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Coaches

Deanna Radcliffe, here during the 2025 Division 1 Final, has reached 299 career coaching wins.

South Lyon United's Radcliffe Approaching Milestone Win, Another History-Making Moment

Originally, Deanna Radcliffe got into coaching lacrosse simply because it was a nice summer job.

Athletic Directors

Fenton's Mike Bakker monitors activities from the field during a Tigers football game.

Fenton Principal Bakker Selected as MHSAA's Charles E. Forsythe Award Honoree

An educator who has served in several roles – as a teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal and for the last four years principal at Fenton High School – Mike Bakker is able to draw from a wealth of experiences as he serves students not only in his school district

Officials

What's My Why: Official Stan Wright

Wright was recognized this spring for his 30 years as an MHSAA-registered official. He started with basketball, added baseball his second year, and continues to officiate those and also football and softball. He also officiated volleyball for three years.

Students

Taleon Guess watches one of his golf shots.

Performance of the Week: Temperance Bedford's Taleon Guess

Guess added to a highlight-filled senior season with his third Monroe County championship, scoring a 2-under-par 70 at Carrington Golf Club in Monroe to win by a stroke.

MHSAA News

Council Approves Regional Seeding-Based 11-Player Football Playoffs During Spring Meeting

A change to the process for pairing 11-player football teams for the District and Regional rounds of the Michigan High School Athletic Association Playoffs was among the most noteworthy to emerge from the Spring Meeting of the MHSAA Representative Council, May 3-4 in Gaylord.

Health & Safety

This graphic shows good snacks after exercise could include chocolate milk and an apple, a pear and cheese stick, or a fruit/milk smoothie.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Window of Opportunity

The 30 minutes following exercise, often referred to as the window of opportunity, is the best time to begin to refuel, rebuild and repair muscles.

Sportsmanship

This is a collage of Class A Scholar-Athlete Award winners' headshots for 2026.

2026 Scholar-Athlete Award Recipients Announced in Class A

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has selected 13 student-athletes from Class A member schools to receive scholarships through the MHSAA/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award program.

Records Report

South Lyon United's Reagan Shields (7) leads an attack during last season's Division 1 Final.

South Lyon United's Perfect Run Keyed by Record-Setting Defense, Powerful Attack

South Lyon United put together one of the most dominating seasons in MHSAA girls lacrosse history last spring, finishing 21-0 as the Division 1 champion and setting the record for fewest goals given up during one season with 80.

Highlights

State Champs! Network: 2026 Boys Basketball Finals Highlights

Linked Up

Today in the MHSAA: 5/27/26

1. BOYS GOLF No. 6 McBain Northern Michigan Christian claimed its first Regional title in this sport, edging No.

Video

This Week in High School Sports: 3/5/25

In this week's edition, we review recent MHSAA championship events for skiing, team wrestling and competitive cheer and award Game Balls to three four-time champions from the Individual Wrestling Finals.

Viewpoints

This Week in High School Sports: 3/19/26

This week's edition recaps the Boys Basketball and Lower Peninsula Boys Swimming & Diving Finals as "This Week in High School Sports" concludes for the 2025-26 school year.

Blog: From The Director

Cheering for Sportsmanship

(This blog first appeared on MHSAA.com on January 8, 2013.)

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