Whitmer Signs Bills Fighting Opioid Crisis  

Whitmer Signs Bills Fighting Opioid Crisis  

by | May 19, 2022 | Regional News

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Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Fighting Opioid Crisis 

$800 million dollars to be invested in treatment, prevention, mental health, other abatement efforts

 

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of legislation investing $800 million dollars in treatment, prevention, mental health in response to the Opioid Crisis. Together, Senate Bills 993, 994, and 995 manage the disbursement of settlement funds as a result of opioid-related lawsuits and create the Opioid Advisory Commission to advance policy to prevent, treat, and support those with opioid use disorder.

 

“The opioid crisis touches families across our state, which is why it’s so crucial to ensure that Michiganders facing substance use issues have the support and resources they need to get better,” said Governor Whitmer. “The legislation I signed today will be instrumental in preventing more deaths and will provide Michigan families impacted by the devastating opioid epidemic with some semblance of relief. These funds will bring millions of dollars to support our neighbors, family, and friends in treatment and recovery. I will continue to work with anyone who wants to help those who are struggling.”

 

“Time is not on our side when it comes to Michigan’s opioid epidemic, so I applaud the bipartisan support that got these bills across the finish line and to Gov. Whitmer’s desk,” said Attorney General Dana Nessel. “I have spent the past couple of months visiting communities and organizations around Michigan to learn more about the work being done to prevent and treat Opioid Use Disorder, and while local governments will receive direct payments, the timely deployment of state settlement dollars is crucial in the fight against opioids in our communities. This puts us a step closer to getting the proper infrastructure in place to ensure settlement dollars can be used quickly and save as many lives as possible.”

 

“The opioid epidemic has been, and continues to be, devastating. While no amount of money from these lawsuits and settlements can bring back a lost loved one, it may help provide the funds needed to expand our efforts in combatting it,” said Sen. Betty Jean Alexander, D – Detroit. “The simple fact is, there is not enough support out there to help the thousands of people affected by opioid use disorder and opioid addiction. Senate Bill 995 being signed into law is essential not only to get all the money due to the state but is also a symbolic step forward by the Legislature to recognize and actively address the severity of this widespread crisis.”

 

“As a lead House sponsor on the Opioid Settlement package, it was an honor to work with Governor Whitmer, Attorney General Nessel, and my colleagues in the House and Senate to bring unprecedented resources for opioid recovery and healing to our state,” said Rep. Christine Morse, D – Texas Twp.

 

Senate Bill 993 creates the Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund in the Department of the Treasury.

 

Senate Bill 993 was sponsored by Senator Michael MacDonald, R – Macomb, and a copy can be found here.

 

Senate Bill 994 creates the Opioid Advisory Commission, which would review initiatives related to education, prevention, treatment, and services for individuals and families affected by substance abuse disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

 

Senate Bill 994 was sponsored by Senator Mark Huizenga, and a copy can be found here.

 

Senate Bill 995 creates a threshold for certain civil actions related to opioids. Enacting the bill would allow the State and local governments that have settled to receive full incentives under the settlement payment plans.

 

Senate Bill 995 was sponsored by Senator Betty Jean Alexander, D – Detroit, and a copy can be found here.

 

More information about the historic opioid settlements can be found through the Department of Attorney General’s website. Payments are expected to begin sometime this summer. The Department of Attorney General will release additional information when the payments begin.
EGLE awards 23 grants to conduct stream cleanups

EGLE awards 23 grants to conduct stream cleanups

by | May 17, 2022 | Environmental

 
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EGLE awards 23 grants to conduct stream cleanups and monitoring

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced $108,228 in grants to 23 local governments and nonprofit organizations for stream cleanup and monitoring through the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) Program. These annual grants help foster local stewardship and a sense of community while providing valuable data used to protect Michigan’s waters.

The MiCorps Volunteer Stream Cleanup Program provides grants to local governments to clean and improve Michigan waterways. Local governments often partner with nonprofits or other volunteer organizations for the cleanups, which include removal of trash and other manmade debris from streams and stream banks.

