Written Monday June 16th at 7:23 PM

Southfield Arts and Tech has their new boys basketball coach.

The Warriors named Josh Lyle as their new boys basketball coach. He replaces Terrance Porter who stepped down in March.

The D-Zone’s Stu Carrolton confirmed the hire.

Lyle played at Eastern Michigan from 2011-2013 after transferring from Kentucky State. He averaged 24.6 points per game, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. He graduated high school from Lahser in 2010 according to his player profile page.

Lyle has been well known in the AAU circuit according to Mitten Recruit on X, he ran the D1 Elite AAU program and done several of the Mitten Recruiting events.

The Warriors really struggled last season falling 62-55 to Oak Park in the first round. They have Cameron Dickerson coming back but program strength is a serious concern for Lyle. Southfield Arts and Tech has a really tough district that has Groves, Seaholm, Berkley, Bloomfield Hills, and Birmingham Brother Rice. The Warriors will be in the Gold with Berkley, Oak Park, Harper Woods, Ferndale University, and Waterford Kettering this winter.

Lyle has a big challenge ahead of him rebuilding a Warriors program that has had success in the past but have been in a rut as of late.

Stay tuned to OAA Now for the latest on this developing story.

Lyle-Eastern Michigan Player Profile

https://emueagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/josh-lyle/4268

D-Zone Tweet

https://x.com/TheDZoneBBall/status/1934744808339460363

Mitten Recruit X

https://x.com/MittenRecruit/status/1934790551934517532

Written Tuesday June 10th at 12:10 PM

This will be updated very often. I’ll also have a lot more on this on future podcasts.

District 58 @ Macomb Lutheran North

PONTIAC

Pontiac Notre Dame Prep

Macomb Lutheran North

Almont

Armada

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 2. Macomb Lutheran North, 3. Almont, 4. Armada, 5. Pontiac.

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting district. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is always loaded and well coached. This could be a district the Fighting Irish come out of. Macomb Lutheran North, Almont, and Armada will have says but the schedule Pontiac Notre Dame Prep plays will be too much.

 

District 54 @ Hazel Park

FERNDALE

FERNDALE UNIVERSITY

Detroit Central

Detroit Pershing

Hazel Park

Warren Lincoln

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Ferndale, 2. Ferndale University, 3. Hazel Park, 4. Warren Lincoln, 5. Detroit Pershing, 6. Detroit Central.

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This district has the makings to be a three team district between Ferndale, Ferndale University, and Hazel Park. The Vikings have been solid but never count out both Eagles teams. This is a three team district. Overall Ferndale looks to be the early favorite.

 

District 55 @ Detroit Osborn

HARPER WOODS

Harper Woods Chandler Park

Detroit Edwin Denby Tech

Detroit East English Village Prep

Detroit Osborn

Detroit Southeastern

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Harper Woods Chandler Park, 2. Harper Woods, 3. Detroit Southeastern, 4. Detroit East English Village Prep, 5. Detroit Osborn, 6. Detroit Edwin Denby Tech.

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is not a really strong district when looking at the teams. When in doubt you go with the Eagles although Harper Woods and Detroit Southeastern could have really strong says who wins this district.

 

District 30 @ Avondale

AVONDALE

ROCHESTER

ADAMS

STONEY CREEK

Romeo

Utica Eisenhower

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Utica Eisenhower, 2. Adams, 3. Stoney Creek, 4. Rochester, 5. Romeo, 6. Avondale.

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This should be a really competitive district. Utica Eisenhower won the district last season but there are a ton of proven challengers ready to take the Eagles crown. Adams is well coached and very talented. Stoney Creek is well coached and very talented. Rochester is also well coached and talented. Romeo is also well coached and talented. Avondale has been up and down. Overall this is a pick em district, this should be very competitive volleyball.

 

District 29 @ Oxford

OXFORD

LAKE ORION

CLARKSTON

WATERFORD KETTERING

WATERFORD MOTT

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Clarkston, 2. Lake Orion, 3. Oxford, 4. Waterford Kettering, 5. Waterford Mott.

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This district has Wolves and Dragons written all over it. Clarkston has won the district more often and should be the favorite. Lake Orion will be really interesting. Oxford is the darkhorse. This district for now looks to be in blue and gold.

