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James Earl Jones is pictured alone and with his basketball teammates at Brethren Dickson.

Flashback 100: James Earl Jones, Dickson High Hoops to Hollywood Legend

Posted: 9/13/2024

At left, David Glover as a senor during the 1995-96 school year at Muskegon Catholic Central, and at right Glover shows the AFC Championship trophy after Kansas City's 17-10 win at Baltimore on Jan. 28.

MCC's Glover Fills Key Role as Athletic Trainer for Super Bowl Champions

Posted: 8/6/2024

At left, Suttons Bay's Thomas Hursey prepares to shoot a free throw during his senior season, and at right Hursey remains at home on the golf course.

After Successful 'Sequel,' Suttons Bay's Hursey Embarking on Next Chapter

Posted: 7/30/2024

At left, Jake Witt played for Ewen-Trout Creek during a 2018 basketball game at Michigan Tech, and at right Witt takes a photo with area youth baseball players last summer.

E-TC's Witt Bulldozing Path from Small Town to Football's Biggest Stage

Posted: 6/28/2024

The Wyoming Tri-unity Christian bench, including the author (far right) and head coach Mark Keeler (middle), celebrate a 3-pointer late in the Defenders’ Division 4 championship win over Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart.

Championship Experience from Coach's Point of View Unimaginable, Unforgettable

Posted: 4/4/2024

Jackson Lumen Christi coach Josh Tropea, kneeling, huddles with his team this season.

Lumen Christi Building Toward Banner Aspirations under Tropea's Guidance

Posted: 3/26/2024

Niles Brandywine's Jaremiah Palmer lines up for a free throw during the Division 3 Final.

Performance of the Week: Niles Brandywine's Jaremiah Palmer

Posted: 3/21/2024

State Champs! Network: 2024 Boys Basketball Finals Highlights

Posted: 3/21/2024

Warren Lincoln’s Moses Blackwell (0) soars into the lane as Grand Rapids Christian’s Jaylan Ouwinga (32) attempts to block his path Saturday night at Breslin Center.

Warren Lincoln Closes Boys Basketball Season with All-Time Accomplishment

Posted: 3/16/2024

Jaremiah Palmer slam dunks during Niles Brandywine’s Division 3 championship win Saturday at Breslin Center.

Brandywine Seizes Momentum on Dunk, Rides Surge to 1st Championship Win

Posted: 3/16/2024

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s coach Todd Covert presents the Division 1 championship trophy to his players Saturday at Breslin Center.

McKenney Grows Legend in Leading St. Mary's to 1st Title since 2000

Posted: 3/16/2024

Wyoming Tri-unity Christian players begin to celebrate clinching the Division 4 championship Saturday at Breslin Center.

Tri-unity Christian Finishes Season-Long Mission to Return to Top of D4

Posted: 3/16/2024

Grand Rapids Christian’s DeClan Winstanley (22) dunks before Chelsea’s Hayden Long (4) can get a hand in to stop the attempt.

GR Christian Withstands Late Chelsea Rally to Book Historic Opportunity

Posted: 3/15/2024

Warren Lincoln’s Markus Blackwell (2) cuts between Flint Powers Catholic defenders Grant Garman (2) and Dempsey Cull (35) during Friday’s Division 2 Semifinal.

Thanks in Part to Super Subs, Balanced Lincoln Set to Make Finals Debut

Posted: 3/15/2024

Jason Bradford, kneeling, coaches the Maple City Glen Lake boys varsity after taking over the program earlier this season.

After Leading Glen Lake Girls to Title, Bradford Brings Boys Into Final Week

Posted: 3/15/2024

North Farmington’s Landon Williams (10) gets a shot up over the outstretched arm of Zeeland West’s Trenten Bolhouse.

'Running' Raiders Pull Away with Scoring Bursts, Stifling Defense

Posted: 3/15/2024

Sharod Barnes (0) makes a move into the lane during Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Semifinal win Friday at Breslin Center.

St. Mary's Sharp in Breslin Return, Rides Strong Shooting to Semifinals Win

Posted: 3/15/2024

Beaverton boys basketball coach Roy Johnston kisses the court that bears his name during a celebration of his retirement Feb. 23.

Johnston Retires as Winningest Coach, Much More to Beaverton Dream He Built

Posted: 3/15/2024

Sacred Heart’s Alex Latham (20) walls off Inter-City Baptist’s Luke Taylor during Thursday night’s Semifinal at Breslin Center.

Lockdown 'D' Proves Key Again as Sacred Heart Continues Title Pursuit

Posted: 3/14/2024

Tri-unity Christian’s Keaton Blanker (4) works to get a shot past the outstretched arms of St. Ignace’s Jonny Ingalls during Thursday’s Division 4 Semifinal.

Tri-unity Endures Ingalls' Scoring Surge, Earns 4th-Straight Finals Trip

Posted: 3/14/2024

State Champs! Sports Network: 2023-24 Boys Basketball Hangtime Episode 10

Posted: 3/14/2024

Teammates pile onto Detroit Old Redford’s Arkell Boyd after his game-winning basket Thursday at Breslin Center.

