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Walled Lake Northern's Lyla Turmell makes her move toward the plate while pitching at the Division 1 Final.

Performance of the Week: Walled Lake Northern's Lyla Turmell

Posted: 6/18/2026

Mendon’s Rowan Allen (33), Brynley Jungers (12) and Brooke Gerth (6) get ready to start an inning Saturday at Secchia Stadium.

Mendon Closes 2026 Season with Now-Familiar Finish - as Division 4 Champion

Posted: 6/13/2026

Ravenna catcher Emily Postema and her teammates plant their school down on the bracket after clinching the Division 3 title Saturday at Secchia Stadium.

Ravenna Ends Grass Lake's Reign to Become Finals Champion for 1st Time

Posted: 6/13/2026

Armada players celebrate their Division 2 championship Saturday at Secchia Stadium.

Senior Slugger Capozzo, Armada Put Powerful Finish on Historic Championship Run

Posted: 6/13/2026

Walled Lake Northern welcomes Shaela Byrnes (9) as she crosses the plate after her go-ahead sixth-inning home run.

Turmell's Near No-Hitter, Byrnes' Blast Deliver Northern's 1st Finals Championship

Posted: 6/13/2026

Mendon’s Rowan Allen makes her move toward the plate during her team’s Division 4 Semifinal win over Hillman on Friday.

Reigning Champ Mendon, 1st-Time Finalist Brown City Set to Match Aces

Posted: 6/12/2026

Grass Lake pitcher Morgan Conrad makes her move toward the plate during Friday’s Semifinal win over Evart.

Grass Lake Wins Matchup of Aces, Rosel Pitches Ravenna to Historic Semifinal Win

Posted: 6/12/2026

Armada’s Megan Cox fires a pitch toward the plate during her team’s Semifinal win over Stevensville Lakeshore on Thursday.

Armada Upsets No. 1 Lakeshore, Mercy Extends Stunning Playoff Push

Posted: 6/11/2026

Walled Lake Northern players celebrate after their Semifinal win over Northville on Thursday at Secchia Stadium.

1st-Time Semifinalists Walled Lake Northern, Grand Haven Earn Championship Chance

Posted: 6/11/2026

Lorelei Chciuk makes her move toward the plate during Tuesday's Quarterfinal win at CMU.

'Lolo Show' Helping Make Grand Haven Softball Must-See During Program's Record Run

Posted: 6/11/2026

Grass Lake’s Leilah Smith (5) is introduced before the start of last season’s Division 3 Final at Secchia Stadium.

Preview: Pair of Reigning Champs Return, 14 More Seeking to End Season Celebrating

Posted: 6/10/2026

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

The Observer reported on Livonia Franklin’s 1986 Class A championship, including a memorable photo.

Marathon, Redemption Make Franklin's 1986 Softball Run Eternally Unforgettable

Posted: 5/14/2026

A bunted softball lands in fair territory just beyond the batter's box.

Be the Referee: Fair or Foul?

Posted: 5/6/2026

Traverse City Central pitcher Piper Cavanaugh, left, and catcher Grace Cary pose for a photo together while making Os for Oregon and Ohio State.

Traverse City Central's Battery Charged as Talented Trojans Take On Title Pursuits

Posted: 5/1/2026

Ravenna catcher Emily Postema receives a pitch.

Performance of the Week: Ravenna's Emily Postema

Posted: 4/24/2026

Official Bob Czech, top left, monitors the action during the 2022 11-Player Division 1 Football Final at Ford Field.

Longtime Official, Assigner, Association Leader Czech Named 36th Norris Honoree

Posted: 4/10/2026

Havanna Bissett (4) and her South Lyon teammates prepare for the start of an inning during last season’s Semifinal against Utica Ford.

Bissett Aiming to Lead 2025 Runner-Up South Lyon Back to MSU for Another Title Try

Posted: 4/9/2026

Paw Paw's Elizabeth Vanderburg (9) and Carlie Streich embrace after Vanderburg's walk-off home run in last season's Semifinal.

Aspirations High as New Coach Leads Paw Paw Lineup Coming Off Run to 2025 Finals

Posted: 3/31/2026

Evart's Allyson Theunick catches a pitch during Evart's championship win in 2024 at Secchia Stadium.

Evart Softball Follows Record Book Achievers to Statewide Championship Success

Posted: 3/30/2026

Fran Scislowicz holds up his plaque after his induction into the MHSCA Hall of Fame.

Scislowicz Selected to MHSCA Hall of Fame After Decades Serving in Multiple Sports

Posted: 9/18/2025

Lake Linden-Hubbell’s Emily Jokela (5) leaps the final hurdle on the way to an impressive win in the 300 at last month’s Upper Peninsula Division 3 Finals in Kingsford.

Jokela Caps LL-H Career As 3-Sport Star, Among Track's Most Accomplished Greats

Posted: 6/26/2025

Mendon's Cienna Nightingale swings at a pitch during a game this season.

