ST. CLAIR SHORES — There’s a different feeling around St. Clair Shores Lakeview volleyball this year.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — When St. Clair Shores Lake Shore opened its 2023-2024 football campaign on Aug. 25 traveling to Sault Ste. Marie, it was an unconventional start to the year for the team and different from seasons past.

DETROIT — It was impossible to dream up better weather conditions Aug. 28 as renowned actor Mark Wahlberg and Feldman Automotive Group owner and CEO Jay Feldman held their third annual Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational at Detroit Golf Club.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods Mayor Arthur Bryant and the Woods City Council recently acknowledged some outstanding athletes for a season that culminated in a major victory.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield A&T has one of the most dynamic offenses in the state, and they’ve shown it time and time again behind the arm of quarterback Isaiah Marshall and an offense loaded with playmakers.

UTICA — With Utica High School football on the rise and Macomb Dakota a man down after quarterback Jadon Ford suffered an injury in the team’s season opener, the Cougars faced a difficult road matchup on Aug. 31 at Swinehart Stadium.

WEST BLOOMFIELD/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Week one was an early test for West Bloomfield against Macomb Area Conference Red powerhouse Chippewa Valley, but as West Bloomfield tied the game up at 21 with only seconds remaining, first-year coach Zach Hilbers was under the microscope as he drew up a final play for the two-point

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington parents with students involved in sports throughout the Farmington Public Schools district will find there is less stress on their wallets this coming school year.

STERLING HEIGHTS — For the first time in the school’s history, Sterling Heights Stevenson will announce its inaugural athletic hall of fame class for 2023 on Sept. 28 at Stevenson High School, sponsored by the Stevenson Athletic Boosters.

STERLING HEIGHTS/NOVI — All eyes were on Sterling Heights Stevenson football this year as they faced a tough road matchup against Novi High School Aug. 25.

ROYAL OAK — The Kirk Gibson Foundation hosted its first “Strike Out Parkinson’s” event to commemorate the 1984 Detroit Tigers and their journey to a World Series victory over the San Diego Padres.

CENTER LINE — There’s a lot of excitement surrounding Center Line football after winning the Macomb Area Conference Bronze league title in 2022, and freshman running back Masai Ali just gave fans a look at how explosive the offense can be this year.

MACOMB COUNTY — Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area.

MACOMB COUNTY — Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area in western Oakland County.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area in eastern Oakland County.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Inspired by the customers he sees at Shore Lanes, Justin Roth, owner of Shore Lanes, wrote a book about bowling called “The Good Bowler.”

NOVI — Since opening Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2018, Candido has brought the art of jiu-jitsu to Novi and its surrounding areas, allowing children and adults to train and grow with their mixed martial arts craft.

NOVI — A once-in-a-generation kind of player, Novi senior Reganne Bennett was the program-altering star the team needed throughout her three years on varsity, and her impact finally earned the recognition it deserved.

BERKLEY — After a historic season on the field, Berkley High School baseball ended its 2023 campaign with a prominent award in the classroom.