Despite an apparent lack of fan support, Renaissance High School’s boys’ soccer team managed a 4-1-2 season, after winning district and losing division games.
Renaissance High School’s girls cross country team placed second behind the King Crusaders in the city championship at Bell Isle against eight other teams, one week before Regionals. Two RHS athletes placed first and second in the 3.1 mile race, finishing in the top 20, earning All-City titles.
Detroit businessman Dan Gilbert proposed in 2016 a $1 billion plan to build a soccer stadium in Detroit.
Detroit Piston Andre Drummond came to Mumford on Oct. 24 to surprise the school, present the boys and girl’s basketball teams with a check for $5000 and to share his love of milk. Mumford submitted the winning video in a contest sponsored by Drummond and the United Dairy Industry of Michigan.
Although many children get into sports through the urging of their parents, West Side Academy student, Brian Williams, had an untraditional start to his now successful swimming career.
In the 2017 NFL Draft, four Cass Tech Football players were chosen to be a part of the National Football League.
Selected journalism students from different programs were given the opportunity to sit in on a couple lectures at Comerica Park before a Tigers game. The speakers specialized in sports communication and sports journalism.
Baseball season is back in action for high school, college and the major league. Opening Day was April 2, and the excitement for the new season remains the same. With the National Basketball Association’s season ending soon, it seems as if the entire sports world is focused on the sports world. Senior Darnell Thaxter said: "I don’t usually watch baseball but basketball is about gone now and it is time to watch another sport.” Family and friends can go and enjoy a nice baseball game and see the fan favorite Detroit Tigers. The Communication & Media Arts High School baseball team are now the only remaining of the four major sport programs students can participate in.
Boxing is a way of life for two West Side Academy students, sophomore Kewon Burns and freshman Albert Ballard.
On Feb. 9, track and field senior Marisa Hunnicutt-Mitchell signed with Cleary University (CU), a college in Howell, Michigan.
Power 5 moves to Division 1 Schools Cass Tech Football Team sends 16 Players off to College By Kaelyn Collins On February 1st thousands of high school athletes across the country signed their letters of intent.
Little man, Big Game Senior Point Guard Leonard Silas leads the Varsity basketball team to the finals Varsity Basketball Head Coach Steve Hall stated, “this is one of the best records I’ve ever had entering into the playoffs.” The Cass Tech basketball team has beat 7 of the teams they have lost to in previous seasons. Senior Captain and point guard Leonard Silas, might be small in stature but he brings a big game to the court.
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Gregory Elliott has received many offers from schools including, University of Detroit, Cleveland State, Toledo, Rice and Marquette.
A parade fit for Champions!!!! By: Tayauna Holloway and Imani Tripp DPSCD’s Division 1 State Champs, Cass, and Division 2 State Champs, King, varsity football teams were honored on Dec.
Jazzmaine Hammond’s softball journey began eight years ago for the Rosedale softball league where she became a dominant pitcher.
Division 2 State Champs...AGAIN!!! By Carrimia Owens The Crusaders’ varsity football team win over Walled Lake Western Warriors on Nov.
Lady Crusaders swim their way to the top By: Daimanique Stinson The Lady Crusaders’ swim team takes the title of City Championship. On Oct.
“I’m ready to win” Crusader commits to Michigan By: Daimanique Stinson When all the college offers were coming at senior Ambry Thomas he was overwhelmed. As a Crusader, Thomas has played receiver, corner, safety, punt-returner, and kick-returner which culminated into 41 offers.
Lauren James by Precious Gist Lauren James was the only player presented with the 2016-2017 EEVPA’s All City Girls Volleyball Team Award.
