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Women in Sports Soar

2023 was a year of record-breaking events, massive investments, and an outpouring of support for women’s sports. From volleyball to hockey, 2023 took the industry to a whole other level. Let’s take a look back at some of the best moments and what’s to come in 2024.  First, the Nebraska volleyball program set a world…

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Michigan State Gymnast Nikki Smith Scored First Perfect 10 in Program History On Floor

History was made inside the Jenison Field house on Michigan State’s Campus Sunday afternoon as sophomore gymnast, Nikki Smith, scored the first perfect 10 on floor, marking the first in program history. This, along with contributions from several returning MSU gymnasts, led the team to a 197.400-195.600 victory over No. 20 ranked Iowa.  This wasn’t…

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BIG LEXI’S BIG 25

BIG LEXI’S BIG 25:   #1 WEST BLOOMFIELD (11-0) WB brings back Indya and Summer Davis, the Davis twins, and Georgia Commits, as seniors this year. WB won the state championship 2 years ago and was the runner up last year in an upset vs Rockford in the state finals. I believe WB will play…

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Women In Sports Leadership: Mary Cicerone & Eve Claar

Mary Cicerone of Bloomfield Hills Marian and Eve Claar of Ann Arbor Pioneer are unquestionably leaders in women’s sports. Earlier this week, they were recognized for their impressive work not just for athletics, but for their positive and inspiring impact on student athletes. Mary Cicerone and Eve Claar were honored with the 37th and 38th…

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NCAA Women’s Basketball News

The NCAA has recently entered into a groundbreaking 8-year media rights deal with ESPN valued at $920 million dollars. This deal will cover 40 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championships, according to Front Office Sports. With the growth of the women’s March Madness Tournament, this newly updated contract nearly triples the current package set at $35 million…

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BIG LEXI’S BIG 25 1/23/24

BIG LEXI’S BIG 25:   #1 WEST BLOOMFIELD (9-0) WB brings back Indya and Summer Davis, the Davis twins, and Georgia Commits, as seniors this year. WB won the state championship 2 years ago and was the runner up last year in an upset vs Rockford in the state finals. I believe WB will play…

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BIG LEXI’S BIG 25

BIG LEXI’S BIG 25:   #1 WEST BLOOMFIELD (7-0) WB brings back Indya and Summer Davis, the Davis twins, and Georgia Commits, as seniors this year. WB won the state championship 2 years ago and was the runner up last year in an upset vs Rockford in the state finals. I believe WB will play…

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Hastings High School’s Role in Growth of Girls Wrestling

The sport of girls wrestling is growing in popularity, and Hastings High School stands out as a significant contributor to it. With 16 female athletes on this year’s squad, head coach Mike Goggins is convinced they have the largest girls wrestling program. Having previously coached the boys wrestling team for 38 years, Goggins has transitioned…

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Mia McGregor | Mio Girls Basketball

Freshman Mia McGregor of Mio High School is averaging 42 points per game. That’s right; the Mio Thunderbolts, a team of just seven hoopers, are on an eight-game win streak, thanks to their leading freshman phenom. Facing double-teams and even triple-teams, McGregor proves unstoppable, putting up incredible numbers. In her first varsity game, she finished…

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BIG LEXI’S BIG 25: Michigan Girl’s Basketball Rankings

BIG LEXI’S BIG 25:   #1 WEST BLOOMFIELD (5-0) WB brings back Indya and Summer Davis, the Davis twins, and Georgetown Commits, as seniors this year. WB won the state championship two years ago and was the runner up last year in an upset vs Rockford in the state finals. I believe WB will play…