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    Sunday, February 8th 2026

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    Anderson outlasts Carlson to clinch second straight Downriver League wrestling title

    Anderson freshman Liam McMillen celebrates after winning the 175-pound individual title at the Downriver League wrestling championships on Feb 7, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)
    The champion Titans and runner-up Marauders accounted for nine individual league champions on Saturday.
    Anderson freshman Liam McMillen celebrates after winning the 175-pound individual title at the Downriver League wrestling championships on Feb 7, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)
    The Downriver League wrapped up its high school wrestling season by holding its individual championships at Lincoln Park High School on Feb 7, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of the 2026 Downriver League individual wrestling championships

    The Gibraltar Carlson ice hockey team won its fourth straight game overall with a 5-1 victory over Riverview-Cabrini United on Feb 6, 2026. (CONSTANCE YORK -- For MediaNews Group)

    Carlson hockey continues late-season push with win over Riverview-Cabrini United

    The Gibraltar Carlson ice hockey team won its fourth straight game overall with a 5-1 victory over Riverview-Cabrini United on Feb 6, 2026. (CONSTANCE YORK -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Gibraltar Carlson vs Riverview-Cabrini United in a Metro League ice hockey battle

    By Constance York
    February 6, 2026 at 11:15 p.m.
    It was a special 'Breast Cancer Awareness' Friday night when the Marauders battled the Pirates.
    Basketball

    High school basketball scoreboard for Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

    By Matthew Mowery
    February 7, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.
    Below is a list of all the games for teams, organized by league, covered by...
    Senior Zachary Schoen won a pair of individual events for Trenton, including the 200-yard individual medley, during the Trojans' 109-77 dual meet win vs Woodhaven on Feb 5, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Trenton boys swim takes care of rival Woodhaven in dual meet of DRL unbeatens

    By Samantha Elliott
    February 6, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.
    Nine first-place finishes helped the Trojans to win over the Warriors in their key league...
    The Wyandotte Roosevelt boys swim and dive team picked up an 81-60 dual meet victory at home vs DRL rival Southgate Anderson on Feb 5, 2026. (CONSTANCE YORK -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Southgate Anderson vs Wyandotte Roosevelt in Downriver League boys swim action

    By Constance York
    February 5, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.
    Both the Titans and Bears were looking to get back on track when they met...
    The Trenton boys swim and dive team outlasted Brownstown Woodhaven by a score of 109-77 in a dual meet of unbeatens in the DRL on Feb 5, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Brownstown Woodhaven vs Trenton in a Downriver League boys swim dual meet

    By Samantha Elliott
    February 5, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.
    The last two remaining teams in the DRL shared the pool at Trenton High School...
    The D6 No. 8-ranked Ecorse football team rallied late to grind out an 8-6 road win over CSC foe Detroit Lincoln-King Academy on Oct 9, 2025. (MADISON HOOL -- For MediaNews Group)

    Five Ecorse football players sign on to play collegiately next school year

    By Alexander Muller
    February 5, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.
    A pair of all-News-Herald honorees highlight the group of college-bound Red Raiders.
    Riverview senioe Braedyn Evans (67) huddles up with teammates during a timeout of the Pirates' road game at Airport on Sept 12, 2025. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Riverview’s Braedyn Evans signs on to play football at Michigan Tech University

    By Alexander Muller
    February 4, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.
    The two-time all-area football honoree for the Bucs made his signing official on Wednesday.
    The Wyandotte Roosevelt ice hockey team ended a mini two-game losing skid with a dominant 9-1 win on the road vs Allen Park on Feb 3, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Roosevelt hockey ends mini two-game skid with dominant win over Allen Park

    By Alexander Muller
    February 3, 2026 at 11:35 p.m.
    Eight different Bears recorded multiple points in their road victory over the Jags on Tuesday.
    The Wyandotte Roosevelt ice hockey team ended a mini two-game losing skid with a dominant 9-1 win on the road vs Allen Park on Feb 3, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Wyandotte Roosevelt vs Allen Park in a Downriver League ice hockey clash

    By Alexander Muller
    February 3, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.
    The two longtime local rivals held their long scheduled meeting of the winter season on...
    The Grosse Ile ice hockey team rolled to a big 9-2 victory at home vs Metro League rival Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard on Jan 2, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Grosse Ile hockey inches closer to Metro League crown with convincing win over Father Gabriel Richard