The cleanup grant program began in 1998 and is funded by fees from the sale of Michigan’s specialty water quality protection license plates that are available from the Secretary of State’s Office.

The local governments selected to receive cleanup funding in 2022 are:

  • City of Ann Arbor, $4,210.
  • City of Battle Creek, $3,839.
  • Benzie County Conservation District, $750.
  • Berrien County Conservation District, $2,051.
  • City of Dexter, $979.
  • Grand Traverse County Conservation District, $2,550.
  • Muskegon Conservation District, $2,888.
  • Newaygo County Conservation District, $5,000.

The MiCorps Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program provides grants to enable local governments and nonprofit organizations to conduct volunteer-based water quality and stream habitat monitoring through benthic macroinvertebrate surveys and habitat assessments. Three types of monitoring grants are available: startup grants get organizations started with learning and planning, implementation grants fund the first two years of official monitoring, and maintenance grants help organizations that are already monitoring replace equipment and continue their program.

The organizations selected to receive funding in 2022 are:

Startup Grants

  • Antrim County Conservation District, $5,000.
  • Gogebic County Conservation District, $4,261.
  • Hillsdale County Conservation District, $4,703.

Implementation Grants

  • Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds, $18,530.
  • Olivet College, $16,391.
  • West Michigan Environmental Action Council, $20,000.

Maintenance Grants

  • Alger County Conservation District, $1,958.
  • Clinton River Watershed Council, $2,000.
  • Friends of the Rouge, $2,000.
  • Grass River Natural Area, Inc., $1,127.
  • Kalamazoo Nature Center, $1,991.
  • Manistee County Conservation District, $2,000.
  • The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, $2,000.
  • Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, $2,000.
  • Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, $2,000.

MiCorps is a network of volunteer water quality monitoring programs established by EGLE in 2004 to engage the public in collecting water quality data for use in water resources management and protection programs. MiCorps is administered for EGLE by Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association and Huron River Watershed Council.

Questions about the grant award process should be directed to Dr. Paul Steen, Huron River Watershed Council, at 734-519-0449 or [email protected]; or Tamara Lipsey, Lake Michigan Unit, Surface Water Assessment Section, Water Resources Division, EGLE, at [email protected] or 517-342-4372.

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Whitmer Announces Caring for MI Future Plan

Whitmer Announces Caring for MI Future Plan

by | May 17, 2022 | Regional News

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Governor Whitmer Announces Caring for MI Future Plan

The plan sets a bold goal to open 1,000 new child care programs by 2024 through $100 million investment to expand access to child care for working families and support child care providers

 

Battle Creek, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and the Michigan Department of Education announced an ambitious goal to open 1,000 new child care programs by the end of 2024 and launched Caring for MI Future— a $100 million plan to get there.

 

“Nearly half of Michigan families live in a community without enough child care options to meet their needs. Lack of child care options means families are forced to leave the workforce, work fewer hours, or piece together child care options that don’t work very well for their family. That doesn’t work for kids, families, or employers,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “That’s why I’m proud to have worked across the aisle to secure a $100 million bipartisan investment to launch the Caring for MI Future plan, which will dramatically increase access to child care across our state. Opening and expanding child care programs will connect more kids with quality early learning and help more families return to work knowing their kids are safe.”

 

“We have incredible child care entrepreneurs across the state, and right now, they’re standing tall for kids on a shoestring budget. The Caring for MI Future plan responds to the most pressing needs facing child care entrepreneurs and strives to create a more sustainable child care market in Michigan,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. “This plan helps entrepreneurs create high quality facilities, secure early capital, recruit talented staff, and connect with technical assistance before they’re licensed. Investing in entrepreneurs means more Michigan kids and families have access to top notch child care in their communities. That’s good news for Michigan.”

 

“Quality child care programs are the silent drivers of our economy.” said Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Director Orlene Hawks. “This investment will expand access to safe, quality, affordable child care across the state. LARA’s One-Stop Shop will help child care entrepreneurs find and create safe places to open their business, assist with start-up funding, connect them to child care education grants, and provide ongoing business supports to help them succeed.

