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Defensive lineman Kenny Merrieweather balances goofy personality with leadership
On Nov. 27, 2021, high school junior Kenny Merrieweather got into his stance at defensive end for Detroit Martin Luther King High School, ready to pounce on an opportunity to make a play for his team in the Michigan state championship game against DeWitt High School. With 10:42…
ULS boys soccer rolling through fall
It was no secret when the season began that the biggest goal for the University Liggett School varsity boys soccer team was making it back to the Division 4 state championship game. There is still a little over a month before the state title game will be played and the Knights…
Loyalty, leadership drive Rheaume to be the ultimate Norseman
Grosse Pointe North fans who have been to any football, basketball or baseball games around the school the past few years probably have heard Peter Rheaume’s name called more than a few times. The senior is a three-sport standout for the Norsemen who can do it all on the…
Kozlowski’s big night lifts North football over Lake Shore
When a football team scores five touchdowns in a game, it usually means it was a pretty good day. When one player scores five touchdowns, then it becomes a historic performance. That is what the Grosse Pointe North varsity football team got Friday, Sept. 25, when facing Lake…
East Side Youth Sports Foundation hosts shoe drive fundraiser through Nov. 14
The East Side Youth Sports Foundation is conducting a shoe-drive fundraiser now through Nov. 14, to raise funds for the Detroit Bulldogs Hockey Club. East Side Youth Sports Foundation will earn funds based on the total weight of the gently worn, used and new shoes collected;…
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Published September 27ON A SPECIAL DAY IN DETROIT, VERLANDER (AND YATES) SAY GOODBYE
The Pirates and Tigers knew it would be an emotional day in Detroit yesterday, and it lived up to the pregame hype. In the end, a rare bad outing for ...
Big Reds Tennis Loses a Tough One to Grosse Ile
The Milan Boys Varsity Tennis team traveled to Grosse Ile on September 22, for an away match that saw them losing by a score of 2-6. The Sun Times News connected with Milan Coach Nate Rodriguez about the matchup. Rodriguez said winning for Milan was senior Carter Smith at 3…
Big Reds Swim and Dive Win Back-to-Back Meets
The Milan Girls Varsity Swim and Dive team came away with some strong wins over the past week in taking on New Boston Huron- Taylor and Dundee. The Sun Times News connected Milan Coach Dan Heikka to learn more about the meets. On Sept. 22, Milan traveled to Taylor to swim their…
North bounces back with win over Fitzgerald
Everything seemed to be working against the Grosse Pointe North varsity football team in the buildup to its game against Warren Fitzgerald Friday, Sept. 18. Coming off their first loss of the season a week earlier, the Norsemen had to adjust to what was supposed to be a home game…
Kowalski thrives in net for South field hockey
In a sport like field hockey, good goalkeeping can be a true game changer. The Grosse Pointe South varsity field hockey team feels lucky to have a goalkeeper it believes is among the best in the state. That goalie is senior Harriet Kowalski, a veteran leader who helps set the…
South football dominates Stevenson, improves to 4-0
So far this fall, nobody has stopped the Grosse Pointe South varsity football team. That trend continued Friday, Sept. 18. The Blue Devils hosted Stevenson in a MAC Red Division showdown where South improved to 4-0 with a dominant 38-0 win against the Titans. “We felt like this…
Unbeaten North boys soccer keeps rolling against Fraser
Winning streaks in sports are nice, but when the streak gets into double digits, that is when it starts to feel like something special is really happening. The Grosse Pointe North varsity boys soccer team is starting to get that special feeling this season. After more than a…