    By Alexander Muller
    February 2, 2026 at 11:05 p.m.
    A big lopsided second period helped the Red Devils pull away early from the Fighting...
    The Grosse Ile ice hockey team rolled to a big 9-2 victory at home vs Metro League rival Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard on Jan 2, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Grosse Ile hosting Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard in a Metro League ice hockey clash

    By Alexander Muller
    February 2, 2026 at 10:55 p.m.
    The first of two meetings between the Fighting Irish and Red Devils scheduled for this...
    Basketball players

    Michigan high school boys basketball poll, Week 4

    By Matthew Mowery
    February 2, 2026 at 9:03 p.m.
    The fourth weekly statewide Michigan Sports Writers (formerly Associated Press) prep boys basketball rankings, as...
    Basketball players

    Michigan high school girls basketball poll, Week 3

    By Matthew Mowery
    February 2, 2026 at 8:51 p.m.
    The most recent statewide Michigan Sports Writers (formerly Associated Press) prep girls basketball rankings, as...
    Riverview's Katie Patterson handles the ball in the midfield during the Pirates' road game vs Divine Child on April 3, 2025. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Riverview’s Katie Patterson signs on to play soccer at Indiana University-South Bend

    By Alexander Muller
    February 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
    The dual-sport standout for the Pirates made her college signing official on Jan 30.
    The D3 No. 6-ranked Riverview Gabriel Richard ice hockey team used a big third period to earn a 5-2 win over Northville at the MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase on Jan 31, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Gabriel Richard hockey surges late to earn big win over Northville at MIHL Prep Showcase

    By Samantha Elliott
    February 1, 2026 at 11:02 a.m.
    The Pioneers used a big third period to pull away from the Mustangs to wrap...
    The D2 No. 6-ranked Trenton ice hockey team suffered a 6-3 loss vs D2 No. 5-ranked Byron Center on day three of the annual MIHL Prep Showcase on Jan 31, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Trenton hockey falls to Byron Center in D2 top-10 clash at MIHL Prep Showcase

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 31, 2026 at 10:15 p.m.
    Struggles on the special teams doomed the Trojans in their battle with the Bulldogs on...
    The D3 No. 6-ranked Riverview Gabriel Richard ice hockey team used a big third period to earn a 5-2 win over Northville at the MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase on Jan 31, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Riverview Gabriel Richard vs Northville at the MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 31, 2026 at 9:35 p.m.
    The Pioneers battled the Mustangs on day three of the annual showcase at the Kennedy...
    The D2 No. 6-ranked Trenton ice hockey team suffered a 6-3 loss vs D2 No. 5-ranked Byron Center on day three of the annual MIHL Prep Showcase on Jan 31, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Trenton vs Byron Center at the annual MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 31, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
    It was a top-10 clash between the Trojans and Bulldogs on the final day of...
    The Allen Park competitive cheer team finished with a top overall score of 791.80 at the 23rd annual Wyandotte Invitational held at Roosevelt High School on Jan 31, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Allen Park, Roosevelt, and Flat Rock all take home first-place honors at 23rd Wyandotte Cheer Invite

    By Alexander Muller
    January 31, 2026 at 8:53 p.m.
    The host Bears from Roosevelt were one of 19 varsity programs on hand for Saturday's...
    The 23rd annual Wyandotte Competitive Cheer Invitational was held at Roosevelt High School on Jan 31, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of the 23rd annual Wyandotte Competitive Cheer Invitational

    By Alexander Muller
    January 31, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
    Nine Downriver area programs helped make up a field of 19 varsity teams at Roosevelt...
    The Gibraltar Carlson boys hoops team upped its win streak to five games with a dominant 67-36 win at home vs Allen Park on Jan 30, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Carlson boys hoops ups win streak to five games with home rout of Allen Park

    By Alexander Muller
    January 30, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.
    It's the longest win streak for the Marauders since the 2022-23 season.
    The Gibraltar Carlson girls basketball team won their fourth straight game overall with a 36-25 victory at home vs Allen Park on Jan 30, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Carlson girls hoops grinds out win at home vs Allen Park, sweeps season series

    By Alexander Muller
    January 30, 2026 at 10:57 p.m.
    The Marauders saw eight different players score in their conference win vs the Jags.
    The Gibraltar Carlson boys hoops team upped its win streak to five games with a dominant 67-36 win at home vs Allen Park on Jan 30, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Allen Park vs Gibraltar Carlson in Downriver League boys basketball action

