BEVERLY HILLS — A state semifinals loss is always a tough pill to swallow, especially after Detroit Country Day put together an incredible season in 2022.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The state tournament brings a different level of competition, but Bloomfield Hills has pulled the short end of the stick the past two seasons with Farmington Hills Mercy and Bloomfield Hills Marian in its respective districts.

WARREN — The long-standing powderpuff tradition between Warren Regina and Bloomfield Hills Marian continued as both teams squared off on Sept. 16 at Hazel Park High School.

METRO DETROIT — A dream scenario for a high school athlete is to play on the collegiate level and to continue playing the sport they fell in love with when they were a child.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A beautiful yet fierce rivalry between two Macomb Area Conference Red rivals was put on hold momentarily when Clinton Township Chippewa Valley hosted Macomb Dakota on Sept. 22.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Lakeview continued their impressive season with a dominating win over St. Clair Shores Lake Shore in their annual “War in the Shores” matchup on Sept. 19 at Lake Shore High School.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Former West Bloomfield coach and now University of Michigan wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy brought some much-needed confidence to the West Bloomfield squad Sept. 22 as they faced Rochester Adams.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — As Utica Eisenhower traveled to Romeo for a Macomb Area Conference Red football showdown, a crowd of thousands also was in attendance for a moving annual tribute.

ROYAL OAK — A coaching change can normally go one of two ways when heading into a season.

FRASER — When head coach Michael Agostini took over the job in 2020, not only was Fraser soccer at its lowest of lows coming off a 3-13-3 season, but the roster was heavy with freshmen and sophomores.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — When growing up and wishing upon a star to be a professional athlete, cycling athletes don’t usually crack the top-10 when it comes to big names.

ROCHESTER HILLS —  Congratulations are in order for the 12U Rochester Rays travel baseball team for the second year in a row.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Just five years ago, L’Anse Creuse North volleyball was crowned champions of the Macomb Area Conference’s White division with a perfect 10-0 league record and an unforgettable state tournament run to the quarterfinals.

FRASER — There’s new expectations for Fraser football, and this is not the squad that finished 1-8 last season in the basement of the Macomb Area Conference Blue.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — For the past three seasons, Eisenhower High School boys varsity soccer has been a team that the majority of schools don’t want to play when reaching the state tournament.