrovesSep 23: 7:00 PM - H - Oak ParkSep 30: 7:00 PM - H - Southfield Arts & TechnologyOct 7: 7:00 PM - A - Harper WoodsOct 14: 7:00 PM - H - OxfordOct 21: 7:00 PM - A - North FarmingtonHarper WoodsAug 26: 7:00 PM - A - Harper Woods Chandler ParkSep 2: 7:00 PM - A - West BloomfieldSep 9: 7:00 PM - H - Southfield Arts & TechnologySep 16: 7:00 PM - H - Oak ParkSep 23: 7:00 PM - A - RochesterSep 30: 7:00 PM - A - Birmingham GrovesOct 7: 7:00 PM - H - Bloomfield HillsOct 14: 7:00 PM - A - Rochester AdamsOct 21: 7:00 PM - H - RosevilleOak ParkAug 25: 6:00 PM - H - Detroit U-D JesuitSep 1: 7:00 PM - A - Lake OrionSep 9: 6:00 PM - H - Birmingham GrovesSep 16: 7:00 PM - A - Harper WoodsSep 23: 7:00 PM - A - Bloomfield HillsSep 30: 6:00 PM - H - RochesterOct 7: 7:00 PM - A - Southfield Arts & TechnologyOct 14: 7:00 PM - A - Orchard Lake St Mary’sOct 21: 6:00 PM - H - ClarkstonRochesterAug 25: 7:00 PM - H - UticaSep 1: 7:00 PM - H - Rochester AdamsSep 9: 7:00 PM - A - Bloomfield HillsSep 16: 7:00 PM - A - Southfield Arts & TechnologySep 23: 7:00 PM - H - Harper WoodsSep 30: 6:00 PM - A - Oak ParkOct 7: 7:00 PM - H - Birmingham GrovesOct 14: 7:00 PM - A - Rochester Hills Stoney CreekOct 21: 7:00 PM - A - Detroit RenaissanceSouthfield A&TAug 26: 7:00 PM - H - Detroit Cass TechSep 1: 7:00 PM - A - ClarkstonSep 9: 7:00 PM - A - Harper WoodsSep 16: 7:00 PM - H - RochesterSep 23: 7:00 PM - A - Birmingham GrovesSep 30: 7:00 PM - A - Bloomfield HillsOct 7: 7:00 PM - H - Oak ParkOct 14: 7:00 PM - H - West BloomfieldOct 21: 7:00 PM - H - River RougeOAA BLUEBirmingham SeaholmAug 25: 7:00 PM - A - Bloomfield HillsSep 1: 7:00 PM - H - Detroit U: D JesuitSep 9: 7:00 PM - H - Auburn Hills AvondaleSep 16: 7:00 PM - H - Troy AthensSep 23: 7:00 PM - A - North FarmingtonSep 30: 7:00 PM - H - TroyOct 7: 7:00 PM - A - BerkleyOct 14: 7:00 PM - A - FarmingtonOct 21: 7:00 PM - A - Birmingham GrovesFarmingtonAug 25: 7:00 PM - H - Ypsilanti LincolnSep 1: 7:00 PM - A - Royal OakSep 9: 7:00 PM - A - Troy AthensSep 16: 7:00 PM - H - North FarmingtonSep 23: 7:00 PM

Here’s where to find Michigan election results for the West Bloomfield Township primary election on Aug. 2, 2022.

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI -- A gift card scheme that totaled an estimated $9.2 million in fraudulent transactions has landed a pair of Michigan brothers in prison for up to four years. The brothers would buy gift cards for retailers such as Walmart or store-valued Visa and MasterCard gift cards from customers who obtained the gift cards illegally. For example, they would pay 60% of the value of a Kohl’s gift card. They would then turn around and sell the gift cards to online resellers for near close to the full value. The scheme operated from February 2016 through February 2018 and in that time, the brothers sold roughly $6.3 million worth of gift cards and processed $2.9 million worth of in store-valued card transactions.

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Two brothers from West Bloomfield have been sentenced in connection with a $9.2 million fraud scheme centered around selling illegally obtained gift cards.

