Today in the MHSAA: 11/7/17

November 7, 2017

By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor

Each weekday of the school year, we break down the top headlines courtesy of Michigan’s sports media.

Today's Top 10

1. Football: The movement of many Michigan high schools from 11 to 8-player caught the attention of the Washington Post, which took a trip to Felch North Dickinson during Week 9 to tell one community’s story – Washington Post

2. Volleyball: With only eight players, Pentwater this fall has continued its recent run of success and won a fifth straight Class D District title – Local Sports Journal

3. Football: The Monroe Evening News’ Niles Kruger describes in detail what one of many postgame gatherings in football communities all over our state looked like Friday, and why the tradition is special – Monroe Evening News

4. Football: The Grand Rapids Press caught up with former Michigan State standout and NFL pro Ty Hallock, who told of his enjoyment in watching sons Tanner and Tate’s high school careers at Forest Hills Central – Grand Rapids Press

5. Volleyball: Grand Haven’s Avolyn Lepo suffered a torn knee ligament in January, but made it all the way back for her senior season to lead the Buccaneers to an 11th-straight District title – Grand Haven Tribune

6. Volleyball: Class D No. 8 Rogers City and No. 2 Leland will face off tonight in one of the state’s most intriguing Regional Semifinals – Alpena News

7. Volleyball: Class B honorable mention Fruitport is gearing up for a Regional that also includes honorable mention Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Grand Rapids South Christian and Grant – Grand Haven Tribune

8. Football: Frankenmuth basketball all-stater Mario Whitley came back out for football this fall after leaving the team midway through his junior season to focus on the hoops recruiting process – and he’s turned into a key contributor for an undefeated team – Saginaw News

9. Volleyball: Ishpeming Westwood is balancing a couple of good opportunities this week – playing in a Regional at Gladstone while hosting a Regional as well – Marquette Mining Journal

10. Girls Basketball: Practice began Monday, and for Petoskey seniors Megan Hannah and Isabel Anderson it was the start of a fourth season on the varsity – Petoskey News-Review

Also of note …

Girls Swimming & Diving: From Saturday, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North continued its climb with the Macomb Area Conference Blue meet championship – Macomb Daily

Girls Swimming & Diving: From Friday, Lower Peninsula Division 3 honorable mention Trenton won its seventh straight Downriver League title by claiming the league meet win – Southgate News-Herald

Today in the MHSAA: 10/9/25

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

October 9, 2025

1. VOLLEYBALL Division 1 No. 3 Farmington Hills Mercy came back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat No. 4 Bloomfield Hills Marian in the Catholic High School League Bishop Tournament final – Oakland Press

2. BOYS TENNIS No. 2 Midland Dow claimed its 17th-straight Regional title, reaching finals at all eight flights in Lower Peninsula Division 2 – Midland Daily News

3. BOYS TENNIS Reigning LPD4 champion Holland Christian was a Regional champion again, this time in LPD3 and ranked No. 3 – Holland Sentinel

4. GIRLS GOLF No. 9 Grand Blanc was first and No. 5 Okemos second at their LPD1 Regional – Lansing State Journal

5. BOYS TENNIS No. 5 Rochester Adams led a sweep by Rochester schools at their LPD1 Regional – Oakland Press

6. CROSS COUNTRY The Bellaire girls and Mancelona boys won Ski Valley Conference championship races – Traverse City Record-Eagle

7. BOYS SOCCER After playing to a draw less than a month ago, Grand Blanc opened Division 1 District play with a 5-1 win over Flushing – Flint Journal

8. BOYS SOCCER Four days after falling to Parma Western, Jackson opened Division 2 District play with a 4-3 revenge win – Jackson Citizen Patriot

9. BOYS SOCCER Suttons Bay downed Buckley 2-0 in a Division 4 District opener – Up North Live

10. BOYS SOCCER Bay City  Western continued one of its best seasons all-time with a Division 2 District win over Saginaw United – Bay City Times