Highlight Reel: Division 2-3 Soccer Finals
June 12, 2015
By John Johnson
MHSAA communications director
Richland Gull Lake in Division 2 and Hudsonville Unity Christian in Division 3 won MHSAA girls soccer championships Friday at Michigan State University’s DeMartin Stadium.
Click the headings below for highlights from both broadcasts on MHSAA.tv.
Division 2
Richland Gull Lake 1, Fenton 0 – Shootout
PK Save By Quesnelle Richland Gull Lake's Maddie Fouts was awarded a penalty kick 16 minutes into the second half, but Fenton goalie Abigail Quesnelle won the day with the save.
Annie Gets The Game-Winner In the shootout, Gull Lake's Annie Walbridge beats the keeper to give the Blue Devils the title.
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Division 3
Hudsonville Unity Christian 2, Detroit Country Day 1 (OT)
Yellowjackets Score First At the 18:14 mark, Detroit Country Day's Lauren Alshab drives home the game's first goal.
Unity Christian Gets The Equalizer In the second half, Abby Neinhuis takes a pass out in front and ties the game between Hudsonville Unity Christian and Detroit Country Day.
VanDyke Breakaway Game Winner Unity Christian scores the game winner in overtime in transition. Maddy VanDyke breaks free to score.
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Hoops on Film: 1970 Class D Boys Final
August 4, 2015
By John Johnson
MHSAA communications director
Flint Holy Redeemer hit the final shot in the school’s history to defeat Kingsley for the 1970 Class D boys basketball title in this week's edition of MHSAA.tv’s Hoops On Film Series.
From the late 1940’s to the mid 1970’s the Michigan High School Athletic Association shot portions of the action at its boys and girls basketball finals on 16mm film. The films were loaned out, primarily to the participating schools, to help them relive the moments of playing in a championship game.
While many of the old films have wandered astray over time, about 60 games still exist in the MHSAA archives. Anyone in possession of such a film is encouraged to contact John Johnson at the MHSAA Office ([email protected]) to discuss having the film converted to a digital format.
Some of the films only have portions of the second half and the post-game awards; some have most of the action. None of the films have sound. They range in length from 10 minutes to about an hour. A new film will be posted online each Monday through the week of August 17. DVD’s may be purchased directly from the MHSAA.tv Website – just click the Get DVD button below the player.
Here’s a look at this week’s game, with recap courtesy of MHSAA historian Ron Pesch:
Flint Holy Redeemer 62, Kingsley 60 – 1970 Class D Boys Final - Celebration was tinged with sadness for Flint Holy Redeemer fans in Class D. A victim of consolidation, the Flyers went out in their final season with a bang, downing Kingsley, 62-60. Bob Hooks emerged as the hero, nailing a 25-foot bucket from near the top of the key as time expired. Holy Redeemer was one of the Flint area parochial schools closed to create Flint Powers Catholic. Redeemer ended 1969-70 with a 22-2 mark.
Previous releases:
1961 Class D Boys Final: Marquette Pierce 68, Freesoil 61 - Watch
1958 Class A Boys Final: Detroit Austin 71, Benton Harbor 68 - Watch
1976 Class D Girls Final: Lake City 58, Perkins 48 - Watch
1971 Class A Boys Final: Flint Northern 79, Detroit Kettering 78 - Watch
1954 Class A Boys Final: Muskegon Heights 43, Flint Northern 41 (OT) - Watch
1973 Class C Boys Final: Detroit East Catholic 50, Saginaw St. Stephen 49 - Watch