A Massachusetts man traveled to Oakland County in a car full of kidnapping tools to try to kidnap his ex-girlfriend from 20 years ago, who he hadn’t even spoken to recently.

Michigan’s football program has its first offensive lineman commit in its 2023 recruiting class. West Bloomfield four-star prospect Amir Herring verbally pledged to the Wolverines on Thursday night in an announcement on 247Sports. Congratulations to West Bloomfield’s Amir Herring on his commitment to the University of Michigan football program. Although he plays tackle at West Bloomfield, he is expected to move inside at the college level. Herring will reunite with his former West Bloomfield coach, Ron Bellamy, who is now the Michigan receivers coach.

The parents of a teenager wounded during a mass shooting at Oxford High School are suing the shop that sold the handgun used to kill four students and injure six other people.

The parents of a teenager wounded during a mass shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan are suing the shop that sold the handgun used to kill four students and injure six other people. The complaint filed Tuesday in federal court in Detroit on behalf of Matthew and Mary Mueller accuses Acme Shooting Goods LLC of negligently or unlawfully supplying the gun through a straw sale. Authorities have said James Crumbley bought the 9 mm semiautomatic handgun used in the Nov. 30 shooting as an early Christmas gift for his son, Ethan, who was 15 at the time.

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested after the decomposing body of her 3-year-old son was found Friday morning in a basement freezer in the family's home on Detroit's west side.

About 20 students at Oxford High School where four students were killed in a mass shooting say their constitutional rights to safety and education have been violated and that they want changes to ensure security at school, a law firm...

Defending champion Kimberly Dinh of Midland, 2021 runner-up Mikaela Schulz of West Bloomfield and this year’s medalist Caroline Ellis – an assistant coach at Michigan State – are among the players who won first-round matches Wednesday in the 106th Michigan Women’s Amateur Golf Championship. Dinh beat Grand Valley State University golfer Mackenzie Blomberg 7 and 6 at Great Oaks Country Club to advance to the Sweet 16.

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI - Almost everyone who drives by this historic Michigan mansion for the first time stops, gets out of their vehicle and takes a picture of it. Known as the house with the “Smurf roof,” it’s the MLive dream home of the week where we feature a house or property every Wednesday. Located at 2690 Pine Lake Road in West Bloomfield, the nearly 10,000-square-foot house, built in 1920, is on the market for $4.19 million.

A Michigan podiatrist will be celebrating the big 6-0 with a bike ride at the end of May.

WEST BLOOMFIELD -- When the Oak Park girls were declared the winners of Thursday’s OAA Blue/Gold track and field championships at West Bloomfield High School, no one should have been surprised. After all, it was the ninth consecutive league title for the Knights as their dominant ways continued. However, it was surprising due to the fact Oak Park was trailing by one point heading into the final event. Luckily, the final event was the 4x400, an event that’s been Oak Park’s bread and butter for the last decade. Place Team Score 1 Farmington 164 2 West Bloomfield 123 3 Royal Oak 69 4 Oak Park 65 5 Beverly Hills Groves 47.5 6 North Farmington 44 7 Birmingham Seaholm 29.5 8 Berkley 28 9 Pontiac 18 9 Southfield Arts & Tech 18 11 Ferndale University 9 12 Harper Woods 8 13 Ferndale 1

Michigan State Police have detained three women and two men and seized three guns as they continue to execute “Operation Candy Man” in Oakland, Wayne, and Genesee counties.

Michigan State Police are executing “Operation Candy Man” on Wednesday -- a plan to raid locations in Oakland, Wayne, and Genesee counties and stop nurses who are illegally selling thousands of opioids.

Michigan State Police are executing “Operation Candy Man” on Wednesday -- a plan to raid locations in Oakland, Wayne, and Genesee counties and stop nurses who are illegally selling thousands of opioids.

A West Bloomfield house was raided Tuesday after Wayne County Roads Division workers used $1.7 million in taxpayer money to fraudulently purchase 596 generators and sell them for personal profit, officials said.

A West Bloomfield house was raided Tuesday after Wayne County Roads Division workers used $1.7 million in taxpayer money to fraudulently purchase 596 generators and sell them for personal profit, officials said.