 

District 27 @ Troy Athens

TROY

TROY ATHENS

SEAHOLM

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood

Birmingham Marian

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Birmingham Marian, 2. Bloomfield Hills, 3. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, 4. Troy Athens, 5. Seaholm, 6. Troy.

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really competitive district. Birmingham Marian is a proven powerhouse and has a lot coming back. Bloomfield Hills has started to emerge into a power in the last few years. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood comes from Division Two. Troy Athens has been up and down. Troy has been up and down. Seaholm has taken a ton of lumps lately. Overall this district is the Mustangs to lose.

 

District 26 @ TBA

BERKLEY

GROVES

OAK PARK

ROYAL OAK

SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Groves, 2. Berkley, 3. Royal Oak, 4. Southfield Arts and Tech, 5. Oak Park.

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is an all OAA district when looking at the teams. Groves has been up and coming but so has Berkley. This should be a really competitive district between the two teams. Royal Oak looks to be the wildcard and could upset somebody. Southfield Arts and Tech has been up and down. Oak Park has really struggled. Overall this looks to be a three team district but anyone can beat anyone on any given day.

 

District 24 @ TBA

FARMINGTON

Farmington Hills Mercy

Novi

Redford Thurston

Livonia Churchill

Livonia Stevenson

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Farmington Hills Mercy, 2. Novi, 3. Livonia Stevenson, 4. Livonia Churchill, 5. Farmington, 6. Redford Thurston.

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district. Farmington Hills Mercy has been a proven powerhouse. The MHSAA brought Novi into this district which should provide a challenge to the Marlins. Livonia Stevenson should also bring a challenge as well. Overall it’s a three team district that is for sure.

 

District 21 @ TBA

NORTH FARMINGTON

WEST BLOOMFIELD

Orchard Lake St. Marys

Walled Lake Central

Walled Lake Western

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Orchard Lake St. Marys, 2. Walled Lake Central, 3. West Bloomfield, 4. North Farmington, 5. Walled Lake Western.

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This should be a really interesting district. Orchard Lake St. Marys should be favored with the experience they have back. Walled Lake Central should challenge. West Bloomfield looks to be the wildcard along with North Farmington. Overall no one is touching the Eaglets in this district.

 

Volleyball Districts

https://my.mhsaa.com/Sports/Girls-Volleyball/2025-Districts

Written Tuesday June 10th at 12:11 PM

This will be updated very often. I’ll have more information on future podcasts.

District 60 @ TBA

FERNDALE

FERNDALE UNIVERSITY

Hazel Park

Birmingham Detroit Country Day

Madison Heights Lamphere

Center Line

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Birmingham Detroit Country Day, 2. Madison Heights Lamphere, 3. Ferndale University, 4. Hazel Park, 5. Center Line, 6. Ferndale.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Cira Racco-Birmingham Detroit Country Day

X FACTOR- Iyana Davis- Ferndale

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district on paper. Birmingham Detroit Country Day should be the overwhelming favorite with the talent they have coming back for Coach Amber Deane. Ferndale University could be the sleeper in this district. The Eagles have experience and could make some serious noise this season under Coach Bennie Szczepkowski. Madison Heights Lamphere struggled some last season under Coach Griffin Burton. The Rams have the experience to make some noise. Hazel Park really struggled last season. Center Line really struggled last season. Ferndale has a ton of questions when it comes to a new coach and program strength which is why they are sixth at the moment. Overall no one is touching the Yellow Jackets.

 

District 59 @ Eastpointe

HARPER WOODS

Eastpointe

Harper Woods Chandler Park

St. Clair Shores South Lake

Warren Lincoln

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. St. Clair Shores South Lake, 2. Harper Woods, 3. Eastpointe, 4. Harper Woods Chandler Park, 5. Warren Lincoln.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Laynah West-Harper Woods

X FACTOR- Jayda Davis-Harper Woods

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district on paper. St. Clair Shores South Lake won 14 games last season for Coach Wilbur Jones. Harper Woods was up and down at 500 last season for Coach LaTonya Tate. Harper Woods Chandler Park had a really rough year winning eight games last season. Warren Lincoln really struggled last season under Coach Jalen Ford. Eastpointe won 11 games but fell to Harper Woods Chandler Park in the postseason last season. The Shamrocks could be a sleeper to watch for Coach Deon Woods. Overall this looks very even on paper when looking at the teams, it’s anyone’s district to take.

