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From left: Forest Park’s Bryan LaChapelle, coach Dick Mettlach, Dick Mettlach Jr., and Bill Santilli pose with the first Class D championship trophy Nov. 22, 1975, at Waldo Field in Kalamazoo.

Forest Park's Playoff Tradition Began with Statement-Making Title Run

Posted: 11/29/2024

PHOTOS At top left, John Harbaugh in 1979, with brother Jim’s photo at bottom left. At right, John Harbaugh is No. 22 in the 1979 Pioneer football team photo.

Flashback 100: Harbaugh Brothers' Football Roots Planted in Part at Pioneer

Posted: 11/29/2024

This graphic shows helmets for all 16 teams playing at the 2024 11-Player Football Finals at Ford Field.

1st & Goal: 2024 11-Player Finals Preview

Posted: 11/27/2024

This Week in High School Sports

This Week in High School Sports: 11/27/24

Posted: 11/27/2024

Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central head volleyball coach Kim Windham, right, and assistant coach/husband Randy hold the program’s latest championship trophy.

SMCC's Windhams Agree to Coach Together - 'Us or Nothing' - Then Win It All

Posted: 11/26/2024

Clockwise from top left: (1) Jalen Mayfield (74) exits the Ford Field tunnel with Grand Rapids Catholic Central in 2017. (2) Muskegon's Anthony Bradford (75) makes a block during the 2018 Division 3 Final. (3) Orchard Lake St. Mary's Allen Robinson eludes an East Grand Rapids defender in 2009. (4) Detroit Cass Tech's Jourdan Lewis (32) makes a tackle in 2016. (5) Detroit Martin Luther King's Ahmad Gardner catches a touchdown pass against Muskegon in 2018. (6) Lansing Catholic's Cooper Rush throws a pass dur

Century of School Sports: Finals Provide Future Pros Early Ford Field Glory

Posted: 11/26/2024

A football official gestures a thumbs up from the end zone during a 2023 championship game.

Be the Referee: 11-Player Finals Replay

Posted: 11/26/2024

Goodrich’s Jakoby Lagat (24) followed the block of teammate Chase Burnett during their team’s Division 4 Semifinal win over Harper Woods.

1st & Goal: 2024 11-Player Semifinals Review

Posted: 11/25/2024

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Parking & Entrance Protocols Announced for 2024 11-Player Football Finals at Ford Field

Posted: 11/25/2024

Farmington Hills Mercy’s Avery Tack swims to a runner-up finish in the 200 individual medley Saturday at Oakland University.

Talented Mercy Lineup Earns Repeat, Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

Posted: 11/23/2024

Crystal Falls Forest Park players swarm coach Brian Fabbri (holding trophy) in celebration Saturday at the Superior Dome.

'Mighty' Forest Park Rides Overpowering Start to 5th Finals Championship

Posted: 11/23/2024

Deckerville's Brandon Salowitz celebrates his second-half touchdown reception.

Deckerville Completes Title-Clinching Comeback with Unforgettable 'Drive'

Posted: 11/23/2024

Detroit Country Day players raise their championship trophy Saturday night at Kellogg Arena.

Country Day Adds 1st Volleyball Title to All-Time Championship Collection

Posted: 11/23/2024

East Grand Rapids’ Ellery Chandler swims the breaststroke during Friday’s preliminaries at Oakland University.

East Grand Rapids Dominates From Start to Finish in Earning Title 27

Posted: 11/23/2024

Ann Arbor Pioneer’s Ursula Ott swims the breaststroke during Saturday’s Division 1 Finals at Holland Aquatic Center.

Pair of Relay Champs Set Pace as Pioneer Runs Finals Win Streak to 5

Posted: 11/23/2024

Monroe St. Mary’s McKenna Payne (11) and Olivia Beaudrie (2) wall off the top of the net as Traverse City St. Francis’ Landry Fouch (7) connects during Saturday’s Division 3 Final.

Monroe St. Mary's Proves 'This is the Year' by Clinching 8th Finals Title

Posted: 11/23/2024

Northville’s side of the court celebrates Saturday, including Brooke Feller (4).

Northville Finishes 3rd-Straight Trip to Kellogg as 1st-Time Finals Champion

Posted: 11/23/2024

Clarkston Everest Collegiate players raise their championship trophy Saturday at Kellogg Arena.

Clarkston Everest Collegiate Caps Repeat as 1st Undefeated Champ Since 2015

Posted: 11/23/2024

Tecumseh’s Maddy Vanblack (2) elevates for a kill attempt during her team’s five-set win over Essexville Garber in Division 2. Vanblack finished with 11 kills and 19 digs.

Story in Photos: 2024 Volleyball Division 2 & 3 Semifinals

Posted: 11/22/2024

North Muskegon takes the field for its District Final against McBain on Nov. 8.

1st & Goal: 2024 11-Player Semifinals Preview

Posted: 11/22/2024

Boyne City’s Ryan Spade (3) breaks into the open during his team’s 21-15 District Final win over Kingsley.

Surge Becoming Storied as Boyne City Continues Memorable Playoff March

Posted: 11/22/2024

The top of this graphic shows the exterior of the Superior Dome. The bottom of the graphic shows the interior football field.

