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MHSAA volleyball: See the Greater Lansing district final matchups, results
Here is a look at the Michigan high school volleyball district final pairings in Greater Lansing. Division 1 at Grand Ledge Thursday, Nov. 5 DeWitt 3, Grand Ledge 0 (winner advances to regional at Gull Lake) Division 1 at East Lansing Thursday, Nov. 5 Okemos 3, Mason 0 (winner advances to regional at Northville) Division 2 at Williamston Thursday, Nov. 5 Lansing Catholic 3, Williamston 0 (winner advances to regional at Charlotte) Division 2 at Lakewood Thursday, Nov.
MHSAA volleyball: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings
MHSAA volleyball: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings Rylee Garcia of DeWitt serves against Grand Ledge, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, during the MHSAA Div. 1 district volleyball final at Grand Ledge. DeWitt won 3-0. Here is a look at the MHSAA regional pairings for Greater Lansing high school volleyball teams. Tuesday, Nov. 10 DeWitt vs. Byron Center, 5 p.m. Battle Creek Lakeview at Portage Central, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 Final, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Northville vs. Saline, 5 p.m. Okemos vs.
MHSAA volleyball: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings
Here is a look at the MHSAA regional pairings for Greater Lansing high school volleyball teams. More: MHSAA volleyball: See the Greater Lansing district final matchups, results This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: MHSAA volleyball: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings
Williamston boys soccer makes its mark with state runner-up finish
GRAND LEDGE — Lincoln Rockafellow and the other seniors on the Williamston boys soccer team made it a goal this season to win districts. The Hornets more than surpassed that goal. Williamston went from opening the state tournament with a losing record to finding itself playing for a Division 3 state championship on Saturday, Nov. 7 not far from home at Grand Ledge High School.
Cross country state finals: Lansing Catholic girls win third straight title
The Lansing Catholic girls cross country team has added to its state championship streak. Behind Josie Bishop finishing in the top five, the Cougars captured the Division 3 state title at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 7. The state championship was the third in a row for Lansing Catholic, which finished with 107 points and was 15 ahead of runner-up Lake City. Bishop had a time of 18:20.9 to take third and was one of three all-state runners for the Cougars.
Kennedy Blair powers Michigan State women's basketball to road win
TOLEDO, Ohio — Kennedy Blair had a double-double while helping the Michigan State women's basketball team pass its first road test of the season. Blair finished with 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Spartans in their 72-64 victory over Toledo at Savage Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7. Blair was 9-of-19 from the field, knocked down 10-of-14 from the free-throw line and added four assists as the Spartans improved to 2-0.
MHSAA football playoffs: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings
Greater Lansing will be represented by six football teams in the third week of the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs. Here are the matchups for next week. MHSAA football regional pairings in Greater Lansing Division 3 DeWitt (9-2) at Mount Pleasant (10-1) Mason (10-1) at Chelsea (11-0) Division 4 Portland (11-0) at Grand Rapids South Christian (10-1) Division 7 Ithaca (10-1) at Pewamo-Westphalia (10-0) 8-man Division 2 Portland St. Patrick (11-0) vs.
MHSAA football playoffs: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings
MHSAA football playoffs: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings Edwardsburg (left) and Portland (right) line up during a MHSAA Division 4 district championship football game Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Leo Hoffman Field in Edwardsburg. Greater Lansing will be represented by six football teams in the third week of the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs. Here are the matchups for next week.
MHSAA football playoffs: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings
Greater Lansing will be represented by six football teams in the third week of the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs. Here are the matchups for next week. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: MHSAA football playoffs: See the Greater Lansing regional pairings
Football roundup: DeWitt adds to streak, Ithaca and P-W set up rematch
DEWITT 54, COOPERSVILLE 21 DEWITT — Griffin Braman ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 63 yards and three touchdowns while helping the Panthers to a Division 3 district final win over Coopersville. Landon Kurncz added three catches for 47 yards and two touchdowns and Joseph Bobeda ran for 87 yards and a touchdown to help DeWitt win a third straight district title.
Michigan football district championship final scores in Greater Lansing
Here are the final scores from MHSAA football district finals in Greater Lansing. Greater Lansing district final football scores Friday, Nov.
Four downs from Mason football's dominant district final win over Fenton
MASON — Here is quick reaction from Mason football recording its first shutout of the season with a 49-0 victory over Fenton in a Division 3 district final on Friday, Nov. 6. Player of the game TROY PETERS, MASON: The junior added to what has been a big season with three touchdown runs. Peters had seven carries for 185 yards, which included a 25-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and scoring runs from 71 and 46 yards in the third quarter.