 

District 61 @ Warren Regina

PONTIAC

Pontiac Notre Dame Prep

Warren Regina

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood

Macomb Lutheran North

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 2. Warren Regina, 3. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, 4. Macomb Lutheran North, 5. Pontiac.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Kaylyn Sowers-Pontiac Notre Dame Prep

X FACTOR- Emerson Holder-Warren Regina

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This should be a really interesting district. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep has a new coach in Matthew Matuza. The Fighting Irish has shown signs of greatness this summer. Warren Regina has experience and a proven track record under Coach Joe Charrette. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood had a down year for Coach Micaela Ellis last season. Macomb Lutheran North was up and down winning eight games under Coach Andrea Avery-Tiedt last season. Pontiac has been improving and won nine games going above 500 last season. The Phoenix will look to take the next step for Coach Corray Lett. Overall this looks like a two team race but you never know with anyone in this district.

 

District 29 @ Warren Mott

TROY

TROY ATHENS

ROYAL OAK

Warren Mott

Warren Cousino

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Warren Cousino, 2. Troy, 3. Royal Oak, 4. Troy Athens, 5. Warren Mott.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Maci Zeiter-Troy

X FACTOR- Katrina Tasich- Troy Athens

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is shaping up to be a really interesting district. Warren Cousino won their district for Coach Amy Mitchell and blew out Royal Oak in the regional semifinals last season. Warren Mott shared the Macomb Area Conference Silver crown with Clawson. The Marauders were seeded but fell to Royal Oak in the district for Coach Patrick Schmidt last season. Royal Oak has been a consistent power and also won a district for Coach Brian Sopota last season. Troy Athens has shown a ton of promise this summer under Coach Stacie Klump. Troy should be much improved and make some serious noise this season for Coach Laura Guzman. Overall this is a really tough district and hard to predict.

 

District 28 @ Utica Eisenhower

ROCHESTER

STONEY CREEK

Utica

Romeo

Utica Eisenhower

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Utica Eisenhower, 2. Stoney Creek, 3. Rochester, 4. Romeo, 5. Utica.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Sam Fulkerson-Stoney Creek

X FACTOR- Taylor Parsons-Rochester

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This almost the same district as last season. Utica Eisenhower came out of nowhere and stunned Stoney Creek on their home floor albeit there was a ton of controversy in that game surrounding the clock. The Cougars haven’t forgotten that game and would love to return the favor to the Eagles on their home floor if they meet most likely in the district finals. Utica Eisenhower is loaded with proven experience led by the Turner Twins (Mackenzie and Janelle) for Coach Madison Ristovski. Stoney Creek has a ton of experience coming back for Coach Columbus Williams but depth is a concern for the Cougars. Romeo should be in the mix with a workman like group for Coach Ron LeBlanc. Rochester will be a different team without Alice Max and Kylie Robinson but they will still be in contention for Coach Andy Toppie. Utica could struggle but they should be better this season for Coach James Muchortow. Overall, the Eagles have to be the favorite because of experience and home court but the Cougars are right there with them with the Falcons as the darkhorse.

 

District 27 @ Lake Orion

LAKE ORION

CLARKSTON

ADAMS

AVONDALE

WATERFORD

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Clarkston, 2. Lake Orion, 3. Adams, 4. Avondale, 5. Waterford.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Faith Zoldus-Adams

X FACTOR- Bella Flavin-Clarkston

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting district. Adams joins into the district after being east with their city rivals Rochester, Stoney Creek, along with Utica Eisenhower, Utica, and Romeo last season. The Highlanders have a ton of experience and a new but familiar coach in Coach Justin Howard. Lake Orion is a really young team but under Coach Bob Brydges his teams usually get better as the season goes on. Clarkston has been solid but concerns of staleness lingers for Coach Aaron Goodnough’s team. Avondale lost a ton of talent from last season but they have Sasha McClellan coming back for Coach Roy Christmon. Waterford will be very young this season for Coach Andrew Wellman. Overall on paper the Wolves are the favorite because of their guards followed by the Dragons, Highlanders, Yellow Jackets, and Waterford.

