Michigan lawmakers seek documentation of transgender athlete eligibility in Ann Arbor volleyball case

A group of Michigan state legislators is demanding clarity and documentation from the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) regarding the eligibility of a transgender athlete competing in the girls’ volleyball tournament for Ann Arbor Skyline High School. In a letter addressed to MHSAA leadership, 14 state representatives — all Republicans — expressed concerns about whether a… Read More Michigan lawmakers seek documentation of transgender athlete eligibility in Ann Arbor volleyball case

MHSAA Member High Schools Report Highest Participation Since 2018-19

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan High School Athletic Association member high schools reported a combined participation of 275,684 athletes in MHSAA-sponsored tournament sports during the 2024-25 school year – the highest number of participants in those activities since 2018-19 and despite another decrease in combined enrollment across those 754 schools.  This past year’s participation total… Read More MHSAA Member High Schools Report Highest Participation Since 2018-19

2025 Emily Duits Memorial Sand Volleyball Tournament a Huge Success

Lake Odessa, MI — On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Emily Duits Courts at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds buzzed with energy as the annual Memorial Sand Volleyball Tournament welcomed over 30 teams from Youth, High School, Recreation, Competitive—and for the first time, a new “Glory Days” division—turning the event into a full-day celebration of volleyball, remembrance… Read More 2025 Emily Duits Memorial Sand Volleyball Tournament a Huge Success

Far Out Volleyball Club Raises Over $50,000 for Special Olympics Michigan During Annual Polar Plunge

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — In a stunning show of generosity and spirit, Far Out Volleyball Club raised over $50,000 for Special Olympics Michigan during its annual Polar Plunge fundraising campaign, making it the top fundraising organization in the state for 2025. The club, one of Michigan’s premier youth volleyball programs with a long-standing commitment to… Read More Far Out Volleyball Club Raises Over $50,000 for Special Olympics Michigan During Annual Polar Plunge

Coopersville Celebrates 100 Years of Football with Historic Victory

COOPERSVILLE, MI — In a night filled with pride, nostalgia, and gridiron grit, the Coopersville Broncos football program marked its 100th anniversary with a resounding victory that honored the legacy of a century’s worth of teams, players, and coaches. The game served as a living tribute to a football tradition that began in 1924, and… Read More Coopersville Celebrates 100 Years of Football with Historic Victory

MHSAA Media Advisory: MHSAA Begins 100th Anniversary Celebration

Press Release August 12, 2024 Good afternoon from the MHSAA,  As fall sports teams begin practice today (Aug. 12) and competitions over the next few weeks, we wanted to take just a quick minute to connect on a milestone we will be celebrating throughout the 2024-25 school year.  This will be the 100th anniversary of… Read More MHSAA Media Advisory: MHSAA Begins 100th Anniversary Celebration

Michigan Athletes to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, and nearly two dozen athletes with Michigan connections are representing the United States. Here’s a look at some of the standout competitors: Heath Baldwin Event: DecathlonMichigan Connection: Michigan State UniversitySchedule: August 2-3 Baldwin is making history as the first Spartan in two decades to qualify for the Olympic decathlon,… Read More Michigan Athletes to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Controversy Erupts Over 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, celebrated for its vibrant display of French art and culture, has sparked intense debate and reactions ranged from the humorous: “it looks like a bad acid trip” to the deeply offended. The controversy centers on a segment featuring a reimagining of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,”… Read More Controversy Erupts Over 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Political Whirlwind: Biden Withdrawal, Harris Ascension and Trump Attempted Assassination

In a political season that unfolded with unprecedented drama, the summer of 2024 witnessed a series of seismic events that reshaped the presidential race. The dramatic turn of events started on June 27, with what was destined to become a landmark presidential debate and concluded with the rise of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee… Read More Political Whirlwind: Biden Withdrawal, Harris Ascension and Trump Attempted Assassination