A passenger was killed Monday in West Bloomfield when a 17-year-old driver lost control of a pickup truck, crashed into a large rock, and then hit several trees, officials said.

Planning is underway to raise money for the people of Ukraine and to draw attention to shared experiences between Black Americans and Jewish Americans.

A group of people and businesses in West Bloomfield, Dearborn, Detroit, Clinton Township and several others cities across Metro Detroit have been linked to a complex fraud scheme aimed at soliciting millions of dollars’ worth of business from Michigan crash victims over the past decade.

Check out this list of egg-cellent local Easter egg hunts happening around Metro Detroit.

A Detroit police officer is being held on $750,000 bond after he was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The victim is a minor.

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI -- Michael Anthony Carson, a police officer with the Detroit Police Department, has been charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after he allegedly sexually assaulted a minor. According to Fox 2 Detroit, Carson, 59, was arraigned Wednesday in Oakland County on the charges stemming from an investigation into claims that he assaulted the minor. Fox 2 also reports the assaults took place over the course of seven years. During the arraignment, the judge set bond at $750,000 cash/surety and Carson is currently being held at the Oakland County Jail. The Detroit Police Department is aware of the case, but did not comment on the matter.

The West Bloomfield School District announced this week it will has hired Dr. Dania Bazzi to lead the district as its next Superintendent.

The West Bloomfield School District announced this week it will has hired Dr. Dania Bazzi to lead the district as its next Superintendent.

Construction crews didn’t waste any time tearing up Orchard Lake Road, and now that we’re two weeks into this project, businesses along the road are concerned about how they’re going to survive eight months of construction.

West Bloomfield earned its first state title in program history, while Detroit Edison, Ypsilanti Arbor Prep and Fowler added to their collection of championship trophies. In Division 4, Fowler captured its second consecutive crown with a 61-46 win over Plymouth Christian behind a 15-point, 12-rebound performance from senior Mia Riley, whose season-long body of work earned her Michigan Associated Press Division 4 Player of the Year honors. The state champion Eagles were well-represented in the 2022 Associated Press Division 4 All-State team, which selected by a panel of eight Michigan sportswriters across the state. Fowler celebrates its 61-46 victory over Plymouth Christian to win the MHSAA Girls Basketball Division 4 championship at the Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Madison Looby, Saginaw Nouvel, Sr.Makayla Kamyszek, Posen, Sr.Madison Smith, Mackinaw City, Jr.Kate Borseth, Ewen-Trout Creek, Jr.Coach: Tyler Larson, BaragaPlymouth Christian's Hailey Maulbetsch (35) dribbles the ball during the girls basketball Division 4 final at Breslin Center on Saturday, March 18.

A murder charge has been issued in connection with the shooting death of a West Bloomfield man at a Highland Park store.

EAST LANSING, MI – West Bloomfield defeated Hartland 51-42 in the MHSAA Girls Basketball Division 1 Finals at the Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, March 19. Related: West Bloomfield holds off Hartland for first girls basketball state title in school historyScroll down to see our favorite photos from the game. West Bloomfield girls basketball head coach Darrin McAllister holds up the trophy as his team celebrates their 51-42 victory over Hartland in the MHSAA Girls Basketball Division 1 Finals at the Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Meg Potter | MLive.comWest Bloomfield girls basketball players pose with their trophy after the MHSAA Girls Basketball Division 1 Finals at the Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, March 19, 2022. (Cory Morse | MLive.com) Cory Morse | MLive.com

The West Bloomfield girls basketball junior forward cried for days when her team fell to Hartland in the regional semifinals in 2020 when she was a freshman. We knew our end goal and to finally meet it is amazing.”Watch West Bloomfield celebrate first-ever girls basketball state titleIt was clear this West Bloomfield team was on a mission all season long as it ran off 25 straight wins on the road to history. West Bloomfield coach Darrin McAllister was also emotional when reflecting on what his team had accomplished. “I remember Nov. 12, everybody coming together saying they wanted a state championship. “From Day 1, we’ve been talking about this, and we never let up.”Though the season didn’t end with a state title, Hartland (25-2) also made history with its first state championship game appearance.

