CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Being a senior captain on a varsity squad can put pressure on a young athlete, especially when your team currently holds first in Macomb County’s toughest high school bowling league. But hitting a career milestone can certainly put some of the nerves on ice.

FARMINGTON HILLS — When first-year North Farmington girls basketball head coach Michael Allan earned the position following the resignation of Jeff Simpson, who controlled the Raiders sidelines for nine years, he did what any coach would do to prepare for the upcoming campaign.

MACOMB COUNTY — If you walk into the office of Regina-Lutheran North United head coach Paul Buscemi at Big Boy Arena, it’s impossible not to notice the alumni inspiration wall.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Last season was one the St. Clair Shores Lakers Unified hockey team will never forget.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — “Contagious” was the main word West Bloomfield head coach Darrin McAllister used to describe his team chemistry.

ROCHESTER HILLS — In their third-consecutive meeting, the Rochester Adams varsity girls and boys basketball teams will host the Dutton Farm Farmers in a 5v5 charity basketball game at 1 p.m. Feb. 3 at Adams High School. Doors are set to open at 12:30 p.m.

TROY — Everything seemed to pile up at once for Troy Athens boys basketball.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For the past three years, the Macomb Area Conference Red league has been as consistent as they come.

FRASER — Anytime a team puts an end to a drought, there’s a shift in momentum moving forward.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Not even Noah Howes himself knew that walking off Rochester High School’s football field for the last time as a varsity athlete would be a life-changing experience.

UTICA — Utica High School girls bowling is only two seasons removed from its league-winning season in the Macomb Area Conference White, but it feels like ages ago after a downward spiral in 2023.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — During tryouts for Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood girls hockey, it’s not uncommon to see some players skate with two left feet or struggle to connect with the puck on a shot.

STERLING HEIGHTS — As first-year coach James Parchell pondered the possibility of taking over the head coaching job at Sterling Heights Parkway Christian girls basketball heading into this season, it was evident to him the changes that needed to be made.

METRO DETROIT — Cutting students from middle school sports teams is a topic that’s sure to spark debate, especially among parents.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For the first time in the last two years, it looked like the Macomb Area Conference White league title could be up for grabs in boys bowling.

WARREN — The goal was plain and simple for Warren Lincoln basketball last season — Breslin Center or bust.

CENTER LINE — There weren’t many words that could describe Center Line’s 70-30 loss in the first round of districts to Warren Michigan Collegiate.

The McDonald’s All American Games are returning on April 2 at the Toyota Center in Houston, and 10 high school basketball players from the Detroit area graced the initial nominee list of 724 players nationwide.

ROYAL OAK — Class projects tend to bring out the creative side in students, especially when it revolves around something that the students are passionate about.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A loss is a loss, but some impact a team far more than others, especially when it’s on the regional semifinals stage.