 

“Caring for MI Future supports our expanding effort to do all we can to help our little ones get a great start and help their parents access quality child care,” said State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice. “We have the resources and the opportunity in the state right now to make a significant difference for our children while helping drive an economy that can provide for children and families. This is a great bipartisan investment in Michigan’s future.”

 

“Bright Lights opened on February 1 of this year and the past three months are the culmination of a vision I’ve had for a while,” said Lindsey Potter, owner of Bright Lights Early Care. “I worked steadily for over a year on the licensing and business startup operations process and am excited to be a part of this announcement that will continue to support child care entrepreneurs like myself and the educators we employ.”

 

Caring for MI Future 

Caring for MI Future is a $100 million investment to help more Michigan families find quality, affordable child care in their community. Today, according to the Michigan League for Public Policy, nearly half of communities do not have enough child care options to meet demand.

 

To respond, the state is investing $100 million to dramatically increase access to child care across the state and open 1,000 new, or expanded, child care programs by the end of 2024. This strategy responds to the most pressing needs facing child care entrepreneurs and creates sustainable systems to support the current and next generation of child care business owners.

 

Through Caring for Mi Future, entrepreneurs will have access to:

 

  • Support identifying and renovating facilities: Child care businesses need access to affordable, licensable spaces to care for kids. There will be $51.1 million in grant funding available to renovate and upgrade facilities to meet licensing and quality standards. Grant applications will be available in late summer 2022. 
  • Startup funding: Cashflow is an ongoing challenge for child care businesses, especially new sites that must incur costs well before they have revenue. The state will award $23 million in grants for programs before they’re licensed and immediately after receiving their license.
  • Support to recruit staff: Entrepreneurs can’t open and expand their businesses if they can’t hire staff. The state will invest over $11.4 million to continue our statewide effort to recruit, train, and retain talented early educators that live and work in the communities they serve.  
  • Business development tools: Many new businesses benefit from support from the state and their community to assess market demands, identify space, comply with health and safety rules—including local zoning, and create a business plan. The state will invest $14.3 million to align these resources and make the startup and licensing process clearer and faster for providers.

 

For additional details on when specific grants will be available to entrepreneurs, visit Michigan.gov/childcare.

 

Delivering for Families

Caring for MI Future is part of a bipartisan $1.4 billion investment to expand access to quality, affordable child care and get Michigan families back to work. Child care is often the largest expense in a family’s budget and one in three Michigan families are now eligible for free or low-cost child care.

 

To qualify, families must:

  • Have a child under age 13
  • Need child care because they’re working or going to school
  • Have a qualifying income.
  • Your monthly income must be less than $2,686 for a family of 2, $3,386 for a family of 3, or $4,085 for a family of 4.
  • Visit Michigan.gov/childcare for a complete list of reasons families may qualify for low or no cost child care and qualifying income levels for larger families.

 

Families can apply for childcare support by visiting MiBridges.Michigan.gov.

 

Lt. Gov Gilchrist speaks at podium during Caring for MI Future event

 

LARA Director Orlene Hawks speaks at podium during the event.

 

Lt. Gov Gilchrist and Orlene Hawks sit at a table with young children at the event.

 

Firefighters have Blue Lakes Fire 75% contained

Firefighters have Blue Lakes Fire 75% contained

by | May 16, 2022 | Recreation

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May 16, 2022
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Firefighters have Blue Lakes Fire 75% contained, drones deployed to map hot spots

A firefighter operates suppression equipment, creating fire break area of mineral soilThe Blue Lakes Fire in the northern Lower Peninsula now is 75 percent contained and estimated at about 2,200 acres, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Some closed roads in the fire area also have been reopened, said Kerry Heckman, DNR fire public information officer.

DNR firefighters and cooperating agencies have been working since Friday to contain the fire, which covers portions of Montmorency and Cheboygan counties. It has been determined that the fire originated with a Wednesday lightning strike that smoldered for a few days before spreading into dry fuels, resulting in a wildfire. The fire was reported about 12:40 p.m. Friday.