Boyd Finds Nothing but Net as Old Redford Earns Championship Day Debut

Posted: 3/14/2024

Brandywine's Nylen Goins (1) gets up a shot under the basket during his team's Division 3 Semifinal win Thursday.

Key Rebound, Putback in Breslin Return Help Send Brandywine to 1st Final

Posted: 3/14/2024

Warren Lincoln's Markus Blackwell (2) blocks a shot during the Abes' 61-42 Quarterfinal win over Goodrich on Tuesday.

Breslin Bound: 2023-24 Boys Semifinals Preview

Posted: 3/13/2024

State Champs! Sports Network: 2023-24 Boys Basketball Hangtime Episode 9

Posted: 3/12/2024

A basketball official awaiting an inbounds pass points in the direction in which play will resume.

Be the Referee: Basketball Replay

Posted: 3/12/2024

rystal Falls Forest Park's Vic Giuliani (32) dunks the ball against Lake Linden-Hubbell during last week’s 66-52 Regional Final win.

Breslin Bound: 2023-24 Boys Quarterfinal Preview

Posted: 3/12/2024

Tyrone Wheatley crosses the finish line first during one of his nine MHSAA Finals championship victories.

Robichaud 3-Sport Legend Wheatley Selected to National High School Hall of Fame

Posted: 3/11/2024

From left: Cole Shiels, Darren Shiels, Kelly Shiels and Logan Shiels. Darren is the varsity boys basketball coach at Britton Deerfield, Kelly is the longtime scorekeeper and Logan and Cole have both played for their father.

Maska/Shiels/Zajac Family Celebrating, Sharing In Each Other's Hoops Successes

Posted: 3/6/2024

State Champs! Sports Network: 2023-24 Boys Basketball Hangtime Episode 8

Posted: 3/6/2024

Kadence Brumitt (32) scores inside for Niles Brandywine against St. Joseph.

Longtime Friends 'Living Dream' Leading Top-Notch Brandywine Hoops Teams

Posted: 3/5/2024

Muskegon finishes a season sweep of Mona Shores with a 61-29 Division 1 District Final win.

Breslin Bound: 2023-24 Boys Regional Preview

Posted: 3/5/2024

Harbor Light’s Vaughn Henagan (23) gets to the basket during a 59-39 win over Kinross Maplewood Baptist on Dec. 21.

Harbor Light Building on Rock-Solid Foundation in Bringing Success to New Home

Posted: 3/1/2024

State Champs! Sports Network: 2023-24 Boys Basketball Hangtime Episode 7

Posted: 2/27/2024

Munising's Carson Kienitz (2) and Ishpeming's Caden Luoma go after a loose ball during the Mustangs’ 54-48 win Dec. 28.

Reigning Division 4 Champion Munising Eager to Begin Next Tournament Run

Posted: 2/27/2024

Niles senior forward Ethan Chambliss (23) scores inside against Three Rivers.

Niles Boys Hoops Able to Lay Low - for Now - but Climbing Toward Contention

Posted: 2/27/2024

An MHSAA basketball sits on the court at Muskegon High School.

Be the Referee: Less Than 5

Posted: 2/27/2024

Saginaw Heritage’s Tyler Ode throws down a dunk during his team’s 80-40 win Thursday over Flint Powers Catholic.

Breslin Bound: 2023-24 Boys District Preview

Posted: 2/26/2024

State Champs! Sports Network: 2023-24 Boys Basketball Hangtime Episode 6

Posted: 2/20/2024

A shot nears the basket during a game this season.

Be the Referee: Air Ball

Posted: 2/20/2024

Saginaw Arthur Hill and Saginaw High play for perhaps the final time in their 114-year rivalry Friday at Dow Event Center.

Breslin Bound: 2023-24 Boys Report Week 12

Posted: 2/19/2024

Jadin Mix accepts the game ball on the night he went over 1,000 career points and set the state steals record.

Performance of the Week: Onaway's Jadin Mix

Posted: 2/16/2024

Detroit Catholic Central and Davison face off earlier this season. DCC will play in the Catholic High School League Bishop Tournament this week.

Breslin Bound: 2023-24 Boys Report Week 11

Posted: 2/12/2024

State Champs! Sports Network: 2023-24 Boys Basketball Hangtime Episode 5

Posted: 2/9/2024

Saginaw Eugene Seals drives against Arthur Hill’s Jason Richardson – with coach Marshall Thomas in the background – during a sold-out 1999 game at the Saginaw Civic Center.

We Will Always Remember Trojans, Lumberjacks as 114-Year-Old Rivalry Nears End

Posted: 2/9/2024

Muskegon Reeths-Puffer’s starters including Travis Ambrose (21) and Jaxson Whitaker (5) huddle before the start of Friday’s win over Mona Shores.

Ambrose & Whitaker Teaming Up Again to Power Reeths-Puffer Hoops Surge

Posted: 2/7/2024

State Champs! Sports Network: 2023-24 Boys Basketball Hangtime Episode 4

Posted: 2/7/2024

Official Gary Sullivan monitors the action while working a boys basketball game at Ottawa Lake Whiteford.

Sullivan Returns to Court After Coaching, Sees Game In New Ways as Official

Posted: 2/6/2024