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Clockwise from the top left: (1) Manny Schmidt (standing, second from left) coaches the Lapeer White Junior High girls basketball team. (2) Schmidt, top middle, takes a photo with Lapeer’s boys track & field team last spring. (3) Schmidt, left, has coached three of his grandchildren including Morgan Turk. (4) Schmidt, far left, takes a photo with the 2011 Lapeer East cross country teams. (5) Schmidt, standing far right, coaches Michelle Brundage during the 1991 Meet of Champions.

'Lapeer Through and Through,' Schmidt Surpasses Half-Century in Coaching

Posted: 4/2/2025

Adrian Madison’s Antonio Nieto (4) puts up a shot during a game this season.

Nieto Closes Magnificent Madison Career as Team's All-Time Leading Scorer

Posted: 4/2/2025

Clockwise from top left: (1) Left to right, Al Bush, Charles Forsythe and Vern Norris take a photo together. (2) Norris, left, and Bush hold up Finals trophies. (3) Jack Roberts, left, stands with Mark Uyl during Roberts' induction into the National High School Hall of Fame. (4) Roberts, left, and Norris sit for a photo as Roberts began his tenure after Norris retired.

Century of School Sports: Sharp Leadership Synonymous with MHSAA's Success

Posted: 4/2/2025

Today In The MHSAA

Today in the MHSAA: 4/2/25

Posted: 4/2/2025

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

Be the Referee: Base Runner Interference

Posted: 4/1/2025

Today In The MHSAA

Today in the MHSAA: 4/1/25

Posted: 4/1/2025

Battle Creek Lakeview's Clay Yougquist

Flashback 100: Youngquist's Times Still Among MHSAA's Fastest

Posted: 3/28/2025

Fowler's #25, Katie Spicer, drives to the basket as Ewen-Trout Creek defenders attempt to block her shot.

Performance of the Week: Fowler's Katie Spicer

Posted: 3/27/2025

Vicksburg girls tennis coach Warner Offord Jr. talks with his team at the start of this spring season.

Vicksburg's Offord Jr. Beginning 50th, Final Season Coaching Teams to Net Gains

Posted: 3/26/2025

A baseball player at bat.

Be the Referee: Pine Tar Usage

Posted: 3/26/2025

Athletic administrators and coaches attend a session during the MIAAA's annual conference earlier this month.

Century of School Sports: Athletic Directors Indispensable to Mission of School Sports

Posted: 3/25/2025

Tecumseh’s Makayla Schlorf (3) gets a quick five from teammate Ashlyn Moorehead during Saturday’s Division 2 championship game.

Tecumseh Caps Winter Season with 'Day We Will Remember Forever'

Posted: 3/22/2025

Arbor Prep’s Angela Meggisson makes a move toward the paint during her team’s Division 3 title-clinching win Saturday.

Arbor Prep's Defense Reigns Again in Repeat Low-Scoring Title Clincher

Posted: 3/22/2025

Belleville players and fans begin celebrating the team’s Division 1 championship win Saturday at Breslin Center.

Power Pair - with Plenty of Help - Drives Belleville to Program-Defining Win

Posted: 3/22/2025

Fowler’s Elizabeth Hufnagel drives toward the lane during her team’s Division 4 Final win over Ewen-Trout Creek on Saturday.

Fowler Takes Final Steps to 'Finish' Best in Division 4 for 3rd Time in 5 Seasons

Posted: 3/22/2025

Century of Champions: Matt Shephard Introduces 2025 MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals

Posted: 3/22/2025

Grand Rapids West Catholic celebrates its comeback win Friday at Breslin Center.

West Catholic Comes Back from Double-Digit Deficit to Get Past Reigning Champ

Posted: 3/21/2025

Tecumseh’s Makayla Schlorf (3) makes her move toward the basket with Frankenmuth’s Grace Brenner guarding her Friday at Breslin Center.

Tecumseh Finds 2nd-Half Stride Again to Reach 1st Final in 50 Years

Posted: 3/21/2025

Rockford’s Anna Wypych works to get past Wayne Memorial’s Zoe Hightower during their Semifinal on Friday.

Miss Basketball Answers Call as Rockford Makes Good on Season-Long Goal

Posted: 3/21/2025

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Representative Council Approves Field Hockey Framework, Adds to Ice Hockey Schedule

Posted: 3/21/2025

Belleville’s Sydney Savoury places her school on the championship game line of the Division 1 bracket after the Tigers’ clinched their first Finals berth Friday at Breslin Center.

Belleville Succeeds in Breslin Return, Earns 1st Trip to Championship Day

Posted: 3/21/2025

Inland Lakes junior Mary Myshock (11) defends during a game against East Jordan this season.

Inland Lakes Stacking Successes as Expectations Continue to Grow

Posted: 3/21/2025

Zion Christian celebrates winning its first District title earlier this month.

Zion Christian Earns 1st District Title, Celebrates Much More During History-Making Run

Posted: 3/21/2025

Warren Lincoln's Moses Blackwell, left, and Markus Blackwell direct the offense during last weekend's Division 2 Final.

Performance of the Week: Warren Lincoln's Moses & Markus Blackwell

Posted: 3/21/2025

Fowler’s defense collapses to help as Genesee Christian’s Haven Chapman (2) drives during Thursday’s Semifinal at Breslin Center.