Heckman said that containment doesn’t necessarily mean the fire is out, but rather that it is unlikely to spread beyond the containment lines. These are areas where firefighters have been able to plow a line down to bare earth (removing all fire fuels) around that portion of the fire.

“There may still be hot spots within the contained area,” she said. In the case of the Blue Lakes Fire, the uncontained portion of the fire line is primarily in low, wet areas that are difficult for firefighters to reach. Crews will be working today in those areas to connect gaps in the containment line.

Estimating a fire’s size

Fires are mapped throughout the duration, and acreage is estimated. The 2,200 acres being reported today is smaller than Sunday’s estimate due to improved mapping with firefighters on the ground using a variety of tools, Heckman said.

“We will be using a drone to do some infrared imaging to identify hot spots within the containment line that need attention,” Heckman said.

Road/river closures

Although some roads have reopened, Blue Lakes Road between Hardwood Lake Road and Black River Road is still closed. The Black River is still closed between Blue Lakes Road and Clark Bridge Road until nearby hot spots can be identified and addressed.

DNR crews on the scene today include 32 DNR firefighters, two emergency medical technicians and a 13-member incident management team, with law enforcement assistance from two Montmorency County Sheriff’s deputies and three DNR conservation officers. Local assistance also is provided by Tri-Township EMS, Montmorency County Emergency Management and the Michigan State Police.

Equipment in use includes five engines, two tractor plows, five utility terrain vehicles and one DNR spotter plane.

Fire danger remains high in northern Michigan. Due to increased fire risk, the DNR has not conducted prescribed burns and has not been issuing burn permits. Before any open burning, check Michigan.gov/BurnPermit and get fire safety tips at Michigan.gov/PreventWildfires

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  • Fire map: Map showing updated fire coverage and local road closures.
  • Fire equipment: A firefighter operates a tractor plow, creating a containment line by plowing down to bare soil.

 
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Girls Soccer District Preview By Sammy Taormina

Girls Soccer District Preview By Sammy Taormina

by | May 16, 2022 | Feature Writers, High School Sports

Around the OAA.

This is a blog that is devoted to the OAA. We cover 23 schools from Oakland County to Wayne County. From Oxford to Harper Woods. This blog will give insight and projections around the OAA.

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Girls Soccer District Preview.

Written Sunday May 15th at 11:20 AM

By Sammy Taormina

Here are the district matchups and insight for Girls Soccer.

District 5 at Lake Orion

CLARKSTON vs. OXFORD

Davison vs. 2. Grand Blanc

 

Flushing vs. Lapeer

Flushing/Lapeer vs. 1. LAKE ORION

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district at Lake Orion. I think five teams really stand out in Oxford, Lake Orion, Clarkston, Grand Blanc, and Davison. The Dragons won this district last season and have the talent to do it again despite their record. Oxford has had a stellar season thus far. Grand Blanc is Grand Blanc. Clarkston has done well this season. Davison has been playing well as of late. This should be a fun district to watch as mentioned.

 

District 6 at West Bloomfield

Walled Lake Central vs. Lakeland

Waterford Kettering vs. 2. Walled Lake Northern

 

Waterford Mott vs. WEST BLOOMFIELD

Waterford Mott/WEST BLOOMFIELD vs. 1. BLOOMFIELD HILLS

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a very interesting district at West Bloomfield. I think there are three teams in Walled Lake Central, Walled Lake Northern, and Bloomfield Hills that really stands out. Waterford Mott is a possible darkhorse. I don’t think any other schools really stand out besides the three mentioned above but anything is possible.

 

District 7 at North Farmington

FARMINGTON vs. Walled Lake Western

NORTH FARMINGTON vs. 2. Farmington Hills Mercy

 

Novi vs. SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH

Novi/SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH vs. 1. Livonia Stevenson

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district shaping up at North Farmington. The early favorite is Livonia Stevenson. The Spartans have been solid but there are proven powers in Novi and Farmington Hills Mercy. North Farmington is a possible wildcard and could give the Marlins fits in the first round. I see a possible district final between Livonia Stevenson and Farmington Hills Mercy but things could change really quick.