Flashback 100: 8-Player Football Finals Right at Home at Superior Dome

Posted: 11/22/2024

Ishpeming's Mark Marana works to break away from a tackler during the 1975 Class C Final.

1975 Ishpeming Title Made National News, Set Standard for Success to Come

Posted: 11/22/2024

This graphic shows helmets from the teams playing in the 2024 8-Player Football Finals, Pickford and Deckerville in Division 1 and Crystal Falls Forest Park and Morrice in Division 2.

1st & Goal: 2024 8-Player Finals Preview

Posted: 11/22/2024

Essexville Garber setter Ella Kokaly sets a ball to a teammate during a volleyball match.

Performance of the Week: Essexville Garber's Ella Kokaly

Posted: 11/22/2024

Our Lady of the Lake’s Nora Proos sends a spike into the block of Judge and another teammate Thursday.

Story in Photos: 2024 Volleyball Division 1 & 4 Semifinals

Posted: 11/21/2024

Fenton’s Tess Heavner swims to the championship in the 200 individual medley during last season’s Lower Peninsula Division 2 Finals.

Preview: Reigning Champs, Freshman Standouts Among Anticipated Pacesetters

Posted: 11/21/2024

Rockford celebrates its Quarterfinal win over Traverse City Central on Tuesday at Big Rapids High School.

Visser Relishing Rockford Run In Return After Missed Season

Posted: 11/20/2024

Fenton's Eva Long (2) sets during Tuesday's Division 1 Quarterfinal, as Battle Creek Lakeview's Karlee Gutsue (14) and her teammates anticipate the next hit.

Preview: Kellogg Arena to Set Stage Again for 16 Historic Opportunities

Posted: 11/20/2024

This Week in High School Sports

This Week in High School Sports: 11/20/24

Posted: 11/20/2024

Today In The MHSAA

Today in the MHSAA: 11/20/24

Posted: 11/20/2024

Clockwise from top left: (1) Former Ypsilanti Community and current Wayne Memorial boys basketball coach Steve Brooks (far right) celebrates with a trophy-winning team. (2) Brighton girls lacrosse coach Ashton Peters raises the Division 1 championship trophy in the spring. (3) Pontiac Notre Dame Prep volleyball coach Betty Wroubel applauds during pre-match introductions. (4) Trenton baseball coach Todd Szalka (middle) huddles on the mound during last season's Division 2 Semifinals. (5) Past Calumet athletic

Century of School Sports: Connection at Heart of Coaches Advancement Program

Posted: 11/19/2024

At left, Paw Paw senior AJ Rickli gets a shot up against Otsego last season; at right, senior Grace Mitchell releases a jumper.

Paw Paw Hoops Heroes Closing in on Milestones, Rewriting School Record Book

Posted: 11/19/2024

State Champs! Network: 2024 Boys Soccer Finals Highlights

Posted: 11/19/2024

State Champs! Network: 2024 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals Highlights

Posted: 11/19/2024

A Powers North Central football player dives for the end zone marker as a Mendon defender attempts to stop him short.

Be the Referee: 8-Player vs. 11-Player Football

Posted: 11/19/2024

Hudsonville’s Bryce Fox (9) emerges from the grasp of multiple Howell defenders Saturday.

1st & Goal: 2024 Playoffs Week 3 Review

Posted: 11/18/2024

Dearborn Divine Child coaches and players receive the Class B championship trophy after winning the inaugural title game in 1975.

'Refuse to Lose' Divine Child Set Tone for Teams to Come with 1st Class B Title

Posted: 11/15/2024

At left, Leland's Alisha Glass celebrates with her teammates during the 2006 MHSAA Finals; at right, Glass speaks during an MHSAA Women In Sports Leadership Conference.

Flashback 100: Leland Career Helps Set Stage for Glass' International Stardom

Posted: 11/15/2024

Today In The MHSAA

Today in the MHSAA: 11/15/24

Posted: 11/15/2024

Armada’s Jackson Malburg breaks into the open during last week’s District Final win over Hazel Park.

1st & Goal: 2024 Playoffs Week 3 Preview

Posted: 11/14/2024

Rochester Adams soccer coach Josh Hickey shows the Division 1 championship trophy after his boys team defeated Byron Center on Nov. 2 at Grand Ledge High School.

Hickey Joins Notable Coaching Crew as Adams Completes 2024 Soccer Sweep

Posted: 11/14/2024

Caroline Bryan swims the butterfly this season.

Performance of the Week: Grosse Pointe South's Caroline Bryan

Posted: 11/14/2024

Menominee junior Landen Daigneau returns an interception for a touchdown during Saturday’s District championship game against Traverse City St Francis.

Playoff Experience Paying Off as Menominee Pursues Return Trip to Ford Field

Posted: 11/14/2024

Centreville’s Mary Stears stands adjacent and above the net as she officiates a match this fall.

Southwest 10 Conference Welcoming Volleyball Athletes as Legacy Officials

Posted: 11/13/2024

Port Huron Northern football coach Larry Roelens, middle, is surrounded by his kneeling players during a postgame huddle.

Rebuilt Culture Driving Success as Roelens Steps Away at Port Huron Northern

Posted: 11/13/2024

This Week in High School Sports

This Week in High School Sports: 11/13/24

Posted: 11/13/2024

Today In The MHSAA

Today in the MHSAA: 11/13/24

Posted: 11/13/2024