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Traverse City St. Francis’ Sidney Peters (14) controls possession against Kingsley.

'The Beast' Powering Traverse City St. Francis Into Contenders Conversation

Posted: 4/25/2025

A soccer official stands next to a Pontiac Notre Dame Prep player before a free kick.

Be the Referee: Soccer Scoring Area Penalty

Posted: 4/22/2025

Sterling Heights Stevenson's Presley Jones maintains possession during a match against Utica Eisenhower.

Performance of the Week: Sterling Heights Stevenson's Presley Jones

Posted: 4/16/2025

Troy's Olivia Jasniewicz winds up for a shot (top left) and controls possession during a series of games.

Performance of the Week: Troy's Olivia Jasniewicz

Posted: 4/11/2025

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 left, Abby Tamer plays field hockey for Dexter, and at right she takes the field for Dexter's girls soccer team.

Flashback 100: Tamer's History-Making Run Starts in Dexter, Continues to Paris

Posted: 9/27/2024

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

At left, Parchment’s Amanda Person plays a 2008 tennis match with doubles partner Kelly Drummond; at right, Person and her dog Tessa.

Lessons from Multi-Sport Experience Guide Person in Leading New Team

Posted: 8/1/2024

Marine City’s Olivia Viney kicks at the 2013 11-Player Football Finals, also during her spring soccer season, and cares for one of her patients as an associate veterinarian.

Record-Setting Viney Gained Lifelong Confidence at Marine City

Posted: 7/17/2024

State Champs! Network: 2024 Girls Soccer Finals Highlights

Posted: 6/19/2024

Spring Lake keeper Jessica Stewart, in green, goes high to get a hand on the ball Saturday at DeMartin Stadium.

'Where is Spring Lake?' They'll Know Now as Lakers Begin Reign Atop D2

Posted: 6/15/2024

Unity Christian celebrates its repeat Division 3 Final win over Grosse Ile on Saturday.

New Heroes Bring Unity Christian Repeat Result in Finals Rematch

Posted: 6/15/2024

Hartland’s Addie Frantti (14) and Adams’ Catherine Delikat contend for possession during Friday’s Division 1 Final.

Defense Dazzles as Adams Pulls Away for 1st Finals Victory Since 1999

Posted: 6/14/2024

Lumen Christi keeper Izzy Ermatinger makes the title-clinching save during a shootout that decided the Division 4 title Friday.

Lumen Christi Shows Resolve, Ermatinger Shines in History-Making Clincher

Posted: 6/14/2024

Unity Christian’s Vivian Nagelkirk (3) and Grosse Ile’s Olivia Zuccaro contend for the ball during last season’s Division 3 Final.

Preview: Championship Rematch Among Headliners at DeMartin Stadium

Posted: 6/13/2024

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

Quincy senior striker Sami Hollenbaugh, far right, celebrates with a teammate after scoring this season.

Hollenbaugh Surpasses Older Sister to Net Quincy's Goal-Scoring Record

Posted: 5/28/2024

Jada VanNoord steps into a kick earlier this month against Clare.

McBain Northern Michigan Christian's VanNoord Building on Career Excellence

Posted: 5/13/2024

Gull Lake's Lilah Smith (16) rises above the defense to connect on a header against Portage Central.

Performance of the Week: Richland Gull Lake's Lilah Smith

Posted: 5/2/2024

Grosse Pointe North's Amelia Streberger (7) works for possession during last season's Division 2 Final.

Streberger Steps Into Larger Leadership Role as GPN Seeks to Reign Again

Posted: 4/26/2024

Hudsonville’s Cadence Williams (21) works to get a foot on the ball during a 2022 game against Byron Center.

Williams Returns as Hudsonville Seeks Next Step in Pursuit of 1st Finals Title

Posted: 4/19/2024

A referee signals during the 2016 MHSAA Girls Soccer Finals.

Be the Referee: Soccer Red Card

Posted: 4/16/2024

Trenton's Chloe Wishart, left, steps into a shot against Gibraltar Carlson.

