East Lansing's KJ Torbert joins dad in winning Michigan Mr. Basketball East Lansing senior KJ Torbert was named 2026 Michigan Mr. Basketball winner. He won the award 25 years after his father, Kelvin Torbert Sr., won it.

East Lansing's KJ Torbert joins dad in winning Michigan Mr. Basketball

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I'm a Hall of Fame voter and my colleagues got it dead wrong on Bill Belichick. Some transparency on the process and how I voted www.freep.com/story/sports...

Inside new NIL policy for Michigan high school athletes from MHSAA

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A little bit of breaking news: Michigan High School Athletic Association approves athlete NIL deals on an individual basis

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The lack of plow trucks in Detroit is mind blowing

USA TODAY Co., owner of Detroit Free Press, to buy The Detroit News after joint-operating era ends

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Latest rankings for high school boys basketball in Michigan

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Latest rankings for high school girls basketball in Michigan

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Predicting every Michigan high school football playoff game in 2025 state semifinals

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C.J. Sadler showed the stardom again on Friday.

The Cass Tech senior scored 4 times and pulled down two INTs in a 42-28 win over Saline. It’s the second straight week he has scored four TDs.

With their star healthy, Cass is reaping the benefit and on to the semis

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Detroit Edison football fighting for program history, another week with 'brothers'

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Predicting every Michigan high school football playoff game in 2025 regional finals

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Sam Stowe leads Notre Dame Prep into state title rematch with familiar foe Frankenmuth

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MSU commit Kayd Coffman was 16/22 for 372 yards and 5 TDs yesterday. He also ran nine times for 96 yards.

Ahman Edmonds had 11 catches for 271 yards and 3 TDs.

East Kentwood torched Howell for their first district title since 2014

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Michigan high school football playoffs: Regional finals pairings

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Michigan high shool football districts roundup: C.J. Sadler shines for Cass Tech

Also:
- GR West Catholic makes stand in OT
- De La Salle marches on under .500
- Lakeview makes history, faces a surging Groves
- Adams takes battle of Rochester

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Had to test drive a car (fun) so this is coming a bit later than usual (boo), but great stuff this week from @chrissolari.bsky.social, @realtonygarcia.bsky.social, @connorearegood.bsky.social, @aaronmcmann.bsky.social, @jaredramsey.bsky.social and Tony Paul (who I do not believe is on here). Dig in!

Detroit Cass Tech WR/DB C.J. Sadler, No. 1 recruit in Michigan, picks North Carolina

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Belleville has two returning starters after losing 35 players to graduation, including the top two recruits in the state (Bryce Underwood, Elijah Dotson). The Tigers’ next generation is ready to pick up where the 2025 class left off
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Detroit Pershing football's home moves down 7 Mile thanks to new school construction The construction of a new Detroit Pershing High School building will move the football team down 7 Mile to the SAY Detroit Play Center at Lipke Park.

Detroit Pershing is building a new school building, replacing its nearly 100-year-old brick building. The new school construction has forced Pershing football to move to another field down 7 Mile
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Michigan high school football: Detroit Cass Tech itching for rematch with Toledo CC Detroit Cass Tech has been waiting over a year for a rematch with Toledo Central Catholic, which comes Week 1 in the Prep Kickoff Classic on Aug. 29.

Michigan high school football: Detroit Cass Tech itching for rematch with Toledo CC

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Detroit King football introduces leadership committee after title game struggles in 2024 Detroit King football instituted a player leadership committee after losing both its championship games during the 2024 Michigan high school season.

Detroit King football introduces 10-player leadership committee after title game struggles in 2024

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Michigan high school football: Top 10 pass catchers to watch in 2025 Here are the top wide receivers and tight ends to watch during the 2025 Michigan high school football season. The MHSAA season starts on Aug. 28.

Michigan high school football: Top 10 pass catchers to watch in 2025

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Marcello Vitti and 'The Italian Mafia' have history in mind for Dearborn Divine Child Marcello Vitti, brother Giancarlo Vitti and cousin Antonio Solares-Vitti to share field for final time this fall with Dearborn Divine Child football.

Marcello Vitti and 'The Italian Mafia' secondary have history in mind for Dearborn Divine Child

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Detroit Central star Jeremiah Gray reminds coach of school's Pro Football Hall of Famer Detroit Central lineman Jeremiah Gray didn't start football until ninth grade, but has the athleticism and work ethic to reach the next level.

Detroit Central’s Jeremiah Gray has the frame, athleticism and work ethic to be the school’s next ‘Sunday player’, drawing a comparison to Hall of Fame alumnus Antonio Gates

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Carlos Medlock Jr. commits to Michigan State basketball over Michigan after epic year Carlos Medlock Jr. led Wayne Memorial to its 1st state title game in 2025. He's now at a prep school. He joins Michigan State's 2026 recruiting class.

Carlos Medlock Jr. confirmed he is committed to Michigan State basketball. The four-star former Wayne Memorial guard picked MSU over Michigan and Tennessee, citing the Spartans’ family atmosphere and the chance to play close to home for Tom Izzo.

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Every Michigan high school football team competing in a new division in 2025 64 Michigan high school football teams will be changing divisions for the 2025 season. Here's who they are.

Every Michigan high school football team competing in a new division in 2025

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Michigan high school football: Top 10 running backs to watch in 2025 Here are the top running backs to watch across the state during the 2025 Michigan high school football season. The MHSAA season begins Aug. 28.

Michigan high school football: Top 10 running backs to watch in 2025

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4 Michigan high school football takeaways from Day 1 of 7-on-7 camp Michigan high school football is ramping up as the end of the offseason nears. Here are four storylines from Day 1 of the D Zone 7-on-7 tournament.

4 Michigan high school football takeaways from Day 1 of 7-on-7 camp touching on:

- Birmingham Groves
- Sterling Heights Stevenson’s new QB
- Romulus QB Torrence Searcy
- Henry Ford’s mission in PSL

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Top 10 quarterbacks to watch in 2025 Michigan high school football season Here are 10 quarterbacks and a list of honorable mentions who are primed for a big 2025 season in Michigan high school football.

Top quarterbacks to watch in 2025 Michigan high school football season

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