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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: 4/12/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 12, 2023
1. GIRLS SOCCER Division 1 No. 5 Hudsonville won a matchup of ranked opponents 3-0 over Division 3 No. 6 Grand Rapids South Christian – FOX 17
2. BASEBALL Division 1 No. 12 Rochester Adams followed Parker Picot to a 6-2 win over No. 8 West Bloomfield – Oakland Press
3. SOFTBALL Madie Jamrog pitched Division 2 honorable mention Hamilton to a sweep of Holland Christian, including with her second-straight perfect game in the opener – Holland Sentinel
4. BASEBALL Evan Knochel returned after missing most of last season with an injury by throwing a no-hitter for Pinconning against Oscoda – Bay City Times
5. BASEBALL Spring Lake picked up an impressive sweep of Division 3 No. 3 Grand Rapids West Catholic – Grand Haven Tribune
6. SOFTBALL Addy Rousey’s two-run homer was the difference as Flat Rock earned its first win, 7-5 over Division 2 honorable mention New Boston Huron – Monroe News
7. TRACK & FIELD Brighton swept Howell, with Liam Kinney’s 15-foot pole vault among highlights for the Bulldogs – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
8. GIRLS SOCCER Emma Ross’ goal with 4.6 seconds to play gave Gaylord a 2-1 win over Alpena – Petoskey News-Review
9. BASEBALL Traverse City Christian’s opening sweep of Harbor Light Christian included a no-hitter and a walk-off single – Traverse City Record-Eagle
10. BASEBALL Emmett Lingeman struck out 16 as Central Montcalm downed reigning Central State Activities Association champion Reed City to start a doubleheader sweep – Greenville Daily News