    By Alexander Muller
    January 30, 2026 at 10:15 p.m.
    The matchup was the second of two varsity hoops games between the two schools on...
    The Gibraltar Carlson girls basketball team won their fourth straight game overall with a 36-25 victory at home vs Allen Park on Jan 30, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Allen Park vs Gibraltar Carlson in a Downriver League girls hoops battle

    By Alexander Muller
    January 30, 2026 at 10:00 p.m.
    It was the second meeting of the season between the Jags and Marauders on Friday...
    The Taylor girls basketball team snapped a five-game losing streak with a 35-30 win on the road vs DRL foe Southgate Anderson on Jan 29, 2026. (CONSTANCE YORK -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Taylor vs Southgate Anderson in Downriver League girls hoops action

    By Constance York
    January 29, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.
    Thursday's Griffins-Titans tilt was the rescheduling of a game that was originally tabbed for back...
    The Grosse Ile girls basketball team hung on for a 46-42 win at home over conference rival New Boston Huron on Jan 29, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Late surge helps Grosse Ile girls hoops hang on for win at home vs New Boston Huron

    By Alexander Muller
    January 29, 2026 at 10:15 p.m.
    The Red Devils trailed in the early stages of the fourth quarter vs the Chiefs...
    The Grosse Ile girls basketball team hung on for a 46-42 win at home over conference rival New Boston Huron on Jan 29, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of New Boston Huron vs Grosse Ile in a Huron League girls hoops battle

    By Alexander Muller
    January 29, 2026 at 9:45 p.m.
    It was the first of two meetings between the Chiefs and Red Devils on the...
    Former Gabriel Richard, Trenton, and Grosse Ile ice hockey coach Skip Howey was announced as an MHSHCA HOF inductee on Jan 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan High School Hockey Hub official website)

    Former longtime local prep hockey coach Skip Howey inducted into MHSHCA Hall of Fame

    By Alexander Muller
    January 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
    Howey coached for nearly two decades at three different schools in the Downriver area.
    Roosevelt senior Rylie Hawkins (18 in white) goes up for a tip shot during the Bears' match vs Melvindale at the annual News-Herald Invitational volleyball tournament on Oct 25, 2025. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Roosevelt’s Rylie Hawkins signs on to play volleyball at Madonna University

    By Alexander Muller
    January 29, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.
    The former two-time all-News-Herald honoree made her signing official on Wednesday.
    Senior Daniel Gemmel (red headgear) improved to 39-2 on the season with a win by technical fall for Huron in their dual meet at home vs Jefferson on Jan 28, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    New Boston Huron wrestling tops rival Jefferson, finishes Huron League slate unblemished

    By Alexander Muller
    January 28, 2026 at 9:15 p.m.
    The win marks the second straight season that the Chiefs went undefeated in the league...
    The New Boston Huron wrestling team picked up a 54-12 win at home vs Monroe Jefferson in the final Huron League dual meet of the regular season on Jan 28, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of New Boston Huron hosting Monroe Jefferson in a Huron League wrestling dual meet

    By Alexander Muller
    January 28, 2026 at 8:45 p.m.
    It was Senior Night for the Chiefs when they hosted the Bears to wrap up...
    Freshman Drake Duey (24) was one of four players to score in double-figures for Grosse Ile in their 72-54 win at home vs Riverview on Jan 27, 2026. (CORY LINSNER -- For MediaNews Group)

    Grosse Ile boys hoops hands Riverview first conference loss, extends win streak to eight games

    By Cory Linsner
    January 28, 2026 at 1:30 a.m.
    The Red Devils with the efforts on Tuesday extended their active win streak to eight...
    Senior Madisyn Smith (1) scored a game-high 17 points for Cabrini in their 62-37 win at home vs Summit Academy on Jan 27, 2026. (CONSTANCE YORK -- For MediaNews Group)

    Cabrini girls hoops bounces back with big win at home vs Summit Academy

    By Alexander Muller
    January 28, 2026 at 12:50 a.m.
    Tuesday's non-conference matchup was the first game in nearly two weeks for the Monarchs.
    The Allen Park Cabrini girls basketball team picked up a 62-37 win at home vs local and non-conference foe Romulus Summit Academy North on Jan 27, 2026. (CONSTANCE YORK -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Romulus Summit Academy North vs Allen Park Cabrini in girls hoops action