 

District 13 at Troy

BERKLEY vs. Warren Mott

GROVES vs. 2. TROY

 

SEAHOLM vs. ROYAL OAK

SEAHOLM/ROYAL OAK vs. 1. TROY ATHENS

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a very interesting district at Troy. The favorite has to be Troy Athens. The Red Hawks have had a strong season. There are some challengers to watch in Troy, Berkley, Seaholm, and Royal Oak. These four teams could give Troy Athens everything they can handle. Berkley and Groves are potential wildcards in this district. Warren Mott could struggle in this district but right now until anyone overcomes the Red Hawks this district is there’s to lose.

 

District 15 at Romeo

ADAMS vs. Utica Ford II

Romeo vs. 2. ROCHESTER

 

Utica vs. Utica Eisenhower

Utica/Utica Eisenhower vs. 1. STONEY CREEK

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: Dan Barnabo Field will host what likely would be considered “the Group of Death” in World Cup standards in the postseason. All seven of these teams are proven powers. Rochester, Stoney Creek, Adams, and Romeo are ranked in the State in Division One. It’s tough that only of these schools will move on. This is a fun district to watch in Girls Soccer with a lot of proven programs.

 

District 23 at Fenton

Fenton vs. Brandon

Fenton/Brandon vs. 1. Lake Fenton

 

AVONDALE vs. Holly

AVONDALE/Holly vs. 2. Linden

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This district should be very interesting. Fenton and Linden both stand out in this district but Avondale and Brandon are wildcards. Lake Fenton is the top seed but they have a really tough matchup in the district semifinals. I would give an early edge to the Tigers because of home field but the Eagles are right there with Fenton. Brandon has always been solid. Avondale is a wildcard as mentioned. All five teams have a great chance to win this district.

 

District 27 at Livonia Clarenceville

FERNDALE vs. Madison Heights Lamphere

FERNDALE/Madison Heights Lamphere vs. 1. Birmingham Marian

 

Detroit Renaissance vs. Livonia Clarenceville

Detroit Renaissance/Livonia Clarenceville vs. 2. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: When looking at this district on paper, there is one team that stands out and that’s Birmingham Marian. The Mustangs are a proven power in Division Two so it’s clear that they should be the favorite to win this district. I don’t really see anyone in this district that can give Birmingham Marian any issues but it would be shocking if someone did.

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Friday, May 13, 2022

 

Girls Tennis Regional Preview.

Written Friday May 13th at 6:15 PM

Here is my preview for Girls Tennis for the regional taking place this week.

Underlined: Projected Regional Champ.

 

Regional 4 at Livonia Churchill

 

FARMINGTON

SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH

Livonia Churchill

Dearborn

Dearborn Fordson

Dearborn Edsel Ford

Detroit Cass Tech

Farmington Hills Mercy

Livonia Stevenson

 

PROJECTED THREE TEAMS: Livonia Churchill, Farmington Hills Mercy, and Dearborn Edsel Ford.

 

Regional 5 at Troy

 

TROY

TROY ATHENS

ROYAL OAK

Fraser

St. Clair Shores Lakeview

Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights Stevenson

Utica Ford

Warren Mott

 

PROJECTED THREE TEAMS: Troy, Royal Oak, and Troy Athens.

 

Regional 6 at Utica Eisenhower

 

STONEY CREEK

Utica Eisenhower

Chippewa Valley

Macomb L’Anse Creuse

Macomb Dakota

Macomb L’Anse Creuse North

New Baltimore Anchor Bay

Port Huron Northern

Romeo

Utica

 

PROJECTED THREE TEAMS: Stoney Creek, Port Huron Northern, and Utica Eisenhower.

 

Regional 7 at Clarkston

 

CLARKSTON

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

LAKE ORION

OXFORD

ROCHESTER

ADAMS

WEST BLOOMFIELD

Walled Lake Northern

Waterford Kettering

White Lake Lakeland

 

PROJECTED THREE TEAMS: Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, and Adams.