Performance of the Week: Mendon's Cienna Nightingale

Posted: 6/19/2025

Grass Lake players hoist their championship trophy Saturday at Secchia Stadium.

Grass Lake Caps 2025 Softball Season with Classic Title Clincher

Posted: 6/14/2025

Mendon’s Ally Butler (27) high-fives her coach during Saturday’s Division 3 championship win over Unionville-Sebewaing.

Mendon Ends USA's Title Streak, Starts Own with Commanding 1st Finals Triumph

Posted: 6/14/2025

Saline players including Casey Griffin (3) celebrate during their Division 1 championship win Saturday.

Saline Finds Winning Formula to Finish 1st Finals Trip as Division 1 Champion

Posted: 6/14/2025

Richmond’s Katie Shuboy looks to her dugout after one of her two doubles Saturday.

Shuboy Caps Memorable Richmond Run by Pitching Blue Devils to 3rd Finals Title

Posted: 6/14/2025

Grass Lake's Emily Brown takes a powerful swing during her team's Semifinal win over Algonac.

Grass Lake, Clare Do Double Damage to Earn Spots on Championship Day

Posted: 6/13/2025

Unionville-Sebewaing’s Olivia Green blasts a drive during her team’s Division 4 Semifinal win over Michigan Lutheran Seminary.

Unionville-Sebewaing, Mendon Earn Highly-Anticipated Title Game Rematch

Posted: 6/13/2025

Saline's Madison Bellus, right, slides toward the plate as the ball bounces away during her team's Division 1 Semifinal win.

Saline Earns 1st Trip to Finals, South Lyon's Bissett Makes Most of Semifinal Return

Posted: 6/12/2025

Paw Paw players greet teammate Elizabeth Vanderburg after her game-winning home run Thursday at Secchia Stadium.

Richmond's Ace, Paw Paw's 'Ms. Walk-Off' Send Teams Into Saturday

Posted: 6/12/2025

Richmond pitcher Katie Shuboy winds up during her team's Quarterfinal win over Goodrich.

Preview: USA Seeking to Add to Record Run, Several More Hoping to Start Title Streaks

Posted: 6/11/2025

Wayland softball coach Cheri Ritz works with Laney Wolf – also an all-state swimmer – on bunting during practice this spring.

Competitive Fire Always Burning as Wayland's Ritz Climbs All-Time Coaching Wins List

Posted: 5/9/2025

This bat is legal and stamped to show it, including with a sticker of approval at the MHSAA Finals.

Be the Referee: Damaged Softball Bats

Posted: 5/7/2025

Isabelle Horvath unwinds in making her move toward the plate.

Performance of the Week: Bangor's Isabelle Horvath

Posted: 4/25/2025

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

Clockwise from left: Kylee Willea delivers a pitch, Avery Willea gets ready at her shortstop position and Gracie Willea makes a diving catch in centerfield.

Where There's a Willea, There Are Several Ways for Oakridge to Win

Posted: 4/9/2025

Farmington Hills Mercy’s Kaitlyn Pallozzi makes her move toward the plate during last season’s Division 1 Semifinal against Hudsonville.

Pallozzi Seeking to Add Memorable Finish to Unforgettable Start as Mercy's Ace

Posted: 4/3/2025

A softball baserunner passes in front of an infielder as a ground ball approaches.

Be the Referee: Base Runner Interference

Posted: 4/1/2025

Laingsburg’s Ashley Bila runs the bases against Bath during her senior season in the spring.

Laingsburg's Bila Sisters Combine for 5 Records on Softball Diamond

Posted: 12/27/2024

State Champs! Network: 2024 Softball Finals Highlights

Posted: 7/11/2024

Hudsonville's Ava Snip delivers a pitch during Saturday's Division 1 Final.

Performance of the Week: Hudsonville's Ava Snip

Posted: 6/20/2024

USA teammates welcome Gabriella Crumm (1) after her home run Saturday at Secchia Stadium.

Unionville-Sebewaing Softball Ties Finals Record with 5th-Straight Championship

Posted: 6/15/2024

Evart players celebrate their first Finals championship in any sport Saturday at Secchia Stadium.

Just 1 Hit - Plus Brilliant Pitching - Earns Evart's 1st Finals Title in Any Sport

Posted: 6/15/2024

Gaylord’s Alexis Shepherd sprints toward second base; she scored the game-winning run in Saturday’s Division 2 Final.

Vicksburg Sends Finals Rematch to Extra Inning, but Gaylord Locks Down Repeat

Posted: 6/15/2024

Hudsonville celebrates its Division 1 championship win Saturday at Secchia Stadium.

Perfection: Hudsonville Follows Winning Formula to Cap Undefeated Season

Posted: 6/15/2024

Holton’s Aubrey Goyings (4) celebrates as teammate Abbie Fowler pulls in an out during their team’s Semifinal win Friday.

Holton Stops Record Scoring Attack, USA Earns Record-Setting Opportunity

Posted: 6/14/2024