BIRMINGHAM — A former Brazilian jiu-jitsu standout is making waves for Groves, and she’s bringing a plethora of girls on board with her.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Whatever it takes to keep your mind right in the face of adversity, you think about it.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Eisenhower senior Sammy Agnello is one of those wrestlers you only get in your school once a decade, or 12 years to be exact for Eisenhower’s case.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — It’s a special moment for two sisters to achieve something special together, especially when they’re twins making school history on one of the biggest stages in girls wrestling.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — If you would have polled various bowling coaches throughout Macomb, Wayne and Oakland Counties prior to this season and asked them, “Who’s the top bowler in the class of 2025,” it wouldn’t have been a surprise if Utica Eisenhower junior Dylan Harnden was mentioned multiple times.

FARMINGTON — The Farmington swim and dive program has been around for 54 years, and for 54 years the swim and dive team has longed for a state finals trophy.

FARMINGTON HILLS — It was a surreal feeling for Farmington United junior Leah Hodge as she was crowned the Division 1 all-around Individual State Champion.

FARMINGTON — Someone had to be a trailblazer for the girls side at North Farmington, and junior Lorelei Shrum has assumed that role to perfection.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Don’t let the smell of perfume or the bright smiles fool you when you step into the gymnasium.

WARREN — Warren Mott gained substantial traction on the boys side for an incredible season, but the girls showed that they’re right on par with their abilities.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Lakers were one of many girls wrestling teams to witness a historic season as freshman Eva Zimnicki, junior Tamari Khizanishvili and junior team captain Alexa Hampton all punched their state finals ticket this season, becoming the most female state finals qualifiers in West Bloomfield history.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Sophomore Karina Witmer and freshman Allie Matheney, who are the only two girls on the roster, became the first female wrestlers in school history to qualify for the state finals on March 2 at Ford Field as Witmer was a regional champion and Matheney took fourth.

METRO DETROIT — The 2024 MHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament state semifinals begin on March 21.

METRO DETROIT — The state semifinals of the 2024 MHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament is slated to begin March 14.

NOVI — They left as state champions and are already making their mark on the college stage.