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Meet Mr. Basketball
March 20, 2012
This season's Mr. Basketball stood tall over the rest of the competition -- although not by much over a future Michigan State teammate.
Bay City Western center Matt Costello edged Lansing Sexton guard Denzel Valentine to win the 32nd Mr. Basketball award. It is given annually to the top senior player in the state by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan and the Detroit Free Press.
Here's Costello's story, from the Free Press' Mick McCabe:
Bay City Western's Matt Costello shares Mr. Basketball award with all who helped him
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Today in the MHSAA: 11/1/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
November 1, 2023
1. VOLLEYBALL Martin and Byron Center Zion Christian will face off for a Division 4 District title after winning Tuesday, Martin over Wyoming Tri-unity Christian and Zion Christian over Gobles – FOX 17