EAST LANSING – For the first time in program history, West Bloomfield’s girls basketball team is the best-of-the-best. The Lakers used a dominant effort in the rebounding department to take down Hartland, 51-42, to claim the team’s first-ever Division 1 state title Saturday at the Breslin Center. West Bloomfield celebrated the state title with their supporters in attendance. See the celebration in the video above and check out the photo gallery below. 45 2022 MHSAA Girls Basketball Division 1 Finals: West Bloomfield vs HartlandHigh 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.

Michigan State Police are looking for a suspect accused of fatally shooting a business owner on Friday inside their Highland Park store.

EAST LANSING -- The West Bloomfield girls basketball was in danger of seeing its playoff run end two wins short on Friday afternoon at the Breslin Center. West Bloomfield (24-1) will face Hartland in the Division 1 championship game on Saturday at 12:15 p.m. as both teams aim to win their first state championship. With the Lakers trailing 55-53, Davis hit a 3-pointer to give West Bloomfield a one-point lead with 4:19 left. “We do game-like situations at the free-throw line and have a fake crowd in the background, trying to interrupt us from our free-throw,” Hooper said. After a couple more trips to the free-throw line, West Bloomfield was able to clinch out the victory.

Detroit Edison’s Ruby Whitehorn dribbles the ball during a girls basketball game at Arbor Preparatory High School on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Ann Arbor. Arbor Prep’s Mya Petticord shoots a basket during a girls basketball game at Arbor Preparatory High School on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Ann Arbor. It also translated into MLive’s prediction of an Arbor Prep state title. During the regular season, Fowler also knocked off Plymouth Christian, one of the D4 semifinalists. Many 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.

The Michigan high school girls basketball season comes to a close Saturday at Michigan State University’s Breslin Center, with four state champions crowned. Fans can look at the brackets heading into the semifinals, with schedules, matchups and records to help them make their decision. Polls are open until the first semifinal game in each division. West Catholic beat Edwardsburg with a score of 82-27. 1 Ypsilanti Arbor Prep returns to D3 state semifinals with win over DansvilleMuch-improved Genesee Christian girls fall in Division 4 quarterfinals to Plymouth ChristianLudington defense frustrates Frankenmuth to earn first Breslin berth since 2004

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI – The Reese Rockets are fast learners. “Last year was our first year in the quarterfinals, and there’s no doubt it helped us,” Bishop Foley coach Ray Joseph said. Reese came out in the second half in a press and changed the pace of the game, turning Bishop Foley over and scoring some easy points. With 1:40 remaining, Bishop Foley called a timeout, and on the next two possession, the Ventures went inside to 6-foot center Melanie Moore. “This team could have given up … they could have given up at different points during our entire season,” Pickell said.

DETROIT -- The West Bloomfield girls basketball team may have not talked about last year as it plowed through this season’s schedule, but some of its players had not forgotten. West Bloomfield will face Rockford (23-2) at noon on Friday. From there, West Bloomfield had all the momentum it needed to cruise to victory. “Definitely an opportunity for us to define what Troy basketball is going to be.”After not winning more than three games in a row prior to the playoffs, Troy carried a five-game win streak into the quarterfinals. Having faced West Bloomfield three times, Porter believes the Lakers have a good chance to win it all.

WEST BLOOMFIELD – Orchard Lake St. Mary’s defeated Brother Rice to claim a district title Friday. The Eaglets, now 18-4, claimed an early lead and secured total control in the second half to finish 63-40. Fresh off victories against top opponents U-D Jesuit, Detroit Catholic Central and Detroit King, St. Mary’s managed to best Brother Rice for the first time this season.

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

Twenty-one people from at least 14 different cities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties have been named in a doctor-run scheme that involved addicted patients and drug dealers agreeing to painful, unnecessary back injections in exchange for opioids, federal officials said.

The 17th annual Prep Kickoff Classic will feature 10 Metro Detroit area teams, one Ann Arbor area team and one Grand Rapids area team. Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic ScheduleThursday, Aug. 254 p.m.: Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice vs. Macomb Dakota. Dexter offers 2023 Michigan State tight end commit Brennan Parachek and 2023 Michigan running back commit Cole Cabana. Xenith football equipment provider. “Xenith is thrilled to be back as the title sponsor of the Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic,” said Abby Jacobs, Xenith Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Erie Mason's boys and girls basketball teams both received honorable mention in the Associated Press Division 3 polls.