 

Regional 12 at North Farmington

 

NORTH FARMINGTON

AVONDALE

GROVES

SEAHOLM

Fenton

Flint Carman Ainsworth

Flint Kearsley

Holly

Swartz Creek

 

PROJECTED THREE TEAMS: Seaholm, Groves, and North Farmington.

 

Regional 13 at Grosse Pointe North

 

BERKLEY

FERNDALE

Detroit Renaissance

Grosse Pointe North

Grosse Pointe South

Hamtramck

Port Huron

Warren Cousino

Warren Woods Tower

 

PROJECTED THREE TEAMS: Grosse Pointe South, Grosse Pointe North, and Berkley.

 

Regional 20 at Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood

 

HARPER WOODS

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood

Birmingham Marian

Dearborn Divine Child

Birmingham Detroit Country Day

Detroit Mumford

Eastpointe

Garden City

Hazel Park

Madison Heights Lamphere

Warren Fitzgerald

PROJECTED THREE TEAMS: Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, Birmingham Marian, and Birmingham Detroit Country Day.

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Boys Lacrosse Regional Preview.

Written Friday May 13th at 3:10 PM

Here is my early regional thoughts for Boys Lacrosse.

Regional 4 at Seaholm (Birmingham)

  1. Livonia Stevenson vs. 5. FARMINGTON UNITED
  2. BIRMINGHAM UNITED vs. 7. Detroit Cass Tech
  3. Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit vs. 6. ROYAL OAK
  4. Livonia Stevenson/5. FARMINGTON UNITED vs. 1. Birmingham Brother Rice

REGIONAL OUTLOOK: There were some changes to this regional. Royal Oak is in this regional after they were supposed to be in a different regional and division. The Ravens would have a tough matchup with Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit. Birmingham Brother Rice is the overwhelming favorite in this regional but Birmingham could give them a scare in the regional final but it won’t be enough. I see the Warriors moving on to the State quarterfinals with ease.

 

Regional 5 at Troy Athens

  1. CLARKSTON vs. 8. Utica Ford
  2. Macomb L’Anse Creuse North vs. 5. New Baltimore Anchor Bay
  3. Macomb Dakota vs. 7. Sterling Heights Stevenson
  4. TROY ATHENS vs. 6. Chippewa Valley

REGIONAL OUTLOOK: This is a very interesting regional but one team really stands out in Clarkston. The Wolves are state ranked and should cruse in this regional. Macomb Dakota could challenge but I don’t really see anyone beating the Wolves in this regional.

 

Regional 6 at Romeo

  1. LAKE ORION vs. 8. Utica Eisenhower/Utica
  2. Romeo vs. 5. ROCHESTER
  3. STONEY CREEK vs. 7. OXFORD
  4. ADAMS vs. 6. Port Huron United

REGIONAL OUTLOOK: This is looking to be a very competitive regional. Lake Orion is the favorite but this is not the same Dragons program as in the past when they were in the State semifinals in the last two years. Adams has been solid. They are a sleeper in this regional. Stoney Creek is the second seed but they haven’t played the schedule as what Lake Orion and Adams have done in the Red. I’m not sold on Port Huron despite getting the three seed. I see for now a Lake Orion/Adams regional final with the Dragons moving on.

 

Regional 7 at Hartland

  1. WEST BLOOMFIELD vs. 9. Waterford United
  2. WEST BLOOMFIELD/9. Waterford United vs. 1. Hartland
  3. Linden/Fenton vs. 5. Brandon/Holly
  4. Walled Lake United vs. 7. TROY
  5. Huron Valley vs. 6. BLOOMFIELD HILLS

REGIONAL OUTLOOK: This is a very interesting regional. Brandon/Holly enters this regional and could give Linden/Fenton some trouble in the first round. They need to be very careful of Bloomfield Hills, I think Bloomfield Hills could pose an upset against Huron Valley and give Walled Lake United all they can handle in the regional semifinals. Hartland has the top seed, state ranked, and home field. They should cruse into the State quarterfinals.

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