Thanks, Mr. Woodley (Saginaw News)

August 24, 2012

LaMarr Woodley was a football star at Saginaw High long before he went on to the University of Michigan and now the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He's given students in his hometown the same opportunity for accomplishment without the cost they would've otherwise incurred this school year.

Students at Saginaw and Saginaw Arthur Hill plus the districts junior highs and middle schools were facing a $75 participation fee until Woodley stepped in earlier this month with a $60,000 donation.

Hugh Bernreuter has covered the majority of Woodley's career, and tells this story.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley pays participation fees for Saginaw Public Schools student-athletes (Saginaw News)

Today in the MHSAA: 1/14/26

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

January 14, 2026

1. BOYS BASKETBALL East Kentwood downed Rockford on a buzzer beater, 69-68 – Grand Rapids Press

2. GIRLS BASKETBALL DeWitt handed Haslett its first loss this season, 50-42 – Lansing State Journal

3. BOYS BASKETBALL Allen Park Inter-City Baptist defeated Southfield Christian 67-51 in a matchup of Division 4 contenders – Southgate News-Herald

4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Saugatuck defeated Zeeland West 43-40 in a matchup of undefeated teams – Holland Sentinel

5. BOYS BASKETBALL Grand Haven downed Hudsonville 54-47 in a matchup of ranked teams in Division 1 – Grand Haven Tribune

6. BOYS BASKETBALL Stevie Hall went over 30 points again as Detroit Cass Tech held off Denby 69-62 – Detroit News

7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Ewen-Trout Creek posted an impressive 40-21 win over Baraga – My UP Now

8. BOYS BASKETBALL James Martin scored 40 points in Muskegon’s big win over Reeths-Puffer – Muskegon Chronicle

9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Tecumseh rode a fast start to a big win over Chelsea – Adrian Daily Telegram

10. BOYS BASKETBALL Bay City Western posted its highest point total since 2000 in an 84-70 win over Carrollton – Bay City Times