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A Richland Gull Lake soccer player receives the ball from an official before a shootout kick.

Be the Referee: Soccer Overtime

Posted: 6/3/2025

State Champs! Network: 2024 Boys Soccer Finals Highlights

Posted: 11/19/2024

Rochester Adams soccer coach Josh Hickey shows the Division 1 championship trophy after his boys team defeated Byron Center on Nov. 2 at Grand Ledge High School.

Hickey Joins Notable Coaching Crew as Adams Completes 2024 Soccer Sweep

Posted: 11/14/2024

Rochester Adams’ Alex Rosin (17) and Byron Center’s Brendan Walker (14) contend for a ball during Saturday’s Division 1 Final.

16 Seniors-Strong Rochester Adams Savors Another Unforgettable Finale

Posted: 11/2/2024

De La Salle’s Vince Houlihan (19) controls the ball while two Forest Hills Northern players attempt to gain possession.

De La Salle Collegiate Takes Final Step to Finish 1st Title Run since 2005

Posted: 11/2/2024

Notre Dame Prep’s Benjamin Liparoto (2) heads a shot past the last lines of Elk Rapids’ defense for the first goal of the Division 3 Final on Saturday.

Notre Dame Prep Sets Pace Early, Holds On Late to Finish 1st Title Run

Posted: 11/2/2024

Mason Bonnema (22) puts a foot into the winning shot for Western Michigan Christian on Saturday at Grand Ledge.

Western Michigan Christian Completes 3-Peat on Freshman's Final-Minute Score

Posted: 11/2/2024

Pontiac Notre Dame Prep’s Edziu Lis (9) pursues the ball during a regular-season victory over Birmingham Seaholm.

Preview: Pitch to Provide No Shortage of History-Making Possibilities

Posted: 11/1/2024

Byron Center players raise their District trophy in celebration last week.

Byron Center Savoring Every Day as Program-Best Playoff Run Grows

Posted: 10/23/2024

An official crossing the soccer field looks back toward the sideline during Monday's Berkley/Troy Athens District game.

Be the Referee: You Make the Call - Soccer Offside

Posted: 10/15/2024

At top, Ryan Fisher (15) takes a photo with his Grand Blanc soccer teammates as a sophomore. At bottom, Fisher competes in multiple Cross Country and Track & Field Finals during his high school career.

Flashback 100: Fisher Races to Finals Stardom on Way to U.S. Olympic First

Posted: 10/11/2024

Carter Gregor (12) celebrates his goal Oct. 3 against Wyoming Godwin Heights with teammates including Isaiah Packard, Jyles Smith and Carlos Cruz.

Undefeated Fruitport Eying Historic Opportunities as Postseason Begins

Posted: 10/10/2024

At left, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood's Alexi Lalas takes a photo in his soccer uniform; at right, Lalas plays for Cranbrook during his high school hockey career.

Flashback 100: Lalas Leaves High School Legacies on Ice & Pitch

Posted: 10/4/2024

Bay City John Glenn's Asher Clark (4) possesses the ball during a match against Alma.

Performance of the Week: Bay City John Glenn's Asher Clark

Posted: 10/4/2024

Algonac’s Louis LaParl (2) clears the ball during a game against Croswell-Lexington.

Learning as They Play, Algonac Boys Soccer Back on Pitch for 1st Time since 2016

Posted: 9/18/2024

rayling keeper Jordan Peters, far right, readies to make a stop against Elk Rapids.

Performance of the Week: Grayling's Jordan Peters

Posted: 9/12/2024

Westland John Glenn and Sterling Heights Stevenson players pursue the ball during their matchup this season.

Be the Referee: Soccer Handling

Posted: 9/5/2024

A referee monitors play as two players attempt to gain possession during the 2023 Division 4 Girls Soccer Final.

Be the Referee: Soccer Offside

Posted: 6/4/2024

Grosse Ile's keeper gathers the ball and charts his next move during the 2018 Division 3 Final.

Record-Setting Saving, Historic Scoring Send Grosse Ile to 2018 Boys Soccer Finals

Posted: 5/17/2024

A referee signals during the 2016 MHSAA Girls Soccer Finals.

Be the Referee: Soccer Red Card

Posted: 4/16/2024

State Champs! Network: 2023 Boys Soccer Finals Highlights

Posted: 11/16/2023

PHOTO Western Michigan Christian's Tekalegn Vlasma, left, makes his move during Saturday's Division 4 Final.

Performance of the Week: Muskegon Western Michigan Christian's Tekalegn Vlasma

Posted: 11/10/2023

Troy Athens players celebrate their overtime victory Saturday night at Grand Ledge.