 

District 26 @ Oxford

OXFORD

Davison

Grand Blanc

Holly

Lapeer

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Grand Blanc, 2. Davison, 3. Oxford, 4. Lapeer, 5. Holly.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Mia Champagne-Oxford

X FACTOR- Savannah Rice-Davison

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district at Ian Smith Gym. Oxford has some key pieces coming back for Coach Trevor Marshall. Grand Blanc looks to be the favorite with a ton of proven talent coming back. Davison was up and down last season but they should be in the mix. Holly really struggled last season. Lapeer was up and down as well last season. Overall the Bobcats should be the favorite but keep an eye on the Cardinals and the Wildcats.

 

District 25 @ Lakeland

WEST BLOOMFIELD

Orchard Lake St. Marys

Lakeland

Walled Lake Central

Walled Lake Northern

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Orchard Lake St. Marys, 2. West Bloomfield, 3. Lakeland, 4. Walled Lake Northern, 5. Walled Lake Central.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Sheridan Beal-West Bloomfield

X FACTOR- Allie Crighton- Orchard Lake St. Marys

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district. West Bloomfield made it to the Final Four four of the last five years but have lost several key players from their roster. Program strength will be something to watch for the Lakers and Coach Darrin McAllister. Orchard Lake St. Marys looks to be a serious contender and they have a ton of loaded talent led by Allie Crighton coming back for former Stoney Creek girls and Adams boys basketball coach Brad Crighton. Lakeland is a tough team, they are very competitive for Coach Mike Leitheim. Walled Lake Northern is the same as Lakeland, both are very competitive teams for Coach Josh Pees. Walled Lake Central really struggled last season but should be better this season for Coach Ken Nelson. Overall this looks like it could be West Bloomfield/Orchard Lake St. Marys part two but Lakeland and Walled Lake Northern could have strong says.

 

District 24 @ Bloomfield Hills

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

GROVES

SEAHOLM

NORTH FARMINGTON

Birmingham Marian

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Birmingham Marian, 2. Groves, 3. Bloomfield Hills, 4. Seaholm, 5. North Farmington.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Ella Swanson-Birmingham Marian

X FACTOR- Harlem Simpson-Groves

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district if things go right. North Farmington was really young last season and should be better for Coach Michael Allin. Groves features two proven guards in Jaycee Roy and Harlem Simpson but interior play is my biggest question for the Falcons and Coach Jessica Duleba. Seaholm lost a ton of proven experience and has some questions for Coach Chris Manchester. Bloomfield Hills has some questions for Coach Renardo Brown. Birmingham Marian won a district crown last season and is well coached under Coach Shane Lawal. Overall the Mustangs have the edge but can’t count the Falcons especially with their guards.

 

District 23 @ TBA

BERKLEY

OAK PARK

SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH

Detroit Renaissance

Detroit Mumford

Warren Fitzgerald

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Detroit Renaissance, 2. Berkley, 3. Warren Fitzgerald, 4. Detroit Mumford, 5. Southfield Arts and Tech, 6. Oak Park.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Nicqo Shoulders-Berkley

X FACTOR- Jaebrian Autry-Detroit Renaissance

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This could be a really interesting district when it comes to different styles which is something I talked to Berkley Coach Clay Shaver about during Media Day last season and it was Detroit Renaissance for this reason. Detroit Renaissance is the overwhelming favorite in this district because of proven talent and experience for Coach DaShaun Wood. Berkley could challenge if they play well and handle the speed and pressure the Phoenix could give them. Detroit Mumford has been solid for Coach Kareem Hogan. Southfield Arts and Tech has a strong year last season but there are some questions for Coach and Athletic Director Shaquita Coltrane that she’ll need to address. Oak Park really struggled last season. Warren Fitzgerald was up and down for Coach Tyler Washington last season. Overall this district has to favor the Phoenix but the Bears could have a say if they get to the district finals.