    By Constance York
    January 28, 2026 at 12:30 a.m.
    The Dragons made their way north to take on the Monarchs in a local non-league...
    The Brownstown Woodhaven girls basketball team remained undefeated in DRL play with a 34-16 win at home vs Trenton on Jan 27, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Woodhaven girls hoops stays perfect in DRL play with win at home vs Trenton

    By Alexander Muller
    January 28, 2026 at 12:05 a.m.
    A stingy Warriors defense held the Trojans to a new season-low in points scored on...
    The Grosse Ile boys basketball team upped its win streak to eight games with a 72-54 win at home over Huron League-leading Riverview on Jan 27, 2026. (CORY LINSNER -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Riverview vs Grosse Ile in a key Huron League boys hoops battle

    By Cory Linsner
    January 27, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.
    Both the Pirates and Red Devils came into Tuesday's season rematch with identical seven-game win...
    The Brownstown Woodhaven girls basketball team remained undefeated in DRL play with a 34-16 win at home vs Trenton on Jan 27, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Trenton vs Brownstown Woodhaven in a DRL girls basketball matchup

    By Alexander Muller
    January 27, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.
    The Trojans and Warriors met up for the first time since opening the season against...
    Hockey players

    MHSAA signs off on expanded NIL opportunities for student-athletes

    By Alexander Muller
    January 27, 2026 at 3:45 p.m.
    The expanded policy allows for high schooler to capitalize through even more individual activities.
    Basketball players

    Michigan high school girls basketball poll, Week 2

    By Matthew Mowery
    January 26, 2026 at 10:14 p.m.
    The second weekly statewide Michigan Sports Writers (formerly Associated Press) prep girls basketball rankings, as...
    Basketball players

    Michigan high school boys basketball poll, Week 3

    By Matthew Mowery
    January 26, 2026 at 10:02 p.m.
    The third weekly statewide Michigan Sports Writers (formerly Associated Press) prep boys basketball rankings, as...
    Hockey players

    Riverview Gabriel Richard halts Country Day’s four-game winning streak in shutout

    By Michael J Wallwork
    January 25, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.
    The Riverview Gabriel Richard Pioneers claimed a hard fought 3-0 victory over the Detroit Country...
    Hockey players

    Photo gallery of Detroit Country Day vs. Riverview Gabriel Richard in hockey action

    By Timothy Arrick
    January 24, 2026 at 11:56 p.m.
    Riverview Gabriel Richard tallied two first-period goals and shut out Detroit Country Day to earn...
    The Riverview boys swimming and diving team captured their third consecutive Downriver Classic championship, which was held at Southgate Anderson High School on Jan 24, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Late surge helps Riverview boys swimming three-peat as Downriver Classic champions

    By Alexander Muller
    January 24, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.
    The Pirates have now won five of the last Downriver Classic crowns overall dating back...
    The Downriver Classic boys swimming and diving meet made its annual return to Southgate Anderson High School on Jan 24, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of the 2026 Downriver Classic boys swim and dive meet

    By Alexander Muller
    January 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
    The local-wide high school swim competition made its annual return to Southgate Anderson High School...
    The Wyandotte Roosevelt boys basketball team picked up a 48-39 road victory over DRL foe Southgate Anderson on Jan 23, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Big second half helps Roosevelt boys hoops pull away from Anderson in DRL rivalry affair

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 24, 2026 at 12:30 a.m.
    It's back-to-back wins for the Bears since opening the season with three straight victories.
    The Wyandotte Roosevelt boys basketball team picked up a 48-39 road victory over DRL foe Southgate Anderson on Jan 23, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Wyandotte Roosevelt vs Southgate Anderson in a DRL boys hoops matchup

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 24, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.
    The two longtime local and conference rivals shared the hardwood for a second time this...
    The Allen Park Inter-City Baptist girls basketball team suffered a close 38-36 loss at home vs MIAC rival Plymouth Christian Academy on Jan 23, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Inter-City Baptist girls hoops tumbles late at home vs MIAC rival Plymouth Christian

    By Alexander Muller
    January 23, 2026 at 11:20 p.m.
    The Chargers led throughout much of the night but could not hold onto the lead...
    The Allen Park Inter-City Baptist girls basketball team suffered a close 38-36 loss at home vs MIAC rival Plymouth Christian Academy on Jan 23, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Allen Park Inter-City Baptist hosting Plymouth Christian Academy in girls hoops action

