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Airport grad Bella Villarreal watches from the dugout during a USA Baseball Development Program event.

Airport Graduate Villarreal Hoping to Receive Call on WPBL Draft Day

Posted: 11/19/2025

At left, Warren Kent III sits in the front row of a team photo as manager for dad Warren Kent Jr.'s 1979 Fulton baseball team; Kent Jr. is sitting far left of second row from bottom. At right, Kent III today.

In 'Turn & Burn,' Kent III Gives Voice Again to Father's Life Lessons, Coaching Wisdom

Posted: 8/29/2025

At left, Union City sophomore shortstop Dan Skirka makes a throw to first base after fielding a grounder in 2001. At right, Skirka dons headphones for a postgame interview this past season.

Union City to Omaha: Skirka Takes Murray State Baseball to 1st College World Series

Posted: 7/28/2025

Portland St. Patrick players pile on the pitcher’s mound to celebrate their championship win Saturday evening at McLane Stadium.

Portland St. Patrick Caps Near-Perfect Season with Extraordinary Finish

Posted: 6/14/2025

Hartland’s Michael Zielinski, sliding, is called safe at home during his team’s ninth-inning rally Saturday.

Past Close Calls Pay Off Big as Hartland Goes Extras to Clinch Comeback Win

Posted: 6/14/2025

Colton Brinks (15) makes his move toward the plate during Forest Hills Eastern’s championship-clinching win Saturday.

FHE Completes Season-Long 'Response' with Title-Clinching 41st-Straight Win

Posted: 6/14/2025

Traverse City St. Francis’ Tyler Thompson (2) eludes a tag at home to score one of his two runs during the Division 3 Final.

St. Francis Adds 4th 'C' to 'Character, Commitment and Compassion' - Championship

Posted: 6/14/2025

Portland St. Patrick's Tyler Thelen rounds third base during his team's Semifinal win over Norway.

Small Ball Drives St. Patrick, Plymouth Christian Capitalizes on Big Rally

Posted: 6/13/2025

Macomb Dakota’s Luke DeMasse throws a pitch during his team’s Division 1 Semifinal win Friday.

Dakota Wins Battle of Aces, Hartland's Crowe Brothers Come Through in Clutch

Posted: 6/13/2025

Ada Forest Hills Eastern players celebrate their Division 1 Semifinal win over Orchard Lake St. Mary’s on Thursday.

Forest Hills Eastern, Standish-Sterling Celebrate 5-4 Wins to Set Up Saturday Matchup

Posted: 6/12/2025

Marine City's Michael Blunden signals "safe" during his team's Semifinal win over Olivet.

Marine City Makes More History, St. Francis Outlasts Historic Opponent

Posted: 6/12/2025

Macomb Dakota’s Braylon Ryan (2) drives a pitch during his team’s 4-0 Division 1 Quarterfinal win over Lake Orion.

Preview: Finals Weekend at McLane Stadium Offers Historic Guarantee

Posted: 6/11/2025

A pitcher prepares to wind up during an MHSAA Tournament game.

Be the Referee: Baseball Pitch Count

Posted: 6/10/2025

Traverse City St. Francis players hold up a banner after clinching the 1990 Class D baseball title at Battle Creek’s Bailey Park.

Despite Annual Early-Season Challenges, Northern Teams Carve Space Among Contenders

Posted: 6/4/2025

Detroit Cass Tech’s baseball program takes a post-championship photo after winning the Detroit Public School League city title

Cass Tech Hopes PSL City Championship Next Step in Emergence as Diamond Contender

Posted: 5/30/2025

Jenison huddles on the pitching mound during a game this season.

Jenison Rolling Through Hot Streak, Rising in Rankings as Playoffs Approach

Posted: 5/21/2025

Fruitport's Ryan Bosch makes his move toward the plate during a pitching outing.

Performance of the Week: Fruitport's Ryan Bosch

Posted: 5/8/2025

Muskegon Catholic Central’s Bryan Convertini takes a look down the third-base line during a baseball at bat.

Youngest Brother Bryan Closing Convertini Family's Memorable 13-Year Run at MCC

Posted: 5/8/2025

Novi pitcher Uli Fernsler makes his move toward the plate this season.

Novi Ace Set to Close Prep Career Among Wildcats' All-Time Greats

Posted: 5/1/2025

Britton Deerfield varsity softball coaches Stacy Johnson, far right, and Jeff Scott announce their starting lineup to their players before a recent game.

Britton Deerfield, Whiteford Administrators Provide Diamond Leadership As Well

Posted: 4/15/2025

An official calls a runner out during the 2018 Division 3 Baseball Final.

Be the Referee: Fair or Foul?

Posted: 4/15/2025

Centreville’s Ben Truckenmiller, left, beats a tag at third base during a 2024 game.

Senior-Powered Centreville Eager to Build on 2024 Regional Final Run

Posted: 4/8/2025

A baseball player at bat.

Be the Referee: Pine Tar Usage

Posted: 3/26/2025

MHSAA official Doug Sanders monitors the action during a 2022 Division 4 Semifinal between Wyoming Tri-unity Christian and Genesee Christian.