 

District 22 @ Livonia Stevenson

FARMINGTON

Livonia Franklin

Livonia Churchill

Livonia Stevenson

Redford Thurston

Farmington Hills Mercy

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Farmington Hills Mercy, 2. Livonia Stevenson, 3. Livonia Franklin, 4. Livonia Churchill, 5. Farmington, 6. Redford Thurston.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT- Elle Geerings-Farmington Hills Mercy

X FACTOR- Sydney Nogas- Farmington

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district when looking at all the teams. Farmington Hills Mercy looks to be the favorite but don’t count out Livonia Stevenson or Farmington. The Spartans are well coached under former Groves Coach Alison Hidey. The Marlins beat Livonia Stevenson in the district final last season. Farmington has a ton of experience coming back for Coach Natalie Nowak. Livonia Churchill was at 500 last season but have three starters coming back for Coach K’Len Morris. Livonia Franklin really struggled last season but they have all five starters coming back for Coach Collen Flaherty. Redford Thurston won 12 games last season and should be very interesting for Coach Princess Scott this season. This district could come down to the Marlins and the Spartans which could be another classic again.

 

Girls Basketball Districts

https://my.mhsaa.com/Sports/Girls-Basketball/2026-Districts

Written Tuesday June 10th at 12:11 PM

The will be updated very often. I’ll have more information on future podcasts.

District 62 @ Goodrich

PONTIAC

Pontiac Notre Dame Prep

Goodrich

Brandon

Lake Fenton

Linden

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Goodrich, 2. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 3. Pontiac, 4. Lake Fenton, 5. Linden, 6. Brandon.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: JJ Claudio-Pontiac

X FACTOR: Dominic Melaragni-Goodrich

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting district to keep an eye on. Pontiac has a new coach in Dion Harris taking over the program. The Phoenix fell to arch rival Pontiac Notre Dame Prep in the district finals at Sy Green Gym last season. The Fighting Irish will always be in the conversation when it comes to the district. There is a proven power in Goodrich who is in this district as well and has a legendary coach in Gary Barnes as well. The Martians won 19 games and their district as well last season. Lake Fenton won 14 games. Linden also won 14 games as well and has been improving each season. Brandon has struggled lately but they could improve as well. Overall Goodrich looks to be the favorite but Pontiac, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, Lake Fenton, and Linden have solid chances.

 

District 60 @ Harper Woods Chandler Park

HARPER WOODS

Harper Woods Chandler Park

Detroit Edwin Denby Tech

Eastpointe

Detroit East English Village Prep

St. Clair Shores South Lake

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Detroit Edwin Denby Tech, 2. St. Clair Shores South Lake, 3. Eastpointe, 4. Detroit East English Village Prep, 5. Harper Woods Chandler Park, 6. Harper Woods.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Andre Cast-Harper Woods

X FACTOR: Delvon Dixson-Detroit Edwin Denby Tech

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district on paper. Harper Woods really struggled last season and it’s possible they could struggle this season despite having one of the top guards in Andre Cast coming back for Coach TaJuan Porter. St. Clair Shores South Lake won 13 games last season. Harper Woods Chandler Park was up and down winning 10 games last season for Coach Bobby Thompson. Detroit East English Village Prep was around 500 winning nine games last season. Detroit Edwin Denby won 15 games along with a district crown for Coach Kevin Woodmore. Eastpointe won 11 games for Coach Darius Wilson last season. The Tars could be the early favorite to win this district but never ever count the Cavaliers out by a second.

 

District 58 @ Detroit Old Redford

FERNDALE

FERNDALE UNIVERSITY

Detroit Jalen Rose Academy

Detroit Lincoln King Academy

Detroit Old Redford

Hazel Park

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Detroit Old Redford, 2. Ferndale, 3. Hazel Park, 4. Ferndale University, 5. Detroit Lincoln King Academy, 6. Detroit Jalen Rose Academy.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Drew Wilson-Detroit Old Redford

X FACTOR: Eden Vinyard-Ferndale

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a loaded district on paper. Ferndale is looking to have a bounce back after two early exits in the postseason after winning the Division Two State Crown under Coach and Athletic Director Juan Rickman. Detroit Old Redford won 19 games last season and has former Bloomfield Hills and West Bloomfield point guard Drew Wilson coming back for Coach Rashad Reeves. Ferndale University looks to be much improved as well and could be a factor for Coach Josh Nicks. Hazel Park won 13 games last season and has one of the top players in CJ Goff coming back for Coach Cecil Goff. Detroit Lincoln King was really competitive last season winning 13 games. Detroit Jalen Rose Academy won 10 games last season. Overall this district could be a two team between Detroit Old Redford and Ferndale but anyone in this district is capable of pulling an upset.

