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One of the top contenders in the Downriver Football League again will be Southgate Anderson. The Titans have enough seniors coming back to help make their team one to reckon with among the prep gridiron battles certain to take place within their circuit. Anderson head coach Derrick Mac is now in his fifth year at the helm, and his teams usually are competitive enough to wind up in the upper tier of the final standings year-after-year. Anderson has started off with a pair of victories and is expected to contend for a shot at … [Read more...] about Anderson is contender in Downriver League

Photo by Dan Gretzner Wyandotte’s 2013 trio of captains are (from left) Brandon Sowards, Anthony Desira and Jakob Zanski Where will Wyandotte Roosevelt wind-up at the end of the regular season of high school football? Head Coach, Ron Adams, is optimistic that his Bears will compete for yet another grid title to add to those stacking up in the trophy showcase of the Eureka Avenue campus. "We have to take care of business in our own league and see what happens after that." explained Adams. "It's always important to … [Read more...] about Wyandotte wants another Downriver football title

Former high school varsity players from Dearborn and Downriver are part of the Wayne State University 2013 football team. Leading the list is Andrew Matt, a 6-2, 241-pound senior defensive end. He is from Wyandotte Roosevelt and is being counted on to help anchor a strong defense when the Warriors take the field this season. Matt already has earned three letters while at WSU and is expected to start at his position. The Warriors will be playing their first collegiate night game at Adams Field on Sept. 14 when they host Ashland … [Read more...] about Ex-Dearborn, Downriver preps make Wayne State grid roster

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Fordson head coach Walker Zaban (right) and special teams assistant Mike Osman run drills during a recent practice. The Fordson football team opens its 2013 season at 7 p.m. Thursday against Macomb Dakota at Wayne State University’s Tom Adams Field as part of the Detroit Sports Commission Prep Kickoff Classic. Tractors head coach Walker Zaban and his assistant coaches staff have been busy getting his squad ready for kickoff. Fordson is once again expected to have another balanced team that has … [Read more...] about Fordson opens with Dakota at WSU

Photo by Daniel Gretzner The Dearborn High Pioneers open their 2013 season Aug. 29 under new head coach John Powell. Dearborn High School has something new this fall. John Powell is the new head coach of varsity football for the Pioneers. He takes over from long-time coach David Mifsud, who departed after last season. Powell will lead his DHS squad to what he, students and alumni hope to be another winning season. It all starts on Aug. 29 when the Pioneers meet Clinton Township Chippewa Valley at 4 p.m. at Wayne State … [Read more...] about DHS opens 2013 season with new head coach

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Joe Beaubien (second from left) and his sons, Luke (left) and Cole, take a break from boating at the Libra Marina’s new tiki bar. With the fleeting days of summer passing us by, many local boaters and outdoor recreation types are squeezing in the final days of seasonal fun. Being on the water can reduce stress for a number of reasons and put one in touch with the beauty of nature and one of man's most cherished resources. Within the greater Downriver/Dearborn vicinity, there is no lack of water, … [Read more...] about Wyandotte marina is part of the Downriver water scene

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Local talent on the Fighting Irish junior hockey league team includes Kyle Kablinski and Josh Brown of Dearborn Heights and Jarrad Vroman of Lincoln Park. Summer is half over and before you know it, the fall and winter hockey season will be upon us. Some of he latest local hockey news in the greater Downriver/Dearborn area is that the Midest Junior Hockey League has a team that will be playing in the Allen Park Civic Arena during the 2013-14 season. A new team, the Detroit Fighting Irish, is making … [Read more...] about Midwest Jr. Hockey League team moves to Allen Park Civic Arena

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Eric Biegajski (left) gives pitching tips to John Delpizzo. As time goes by, some of those who are oldest in the coaching profession decide to retire, spend more time with their family or let the younger up-and-coming coaches take their place. One such scenario of this type looks to be shaping up in Dearborn Heights. Eric Biegajski plans on being a full-time baseball coach in the future. The Dearborn Heights product is already working with a neighborhood youngster who has potential. "I love … [Read more...] about Ex-Crestwood baseball player coaches kids