Performance of the Week: Trenton's Chloe Wishart

Posted: 4/11/2024

News 2023

Lacrosse Finals Move to U-M Among Headlines as Spring Sports Ramp Up

Posted: 4/9/2024

The 2016 Division 1 Final was decided by a shootout.

Be the Referee: Soccer Overtime

Posted: 10/24/2023

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

MHSAA News

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

Posted: 8/18/2023

State Champs! Network: 2023 Girls Soccer Finals Highlights

Posted: 7/20/2023

Grosse Pointe North celebrates its Division 2 championship.

Team of the Month: Grosse Pointe North Girls Soccer

Posted: 6/28/2023

Stoney Creek’s Lily Solek (8) moves the ball upfield during Saturday’s Division 1 Final.

Anchored By Current Star, Dedicated to Past, Stoney Creek Surges Late for D1 Win

Posted: 6/17/2023

Kalamazoo Christian’s Taylor Leonard (2) controls possession Saturday with Everest Collegiate’s Natalie Cross in pursuit.

2022 Runner-up Kalamazoo Christian Follows Lead Scorer to 2023 Championship

Posted: 6/17/2023

Grosse Pointe North keeper Grace McCormick dives to her right to make a stop Friday.

GPN Gives Extraordinary Ending to Unimaginable Run with 1st Finals Title

Posted: 6/16/2023

Hudsonville Unity Christian’s Emily Timmer (20) controls possession Friday, with Grosse Ile’s Ella Gatti defending.

Unity Finishes D3 Run With 11th Title, Without Giving up Postseason Goal

Posted: 6/16/2023

Grosse Pointe North’s Megan Robert steps into a kick against Romeo this spring.

Preview: Miss Soccer, Unforgettable Playoff Runs Headline Finals Lineup

Posted: 6/15/2023

Northville's Helena McLellan steps into a kick during a May 9 draw with Hartland.

Performance of the Week: Northville's Helena McLellan

Posted: 6/2/2023

Be the Referee

Be the Referee: Soccer Offsides or Goal?

Posted: 5/23/2023

Kalamazoo Christian keeper Elizabeth Netz puts the ball back in play during a game against Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep.

Kalamazoo Christian Building on Lessons Learned during 2022 Finals Run

Posted: 5/16/2023

The 2023 Saugatuck girls soccer team.

Team of the Month: Saugatuck Girls Soccer

Posted: 5/12/2023

Traverse City West coach Ed Fantozzi talks things over with Raegan LaCross during a game this season.

TC West Making Homes Away from Home to Lead Tie-Filled Big North Standings

Posted: 5/5/2023

Dani (15) and Megan (10) U’Ren have grown up in Suttons Bay soccer and now play for their father, coach Randy U’Ren.

Soccer Dream Coming True for Suttons Bay's U'Ren Sisters, Coach Dad

Posted: 4/21/2023

The East Kentwood girls soccer team celebrates a win this spring.

East Kentwood Hopes Fast Start Just Beginning of Success This Spring

Posted: 4/21/2023

Be the Referee

Be the Referee: Soccer Referee in Play?

Posted: 4/18/2023

Mark Stormzand talks things over with his 2017 team during his time leading the Cheboygan girls soccer program.

Longtime Cheboygan Coach Stormzand Continues Giving to Game as Official

Posted: 4/10/2023

Avery Sluss gathers up the ball while playing keeper for Lenawee Christian’s soccer team.

3-Sport Standout Sluss Gives Lenawee Christian All-State Boost for Every Season

Posted: 1/11/2023

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

Be the Referee

Be the Referee: Soccer Referee Jersey Colors

Posted: 11/1/2022

A player sends a shot on goal during the 2016 Division 1 Boys Soccer Final.

Be the Referee: Soccer Shootouts

Posted: 10/18/2022

An official is in position before a free kick during the 2018 MHSAA Girls Soccer Finals.

Be the Referee: Kickoff Goal

Posted: 9/27/2022