 

District 29 @ Troy Athens

TROY ATHENS

TROY

ROYAL OAK

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood

Warren Mott

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Troy Athens, 2. Royal Oak, 3. Troy, 4. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, 5. Warren Mott.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: CJ Hairston- Royal Oak

X FACTOR: Caiden Hanburry-Troy Athens

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district on paper. The only difference is Berkley went south and Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood enters into this district. Shout-out to Margaret (Troy Athens security lady) who is going to have to deal with this. Troy Athens won the district last season which included wins over Troy and Royal Oak. The Red Hawks could be poised to take the next step under second year coach Mitchell Vercellino. Royal Oak moved up to the Blue and could be a factor under Coach Aaron Smith. Troy looks to be the wildcard but knowing legendary Coach Gary Fralick he will have his team ready. Warren Mott really struggled last season. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood really struggled winning four games last season comes from Division Two. Overall the Red Hawks are the early favorite but Royal Oak and Troy are going to be factors as well.

 

District 28 @ Utica Eisenhower

ADAMS

STONEY CREEK

ROCHESTER

Utica

Utica Eisenhower

Romeo

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Rochester, 2. Adams, 3. Stoney Creek, 4. Utica Eisenhower, 5. Romeo, 6. Utica.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Cannon Flynn-Adams

X FACTOR: Logan Pleasant-Rochester

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district but could have some similarities to last season. Rochester has a ton of proven talent coming back along with a strong sub varsity program but the recent transfer of Max Muhl could change things for Coach Nick Evola however program strength is there. Adams has Cannon Flynn and a loaded and proven team for Coach Isiah Novak. Stoney Creek has a proven experienced team but they have a new coach in Marko Tomich taking over that has some questions. Romeo has some questions and has won two district games in the last six years under Coach Marvin Cushinberry. Utica Eisenhower should be improved and has home court for Coach Anthony Muscat. Utica should also be better despite really struggling for Coach David Hinkle last season. Overall it looks like it could be very similar to last season when looking at this district.

 

District 27 @ Lake Orion

LAKE ORION

AVONDALE

CLARKSTON

WATERFORD KETTERING

WATERFORD MOTT

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Avondale, 2. Clarkston, 3. Lake Orion, 4. Waterford Mott, 5. Waterford Kettering.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Nate Giacolone- Lake Orion

X FACTOR: JaKobe Louris-Avondale

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is the same district as last season except moving it north to Lake Orion. Waterford Mott won the district last season but they lost a ton of experience. The Corsairs have DaKari Stephens coming back for Coach Jeff Jayson. Waterford Kettering has a new coach in Rex Walters taking over the program but he will have a tough challenge ahead however the Captains will be much improved and is one of the favorites in the Gold. Clarkston will be in the conversation but they have some questions coming into the season. Lake Orion is guard heavy but the interior will be something to watch for Coach Jose Andrades. Avondale is loaded and with Max Muhl transferring to Auburn Hills it makes them a bit different for Coach Jaret Thomas. Interior play will be the key to watch in this district.

 

District 26 @ West Bloomfield

WEST BLOOMFIELD

Orchard Lake St. Marys

Walled Lake Northern

Walled Lake Central

Lakeland

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Orchard Lake St. Marys, 2. West Bloomfield, 3. Walled Lake Central, 4. Lakeland, 5. Walled Lake Northern.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Mateen Cleaves Jr.-Orchard Lake St. Marys

X FACTOR: Curtis Britton-West Bloomfield

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a very similar district to last season when Orchard Lake St. Marys ran away with the district crown on the black top in the Swamp. The Eaglets will be a different team but they are still loaded for Coach Todd Covert. West Bloomfield will need to defend if they want any chance to win this district and Coach Arnette Jordan knows that. Walled Lake Central will be really interesting. The Vikings won the Lakes Valley crown and 18 games for Coach Chuck Spolsky last season. Walled Lake Northern should be improved under Coach Ryan Negoshian. Lakeland has home court and should be solid for Coach Rob Thompson. Overall I don’t see anyone touching the Eaglets.