Fowler Adds to Stunning Run in Earning Another Trip to Season's Final Day

Posted: 3/20/2025

Ewen-Trout Creek’s Emma Besonen (22) directs the offense while Concord’s Cieara Barrett (12) defends Thursday at Breslin Center.

Ewen-Trout Creek Right on Time in Advancing to 1st Final Since 1985

Posted: 3/20/2025

Arbor Prep’s Jourdin Lewis (14) makes a move toward the lane while Brandywine’s Adeline Gill (0) turns back to defend during their teams’ Semifinal on Thursday at Breslin Center.

Arbor Prep Wins Semifinal Rematch of Last Season's Division 3 Decider

Posted: 3/20/2025

East Kentwood’s Fidele Byiringiro stands for a photo recently at his school’s pool.

Byiringiro's Journey Now Includes Arrival Among State's Diving Champions

Posted: 3/20/2025

Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest players celebrate their Semifinal win Thursday at Breslin Center.

Lutheran Northwest Capitalizes on 2024 Semifinal Experience, Takes Next Step

Posted: 3/20/2025

Players on Yale’s bench cheer on their teammates during a game this season. (2) Landon Sopha carries the state flag during the opening ceremony at the MHSAA Team Wrestling Finals. (3) Jackson Koh

Yale Athletics Completes Banner Winter with 3 Record-Setting Seasons

Posted: 3/20/2025

Rockford's Anna Wypych (2) launches a jumper during her team's Quarterfinal win over Grand Haven.

Breslin Bound: 2024-25 Girls Semifinals Preview

Posted: 3/19/2025

This Week in High School Sports

This Week in High School Sports: 3/19/25

Posted: 3/19/2025

Today In The MHSAA

Today in the MHSAA: 3/19/25

Posted: 3/19/2025

loomfield Hills Marian's Trina Govan (42) and teammates celebrate during the closing moments of their 71-49 win over Flint Powers Catholic in the 1988 Class A championship game.

Century of School Sports: 2025 Finals Begin Next Half-Century of Girls Hoops Championships

Posted: 3/18/2025

Flashback 100: After 40 Years, Coles' Shot Remains Among Century's Most Famous

Posted: 3/18/2025

Ewen-Trout Creek coach Jacky Besonen presents the Division 4 Regional trophy to her team after last week's win over Norway.

Breslin Bound: 2024-25 Girls Quarterfinal Preview

Posted: 3/18/2025

Warren Lincoln’s Geon Hutchins dunks during his team’s Division 2 Final win Saturday night at Breslin Center.

Lincoln Comes Through at Crunch Time Again to Complete Division 2 Repeat

Posted: 3/15/2025

Saline poses with its championship trophy Saturday at Holland Aquatics Center.

Saline Tops Podium for 1st Time Since 2013 as Multiple Past Runners-Up Take Next Step

Posted: 3/15/2025

Riverview Gabriel Richard’s Drew Everingham dunks during his team’s Division 3 championship win Saturday at Breslin Center.

Riverview Gabriel Richard Caps Repeat Trip with Historic Championship

Posted: 3/15/2025

U-D Jesuit's Patrick Mackillop swims to a championship in the 100 breaststroke Saturday at Oakland University.

Coach Called It: Jesuit's Intangibles Lead to Speed, Program's 1st Finals Win

Posted: 3/15/2025

Cranbrook’s Joseph Wiater swims to the championship in the 100 breaststroke during Saturday’s LPD3 Finals at Eastern Michigan University.

Cranbrook Extends Finals Win Streak to 3; Farner, Otsego's Smith Claim Multiple Titles

Posted: 3/15/2025

East Lansing’s Kelvin Torbert throws down a dunk during East Lansing’s Division 1 championship win Saturday at Breslin Center.

'Secret Weapon' Thomas Plays Lead Role as East Lansing Ends Title Wait

Posted: 3/15/2025

Tri-unity Christian’s Keaton Blanker (4) exits the game in celebration during his team’s Division 4 Final win Saturday at Breslin Center.

Tri-Unity Avenges Season-Opening Loss, Earns Retiring Coach Another Finals Win

Posted: 3/15/2025

Warren Lincoln’s Moses Blackwell works to get past Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Izaya Larthridge (4) during Friday’s second Division 2 Semifinal at Breslin Center.

Warren Lincoln Turns to Shutdown Defense to Lock Up Repeat Opportunity

Posted: 3/14/2025

Romulus Summit Academy North’s Chance Houser dunks during his team’s Division 2 Semifinal win Friday.

Summit Leads from Start to Finish in Clinching 1st Trip to Championship Day

Posted: 3/14/2025

Wayne Memorial’s Antwaun Williams (10) guards Flint Carman-Ainsworth’s MarQuinn Weston II during Friday’s Division 1 Semifinal.

Wayne Memorial's Moment Arrives as Zebras Pull Away for Historic Win

Posted: 3/14/2025

East Lansing’s Jayce Branson throws down a dunk during his team’s Division 1 Semifinal win Friday at Breslin Center.

East Lansing Downs Reigning Champ to Earn Chance at 1st Title Since 1958

Posted: 3/14/2025

Rockford’s Sydnee Schrauben takes her first strides of a vault run during the MHSAA Individual Finals on March 8 at Kenowa Hills.

Schrauben Finds Way Back to Gymnastics, Follows Path to Top of Finals Podium

Posted: 3/14/2025