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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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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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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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Unity Christian Holds Off Grand Rapids Christian, Earns Fourth Straight Trip to State Final

HOLLAND, MI — In a game decided by inches, experience triumphed over momentum as top-ranked Hudsonville Unity Christian edged Grand Rapids Christian 1-0 in Tuesday’s Division 2 girls soccer state semifinal at Holland Christian High School. The win sends Unity Christian (21-0-2) back to the state championship for the fourth consecutive season and sets up… Read More Unity Christian Holds Off Grand Rapids Christian, Earns Fourth Straight Trip to State Final

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Bay City Western Edges Kenowa Hills 4–3 to Punch Ticket to Final Four

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — In a dramatic regional final on June 7 at Cornerstone University, No. 2–ranked Bay City Western slipped past Kenowa Hills with a narrow 4–3 victory to earn a berth in the MHSAA Division 1 Final Four. Western improved to 35–7 on the season, advancing to the state semifinals for the sixth time since… Read More Bay City Western Edges Kenowa Hills 4–3 to Punch Ticket to Final Four

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State Tennis Athletes Dazzle at MHSAA Finals Held at Kalamazoo College

KALAMAZOO, MI – The courts at Kalamazoo College buzzed with energy and elite competition as Michigan’s top high school tennis players showcased their skills at the MHSAA State Finals this past weekend. Athletes from across the state delivered standout performances in both singles and doubles brackets, with several championship matches going the distance in dramatic… Read More State Tennis Athletes Dazzle at MHSAA Finals Held at Kalamazoo College

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Catholic Central Rallies Past Rival West Catholic with Late-Game Heroics

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – In a thrilling rivalry showdown, Catholic Central staged a dramatic comeback to defeat West Catholic 2-1, delivering a statement win fueled by resilience, grit, and a late-game surge. The matchup between the longtime rivals didn’t disappoint. West Catholic struck first, capitalizing on early momentum and putting Catholic Central on the back… Read More Catholic Central Rallies Past Rival West Catholic with Late-Game Heroics

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