Detroit Pershing was ripe for an upset. It defeated Detroit King 87-78 during the regular season but that game was played at Pershing. Those who watched that game knew if that game was played at a neutral site the outcome might have been different. I’m the first to admit that I thought Pershing would win … Continue Reading →
The round of 16 of the Detroit Public School League playoffs are Tuesday with the quarterfinals to follow on Friday. For high school basketball fans there is no better time of year. The PSL playoffs provide a taste of what will take place in March – single-game elimination with the winner advancing with a basket … Continue Reading →
Because of the lack of Division 1 teams that will qualify for the playoffs, Division 2 teams like Midland and Warren DeLaSalle will almost certainly move up and compete in the Division 1 playoffs when they start Oct. 28-29. There are 30 Division 1 teams with a 5-3 record or better heading into the final … Continue Reading →
Central Michigan coach, and Dearborn Edsel Ford grad, Dan Enos has been a busy coach this summer. Central has received 15 verbal commitments as of July 25. Twelve of those commitments are from Michigan. Of those one, defensive back Jordan Fields of Grand Blanc is a 3-star (according to rivals. com) recruit. Central’s other 3-star … Continue Reading →
On May 26, Staff Sgt. Ergin V. Osman of Harrison Township died while serving our country in Afghanistan. He was on his ninth tour of duty. On June 18 a ceremony will be held to honor Sgt. Osman and his family. It will be at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 21100 Madison … Continue Reading →
I couldn’t help but notice how quick each of the four baseball championships were. The longest of the four was 2 hours, 7 minutes. It all comes down to a pitcher throwing strikes. I overheard on ESPN radio over the weekend (I spent numerous hours on the road) that this past Major League Draft was … Continue Reading →
Operation Friendship, goodwill games between the Detroit Public School League and the Detroit Catholic League, is a shell of its former self. A number of years back the softball and baseball games were cancelled. This year the track and field meet between the two leagues was cancelled. All that’s left is the basketball games, girls … Continue Reading →
Last Saturday was anything but an ideal day to run a track meet, but the staff at Rockford High School — from the volunteers to the administrative staff — did a fantastic job. The heat and humidity, which we haven’t had a lot in 2011, was stifling. Some athletes had difficulty coping, as did many … Continue Reading →
Officials from the Detroit Public School League should have postponed the PSL track championships that were held at Detroit Renaissance on May 26 for one reason — the safety of the athletes. The day started poorly and got progressively worse. Rain didn’t start until about 2 p.m. and all weather reports predicted the rain would … Continue Reading →
You may have heard about the perfect game Detroit Western senior Todd Phelps threw in the Detroit Public School League championship game on May 19 at Comerica Park. Detroit Renaissance, Western’s opponent that evening, isn’t the strongest hitting team in the area, but to throw a perfect game is still quite an accomplishment, especially under … Continue Reading →