 

District 25 @ Oxford

OXFORD

Davison

Grand Blanc

Flint Kearsley

Holly

Lapeer

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Grand Blanc, 2. Davison, 3. Oxford, 4. Flint Kearsley, 5. Lapeer, 6. Holly.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Brennan Elling-Oxford

X FACTOR: Aiden Tipton-Flint Kearsley

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting district. Flint Kearsley comes into this district which makes things very interesting after winning the Flint Metro League Stripes division crown last season for Coach Joe Cockran. Oxford has home court but lost a ton of proven talent from last season but knowing Coach Joe Fedorchik he’ll think of something. Grand Blanc is loaded with proven experience and players with Division One talent for Coach Doreace Martin. Davison looks to be solid as well especially after they struggled early but picked things up at the right time last season for Coach Mike Williams. Lapeer got better as the season rolled along last season for Coach Thomas Chittle. Holly struggled last season but they should be improved for Coach Steve DeHart. Overall this district looks like this is the Bobcats district to lose.

 

District 24 @ TBA

GROVES

SEAHOLM

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH

BERKLEY

Birmingham Brother Rice

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Birmingham Brother Rice, 2. Bloomfield Hills, 3. Groves, 4. Seaholm, 5. Berkley, 6. Southfield Arts and Tech.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Greg Grays-Birmingham Brother Rice

X FACTOR: D’Ron Mason-Bloomfield Hills

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district but not like last season’s district where there was a ton of drama. Birmingham Brother Rice’s Greg Grays won the Warriors the district crown with his heroics against Groves on their home floor. Grays is back for Coach Ricky Palmer. Bloomfield Hills has the guards to win this district for Coach Brian Canfield. Seaholm is the most dangerous team in this district. The Maples improved as the season went along and are expected to take a big jump under Coach Spenser Adams. Groves looks to be the wildcard after losing a ton of experience for Coach Marc West last season. Southfield Arts and Tech is the great unknown and they don’t have a new coach yet. Berkley comes into this district with a new coach in James McCulloh and pretty low expectations. Overall until then this district is covered in orange and black.

 

District 23 @ Hamtramck

OAK PARK

Hamtramck

Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit

Detroit Renaissance

Detroit Mumford

Warren Fitzgerald

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit, 2. Detroit Renaissance, 3. Hamtramck, 4. Warren Fitzgerald, 5. Detroit Mumford, 6. Oak Park.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Colin Langdon-Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit.

X FACTOR: Jayden Miller-Detroit Renaissance

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This is going to be a absolutely brutal district for Oak Park and Coach Durrand Sheppard. The Knights struggled last season and could again this season. Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit is loaded, Detroit Renaissance is loaded, Hamtramck is loaded, and Warren Fitzgerald is a proven powerhouse. The Cubs have a new coach after Pat Donnely was promoted to Athletic Director in the offseason. Detroit Mumford was up and down last season. Overall this is a brutal district, the early favorite has to be the Cubs followed by the Phoenix, Cosmos, then the Spartans. It’s going to be tough as mentioned for the Knights.

 

District 22 @ Livonia Stevenson

FARMINGTON

NORTH FARMINGTON

Livonia Churchill

Livonia Franklin

Livonia Stevenson

Redford Thurston

 

PROJECTED MPR: 1. Farmington, 2. North Farmington, 3. Livonia Stevenson, 4. Livonia Churchill, 5. Livonia Franklin, 6. Redford Thurston.

PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Myles Smith-Farmington

X FACTOR: Jayden Glinz-North Farmington

 

EARLY THOUGHTS: This district looks really interesting on paper. Farmington won the district last season and is loaded again for Coach Byron Johnson. North Farmington wants to get back to where they belong and they are more than capable of doing that under Coach Todd Negoshian. Redford Thurston won 15 games but the schedule hurt them which was a big factor in their loss to Livonia Stevenson in the first round last season. Livonia Stevenson looks to be the wildcard. The Spartans were up and down last season and they have home court. Livonia Churchill won 10 games last season. Livonia Franklin won eight games last season which has been a improvement to what has happened to the Patriots in the past. Overall this district goes through the city of Farmington, maybe Livonia Stevenson but until then this district is either brown and yellow or dark blue and silver.

