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japurcell@mlive.com. Editor of local sports for @MLive. @theoaklandpost alum. Proud coach for @berkleyxctf. @Cubs winning the World Series was transcendent.
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Vote for Michigan’s best high school mascot names from the U.P. to the southern border

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By Jared Purcell Verified
| Wolverine Confidential
Every high school has a mascot, but not every mascot name stands out. There are many schools across the state of Michigan that avoided the common mascot names like “Eagles” and “Wildcats” in order to do something more unique, meaningful or just plain weird. No matter what the mascot is, Michigan schools know how to make it fun. Do you know what a Flivver is? What about a Flying G? Wykons? Saddlelites? Those are some of the many unique high school mascot names across our great state.
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Vote now for the best high school mascot names in the Metro Detroit area

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By Jared Purcell Verified
| Wolverine Confidential
When thinking of Gazelles, Zebras and Jungaleers, the images that come to mind provoke some far off adventure in the wild. Yet, you can find all of those in Metro Detroit -- and you don’t even have to visit the Detroit Zoo. That’s because Gazelles, Zebras and Jungaleers are three of many unique mascots in the Metro Detroit area. There are Doughboys, Driving Eagles, Battling Bathers and more.
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See all the MLive Softball Dream Teams for the 2026 season

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By Jared Purcell Verified
| Wolverine Confidential
High School Sports See all the MLive Softball Dream Teams for the 2026 season Published: Jun. 26, 2026, 6:01 a.m. See all of MLive's Softball Dream Teams in regions across Michigan.Advance Local Express Desk
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