FARMINGTON HILLS — Carrying a 18-19 record their past two seasons, North Farmington girls basketball was ready to come out of their shell.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A program has struck gold when its freshmen talent can make an immediate impact on the football field, but that description doesn’t begin to express the difference defensive back Will Johnson made for the University of Michigan this season.

CENTER LINE — The momentum was building for Center Line boys basketball last season when they finished with a winning record and a shot at making it to the district finals.

WARREN — By every aspect of the 2022 season, Warren Lincoln’s 19-3 record was a success for the up-and-coming program, for everyone except Lincoln coach Wydell Henry and his guys.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The story couldn’t be much sweeter for West Bloomfield girls basketball last season.

ROCHESTER — What’s become a constant now for Rochester Adams competitive cheer was never the case when Adams coach Brooke Miller took over back in 2014.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A loss in the regional finals ended a monumental run for a Grosse Pointe North girls basketball team that earned 12 straight wins during the 2022 season.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After an 11-11 season and a last-place finish in the Macomb Area Conference-Red division in 2022, Grosse Pointe South boys basketball has flipped the script this season.

BIRMINGHAM — While a lack of cold temperatures kept Birmingham United Ski off the slopes for a week more than usual to begin the season, the boys and girls teams have hit the snow like they never left.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It’s a new-look squad for Bloomfield Hills gymnastics, but they’re still striving for the same success.

FARMINGTON — Back in the mix as one of the top teams in the state, North Farmington and their senior-led core are looking to make a statement this season.

FARMINGTON HILLS — If there’s one thing that stands true about Farmington Hills Mercy no matter the senior class, it’s that they always leave a lasting impact on the next batch of seniors.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — While Michigan offers beautiful golf courses throughout the warmer months, it’s the longevity of the not-so-favorable months that leaves Michiganders stranded inside instead of on the greens.

STERLING HEIGHTS — In a weekend of upsets and first-ever title winners, two teams and two bowlers stood tall at the finale of the Macomb County Bowling Championships Varsity Team and Singles Tournament on Jan. 14-15 at Sterling Lanes.

WARREN — There are obstacles each team has to overcome, whether it’s injuries, senior graduates, or a losing skid, and then there’s back-to-back one-win seasons.