    By Alexander Muller
    January 23, 2026 at 10:45 p.m.
    The local Chargers welcomed in the Eagles to renew their long-standing MIAC rivalry on Friday...
    Junior Madison Dufault bowls for Wyandotte Roosevelt during the 12th of 19 scheduled Downriver League bowling meets at 10 Pins of Trenton on Jan 22, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Roosevelt boys and girls bowling stay undefeated in DRL play with dominant wins

    By Alexander Muller
    January 23, 2026 at 12:30 a.m.
    The Bears handled Lincoln Park during the latest league meet at 10 Pins of Trenton...
    The D2 top-ranked Romulus Summit Academy North boys hoops team earned a hard-fought 47-35 win at home vs CSC foe Hamtramck on Jan 22, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    D2 top-ranked Summit Academy boys hoops grinds out win vs Hamtramck in battle of top Charter Conference clubs

    By Alexander Muller
    January 22, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.
    A late push in the second half fueled the Dragons in pulling away from the...
    The D2 top-ranked Romulus Summit Academy North boys hoops team earned a hard-fought 47-35 win at home vs CSC foe Hamtramck on Jan 22, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Romulus Summit Academy North hosting Hamtramck in Charter Conference boys hoops action

    By Alexander Muller
    January 22, 2026 at 11:15 p.m.
    It was a battle between the top two teams in the CSC at 'The Peak'...
    The Downriver League held its 12th of 19 scheduled bowling meets at 10 Pins of Trenton on Jan 22, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of the Week 12 Downriver League bowling meet

    By Alexander Muller
    January 22, 2026 at 6:05 p.m.
    The conference held its second league-wide meet of the week at 10 Pins of Trenton...
    The Downriver Unified ice hockey team used a fast start to fuel an eventual 10-2 win at home over New Boston United on Jan 21, 2026. (CONSTANCE YORK -- For MediaNews Group)

    Downriver Unified hockey rides fast start to big win at home vs New Boston United

    By Alexander Muller
    January 22, 2026 at 8:02 a.m.
    A big first period helped DU tally their most goals in a single game so...
    The Downriver Unified ice hockey team used a fast start to fuel an eventual 10-2 win at home over New Boston United on Jan 21, 2026. (CONSTANCE YORK -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of New Boston United vs Downriver Unified in ice hockey action

    By Constance York
    January 21, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.
    Wednesday was the second head-to-head meeting of the winter between the two local co-op programs.
    Senior Bradyn Harrington (left) scored a game-best 21 points for Woodhaven in their 48-36 win vs Taylor on Jan 20, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Woodhaven boys hoops grinds out road win vs DRL foe Taylor to earn season series sweep

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 21, 2026 at 12:15 a.m.
    The win gives the Warriors now seven straight victories vs conference foes.
    The Brownstown Woodhaven boys hoops team won their seventh straight DRL game with a 48-36 road win vs Taylor on Jan 20, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Brownstown Woodhaven vs Taylor in DRL boys basketball action

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 21, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.
    The Warriors and Griffins held their second scheduled meeting of the season Tuesday night in...
    Basketball players

    Michigan high school girls basketball poll, Week 1

    By Matthew Mowery
    January 19, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.
    The initial statewide Michigan Sports Writers (formerly Associated Press) prep girls basketball rankings, as compiled...
    Basketball players

    Michigan high school boys basketball poll, Week 2

    By Matthew Mowery
    January 19, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.
    The second statewide Michigan Sports Writers (formerly Associated Press) prep boys basketball rankings, as compiled...
    The Gibraltar Carlson competitive cheer team finished second out 10 varsity teams at their annual Pat Christiansen Memorial Classic competition on Jan 16, 2026. (CONSTANCE YORK -- For MediaNews Group)

    Carlson cheer edged by Rochester late at annual Christiansen Memorial Classic

    By Alexander Muller
    January 17, 2026 at 1:45 a.m.
    The two winningest programs in MHSAA history took center stage at Carlson High School on...
    Senior Zahir Haqq (5) led all scorers in the game with 35 points for Lincoln Park in their 66-57 win at home vs Trenton on Jan 16, 2026. (CORY LINSNER -- For MediaNews Group)

    Haqq, Lincoln Park stay undefeated in DRL boys hoops action with win over Trenton

    By Cory Linsner
    January 17, 2026 at 1:15 a.m.
    The former first-team all-News-Herald honoree accounted for over half of the Railsplitters' points on Friday.
    The Lincoln Park boys basketball team remained undefeated in DRL play with a 66-57 win at home vs Trenton on Jan 16, 2026. (CORY LINSNER -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Trenton vs Lincoln Park in a key DRL boys hoops clash

