Paul Costanzo

Paul Costanzo

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Saginaw Valley Lutheran’s Grace Parker (7) sends a kill attempt into the Kalamazoo Christian front line during last season’s Division 3 Semifinals.

Valley Lutheran Full of Returning Players Patiently Aiming for Return to Finals Weekend

Posted: 8/20/2026

At left, Matt Van Dyk puts up a jumper for Imlay City. At right, Van Dyk and his daughters enjoy a moment in one of his family’s fields.

Work Ethic Continues to Drive Van Dyk's Endeavors as Co-Owner of Family Farm

Posted: 8/4/2026

Clockwise from left: Jake and Colton McKiernan hoist sister Raechel onto their shoulders while celebrating her softball team’s 2016 Finals championship. Parents Jodi and Kevin McKiernan pose for a photo with Colton and Raechel after Colton’s team won a wrestling title in 2017. Danny and Kevin pose for a trophy photo in 2019.

Finals Family: McKiernan Kids Closing Richmond Run with Combined 10 Finals Titles

Posted: 6/3/2026

Clio’s Kelcy Sperling waits on a pitch during a game this season.

Elementary School Rivalry Set Stage for Clio's Climb Into Statewide Elite

Posted: 5/22/2026

Goodrich’s Baylor Lauinger (4) leads a rush downfield during a game this season.

Puzzle Coming Together as Goodrich Aims to Claim School's 1st Girls Soccer Title

Posted: 5/6/2026

Midland Dow’s Zach Dzurka, with baton, takes off to start a relay race.

Record-Setter Dzurka Dreaming Big, but First Focused on Goal #1: Stay Healthy

Posted: 4/22/2026

Peck baseball coach James Welch, left, talks with son Grady during a game from a recent season.

Peck Bands Together to Honor Welch's Memory as Pirates Return to Diamond

Posted: 4/15/2026

Montrose's Addyson Stiverson competes in the shot put at last season’s LPD3 Finals.

Owner of State's All-Time Farthest Shot Put Aiming for National Record, Olympics

Posted: 3/25/2026

Goodrich’s Kayla Hairston (12) drives to the basket as Tecumseh’s Addi Zajac (40) goes for a block during Saturday’s Division 2 Final at Breslin Center.

Goodrich Finishes Winter Season with Perfection, Completing Undefeated Title Run

Posted: 3/21/2026

Lumen Christi players meet on the floor in celebration of their Division 3 championship Saturday.

Lumen Christi Rises to Historic Occasion, Marks it with Milestone Victory

Posted: 3/21/2026

Muskegon’s Mariah Sain (10) drives hard to the basket Saturday with Renaissance’s Maria Walker (1) keeping in step.

Patient Muskegon Perseveres, Comes Back Twice to Claim 1st Finals Championship

Posted: 3/21/2026

Ishpeming’s Jenessa Eagle (3) drives toward the lane while a teammate cuts to the basket during their Division 4 Final win over Portland St. Patrick at Breslin Center.

Ishpeming Standouts Close Magnificent Careers, Wild Week by Leading Team to 2nd Title

Posted: 3/21/2026