 

Boys Basketball Districts

https://my.mhsaa.com/Sports/Boys-Basketball/2026-Districts

Here is the baseball regional preview.

HARPER WOODS vs St. Clair Shores Lake Shore @ Hazel Park

The Pioneers are back into the super regional after dominating their two respective opponents in St. Clair Shores South Lake and Detroit Southeastern by a combined 32-0. The Shorians have been dominant in their district winning it for the first time in 15 years by outscoring Hazel Park, Warren Lincoln, and Center Line by a combined 49-3. The winner will take on either Orchard Lake St. Marys or Dearborn Divine Child in the regional final at St. Clair Community College in Port Huron. This should be a really interesting matchup in Hazel Park.

LAKE ORION vs Port Huron Northern @ Rochester

The Dragons have had ton of bad luck lately but they managed to survive tense dramas against Rochester and Adams winning 2-1 and 7-4 respectably in the districts. Lake Orion will be back at Rochester against Port Huron Northern. The Huskies upset New Baltimore Anchor Bay 3-0 in the district finals winning their first district crown in eight years. The winner will see either Fenton or Davison in the regional final in Grand Blanc. This should be a really interesting matchup.

GROVES vs Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit @ Groves

The Falcons won their district outscoring both Warren Mott and Royal Oak by a combined 16-2. They will be back at home taking on a Cubs team that won their district pretty handily. It will be a really tough matchup for Groves going up against a really good Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit team. The winner will play Grosse Pointe South or Detroit Western in the regional final at Brownstown Woodhaven.

WEST BLOOMFIELD vs Lakeland @ West Bloomfield

The Lakers had no issues winning their district winning over Walled Lake Central in a hard fought 5-4 game and then won 2-0 over Walled Lake Western. They get Lakeland in a really interesting matchup. The Eagles had to survive a pitchers duel winning 1-0 over Waterford Kettering and had no problem with Walled Lake Northern winning 10-0. This should be a really interesting matchup in the Swamp. The winner will take on either defending State Champion Northville or Plymouth in the regional final at Novi.

Written Saturday May 31st at 6:24 PM

Here is the regional preview for Girls Soccer.

Region Two @ Grand Blanc

Brighton vs Northville

This is a really interesting matchup of two KLAA West foes. Northville has been solid all season long but they have not been able to solve Brighton. The Bulldogs beat the Mustangs 2-0 early into the season and 4-3 a few weeks ago. It’s always hard to beat a team three times which Brighton has that opportunity to do. This should be a really interesting matchup.

OXFORD vs Hartland

The Wildcats stunned the district with upsets of Davison, Lake Orion, and Clarkston. Hartland ended the unbeaten streak of Bloomfield Hills with a 2-1 win over the Blackhawks. Oxford is battle tested having faced a strong Red schedule but the Eagles bring a different challenge. This should be a really interesting matchup.

SAMMY PICK: I don’t see anyone beating Hartland in this district. Give me the Eagles moving on.

Region Four @ Rochester

BERKLEY vs Macomb Dakota

This round is very new for both of these teams. The Cougars won a really tight district that had New Baltimore Anchor Bay and won over Chippewa Valley. The Bears went through the White but this is very much new for them in this round. It should be a really interesting matchup to see which team meets up against a proven State power in the regional finals.

TROY ATHENS vs Utica Eisenhower

This will be a fun matchup between two State powers that have been ranked all season. Utica Eisenhower is riding with a ton of confidence coming into this game as Coach Merhdad Nekoogar got his 300th career win as head coach with a 3-0 district final win over Adams. Troy Athens has been a powerhouse for a long time. The Red Hawks had to survive arch rival Troy in penalty kicks. The Eagles as mentioned went through the city of Rochester beating Stoney Creek, Rochester, and Adams becoming the defacto Rochester city champs. This game could go to penalty kicks.

SAMMY PICK: The winner of the Troy Athens/Utica Eisenhower semifinal matchup should win this regional. I think Troy Athens has been there done that. I trust the Red Hawks.