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Field Hockey Debut, Tennis Finals Change Among Most Notable as Fall Practices Set to Begin

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Aug. 8 –  The addition of girls field hockey as a sponsored postseason championship sport and a revised schedule for Lower Peninsula Boys Tennis Finals are the most significant changes to fall sports as practices are set to begin Monday, Aug. 11, for an anticipated 100,000 high school athletes at Michigan High School… Read More Field Hockey Debut, Tennis Finals Change Among Most Notable as Fall Practices Set to Begin

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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

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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

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River Cities Alliance Football: What to Expect from the Second Season

As the 2025 high school football season approaches, the anticipation surrounding the new River Cities Alliance (RCA) is palpable. With practices set to begin on Monday, August 12, this new conference promises an exciting second season filled with renewed rivalries and intense competition. Formed in October 2023, the RCA emerged from the dissolution of the… Read More River Cities Alliance Football: What to Expect from the Second Season

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Caledonia High School Appoints Whitney Bell as New Head Football Coach With Promising 2025 Season Ahead

CALEDONIA, MI — Caledonia Community Schools have officially promoted longtime defensive coordinator Whitney Bell to head coach of the Fighting Scots varsity football team, replacing Derek Pennington, who departed for a position at Toledo Clay. Bell is no newcomer to the program, he has served on staff for over five years and brings continuity and… Read More Caledonia High School Appoints Whitney Bell as New Head Football Coach With Promising 2025 Season Ahead

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Forest Hills Eastern Welcomes Padley Gallagher as New Varsity Volleyball Coach

ADA, MI – Forest Hills Eastern has found its next leader at the helm of its volleyball program, naming Padley Gallagher as the new varsity head coach. Gallagher joins the Hawks after four successful seasons leading the varsity squad at Kenowa Hills, bringing with her a strong reputation for player development, team culture, and competitive… Read More Forest Hills Eastern Welcomes Padley Gallagher as New Varsity Volleyball Coach

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2025 Far Out 16 Gold Elite Division – National Champions at AAU Nationals

Orlando, FL – June 25–28, 2025 (Wave 4) In a dominant showing at AAU Nationals Wave 4, FaR Out 16 Gold (Elite division) stunned the competition by finishing undefeated, earning the national championship in their division. Across the four-day tournament, they posted a flawless 12–0 record, amassing 24 match wins and dropping just 4 sets. Day 1 –… Read More 2025 Far Out 16 Gold Elite Division – National Champions at AAU Nationals

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Unity Christian Makes History with Record 13th MHSAA Girls Soccer Title in Dominant 7-0 Win Over New Boston Huron

EAST LANSING — The MHSAA girls soccer record book officially belongs to Hudsonville Unity Christian. With a commanding 7-0 victory over New Boston Huron on Friday at Michigan State University’s DeMartin Soccer Complex, the Crusaders captured their record 13th state championship, surpassing Madison Heights Bishop Foley for the most titles in Michigan high school girls… Read More Unity Christian Makes History with Record 13th MHSAA Girls Soccer Title in Dominant 7-0 Win Over New Boston Huron

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Grand Rapids Catholic Central Claims First-Ever Girls Soccer State Title

EAST LANSING, MI — After nearly two decades of waiting, Grand Rapids Catholic Central girls soccer finally got the moment they had dreamed about for 19 years. On Friday at Michigan State’s DeMartin Soccer Complex, CC head coach Genevieve Sandner and the Cougars celebrated their first MHSAA Finals championship, defeating Warren Regina 2-0 to capture… Read More Grand Rapids Catholic Central Claims First-Ever Girls Soccer State Title

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