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Geoff Kimmerly
Lansing, Michigan
Prep Sports reporter at the Lansing State Journal
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We post one on game nights on the front of www.lsj.com ... and what we have that others don't: All the scorers and stats as soon as we get them into our computer system. I'll post a link on the blog next week so those looking here can find them more easily.
High school football: Extra Points Week 2
Chieftains, Spartans, Greyhounds, Aggies and Ramblers ... those are just a few stepping into the headlines through the second week of this high school football season. Most of mid-Michigan's teams played Thursday night, and here's the best of the best of those games, plus updated area rankings (...
I believe his only connections are that his business is in Delta Township, and he cares a lot about high school sports. It's a great thing.
Go Green Warriors
Longtime local sports supporter Ken Sudall has come up with another plan, this time to help the newly self-supporting sports programs at Waverly High. Waverly recently announced that 10 of its varsity sports and all middle school teams would become self-funded -- meaning they'll get no financial...
Great catch. I've fixed it online and we'll continue to have it correct moving forward. Thanks.
What is the LSJ PowerPoll?
This explanation is probably long overdue. But as I'm sifting through more and more capable candidates every week this spring, it's a good time to tell why I pick the 10 I do. No, there is no exact science or formula -- just the opinion of yours truly, which makes it far from perfect. But her...
Unfortunately, we not only didn't know the Gold had been reschduled to Tuesday night, we didn't get results until the following day. But I'll be mentioning it when I catch up on the blog today. Here's what we wrote before:
"Eaton Rapids girls nearing first league title since '93"
The Eaton Rapids girls, with a win over Fowlerville in the last league dual of the season Tuesday, finished 5-0 in the CAAC Gold and is poised to win its first league title since 1993.
To seal it, the Greyhounds do not have to win Wednesday's league meet - just do well.
"At least we've won half the battle," Eaton Rapids coach Bob Ribby said. "We've gotten through the hard part of our season."
DeWitt and Haslett have dominated for several years. But this spring, the Greyhounds defeated DeWitt 76-61 and Haslett 71.3-65.6.
"If we can pull it out it would be a huge thing," Ribby said. "(The last league title) was a while ago. Some of these girls (on the team) were just born."
Ribby has gotten success from several freshmen, particularly in field events. Kaitlin Mills has cleared 5-foot-4, in the high jump this season and is closing in on the school record of 5-6. Bailey Baker, another freshman, is one of his top shot putters, and joins twin seniors Kelsey and Kasey Perry to give the Greyhounds three strong throwers. Sprinter Becka Waters and hurdler Dani Wright also are scoring points regularly.
"We're pretty strong in the middle distances," he said. "Lindsey O'Leary, who is a junior, and Cassie McManus and Molly Dassance are pretty good also."
Ribby shares Kate Laverty, Baker and Dassance with the league champion softball team. Laverty was his top sprinter last year and also ran the 1,600.
6/1/11: Tuesday in Review
We've reached June and Trophy Time for high school spring sports. And plenty both started and ended for area teams Tuesday: Track leagues came to a close for most, while districts for three sports began. Here's the best from the night's reported performances. FOUR STARS 4. Okemos girls lacrosse'...
Indeed, that post has been unpublished. Please, no name-calling, as that does constitute a "personal attack" by our terms of service.
Don't forget these names -- Boys Basketball
Our all-area teams for 2010-11 are wrapped up -- and so are the high school careers of a number of impressive mid-Michigan players. So before we take a break on daily hoops coverage for a few months, here are many of the boys names you won't want to forget, listed with what grade in school they'...
Indeed, that post has been unpublished. Please, no name-calling, as that does constitute a "personal attack" by our terms of service.
Don't forget these names -- Boys Basketball
Our all-area teams for 2010-11 are wrapped up -- and so are the high school careers of a number of impressive mid-Michigan players. So before we take a break on daily hoops coverage for a few months, here are many of the boys names you won't want to forget, listed with what grade in school they'...
From what I know either from seeing some of the players on your list, or voting all-state, or knowing a bit of Repichowski's recruiting situation, I'd say he could easily belong on that list. He's 6-4, athletic and with a great 3-point touch, and he elevates so it's almost like he's a little bit taller out there.
