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Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

June 3
Oxford shooting survivor John Asciutto named a finalist for national basketball courage award

Oxford shooting survivor John Asciutto named a finalist for national basketball courage award

John Asciutto survived the Oxford High School mass shooting and returned to the basketball court a few weeks later. Now he's up for a national courage award.

March 9
High school coach suspended after team blows out opponent 92-4

High school coach suspended after team blows out opponent 92-4

Sacred Heart Academy issued a statement apologizing for Monday’s blowout, saying the game didn't reflect the school’s values.

January 7
Michigan high school runner disqualified for swearing at finish line

Michigan high school runner disqualified for swearing at finish line

A Michigan high school runner set a personal record in the 5K and celebrated with a few swear words - promptly getting disqualified from the race.

November 10, 2021
'Soccer is a gentleman’s sport': Northern Michigan school unhappy after opponent sets record for goals

'Soccer is a gentleman’s sport': Northern Michigan school unhappy after opponent sets record for goals

A student at Benzie Central High School in northern Michigan scored 16 goals against Kingsley High School to set a new record.

October 11, 2021
Mt. Clemens Schools closed following threatening message found in school

Mt. Clemens Schools closed following threatening message found in school

The school cancellation follows the district's decision to not play its scheduled homecoming game on Oct. 8 due to a shortage of referees.

October 8, 2021
Tony Tolbert, Detroit basketball star, dies from COVID-19 at age 50

Tony Tolbert, Detroit basketball star, dies from COVID-19 at age 50

Tolbert played for St. Martin DePorres High School in Detroit as well as two Michigan universities.

August 5, 2021
Michigan high school girls who wrestle to get their own state tournament

Michigan high school girls who wrestle to get their own state tournament

Girls will continue to compete on boys teams during the regular season and can still wrestle them in tournaments, but will now have the option of competing in their own state tournament.

May 7, 2021
Michigan teen baseball player dies after collision at 2nd base

Michigan teen baseball player dies after collision at 2nd base

A junior at Bath High School died this Sunday two weeks after he was knocked unconscious during a baseball game, resulting in a brain injury.

May 5, 2021
Michigan judge hears arguments over COVID tests for high school athletes, no ruling

Michigan judge hears arguments over COVID tests for high school athletes, no ruling

A Michigan judge has heard arguments from both the state and parents of high school student-athletes regarding the state's COVID policies but stopped short of issuing any ruling.

April 27, 2021
Case challenging Michigan high school sports restrictions in court today

Case challenging Michigan high school sports restrictions in court today

The group Let Them Play will hear their challenge to the state's epidemic orders in the Michigan Court of Claims today. The advocacy organization says restrictions on student-athletes took their "lifelong dreams" away.

April 27, 2021
Detroit Edison's Damiya Hagemann named Michigan's Miss Basketball

Detroit Edison's Damiya Hagemann named Michigan's Miss Basketball

The Mike McCabe Miss Basketball award goes to the state's top female player. Damiya Hagemann plans to attend Michigan State.

April 14, 2021
Michigan high school sports advocacy group sues state over mandatory virus testing

Michigan high school sports advocacy group sues state over mandatory virus testing

The group Let Them Play Michigan brought the suit against the state the day before a health order mandating regular coronavirus testing went into effect.

April 2, 2021
MHSAA suspends ref for pushing west Michigan basketball coach

MHSAA suspends ref for pushing west Michigan basketball coach

A game between Zeeland East and Muskegon ended in an altercation between a coach and referee after the official put his hands on the man's chest and pushed.

March 23, 2021
Michigan student athletes age 13-19 must get weekly COVID-19 tests to participate

Michigan student athletes age 13-19 must get weekly COVID-19 tests to participate

The Michigan health department has rolled out a new testing program for high school sports as infections in the state rise partly due to outbreaks in athletic settings.

March 19, 2021
Michigan winter sports to resume Monday, Feb. 8, Gov. Whitmer announces

Michigan winter sports to resume Monday, Feb. 8, Gov. Whitmer announces

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration is expected to announce that winter contact sports can start as early as Monday in Michigan,

February 10, 2021
Michigan teen sets record for fastest indoor mile by a high school runner

Michigan teen sets record for fastest indoor mile by a high school runner

A student from Skyline High School in Ann Arbor set the country's record for the fastest mile during a track meet in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

February 9, 2021
Michigan's student-athletes return to practice, competition Monday

Michigan's student-athletes return to practice, competition Monday

On Monday, a suspension of contact sports played in high schools this winter was lifted, allowing for a return to play for thousands of students-athletes. Michigan's amended order remains in place until March 29.

February 8, 2021
Lawsuit says high school sports shutdown contributed to Michigan teen's death in crash

Lawsuit says high school sports shutdown contributed to Michigan teen's death in crash

The family of a high school hockey player who died in a car crash in January said their son died after 'succumbing to the mental struggles he endured from the continued delays in winter sports in Michigan." 

February 4, 2021
MHSAA cites low transmission between high school sports personnel in bid for more winter sports

MHSAA cites low transmission between high school sports personnel in bid for more winter sports

Parents and student-athletes from Michigan school districts made a desperate plea to the legislature to overturn a ban on winter sports that has kept many students from competition for the past several months. The Michigan High School Athletic Association is expected to brief media on a study later today.

January 29, 2021
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