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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Dexter High School field hockey team practices for start of first MHSAA season
The Michigan High School Athletic Association will sponsor girl's field hockey for the first time during the 2025-26 school season.
Yahoo
11-08-2025
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Airport gets football practice started at earliest possible minute
CARLETON – Football coaches are famous for losing sleep over the game they love. They fret about injuries, the next opponent, their players doing the right thing and many other things. There is one day Derek Anderson doesn't mind losing sleep. The second-year head coach has started a new tradition at Airport. As they did last fall, the Jets opened practice at the earliest possible moment allowed by Michigan High School Athletic Association rules. 2025 High School Football Schedules: Bedford football makes history by hosting foe from Massachusetts Airport took the field at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11. 'It's a great way to start the season,' Anderson said. 'We're going to be doing this as long as I am coaching. Some of these guys will not be playing when their four years (of high school) are up. I want to give them as much of a football experience as I can. 'This is something they will still be talking about when they get into their upper 20s.' The midnight practice is an experience the players seem to enjoy. 'This is a new tradition,' said senior quarterback Dillon Byrd. 'It's really cool.' 'I love it,' added senior receiver-defensive back Aidyn Stahr. 'It's so awesome. There is a lot of energy.' 'It's a chance to bond and start the season right,' said defensive back Ryan Hildebrand. In addition to the energy and bonding created by the unique practice time, Airport also was able to beat the heat. It was about 80 degrees when the workout began and temperatures dropped as the workout progressed. The thermometer was forecast to climb near 90 degrees later in the day. 'There's still no air moving anywhere, but the temperatures are not as bad,' Anderson said. That allows everyone to focus a little more.' Airport had an up and down first season under Anderson, who returned as the head coach of his alma mater with a 4-5 record. The Jets started with four straight losses, won four in a row, then dropped their finale. 'We're very young and inexperienced,' Anderson said of the 2025 squad, which features five returning starters on offense and three on defense. 'We will rely on a lot of juniors. We definitely are more experienced on the offensive side.' Byrd threw for 1,005 yards last fall with Stahr hauling in 27 passes for 345 yards. 'This year we will be a lot better,' Byrd said. 'We have a lot of threats and skills. We will be a problem for people.' 'We'll be dangerous,' Stahr added. 'A lot of guys have put in a lot of work.' Stahr and Hildebrand, both defensive backs, are two of the three returning starters on defense. 'We have talent here and a lot of seniors who are hungry,' Hildebrand said. AIRPORT SCHEDULE Aug. 28: at Tecumseh, 7 p.m. Sept. 5: at Jefferson, 7 p.m. Sept. 12: RIVERVIEW, 7 p.m. Sept. 19: at Flat Rock, 7 p.m. Sept. 26: at SMCC, 7 p.m. Oct. 3: GROSSE ILE, 7 p.m. Oct. 10: at New Boston Huron, 7 p.m. Oct. 17: MILAN, 7 p.m. Oct. 24: AUBURN HILLS AVONDALE, 7 p.m. This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: High School Football training camps: Airport gets off to early start
CBS News
05-08-2025
- CBS News
Michigan's OK2SAY school safety hotline reports record number of tips in 2024
A State of Michigan school safety hotline reports it received a record number of messages and calls during 2024. The OK2SAY project is now in its 10th year, having launched in 2014. This is a confidential tip line that anyone can use, 24/7, to report potential harmful or criminal activities involving students. Information then goes the appropriate school officials, school resource officers, law enforcement, crisis lines or other agencies. Every public and private school in Michigan is required to have at least one emergency contact person registered with the program. OK2SAY is overseen by Michigan State Police and was called for in the Michigan Student Safety Act of 2013. The program's 2024 report was presented Monday, citing 11,671 tips received. Because some tips from multiple people are related to the same circumstances, there were 8,952 total incidents tracked. This is a 20% increase in calls from the year before. Of those contacts, 25 tips resulted in the confiscation of weapons and 228 tips resulted in the seizure of drugs or alcohol. In addition, 343 schools conducted a behavior or suicide threat assessment as a result of an OK2SAY tip. The cost to run the program during 2024 was $1.64 million. Promotion for the OK2SAY program includes public service announcements that students are invited to produce, marketing at education conferences and information booths at Michigan High School Athletic Association events. "This isn't just about reporting concerns; it's about fostering a culture of courage," MSP director, Col. James F. Grady II said in his statement. "Every tip, every act of speaking up, is a testament to a student's commitment to their community. It's a student saying, 'I care, and I want to make a difference.' This courage is the very foundation of safer schools and stronger communities." The top five topics among the 25 categories tracked by Michigan State Police, and the numbers recorded, are: OK2SAY can receive tips through its mobile app, its website, email, text messaging and phone calls. The above video first aired on Sept. 16, 2024.