Thankful for Lifesavers Who Rushed to His Aid, Sanders Aims to Officiate Again

Posted: 1/14/2025

1981 Escanaba Football Class A championship team.

Flashback 100: Future Baseball Pro Led Escanaba's Legendary Football Title Run

Posted: 11/8/2024

Top row, from left: Fox Sports broadcasters Joe Davis, John Smoltz and Derek Jeter. Bottom row from left, Davis as a student at Potterville, Smoltz pitching for Lansing Waverly and Jeter playing infield for Kalamazoo Central.

Flashback 100: Michigan High School Baseball Trio Provide World Series Voices

Posted: 11/1/2024

From left, former Orchard Lake St. Mary’s star Alex Mooney and Saugatuck standout Blake Dunn are succeeding in minor league baseball as they pursue Major League careers.

Saugatuck's Dunn Makes MLB Debut, OLSM's Mooney Continues Impressive Climb

Posted: 8/5/2024

At left, Dan Hilliard pitches for Monroe High as a senior in 1987; at right, he holds up his Mr. Baseball Award that continues to hang on a basement wall.

Monroe High Memories Remain Rich for Michigan's 1987 Mr. Baseball

Posted: 7/22/2024

State Champs! Network: 2024 Baseball Finals Highlights

Posted: 7/11/2024

Flint Powers Catholic raises its championship trophy to complete the 2024 baseball season Saturday evening at McLane Stadium.

For Coach: Powers Completes 1st Title Run for 42-Year Leader Dutkowski

Posted: 6/15/2024

Beal City’s Cayden Smith (26) makes his move toward the plate during his team’s Division 4 championship win.

Beal City Ace Closes Finals-Filled Career with Perfection in Repeat

Posted: 6/15/2024

Northville hoists its championship trophy Saturday at Old College Field.

Northville Emerges from Power-Packed Matchup with 1st Diamond Title

Posted: 6/15/2024

Watervliet celebrates its first Finals championship in any sport Saturday at McLane Stadium.

Watervliet Baseball Cements 'Legendary' Status with School's 1st Finals Win

Posted: 6/15/2024

Flint Powers Catholic's Eli Sturgess crosses the plate for the winning run during his team's Semifinal victory Friday at McLane Stadium.

Flint Powers Catholic, Spring Lake End Long Waits to Reach Season Finale

Posted: 6/14/2024

Norway’s Cole Baij delivers a pitch during his team’s Division 4 Semifinal win Friday at McLane Stadium.

Inspired Norway Earns 1st Finals Trip, Set to Face Reigning Champ Beal City

Posted: 6/14/2024

Northville celebrates during its Semifinal win over Bay City Western on Thursday.

Northville, Brother Rice Set Up Power-Packed Finale with Powerful Swings

Posted: 6/13/2024

Lumen Christi’s Benny Gaston smashes the game-winning hit during the seventh inning of Thursday’s first Division 3 Semifinal.

Lumen Christi Rallies Late, Watervliet Quickly Comes Back in McLane Openers

Posted: 6/13/2024

Bay City Western’s Luke Lacourse (12) takes a throw at first base ahead of Northville’s Ryan O’Neil when their teams met in a regular-season matchup.

Preview: McLane to Showcase Spring's Stars Seeking to Become Saturday's Champions

Posted: 6/12/2024

Dwain Koscielniak, left, and Nick Williams stand for recent photos; they were the state’s top high school hitters in 1991 as both pursued a .600 batting average.

Similarities Tie Slugging Pair's 1991 Pursuit of .600 Average, Paths After

Posted: 6/11/2024

NFHS Overtime: Whitehall's Stratton Sets Michigan Stolen Bases Record

Posted: 6/5/2024

Flint Powers' Isaac Sturgess stands in for a pitch this season.

Performance of the Week: Flint Powers Catholic's Isaac Sturgess

Posted: 5/31/2024

Retired Hastings baseball coach Bernie Oom stands with the record board he’s created that is displayed at the school’s diamond.

Record Board Celebrates Hastings Record-Setters Over 7 Decades on Diamond

Posted: 5/29/2024

North Muskegon’s Ben Meyers talks with one of his coaches while standing on third base.

Savoring Every Moment, Meyers Helping North Muskegon Extend Memorable Run

Posted: 5/29/2024

A baseball hitter, catcher and umpire watch a fly ball soar into the air.

Be the Referee: Appeal Play

Posted: 5/29/2024

Marcellus senior pitcher Dawsen Lehew makes his move toward the plate during a recent game.

Marcellus Baseball Making History with 1st League Title, Perfect Regular-Season Record

Posted: 5/28/2024

East Jordan’s Lucas Stone winds up during a game.

No Runs, No Hits: East Jordan Aces Toss 4 Straight Shutouts, 3 Straight No-Hitters

Posted: 5/17/2024

Portage Northern’s Ty Tomlinson smiles during an at bat.

Healthy Tomlinson Gives Portage Northern Major Reason to Dream Big

Posted: 5/14/2024

A baseball runner is called out after illegally diving over the catcher to avoid a tag.

Be the Referee: Avoiding the Tag

Posted: 5/14/2024