Jacob Warren returning to old form in return from injury for Mason football
MASON — Jacob Warren had hopes of contributing as a running back or linebacker this fall for the Mason football team as it chased its goals. But those hopes took an early hit when Warren broke his left ankle during a four-way scrimmage in August. The break wasn't severe enough where Warren held out hope he could potentially return to the field this season. And that opportunity has come in the MHSAA playoffs.
Football roundup: DeWitt adds to streak, Ithaca and P-W set up rematch
DEWITT — Griffin Braman ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 63 yards and three touchdowns while helping the Panthers to a Division 3 district final win over Coopersville. Landon Kurncz added three catches for 47 yards and two touchdowns and Joseph Bobeda ran for 87 yards and a touchdown to help DeWitt win a third straight district title. The Panthers advance to face Mount Pleasant next week in a regional final in what is a rematch of last year's Division 3 state title game.
Michigan football district championship final scores in Greater Lansing
Here are the final scores from MHSAA football district finals in Greater Lansing. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Michigan football district championship final scores in Greater Lansing
Michigan high school football scores: Greater Lansing district final live updates
Michigan high school football scores: Greater Lansing district final live updates Lowell's Evander Ayala, right, tries unsuccessfully to tackle DeWitt's Joseph Bobeda, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in DeWitt Follow along for updates on district championship football games featuring teams from Greater Lansing. The area has 10 teams in action in the second weekend of the MHSAA playoffs. Follow Brian Calloway on X @brian_calloway for updates from this week's games.
Michigan high school football scores: Greater Lansing district final live updates
Follow along for updates on district championship football games featuring teams from Greater Lansing. The area has 10 teams in action in the second weekend of the MHSAA playoffs. Follow Brian Calloway on X @brian_calloway for updates from this week's games. Contact Brian Calloway at bcalloway@lsj.com. Follow him on X @brian_calloway.
MHSAA volleyball: See the Greater Lansing district final matchups
Here is a look at the Michigan high school volleyball district final pairings in Greater Lansing. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: MHSAA volleyball: See the Greater Lansing district final matchups
MHSAA playoffs: Greater Lansing football teams hunt district titles
The missions this week for a few Greater Lansing high school football teams will be to add to their title streaks. Portland, DeWitt, Pewamo-Westphalia and Ithaca each have a chance to repeat as district champions as the Michigan high school football playoffs hits its second week. Portland St. Patrick can do the same in its 8-man regional final. Those teams are among 10 from Greater Lansing playing for championships this weekend.
State semifinal ending for DeWitt boys soccer fueled by October meeting
The energy within his DeWitt boys soccer program wasn't sitting well with the 12th year coach. So instead of taking the field for practice the day after their Oct. 7 CAAC Silver Cup finals loss to Mason, the Panthers had a team meeting. They aired things out with players and coaches being brutally honest with each other. And once the coaches left, the players talked on their own led by the seniors.
Amy Terrian abandons superstition, starts strong for MSU women's basketball
EAST LANSING — Amy Terrian has a superstition that she needs to practice at least once in the shoes she uses in a game. With the shoes she used in last week's exhibition in rough shape Terrian was forced to abandon her normal philosophy. So the Michigan State sophomore guard switched out the worn out white shoes for a bright yellow pair she had only worked out in once before. But after knocking down a half-court shot during shootaround and then her results with the new kicks on Tuesday, Nov.
Griffin Braman's dual-threat abilities leading DeWitt football's success
DeWITT — Griffin Braman primarily made his mark on defense a year ago as he contributed to DeWitt football capturing its second state title in program history. The senior now is trying to help the Panthers achieve their goal of a repeat as a first-year starter at quarterback. Braman has shined in the new role this falll, leading DeWitt to an average of 46.9 points per game, including scoring at least 40 in all but two games.
Portland, P-W advance, Lakewood falls in football district semifinals
PORTLAND — Alex Atwell rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown and Carson Simon rushed for two scores and threw for 72 yards for the Raiders (10-0) in their Division 4 district semifinal win over Paw Paw. WESTPHALIA — Luke Nurenberg completed 8-of-11 passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing score in a Division 7 district semifinal victory over Cass City.
Challenging offseason behind her, Lilly Williams ready to help MSU basketball
EAST LANSING — Lilly Williams has never been slowed down by much on the basketball court. But as she has embarked on the early stages of her career in the Michigan State women's basketball program, the 6-foot-6 freshman center and Howell graduate has been tested in ways she didn't expect. The reigning Michigan Miss Basketball winner and McDonald's All-American has had her time on the court limited since her arrival on campus in the summer due to several eye surgeries.
Michigan football playoff schedule: Every Greater Lansing district final
Here are the Michigan high school football district final and 8-player regional final matchups for Greater Lansing teams. Friday, Nov.
