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Coaches

Martin Brings LA Marathon Championship Experience Home as Jackson High Coach

Nathan Martin has the best possible example a coach can give when it comes to the old phrase, “It’s never over, until it’s over.”

Athletic Directors

Fenton's Mike Bakker monitors activities from the field during a Tigers football game.

Fenton Principal Bakker Selected as MHSAA's Charles E. Forsythe Award Honoree

An educator who has served in several roles – as a teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal and for the last four years principal at Fenton High School – Mike Bakker is able to draw from a wealth of experiences as he serves students not only in his school district

Officials

MHSAA Officials Awards & Alumni Banquet: Photos, Video & OMD 2026.

More than 80 MHSAA-registered game officials were honored Saturday during the annual Officials Awards & Alumni Banquet at Kellogg Center in East Lansing.

Students

Ludington's Eliza Schwass crosses the finish line in winning the diamond elite 1,600 race at Romeo's Barnyard Invitational.

Performance of the Week: Ludington's Eliza Schwass

Schwass won the diamond elite 1,600 race at the prestigious Barnyard Invitational in Romeo in a time of 4:40.24, setting the statewide distance conversation ablaze for several reasons as she posted the fastest time in Michigan this season in just her second running the race in high school outdoor competition.

MHSAA News

MHSAA Spring Sports Lineup Welcomes Boys Volleyball, Revamped LP Girls Tennis Finals

The inaugural season of boys volleyball as a Michigan High School Athletic Association-sponsored tournament sport has begun, headlining changes this spring as 12 sports are underway for an estimated 110,000 athletes competing for member high schools.

Health & Safety

This graphic shows good snacks after exercise could include chocolate milk and an apple, a pear and cheese stick, or a fruit/milk smoothie.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Window of Opportunity

The 30 minutes following exercise, often referred to as the window of opportunity, is the best time to begin to refuel, rebuild and repair muscles.

Sportsmanship

This is a collage of Class A Scholar-Athlete Award winners' headshots for 2026.

2026 Scholar-Athlete Award Recipients Announced in Class A

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has selected 13 student-athletes from Class A member schools to receive scholarships through the MHSAA/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award program.

Records Report

South Lyon United's Reagan Shields (7) leads an attack during last season's Division 1 Final.

South Lyon United's Perfect Run Keyed by Record-Setting Defense, Powerful Attack

South Lyon United put together one of the most dominating seasons in MHSAA girls lacrosse history last spring, finishing 21-0 as the Division 1 champion and setting the record for fewest goals given up during one season with 80.

Highlights

State Champs! Network: 2026 Boys Basketball Finals Highlights

Linked Up

Today in the MHSAA: 5/1/26

1. GIRLS SOCCER Division 1 No. 11 Hartland defeated No.

Video

This Week in High School Sports: 3/5/25

In this week's edition, we review recent MHSAA championship events for skiing, team wrestling and competitive cheer and award Game Balls to three four-time champions from the Individual Wrestling Finals.

Viewpoints

This Week in High School Sports: 3/19/26

This week's edition recaps the Boys Basketball and Lower Peninsula Boys Swimming & Diving Finals as "This Week in High School Sports" concludes for the 2025-26 school year.

Blog: From The Director

Cheering for Sportsmanship

(This blog first appeared on MHSAA.com on January 8, 2013.)

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