Don't forget these names -- Boys Basketball
Our all-area teams for 2010-11 are wrapped up -- and so are the high school careers of a number of impressive mid-Michigan players. So before we take a break on daily hoops coverage for a few months, here are many of the boys names you won't want to forget, listed with what grade in school they'...
Fair enough. Here they are for the other four, via my all-state ballots:
Dwaun Anderson, Suttons Bay: 20 points per game, 10 rebounds per game, 4.5 assists per game, 3.0 steals per game, 2.0 blocks per game. Signed with Michigan State.
Amir Williams, Detroit Country Day: 17.5 points per game, 13.3 rebounds per game, 6.2 blocks per game. Signed with Ohio State.
Carlton Brundidge, Southfield: 20.2 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game, 5.0 assists per game. Signed with Michigan.
Brandan Kearney, Detroit Southeastern: 18.5 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, 6.0 assists, Signed with Michigan State.
Banking for Buckets
Suttons Bay's Dwaun Anderson was today named Michigan's Mr. Basketball, which is given to the state's top high school senior basketball player based on a vote by members of the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. Anderson is an excellent talent who will join Michigan State after graduati...
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Basketball: Final Buzzer -- 2/25/11
Whoa. Pick your cliche: Just when we thought we knew everything, we didn't. Or, it ain't over until it's over. Or maybe, that's why they play the games. Whichever says it best, Friday's results, especially on the boys side, proved them all true as championships continued to be celebrated -- some...
Thanks -- and agreed on that focus on college education!
Basketball: Final Buzzer -- 2/11/11
We are the Champions. Two mid-Michigan teams earned that boast Friday night, while a handful more got a step or two closer to everyone's annual goal. Check out the best of the best from one of the most significant nights of area basketball this season. THREE POINTER 1. Boys: East Lansing 57, Oke...
As I mentioned before, I've had a tough time finding 10 teams to rank in Class C-D -- there are only about eight with winning records. Dansville is nearly .500 so I've replaced the Pilgrims with the Aggies.
Basketball: Final Buzzer -- 2/11/11
We are the Champions. Two mid-Michigan teams earned that boast Friday night, while a handful more got a step or two closer to everyone's annual goal. Check out the best of the best from one of the most significant nights of area basketball this season. THREE POINTER 1. Boys: East Lansing 57, Oke...
It's true. I'm open to suggestions, but every week I have a tough time coming up with the final teams for Class C-D, both boys and girls. Lansing Christian's boys are better candidates this week after beating Brooklyn Columbia Central -- tied for first in the SMAA. The Pilgrims started this season with basically a brand-new team ... but it looks like they are finding their stride.
Basketball: Final Buzzer -- 2/4/11
Mid-Michigan's first league championships were won Friday, while other races are starting to heat up. Here are the highlights from the best of the night's action. THREE POINTER 1. Boys: Haslett 54, Ionia 47 -- The Vikings beat the second-place Bulldogs to clinch at least a share of the CAAC Gol...
Thanks a ton for the kind words. They are very much appreciated, and we'll keep on trying to do our best! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well.
Out with the old, in with the new ...
Every December the LSJ prints its top stories of the year for each section. There will be some high school presence in the top sports stories, of course. But for my final post of 2010, here are my top 10 high school stories for the year. A few entries have multiple storylines grouped into one b...
Unfortunately, we're still working on perfecting that with our newest stats program. I hope we can have it ready to go for 2011.
Out with the old, in with the new ...
Every December the LSJ prints its top stories of the year for each section. There will be some high school presence in the top sports stories, of course. But for my final post of 2010, here are my top 10 high school stories for the year. A few entries have multiple storylines grouped into one b...
I stand with "It's a Wonderful Life" and I know I don't stand alone -- come on people, you know you love the 1946 tear-jerker.
Ralphie versus Kris Kringle: Cast your vote
The other day a newsroom colleague boldly proclaimed, right out loud, that “Miracle on 34th Street” is a better Christmas movie than “A Christmas Story.” This, naturally, triggered a chorus of derision from those in the immediate vicinity. So, maybe there are two kind of people in the world — th...
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Extra points: Football district semifinals
Three of mid-Michigan's four undefeated teams fell for the first time, and the next chapters in some great area rivalries were written. Come inside for some thoughts on all 15 of Friday's area playoff games. Three Pointer 1. Fulton 7, Fowler 6 -- Write this one into the rivalry's history for su...