Athens' Success Fueled by Players' Drive to be Part of School's Soccer Tradition

Posted: 11/9/2023

Troy Athens celebrates its overtime win in Saturday's Division 1 Final at Grand Ledge.

Troy Athens Comes Back Again, This Time to Claim Program's 6th Finals Win

Posted: 11/4/2023

Grand Rapids Christian celebrates during Saturday’s Division 2 Final at Grand Ledge.

Yearlong Motivation Drives Grand Rapids Christian to Latest Finals Win

Posted: 11/4/2023

Hudsonville Unity Christian’s Jack Kamminga (17) and Country Day’s Antonio Schimizzi battle for possession Saturday.

Unity Christian Comes Back to Claim Title-Deciding Matchup of D3 Powerhouses

Posted: 11/4/2023

Muskegon Western Michigan Christian’s Tekalegn Vlasma (15) celebrates one of his two goals during Saturday’s Division 4 Final at Grand Ledge.

Second-Half Surge Nets Western Michigan Christian's 9th Finals Victory

Posted: 11/4/2023

Hudsonville Unity Christian’s Cody Walters (20) works to gain possession during Wednesday’s Division 3 Semifinal win over Alma.

Preview: Finals Featuring Frequent Favorites, All in 1 'Grand' Location

Posted: 11/3/2023

The 2016 Division 1 Final was decided by a shootout.

Be the Referee: Soccer Overtime

Posted: 10/24/2023

East Kentwood’s Brody Conlon (10) returned to the field this fall with his high school team.

East Kentwood Soccer Provides Conlon Bridge Back to Health, Top Form

Posted: 10/18/2023

Parchment’s Darius Baker, left, controls possession during a game against Allegan.

Parchment Team On Verge of Never Playing Putting Off End As Long As Possible

Posted: 10/17/2023

Kalkaska coach David Wagner II stands among his many seniors last week.

Wagner Transforming Kalkaska Into Lake Michigan Conference Challenger

Posted: 10/6/2023

Clarkston standout Sebi Roy is one of the state's top soccer talents.

Roy's Homecoming Success Continues for Division 1 Contender Clarkston

Posted: 9/28/2023

Schoolcraft’s varsity boys soccer team, including Nyan Wonders (15), faces Comstock this season on its field in the outfield of the baseball stadium.

Working Together, with Neighbor's Help, Schoolcraft Teams Making Selves at 'Home'

Posted: 9/19/2023

A Gull Lake player throws the ball in during the 2022 Division 2 Final.

Be the Referee: Feet Rule on Soccer Throw-In

Posted: 9/13/2023

Grayling, including Caleb Baker (2), Ben Gardiner (13), Mitchel Harrington (4) and Gibsen Barnett (10), is off to a 7-1 start.

Grayling, High-Scoring Senior Off to Fast Start, Setting Sights Higher

Posted: 9/8/2023

Kearsley’s Carlos Granados (7) steps into a kick during a game against Durand on Aug 21.

Long-Pursued Goals Becoming Expectations for Much-Improved Kearsley

Posted: 8/30/2023

MHSAA News

US District Court Approves Realignment of UP Teams to Statewide MHSAA Soccer Tournament

Posted: 8/18/2023

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Be the Referee: Soccer Offsides or Goal?

Posted: 5/23/2023

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Be the Referee: Soccer Referee in Play?

Posted: 4/18/2023

Recently-retired Alpena soccer coach Tim Storch, left, talks things over with one of his players.

Storch Returns to Retirement After Elevating Alpena Teams From Cellar to Contenders

Posted: 12/16/2022

State Champs! Network: 2022 Boys Soccer Finals Highlights

Posted: 11/11/2022

Derek Huisman, center, and his teammates celebrate his goal during the Division 3 Final.

Performance of the Week: Holland Christian's Derek Huisman

Posted: 11/10/2022

Holland Christian celebrates its first MHSAA Finals championship Saturday since 2003.

Holland Christian Lands Title Trophy with Corner Connections, Shutout Defense

Posted: 11/5/2022

WMC’s Jake Hwang (3) works to keep possession with Greenhills’ Michael Zheng defending.

Western Michigan Christian Scores Lone Goal Late to Clinch 8th Title

Posted: 11/5/2022

Rochester Adams celebrates its Division 1 championship Saturday at Comstock Park High School.

Rochester Adams Holds Off Rockford Rush for 1st Finals Title since 1999

Posted: 11/5/2022

Zavier Thomas (7) leads a run toward the goal for Gull Lake on Saturday.

Gull Lake Makes 1st-Minute Goal Stand in Claiming 4th Finals Title

Posted: 11/5/2022

Gull Lake's Jasek Zielaskowski gains possession during his team's Semifinal win Wednesday.

Preview: Surprise-Filled Tournament Set to Culminate with Memorable Finals

Posted: 11/4/2022