    By Cory Linsner
    January 17, 2026 at 1:10 a.m.
    It was a top-3 conference battle between the Trojans and Railsplitters on Friday night in...
    The 24th edition of the Pat Christiansen Memorial Classic competitive cheer meet made its annual return to Carlson High School on Jan 16, 2026. (CONSTANCE YORK -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of the 24th annual Pat Christiansen Memorial Classic competitive cheer meet at Carlson High School

    By Constance York
    January 17, 2026 at 1:05 a.m.
    The perennial power Marauders welcomed in nine other varsity programs for a star-studded field on...
    The Riverview Gabriel Richard boys hoops team earned its first win of the season, and handed D3 No. 8-ranked Allen Park Cabrini its first loss of the season, with a 44-37 home victory on Jan 15, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Gabriel Richard boys hoops collects first win of season by handing D3 No. 7 Cabrini its first loss

    By Alexander Muller
    January 15, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.
    It is now an incredible 11 straight wins for the Pioneers head-to-head vs the Monarchs...
    The Riverview Gabriel Richard boys hoops team earned its first win of the season, and handed D3 No. 8-ranked Allen Park Cabrini its first loss of the season, with a 44-37 home victory on Jan 15, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Allen Park Cabrini vs Riverview Gabriel Richard in a Catholic League boys hoops affair

    By Alexander Muller
    January 15, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.
    Thursday night was the first regular season matchup between the two longtime local rivals in...
    Allen Park junior Mya Brandenburg, green singlet, placed fifth overall in the girls' 235-pound weight class at the MHSAA individual wrestling state championships on March 1, 2025. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Allen Park’s Mya Brandenburg signs on to wrestle at Lourdes University

    By Alexander Muller
    January 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
    The all-state honoree in both wrestling and softball made her signing official on Tuesday.
    The Grosse Ile ice hockey team completed a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory in overtime vs local rival Gibraltar Carlson on Jan 14, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Grosse Ile completes comeback vs Carlson with thrilling overtime win in hockey season sequel

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 15, 2026 at 1:30 a.m.
    The Red Devils trailed after one period of play before rallying to win their third...
    The Grosse Ile ice hockey team completed a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory in overtime vs local rival Gibraltar Carlson on Jan 14, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Grosse Ile vs Gibraltar Carlson in an ice hockey rivalry matchup

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 15, 2026 at 1:15 a.m.
    The Red Devils and Marauders met up for the second time this season on Wednesday...
    The Allen Park wrestling team hosted a DRL quad meet with teams from Brownstown Woodhaven, Lincoln Park, and Trenton on Jan 14, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of a Downriver League wrestling quad at Allen Park

    By Alexander Muller
    January 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
    The Jags welcomed in the teams from Brownstown Woodhaven, Lincoln Park, and Trenton for a...
    Senior Ethan Esse (22) scored a game-high 22 points for Inter-City Baptist in their 67-51 home win over Southfield Christian on Jan 13, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Esse inches closer to history for No. 2 Inter-City Baptist boys hoops in their home win over No. 8 Southfield Christian

    By Alexander Muller
    January 14, 2026 at 6:53 p.m.
    The former two-time all-state honoree is approaching the Chargers' all-time career scoring record after the...
    The No. 2-ranked Allen Park Inter-City Baptist boys hoops team won their eighth straight game overall with a 67-51 home victory vs MIAC rival and No. 8-ranked Southfield Christian on Jan 13, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Southfield Christian vs Allen Park Inter-City Baptist in a D4 top-10 showdown

    By Alexander Muller
    January 13, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.
    The two longtime MIAC rivals held their first of two scheduled meetings of the season...
    Junior Gracie Urista (12) scored a game-high 18 points for Riverview in their big 70-42 road victory over Huron on Jan 12, 2026. (CORY LINSNER -- For MediaNews Group)

    Riverview girls hoops overpowers Huron to earn seventh straight win

    By Cory Linsner
    January 14, 2026 at 6:54 p.m.
    The Pirates set a new season-high mark point in points scored with their dominant win...
    The Flat Rock girls basketball team used a big third quarter to pull away for an eventual 47-38 road win over Grosse Ile on Jan 12, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Flat Rock uses big second half to down Grosse Ile in Huron League girls basketball clash