C.J. Jefferson's father was a custodian at Fulton when C.J. was a homeschooled freshman. Jefferson then enrolled at Fulton as a sophomore, but his family soon after moved to Atlanta. Jefferson wanted to finish his high school career at Fulton and lived with family friends. We wrote about all of this on November 22, 2007.
Extra points: Football district semifinals
Three of mid-Michigan's four undefeated teams fell for the first time, and the next chapters in some great area rivalries were written. Come inside for some thoughts on all 15 of Friday's area playoff games. Three Pointer 1. Fulton 7, Fowler 6 -- Write this one into the rivalry's history for su...
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Extra points: Football district semifinals
Three of mid-Michigan's four undefeated teams fell for the first time, and the next chapters in some great area rivalries were written. Come inside for some thoughts on all 15 of Friday's area playoff games. Three Pointer 1. Fulton 7, Fowler 6 -- Write this one into the rivalry's history for su...
We're actually through seven weeks. Two more and then the playoffs start.
Extra Points: Week 7
Every season, football teams face weeks they just need to get through to move on to the next. So we're past Week 7 and its long list of mismatches. But as always, there were some surprises and notables -- including WILX's Jeremy Sampson going undefeated for the first time in our Blitz Picks hist...
This one should've been mentioned among the honorable mentions too. Great call.
Rival this list
Last week's football schedule featured great rivalry games between DeWitt/Haslett, Fowler/Potterville and Stockbridge/Hillsdale, among others. This week we've got Portland/Williamston, Fowler/Pewamo-Westphalia, Sexton/St. Johns and others. Ranking which is better than the other is pretty tough....
I totally meant to include this one at least among the honorable mentions. Great call.
Rival this list
Last week's football schedule featured great rivalry games between DeWitt/Haslett, Fowler/Potterville and Stockbridge/Hillsdale, among others. This week we've got Portland/Williamston, Fowler/Pewamo-Westphalia, Sexton/St. Johns and others. Ranking which is better than the other is pretty tough....
This is a great point. Another reader who didn't post but emailed me mentioned that volleyball players locally often don't get started in the sport until seventh grade, while soccer/basketball/football leagues start in elementary school. I'm sure that has a big part in explaining things.
State of mid-Michigan volleyball
I was a little stunned when I noticed this week that this area has never had a Class A or B state volleyball champion. Realizing a few programs -- mostly on the west side of the state -- dominate this sport ever year, the recent lack didn't surprise me. But never? So I ask you now ... what has ...
We re-added Saranac a year ago. It was time to get all of the CMAC back into our coverage area, and I hope Saranac people are checking us out!
State of mid-Michigan volleyball
I was a little stunned when I noticed this week that this area has never had a Class A or B state volleyball champion. Realizing a few programs -- mostly on the west side of the state -- dominate this sport ever year, the recent lack didn't surprise me. But never? So I ask you now ... what has ...
Our pleasure. Thanks for keeping us going with those questions, and good luck with that all-time NFL fantasy team. Don't forget about kicker Jan Stenerud and quarterback Dan Fouts!
Blitz Picks video -- Week 6 -- Mid-Michigan high school football
Check out analysis and predictions for this Friday's biggest games from WILX's Jeremy Sampson and me. Sexton (5-0) at Muskegon Heights (3-2) DeWitt (5-0) at Fowlerville (4-1) Lansing Catholic (5-0) at Portland (4-1) Grand Ledge (5-0) at East Lansing (4-1)
From Kris Smith, Morrice girls basketball coach:
What a sad day for high school girls basketball in the Lansing Area. We not only lost one of the finer coaches in the area we lost a great guy today. Coach Randall was a coach that I often wondered how he accomplished what he had with his laid back demeanor. Some where deep inside I knew Norm had that fire because his teams were always fierce competitors and tough as nails to coach against. I always appreciated Norm's respectful attitude and kindness to our players and coaching staff at Morrice High School. Norm I will miss your smile and laid back demeanor on the sidelines this season. God Bless the ones you left behind.
Lansing Christian basketball loses a Champion
Lansing Christian girls basketball coach Norm Randall died early this morning after a stay in the hospital. Randall coached the Pilgrims girls the past nine seasons and led Lansing Christian to Class D state championships in 2003 and 2004 and a runner-up finish in 2005. Those first two teams in...
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