Michigan football playoff schedule: Every Greater Lansing district final
Here are the Michigan high school football district final and 8-player regional final matchups for Greater Lansing teams. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Michigan football playoff schedule: Every Greater Lansing district final
Hunt for talent has growing global presence for MSU women's basketball
EAST LANSING — The goal is simple for Joel Whymer. The Michigan State women's basketball director of recruiting is on a mission to find the best talent possible in his effort to help build the Spartans' roster. And that mission, as of late, has led to MSU going the international route. This year's freshman class for the Spartans features three international players — Australia native Monique Bobongie, as well as Kathy-Emma Otto and Emma Broliron, both from France.
MHSAA football playoffs: See the Greater Lansing second round pairings
The opening round of the Michigan high school football playoffs is complete. Greater Lansing has 10 teams that have moved on and will play for district championships or 8-man football regional titles next week. Here are the matchups for area teams.
Football roundup: Portland, Mason, P-W among district semifinal winners
PORTLAND 22, PAW PAW 13 PORTLAND — Alex Atwell rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown and Carson Simon rushed for two scores and threw for 72 yards for the Raiders (10-0) in their Division 4 district semifinal win over Paw Paw. MASON 45, DEXTER 21 MASON — Troy Peters had nine carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns and Jeffrey Reisner added 51 yards on the ground and two scores for the Bulldogs in a Division 3 district semifinal win over Dexter.
Michigan high school football district semifinal final scores in Greater Lansing
Here are the results from Michigan high school football district semifinal games featuring Greater Lansing teams.
Four downs from DeWitt football's playoff-opening rout of Lowell
DEWITT — Here is quick reaction from reigning state champion DeWitt football opening the Division 3 playoffs with a 50-14 victory over Lowell. Player of the game GRIFFIN BRAMAN, DeWITT: The senior quarterback added to his big season with another strong performance for the Panthers in their district semifinal win. He had 11 carries for 134 yards and two touchdowns and completed 5-of-7 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers.
MHSAA cross country regionals: Ava Schafer wins fourth straight title
DEWITT — Ava Schafer had her best performance of the season while finishing as a regional champion. The St. Johns senior had a season-best time of 17:22 while winning the Division 2 regional at DeWitt High School on Friday, Oct. 30. The regional title was the fourth straight for Schafer, who finished 27 seconds ahead of runner-up Clara Cook of DeWitt. DeWitt finished as the team runner-up behind Linden with 71 points, while Williamston was third with 96 points.
Michigan high school football district semifinal final scores in Greater Lansing
Michigan high school football district semifinal final scores in Greater Lansing Mason’s Jeffrey Reisner runs for a touchdown against Williamston during the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at Larkin and Nortman Memorial Field in Williamston. Here are the results from Michigan high school football district semifinal games featuring Greater Lansing teams.
Michigan high school football district semifinal final scores in Greater Lansing
Here are the results from Michigan high school football district semifinal games featuring Greater Lansing teams. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Michigan high school football district semifinal final scores in Greater Lansing
Michigan high school football scores: Greater Lansing district semifinal live updates
Follow along for updates from the opening week of the MHSAA high school football playoffs. We will have updates on Grand Ledge as it looks to remain unbeaten when it opens the Division 1 playoffs against Rockford and a matchup for DeWitt as it opens its state title defense against Lowell. Follow Brian Calloway at @brian_calloway and Nathaniel Bott at @Nathaniel_Bott for updates on those matchups.
Greater Lansing girls golfers headline MIGCA all-state selections
The high school girls golf season ended with several Greater Lansing girls golfers recording strong finishes as the state finals. And several of those standouts have been recognized to the top all-state team by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association. Bath sophomore Addi Duflo, Okemos sophomore Saisha Patil, Ionia senior Lila Redder and Okemos junior Anika Srivastava were each named to the MIGCA’s Super Team.
Logan Thomas using all-around skills to power Ionia volleyball's success
These days, one of Logan Thomas' favorite things about volleyball is when she puts down a kill. Prior to high school, Thomas never imagined she would be the one putting down the kills and playing in the front row for the Ionia volleyball team. But that's what has happened. It started as a freshman when Thomas transitioned from playing only libero to playing six rotations as an outside hitter and a defensive specialist.
Carson Simon among new starters helping Portland football add to success
When John Novara glanced at the Portland football team's schedule before the season, the thoughts of going unbeaten didn't cross his mind. It wasn't that he didn't think it was possible. The veteran coach just knew the Raiders entered the season as an inexperienced team with just two returning starters. But players like junior quarterback Carson Simon were determined to help Portland continue to win at a high level, regardless of their limited varsity experience. That's exactly what has happened.
