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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Armada hosts softball tournament

Here's a chance to see some of the better softball teams from Macomb County in one place.
Armada hosts Saturday a four-team tournament that includes Stevenson and Romeo from the Macomb Area Conference, along with Croswell-Lexington, a Blue Water Area Conference rival of the Tigers.
At 10 a.m., Armada plays Stevenson. At 11:30, Stevenson takes on Cros-Lex and at 1 p.m. Romeo plays Cros-Lex. At 2:30, Romeo meets Armada.

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Utica school district hosts 5K run in June

Utica Community Schools will host a 5K run/walk at Delia Park on June 10. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and the 5K starts at noon. Preregistration is $15 for students, $20 for adults. Registration fee is $25 on the day of the race. Games, prizes, food and raffles will be part of the event.
The 5K is part of the UCS Support our Sports program, a series of fundraisers for seventh- and eighth-grade sports, which are to be self-supporting beginning in the 2013-2014 school year.
For more information on the 5K, go to www.uticasos5k.com.

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Friday, March 30, 2012

Fitzgerald, Regina changing classes in 2012-13

Fitzgerald and Regina move from Class A to Class B for the 2012-2013 school year, the Michigan High School Athletic Association said.
The enrollment range for Class B schools is 449-910.
Fitzgerald is a member of the Macomb Area Conference, while Regina is in the Catholic League.
St. Clair, a MAC school, is moving from Class A to B.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Indiana to weigh return to one-class basketball tournament

Indiana might not have seen the last of its one-class high school basketball tournament.
Bobby Cox, the commissioner of the state high school athletic association, who has been pressured by Indiana legislators, has scheduled 11 "town hall" meetings in April and May to gauge interest in returning to the one-class format, The Associated Press reported.
The Hoosier state scrapped the one-class tournament, which was romanticized in print, and the movie "Hoosiers," after the 1997 season.
Supporters of the multi-class system say it gives more schools opportunities to win state championships.
But those who want a return to one tournament for all schools say the multi-class format devalues the tournament and has depressed attendance.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

MCC basketball teams honored

Coming off of the first MCCAA Eastern Conference Championship since the 1997-1998 season, the Macomb women’s basketball team received several honors.
Coach Jay Ritchie was named MCCAA Eastern Conference Coach of the Year following a 17-1 conference record and 22-8 overall record. Dominique Mahone (Detroit Denby) was named District H Player of the Year, Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Eastern Conference Freshman of the Year, All-Region, All-MCCAA, All-Eastern Conference First Team, All-Defensive Team, and All-Freshman Team.
Precious Allen (Michigan Collegiate) was named All-Region, All-MCCAA, and All-Eastern Conference First Team. Kristian Hines (Fitzgerald) was named All-Eastern Conference Third Team.
The Macomb men’s basketball team improved from a 2-14 record in the MCCAA Eastern Conference to a 9-9 record in one season. The team qualified for the District 9 Tournament. Ashton Curd (Madison) was named All-Eastern Conference Second Team and All-Freshman Team. Patrick Ferrell (L’Anse Creuse North) was named All-Eastern Conference Honorable Mention.

Friday, March 9, 2012

East Detroit High bowlers were on a roll this season

Nobody connected with the East Detroit High School girls’ bowling team was singing the Blues this season.

Coach Cheryl DeFrance’s Shamrocks finished their best season in the seven-year history of the program by co-championing the MAC Blue Division with Dakota, each finishing with 11-1 records during the league season.
The Shamrocks also had success in tournament play winning once and finishing well in others.
East Detroit finished second at the regional meet in Taylor, and qualified for the team state meet in Battle Creek. Two bowlers, seniors Ashley Smith (second place) and Samantha Cisneros (10th place) also qualified for the individual state meet.
The Shamrocks performed very well at the state meet, too, but fell just short of the final round. They were in 10th place, and the top eight teams advanced.
Joining DeFrance on the coaching staff was assistant Kira DeFrance. The East Detroit bowlers were senior Catelin Campbell, senior Samantha Cisneros, sophomore Sarah Corbit, junior Haley Jugowicz, sophomore Alyssa Komlenovich, junior Kaitlyn Palmer and Ashley Smith, a senior.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

UPDATE: Warren Woods-Tower names football coach

These schools will have new head football coaches in 2012:
SCHOOL (DEPARTING COACH) (NEW COACH)
Anchor Bay (Phil Latona)(Jason Byers)
Armada (Dan Witgen) (Mark Brandemarte)
Center Line (Bret Davis) (TBA)
East Detroit (Anthony Kiner)(TBA)
Eisenhower (Bob Lantzy) (Chris Smith)
L'Anse Creuse North (Joe Politowicz) (Anthony Kiner)
Lutheran North (Gary Faszholz) (Ryan Wesley)
Memphis (Tony Giancarlo) (Paul Bringard)
Warren Woods-Tower (Dan Eberhardt) (Mike Mahar)

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Dave Jackson remembrance planned

L'anse Creuse North's Student Council is hosting a "Mr. Jackson Remembrance" after the varsity basketball game on Friday night.
Organizers are asking that as many people as possible attend the 7 p.m. game. The remembrance ceremony will start immediately following the game -- at approximately 9 p.m. -- in the school cafeteria. The ceremony will include a student-created video tribute.
After that, those in attendance will be invited outside for a candlelight gathering to be held on the football field. The remembrance will conclude with a silent "Victory Lap" in honor of Jackson around the track, with participants exiting tot he parking area once the lap is completed.
Guests are asked to bring their own candle.
L'Anse Creuse North is located at 23700 21 Mile Road.