The high school girls basketball state playoffs begin in Michigan tonight with district openers. Here is a championship prediction for every district that involves a Metro Detroit coverage area team. Winner: Gibraltar CarlsonDistrict 28Host: West BloomfieldRegion: 7Teams: Birmingham Groves, Birmingham Seaholm, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Hills Marian, North Farmington, West BloomfieldWhy it’s good: This is a great district if only for the expectation of Marian (14-6) and West Bloomfield (18-1) meeting in the district championship game. Meanwhile, West Bloomfield is ranked No. West Bloomfield should be able to continue to prove why it’s No.

Follow Josh VanDyke on Twitter48 Detroit Edison vs. West Bloomfield girls basketballThe top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. DIVISION 1Division 1 School Record Points 1. ---DIVISION 2Division 2 School Record Points 1. ---DIVISION 3Division 3 School Record Points 1. ---DIVISION 4Division 4 School Record Points 1.

West Bloomfield held onto a narrow lead Tuesday night to claim the first win over the dominant Detroit Edison girls basketball program by another Michigan team in more than four years. Myonna Hooper led West Bloomfield in scoring, putting up 19 points including the final free throw of the game that put victory out of reach for Edison. West Bloomfield girls basketball ends Detroit Edison’s four-year win streak against Michigan teams, 65-62Edison’s McDonald’s All-American Ruby Whitehorn led all scorers with 22 points. With the loss to West Bloomfield, Edison’s Pioneers finally saw their 74-0 streak against Michigan teams come to an end. West Bloomfield will host Birmingham Groves on Thursday.

The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. DIVISION 1Division 1 School Record Points T1. Byron Center (13-2) 24Division 2 School Record Points 1. Ovid-Elsie (16-0) 31Division 3 School Record Points 1. Lake City (16-1) 29

The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second, etc. DIVISION 1Division 1 School Record Points T1. Lake City (13-1) 20 10. ---MORE MLIVE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL COVERAGEMichigan Associated Press high school boys basketball state rankings for Feb. 7‘Stand Up For Oxford Strong’ night was a victory for the community as healing continues

The newly formed West Bloomfield Diversity Task Force invited a special guest to the community in commemoration of Black History Month.

The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. DIVISION 1Division 1 School Record Points 1. Wayne Memorial (11-1) 23Division 2 School Record Points 1. Frankenmuth (11-1) 68 T4. Edwardsburg (13-0) 23Division 3 School Record Points 1.

The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Division 1 School Record Points 1. Grosse Pointe North (9-1) 28Division 2 School Record Points 1. Houghton (11-1) 32Division 3 School Record Points 1. Niles Brandywine (10-1) 49 9.

A housekeeper is accused of stealing from families in several Metro Detroit communities including Grosse Pointe, Sylvan Lake, West Bloomfield and Birmingham.

Police say a 39-year-old housekeeper was arrested after stealing over $500,000 in luxury items from homeowners over the last four months.

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI -- A 39-year-old housekeeper from West Bloomfield has been charged with nine counts of felony larceny after she allegedly stole an estimated $571,000 in items from at least 20 people. According to WDIV, Beata Tarnawska was arrested Thursday and arraigned on the charges following an investigation that began in October. It’s alleged that Tarnawska stole various amounts of cash and coins, watches and jewelry from different homes in Southeast Michigan. Some of the recovered items have sentimental value to the victims as well, police said. READ MORE:Woman pregnant with twins set on fire by boyfriend, police sayBay County couple charged with starving dozens of deer to death on their propertyMissing woman found dismembered in Michigan home, boyfriend arrested

A housekeeper from West Bloomfield is accused of stealing luxury and sentimental items from at least 20 people throughout Southeast Michigan.

A West Bloomfield woman was arrested Thursday after allegedly stealing items estimated to be worth more than $571,000 from multiple homes where she worked as a housekeeper.

