FARMINGTON — The launch of a high school esports program always seems to have a beautiful story behind it.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In order for a team to achieve greatness, it’s vital for everyone to understand their role and play it to perfection for the well-oiled machine to operate successfully.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For the second straight year, Macomb Dakota girls tennis sits atop the Macomb Area Conference White division.

SOUTHFIELD — Growing up, Lydia Teasley couldn’t comprehend the importance of her last name, and who could blame her?

TROY — When you play in a district with the talent Troy baseball will inevitably have to face in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state tournament, your out-of-conference schedule becomes more of a test of strength and will.

WEST BLOOMFILD — As exciting as the spring season was for West Bloomfield esports head coach Francis “Buddy” Muylaert and his program, it’s bittersweet for the school’s highly touted League of Legends squad.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — From its formation in 2021, Bloomfield Hills High School’s esports program has been all systems go from the very beginning.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — When you think about Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 girls soccer, a few schools probably come to mind.

FRASER — Fraser senior Tyler Donovan has been everything a coach would want as a runner and as a person in the program.

WARREN — As Warren Mott softball head coach Jim Carlisle entered his second year in the dugout, he couldn’t help but notice a particular dynamic his 2024 team carried.

STERLING HEIGHTS — It’s been a long time coming for Sterling Heights girls tennis, but they’re back on top in the Macomb Area Conference Gold.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The L’Anse Creuse track and field program has used just about every surface to practice on this season — except its own track.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At this point, West Bloomfield baseball head coach Josh Birnberg must think the full-circle feeling is never-ending.

ROYAL OAK — Returning for its fourth season in the USL League Two Great Lakes Division, Oakland County Football Club will kick off its 2024 campaign May 18 at Royal Oak Stadium.

SOUTHFIELD — If the Arizona Cardinals were looking for a hard-nosed football player, they came to the right place.