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2026 5-star WR and LSU commit praises Texas A&M WR coach Holmon Wiggins
Texas A&M's third-ranked 2026 recruiting class features elite talent at nearly every position. After landing four-star tackles Avery Morcho and Zaden Krempin on Wednesday afternoon, coach Mike Elko and his staff are still in the running for several elite prospects in the cycle, which includes five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys, who is presently committed to LSU. Highly regarded as one of the best athletes in the class due to his eltie route running skill set, downfield speed and 6-3 frame, Keys understads that despite his LSU commitment, his recent official visits to Texas A&M (June 5), Auburn (June 10), Tennessee (June 13) and Alabama (June 17) are all being taken into account before he potentially signs with the Tigers. On Thursday, Keys, who was taking part in the annual OT7 Overtime event, sat down with the 247Sports recruiting staff to discuss his recent OVs, and what may be surprising to some, after the host asked what Keys likes the most about Texas A&M, the facilities, coach Mike Elko, and WR coach Holmon Wiggins led the way. "Everything, man; It's a business school, they do a great job from business standpoint, a lot of connectons, networking, etc." Keys stated. "But the main part for me would be coach (Holmon) Wiggins, man. He's got a great resume, and is one of the best." Wiggins' impact after one full offseason with Texas A&M included landing 2025 five-star WR Jerome Myles, and securing commitments from veteran receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver from the transfer portal. During his five-year coaching career at Alabama, Wiggins helped develop several first-round wide receivers, including DeVonta Smith, who won the Heisman Trophy after the 2020 season. While Texas A&M has not had a 1,000-yard receiver since Josh Reynolds hauled in 1,039 yards and 12 touchdowns during the 2016 season, Wiggins has proven his worth as a recruiter/developer heading into his second season with the Aggies. During his 2024 junior season, Tristen Keys recorded 58 receptions for 1,275 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns, leading Hattiesburg High School to the MHSAA Class 6A title game. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
CTV News
26-06-2025
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- CTV News
Manitoba high school students honoured as athletes of the year
Magnus Carlos and Payton Durand pictured at the MHSAA awards on June 25, 2025. (Scott Andersson/CTV News) The Manitoba High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) is celebrating its top athletes for their work both in their sport and in the classroom. On Wednesday, the association announced its athletes of the year at an event at the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Magnus Carlos of Vincent Massey Collegiate and Payton Durand of Collège Jeanne-Sauvé were chosen as the overall high school male and female athletes of the year. Both students are multi-sport athletes, who showed leadership on and off the field. Durand said when she found out about her award it was both overwhelming and exciting. 'It's kind of like all the hard work's paid off and it feels really good,' she said. Other students honoured at the event were Ky Solomon of Hamiota Collegiate Institute, Colby Darragh of Warren Collegiate Institute, Shannon Bodnarus of Collège Stonewall Collegiate, Chael Rozdeba of Hamiota Collegiate Institute, Kai Gaudet of MacGregor Collegiate Institute, and Junior Martine of Neelin High School. The MHSAA has four competition categories – A, AA, AAA, AAAA – which are based on school populations. A male and female athlete of the year is selected in each category, along with the overall athletes of the year.