    By Alexander Muller
    January 12, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.
    A huge third quarter helped the Rams create some separation from the Red Devils in...
    The Riverview girls basketball team upped its win streak to seven straight games with a dominant 70-42 road victory over league rival New Boston Huron on Jan 12, 2026. (CORY LINSNER -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Riverview vs New Boston Huron in Huron League girls hoops action

    By Cory Linsner
    January 12, 2026 at 10:30 p.m.
    The Chiefs welcomed in the red-hot Pirates for their first of two league matchups of...
    The Flat Rock girls basketball team used a big third quarter to pull away for an eventual 47-38 road win over Grosse Ile on Jan 12, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Flat Rock vs Grosse Ile in a Huron League girls basketball matchup

    By Alexander Muller
    January 12, 2026 at 10:00 p.m.
    It was the first conference game in almost a month for both the Rams and...
    Basketball players

    Michigan high school boys basketball poll, Week 1

    By Matthew Mowery
    January 12, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.
    The initial statewide Michigan Sports Writers (formerly Associated Press) prep boys basketball rankings, as compiled...
    The Allen Park competitive cheer team placed first out of 20 teams at the annual Allen Park Invitational the morning of Jan 10, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Allen Park competitive cheer paces pack of 20 teams at annual Allen Park Invite

    By Alexander Muller
    January 11, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.
    It's already three first-place finishes in as many meets this season for the Jags.
    Nearly two dozen schools were on hand for the annual Allen Park Invitational competitive cheer meet the morning of Jan 10, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of the 2026 Allen Park Invitational competitive cheer meet

    By Alexander Muller
    January 10, 2026 at 3:05 p.m.
    The two-time defending state champion Jags were joined by 19 other varsity programs on Saturday.
    The Lincoln Park girls basketball team won their third straight game overall with a 33-30 victory at home vs DRL foe Wyandotte Roosevelt on Jan 9, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Lincoln Park girls hoops fends off late rally from Roosevelt to earn third straight win overall

    By Alexander Muller
    January 9, 2026 at 10:30 p.m.
    The win sends the Railsplitters to their best start to a single season in the...
    The Lincoln Park girls basketball team won their third straight game overall with a 33-30 victory at home vs DRL foe Wyandotte Roosevelt on Jan 9, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Wyandotte Roosevelt vs Lincoln Park in a DRL girls basketball battle

    By Alexander Muller
    January 9, 2026 at 10:00 p.m.
    It was the first of two scheduled meetings between the Bears and Railsplitters on Friday...
    Taylor junior quarterback Landyn Norman (15) scored one of the Griffins' two rushing touchdowns in their 35-12 road loss vs Anderson on Oct 17, 2025. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    2025 All-News-Herald Football Third Team

    By Alexander Muller
    January 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
    These 26 players were among the biggest X-factors for their respective teams in 2025.
    Trenton junior quarterback AJ Hawkins (12) accounted for three of the Trojans' seven rushing touchdowns in their 49-26 home win vs Lincoln Park on Oct 24, 2025. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    2025 All-News-Herald Football Second Team

    By Alexander Muller
    January 9, 2026 at 11:37 a.m.
    Over a dozen MHSFCA all-region recipients highlight this year's all-area second team in football.
    Quarterback Evan Bergdoll had two touchdowns, one rushing and one passing, for Cabrini in their D8 state semifinal matchup vs Hudson at Docking Stadium on the campus of Adrian College on Nov 22, 2025. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    2025 All-News-Herald Football First Team

    By Alexander Muller
    January 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
    A total of nine all-state recipients highlight this past season's all-area first team on the...
    Senior Julia Mach (11) scored four points for Trenton in their 21-13 win at home vs Allen Park on Jan 8, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Trenton outlasts Allen Park in low-scoring DRL girls hoops affair

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 8, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.
    It's now three straight wins for the Trojans, who have already nearly tripled their win...
    The Trenton girls basketball team won its third straight game overall by surviving a 21-13 low-scoring affair at home vs DRL foe Allen Park on Jan 8, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Allen Park vs Trenton in a Downriver League girls hoops battle

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 8, 2026 at 11:20 p.m.
    It was the first conference game for both the Jags and Trojans since before Christmas.
    Anderson senior Johnny Pardo (right) went 2-0 in a Downriver League quad meet hosted by the Titans on Jan 7, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Anderson wrestling stays perfect in DRL action with two more wins at quad meet