Newcomers shine in MSU women's basketball's exhibition win
EAST LANSING — Newcomers Monique Bobongie and Carter McCray each had big performances to help the Michigan State women's basketball team wins its tune-up for the season. Bobongie had a game-high 21 points and McCray added 20 points off the bench for the Spartans in a 100-53 victory over Michigan Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Breslin Center. Bobongie, a freshman from Australia, added seven rebounds and was 9-of-14 from the field.
MHSAA boys soccer: Greater Lansing regional schedule, results
Here are the pairings and results for MHSAA boys soccer regionals featuring Greater Lansing teams. Division 2 at Swartz Creek Tuesday, Oct. 27 Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood 1, Fenton 0 DeWitt 3, Bay City Western 2 Thursday, Oct. 29 Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood vs. DeWitt, 6 p.m. Division 3 at Flint Atwood Stadium Tuesday, Oct. 27 Flint Powers 4, Frankenmuth 2 Williamston 2, Saginaw Swan Valley 0 Thursday, Oct. 29 Williamston vs. Flint Powers, 7 p.m. Division 4 at Waterford Tuesday, Oct.
MHSAA boys soccer: Greater Lansing regional schedule, results
Here are the pairings and results for MHSAA boys soccer regionals featuring Greater Lansing teams.
Theryn Hallock back from injury with new perspective for MSU women's basketball
EAST LANSING — Since her arrival in the Michigan State women's basketball program, Theryn Hallock has been used to being on the court. From finding a role as a freshman in the 2022-23 season, to being the Big Ten's top reserve as a sophomore, Hallock found a way to use her physical skills to help the Spartans have success. But that wasn't the case last season for the guard. A foot injury limited Hallock to just eight games last season, forcing her to view things from a different perspective.
Tim Swore's latest football rebuild turns Lakewood into winner
Tim Swore knows what it takes to lead and build successful football programs. He started the program at Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian in 2008 and had a strong 11-year run that included a pair of Division 6 state semifinal appearances. There was similar success during his one season at Faith Christian Academy in Orlando, Florida, and then in his return to Michigan at Carson City-Crystal.
Michigan high school football playoff schedule: Every Greater Lansing game
Michigan high school football playoff schedule: Every Greater Lansing game DeWitt’s Joseph Bobeda runs for a gain against Grand Ledge during the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at Grand Ledge High School. Here are the dates and times for opening round Michigan high school football games featuring Greater Lansing teams. FRIDAY, OCT.
Michigan high school football playoff schedule: Every Greater Lansing game
Here are the dates and times for opening round Michigan high school football games featuring Greater Lansing teams. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Michigan high school football playoff schedule: Every Greater Lansing game
Pick the LSJ girls high school athlete of week for Oct. 17-24
Here is a look at the individuals in the running to be voted the Lansing State Journal girls high school athlete of the week. Voting is open until noon Wednesday, Oct. 28 to determine a winner, who will be featured in the LSJ. Know of a worthy LSJ athlete of the week? Send nominations to bcalloway@lsj.com by Sunday evening each week. Refresh the browser if the poll doesn't immediately appear.
Pick the LSJ boys high school athlete of week: Oct. 17-24
Here is a look at the individuals in the running to be voted the Lansing State Journal boys high school athlete of the week. Voting is open until noon Wednesday, Oct. 28 to determine a winner, who will be featured in the LSJ. Know of a worthy LSJ athlete of the week? Send nominations to bcalloway@lsj.com by Sunday evening each week. Refresh the browser if the poll doesn't immediately appear. The junior picked up a third CMAC jamboree victory on Oct.
Greater Lansing Week 9 football rewind: See the performance, team of week
Here is a look at the best from the final week of the Michigan high school football regular season in Greater Lansing. CARSON SIMON, PORTLAND: The junior quarterback played a role in the Raiders completing a perfect regular season with a 28-24 victory over Hudsonville Unity Christian. He completed 13-of-15 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for a score. He connected with Kehyan Page on both TDs, which included a key score in the fourth quarter. PORTLAND ST.
Lakewood football blanks Ionia in regular-season finale
Max Thrun passed for 178 yards and threw for two touchdowns and added a rushing score for the Vikings in their CAAC White win over Ionia. Chase Makley ran for 113 yards and a touchdown and Bryson Boucher and Wyatt Sorenson added interceptions for Lakewood (8-1). PORTLAND — Carson Simon completed 13-of-15 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 39 yards and a touchdown to help the Raiders complete a perfect regular season with a win over Unity Christian.
MHSAA football playoffs: Greater Lansing first round matchups
MHSAA football playoffs: Greater Lansing first round matchups Grand Ledge's Ashton Delaney (44) and East Lansing's Baylor Schanski, right, and Avaugn Smith (5) scramble for a loose ball after a Grand Ledge fumble, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in East Lansing. The ball was recovered by East Lansing. Here is a look at the pairings for Greater Lansing high school football teams for the opening round of the MHSAA playoffs.
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