For the first time since the start of the COVID omicron surge in Michigan, hospital officials with the Henry Ford Health System said they’re starting to see some signs of early progress.

Bob Loken was a beloved deputy who has left an indelible mark on both man and man’s best friend.

There’s a deli in West Bloomfield that's serving up heaps of meat on its sandwiches.

Just a day after the story aired the mystery has been solved. The wedding album is now back where it belongs.

We all like to put special things in a special place so we don’t lose them. Yet, so many times we forget where exactly that “special place” is.

In March last year, the West Bloomfield girls basketball program was preparing for what it hoped would be a long and productive playoff run. With a roster brimming with talent, including freshman twin sisters Indya and Summer Davis, West Bloomfield was aiming for the team’s first state championship in program history. Instead, West Bloomfield was forced to concede a no contest entering its playoff opener as COVID protocols forced the end of a promising season. It’s great to have leadership from the sophomores.”West Bloomfield’s Indya Davis shoots the ball during the girls basketball game between West Bloomfield and Clarkston on Tuesday January 4, 2022 in West Bloomfield. West Bloomfield won the game 80-65.

Christmastime is here, meaning there will be many great high school basketball tournaments in the Metro Detroit area starting next week and running up to the new year. The following is intended to be a list of tournaments that include teams from the Metro Detroit coverage area. However, it may be incomplete. Please email japurcell@mlive.com with your full tournament schedule or any corrections that need to be made. GIRLS TOURNAMENTS AND INVITATIONALSGIRLS MOTOR CITY ROUNDBALL CLASSICAll games hosted at Westfield Prep High School in RedfordMonday, Dec. 2711 a.m.: Ann Arbor Huron vs. Utica Ford12:40 p.m.: Detroit Cody vs. Mt.

Students at West Bloomfield Middle School are being released early to parents as police investigate threats made on social media.

The West Bloomfield Fire Department said a working smoke alarm helped alert and save a resident from a fire Thursday night at a home in the 700 block of Sweetbriar Street.

A charge of improperly disposing of a body has been dismissed against the owner of a crematory in southeastern Michigan.

Some residents of West Bloomfield Township are being asked to shelter in place Sunday morning amid an ongoing police situation.

Alma Tatem is a senior at West Bloomfield High School who is known for her power on the softball field. Off the field, she’s known for her spirit of giving back.

A man has died after being injured by a tree chipper in West Bloomfield.

The 4Frenzy Game of the Week is Oak Park vs West Bloomfield, taking place at Oak Park HS on Friday at 7 p.m. The highlights will air on Local 4 that night at 11 p.m. and Saturday at 6 a.m. – don’t miss them!

A pregnant woman was rushed to the hospital following a head-on crash Monday in West Bloomfield Township.

If you want to get your hands on the hot holiday toys you need to shop soon. The pandemic has created massive supply shortages and shipping delays and yes even toys will be affected.

The body of a missing West Bloomfield woman was found in a Bloomfield Township lake after her empty canoe had returned to shore the previous day, officials said.

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

Check out Metro Detroit’s New York Bagel, which has been around for 100 years, this Tasty Tuesday!

Check out the largest splash pad in the state!

Residents spent much of Saturday and Sunday cleaning up what they could from the devastating floods.

Residents spent much of Saturday cleaning up what they could from the devastating floods.

The first dose of a new FDA-approved drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease was administered by the Michigan Institute of Neurological Disorders (MIND) on Wednesday.

Goalie Kelli Doyle from Mercy H.S. wins 4Frenzy Award

The West Bloomfield Police Department issued a scam alert over the weekend about people posing as Amazon employees and requesting payments or fees to keep accounts active.

“Is wearing a mask all of a sudden going to be some kind of a new scarlet letter in schools?" asked Novi superintendent Dr. Steve Matthews.

The Farmington Public Schools Board Education voted 7-0 in favor of appointing Dr. Christopher Delgado as the district's new superintendent.

The West Bloomfield Police Department is investigating the death of a 41-year-old woman after an explosion took place at a home Friday.

A suburban Detroit school official who was paid $6,500 after her district bought education materials from a vendor has pleaded guilty.

An April snowfall blanketed Metro Detroit this week.