    By Alexander Muller
    January 7, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.
    The Titans handled their counterparts from both Allen Park and Lincoln Park, both of whom...
    The Southgate Anderson wrestling team welcomed in its counterparts from Allen Park, Lincoln Park, and Taylor for the second of four DRL quad meets on Jan 7, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of a Downriver League wrestling quad at Southgate Anderson

    By Alexander Muller
    January 7, 2026 at 10:30 p.m.
    The Titans welcomed in the teams from Allen Park, Lincoln Park, and Taylor for a...
    Senior Noah Swearingen (2) had a game-high 22 points for Riverview in their big 68-44 road win at Huron on Jan 6, 2026. (CORY LINSNER -- For MediaNews Group)

    Riverview boys hoops cruises to big road win over Huron

    By Cory Linsner
    January 7, 2026 at 1:45 a.m.
    The Pirates set a new season-high mark in points with their dominant road win vs...
    Freshman Drake Duey (24) was one of three Grosse Ile players in double-figures with 10 points in their 50-43 win at home vs Flat Rock on Jan 6, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Grosse Ile boys hoops pulls away from Flat Rock late in Huron League showdown

    By Alexander Muller
    January 7, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.
    The win for the Red Devils snaps what had been nine straight losses head-to-head vs...
    The Grosse Ile boys basketball team used a big fourth quarter to pull away for a 50-43 win at home over Flat Rock on Jan 6, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Flat Rock vs Grosse Ile in a Huron League boys basketball matchup

    By Alexander Muller
    January 6, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.
    It was the first game in over a week for both the Rams and Red...
    The Riverview boys hoops team improved to 8-1 on the season with a dominant 68-44 road victory over New Boston Huron on Jan 6, 2026. (CORY LINSNER -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Riverview vs New Boston Huron in a Huron League boys hoops affair

    By Cory Linsner
    January 7, 2026 at 1:23 a.m.
    It was the first of two scheduled meetings between the Pirates and Chiefs on Tuesday...
    The Riverview Gabriel Richard girls hoops team improved to 3-2 on the season with a 33-29 victory at home vs non-league local foe Taylor on Jan 5, 2025. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Gabriel Richard girls hoops returns from long holiday break with win at home vs Taylor

    By Alexander Muller
    January 5, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.
    The Pioneers had to hold off the visiting Griffins late before securing win No. 3...
    The Riverview Gabriel Richard girls hoops team improved to 3-2 on the season with a 33-29 victory at home vs non-league local foe Taylor on Jan 5, 2025. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Taylor vs Riverview Gabriel Richard in non-conference girls hoops action

    By Alexander Muller
    January 5, 2026 at 10:30 p.m.
    It was the first game for both the Griffins and Pioneers since before Christmas.
    The Riverview Gabriel Richard ice hockey team extended their win streak to five games with a 4-2 win at home over MIHL rival Trenton on Jan 3, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Gabriel Richard hockey outlasts rival Trenton in lone MIHL meeting of season

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 4, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.
    The result moved the Pioneers' win streak to five games, and also extended the Trojans'...
    The Riverview Gabriel Richard ice hockey team extended their win streak to five games with a 4-2 win at home over MIHL rival Trenton on Jan 3, 2026. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT -- For MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Trenton vs Riverview Gabriel Richard in an MIHL clash

    By Samantha Elliott
    January 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
    The Trojans and Pioneers held their lone scheduled meeting of the season at Yack Arena...
    The Brownstown Woodhaven boys hoops team suffered a tough 57-51 loss at home vs Saline in a non-conference matchup on Jan 2, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Comeback attempt for Woodhaven boys hoops falls short at home vs Saline

    By Alexander Muller
    January 2, 2026 at 11:40 p.m.
    The Warriors never held a lead in their non-conference battle with the Hornets on Friday...
    The Riverview girls basketball team upped its win streak to five games with a 55-35 road victory vs Dearborn Fordson on Jan 2, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Riverview girls hoops earns road win at Fordson in return from holiday break

    By Alexander Muller
    January 2, 2026 at 11:05 p.m.
    The victory extends what is now an active five-game win streak for the Pirates.
    The Brownstown Woodhaven boys hoops team suffered a tough 57-51 loss at home vs Saline in a non-conference matchup on Jan 2, 2026. (ALEXANDER MULLER -- MediaNews Group)

    Photo gallery of Brownstown Woodhaven hosting Saline in a non-league boys hoops battle

    By Alexander Muller
    January 2, 2026 at 10:45 p.m.
    It was the first game in over a week for the Warriors when they welcomed...
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