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April 2, 2012
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Girls lacrosse
Marian takes early advantage: In a match-up of 2011 Division 1 contenders, Bloomfield Hills Marian edged Ann Arbor Pioneer 10-9 in the second game of the season for both teams. Marian advanced to the Semifinals last season before falling to eventual champion Brighton by one, while Pioneer then fell to Brighton in the Final by two in overtime.
East Grand Rapids wins battle of D2 powers: In another game between regular MHSAA title favorites, East Grand Rapids got a big win downing Okemos 16-7. The Chieftains won the 2009 and 2010 Division 2 championships before falling in a Regional Final in 2011. East Grand Rapids ended last season with a one-goal loss to eventual champion Grand Rapids Catholic Central.
Girls soccer
Troy remains tops in town: Last season’s Division 1 runner-up got a solid March win, 2-0 over rival and returning District champion Troy Athens. The match-up had a little bit different feel this season, with Athens coach Todd Heugh running the show in his first season after taking over for longtime great Tim Storch. (The Oakland Press)
Baseball
State coaches release preseason polls: The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association released its preseason polls, and three of four reigning MHSAA champions have top rankings in their respective divisions – Rockford in Division 1, Madison Heights Bishop Foley in Division 3 and Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett in Division 4. Reigning Division 2 champion St. Clair comes in No. 2 behind Grand Rapids Christian. (Click for full rankings.)
Softball
Best of 2011 expected to be best of 2012: The Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association also released its preseason rankings, and all four reigning MHSAA champions are starting out in the top spots – Mattawan in Division 1, Stevensville Lakeshore in Division 2, Clinton in Division 3 and Petersburg Summerfield in Division 4. (Click for full rankings.)
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Today in the MHSAA: 4/14/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 14, 2023
1. GIRLS SOCCER Mattawan jumped to a 3-0 lead and held on to down Division 3 No. 3 Richland Gull Lake 4-3 – WWMT
2. SOFTBALL Morgan Sizemore’s homer was Division 1 top-ranked Allen Park’s lone hit in its 2-1 win over No. 9 Brownstown Woodhaven – Southgate News-Herald
3. GIRLS SOCCER Division 1 No. 7 Rochester Hills Stoney Creek won a matchup of undefeated teams 2-0 over No. 6 Troy Athens – Oakland Press
4. BASEBALL Division 1 No. 5 Grand Blanc won the first game and No. 4 Midland the second in Saginaw Valley League play – Midland Daily News
5. BASEBALL Division 2 No. 7 Flint Powers Catholic won the opener with Saginaw Heritage, but the Hawks came back to claim the second game – WJRT
6. BOYS GOLF Brighton shot a 299 to claim the Green/Black/Gold/Orange Invitational title at Kensington Metropark – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
7. GIRLS SOCCER East Kentwood drilled a penalty shot to move ahead in an eventual 2-1 win over Plainwell – Grand Rapids Press
8. SOFTBALL Gabriella Mezey threw a no-hitter to finish Bay City John Glenn’s sweep of Oscoda – Bay City Times
9. SOFTBALL Linden moved to 6-0 with a sweep of Montrose – Flint Journal
10. BASEBALL Jordan Footlander struck out 10 in Carleton Airport’s 3-hitter win over Grosse Ile – Monroe News