High School Sports

She’s the only girl on the Bulldogs’ varsity boys wrestling team, and she’s earned her place by being a strong competitor.

His last name is famous in East Lansing and Michigan State basketball history, but Cameron Hutson is now known for more than being Andre’s son.

Kersten, one of Michigan’s top high school football coaches, takes equal pride in his impact in the classroom as a math and science teacher.

Wortman is a good student, a great athlete, and a 14-year-old who is working hard at everything she does to create opportunities for her future. Except, there is no guarantee that the sports scholarships she wants will come her way.

Playing high school sports comes with a cost - one usually borne by the school or district. But many schools require parents to chip in, to the tune of hundreds of dollars.

Teens are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety, and the suicide rate in the U.S. reflects the crisis. The Michigan High School Athletic Association and the West Michigan-based non-profit 'be nice.' want to help.

The state legislature is following suit of more than 30 states in their push to open the door for high school students to make money in their sports, but concerns remain.

Despite dealing with the losses of key contributors, Okemos’s varsity boys basketball team has stuck out to many with their hot start, which can largely be attributed to twins Colin and Brennan Walton.

Okemos and Sexton Highs removed their Indigenous-derived team branding, after consulting with experts and the community. Their actions reflect a greater national movement.

The two organizations want to help prep football players get in front of college coaches and scouts, trying to help them further their careers.