Today in the MHSAA: 1/10/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
January 10, 2023
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lake Fenton won a matchup of state powers, downing reigning Division 3 champion Ypsilanti Arbor Prep 45-39 – WJRT
2. BOYS BASKETBALL Logan Shiels set a Britton Deerfield record with 36 points in a 58-49 win over Saline Washtenaw Christian – Adrian Daily Telegram
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Saginaw Heritage opened the week with a solid showing, winning 55-38 over McBain – Saginaw News
4. BOWLING Niles’ boys won a matchup of Wolverine Conference leaders 16-14 over Sturgis – Niles Daily Star
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Gaylord started fast on the way to a 61-32 win over St. Ignace – MI Sports Now
6. BOYS BASKETBALL Kelan Pletcher scored 39 points to lead Ellsworth past Alanson 79-50 – Traverse City Record-Eagle
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Chloe Sakalas starred as Warren Cousino doubled up Clinton Township Chippewa Valley – Macomb Daily
8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Sadie Day led as Midland Calvary Baptist doubled up Bay City All Saints – Midland Daily News
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Cheboygan earned its first victory, 40-30 over Rogers City – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Shelby ran its winning streak to three with a 46-40 win over Newaygo – Local Sports Journal
Today in the MHSAA: 5/2/16
May 2, 2016
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Included as always is a sampling of coverage of this weekend’s most notable statewide events, but make sure to check out the “Good Reads” section at the bottom of this report for stories definitely worth your time today.
Boys Golf
Reigning Division 1 champion Detroit Catholic Central won the Traverse City Central Tee-Off with a two-day 288 – Traverse City Record-Eagle
Softball
Division 1 No. 2 Farmington Hills Mercy, a semifinalist last season, swept reigning champion Warren Regina in the Detroit Catholic League – Oakland Press
Petoskey won the Traverse City St. Francis Invitational, including handing a first loss this season to Kalkaska – Petoskey News
Track & Field
Sturgis’ boys won the Don Lukens Invitational, with Johnathon Sholl setting a school record in the 100 meters – Sturgis Journal
Marquette’s boys and girls dominated the Manistique Invitational – Escanaba Daily News
Football
Dan Rohn, who coached Grand Rapids West Catholic to four Division 5 championships over the last nine seasons, resigned – Grand Rapids Press
Good Reads
Muskegon Mona Shores’ freshman Raegan Cox is one of the Midwest’s top soccer players her age – and she’s contributing not only to her school’s soccer team this spring, but also its track & field team – Muskegon Chronicle
A number of sources nationwide, including MHSAA Executive Director Jack Roberts, weighed in on why we must counteract sports specialization in this story that was published by the New York Times among papers all over the country – The Associated Press
Incredibly, Mason Evans is playing golf – and playing well – for Battle Creek Lakeview using one arm after breaking the other during wrestling season – Battle Creek Enquirer
As Birmingham Seaholm’s Jordan Michalak finishes her term as a member of the MHSAA Student Advisory Council, she tells of her experiences as a contributor and how her tenure has affected her perspective on athletics – Birmingham Observer & Eccentric