Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. Jackson Early Childhood Center has an urgent need for childcare workers. She also has spoken at the MHSAAs Women In Sports Leadership Conference. Canton Soccer Club cancels Canton Cup, hopes for partial summer season, Livonia Stevenson's Emily Morris signs to bowl in college, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He's got a lot of things in hisgame that makes our team much better.". Tragge knows what is coming for Stevenson. Livonia Stevenson has exceeded head coach Ken Shingledecker's preseason expectations just three weeks into the season, and his senior star Mackenzie Gregor is is a large reason why. Churchill soccer stays hot, continues win streak against Dearborn, Cast your vote for Hometown Life Prep Athlete of the Week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She received her certified master athletic administrator designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) in 2006. Dearborn will face Wayne Memorial in its second game of the season 5:30 p.m. Thursday, while Stevenson hosts Dearborn Fordson 7 p.m. Thursday. On 4/8, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Lakeland (White Lake, MI) by a score of 3-0. As a junior, she recorded 46 of her 69 career goals, the second most in school history in a single season, earning first-team All State honors. Reflecting on the first game, Delaney Millis saw something to build on, something she could work with. We think hers will. For some Livonia Stevenson girls soccer players, their past and future are separated by three miles. She graduated with a bachelors degree in physical education and health in 1980 and also has a masters in athletic administration from Wayne State University. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com Stevenson junior midfielder Jude Hammami capped off the seven-goal game late in the second half, scoring at least seven goals for the fifth time this season. Media. Right away, we knew how to work well together and a lot of people dont get to do that, Megan Verant said. We will have a quick meeting after school on Thursday to discuss the off season and what to expect at tryouts. He knows, coming from that high school program, his two 2020 Spartan recruits will likely have an easier transition than most to the college level. 1997 Delores L. Elswick, Detroit Hyman has hosted a multitude of MHSAA Tournament events while at both Dexter and Stevenson and has served on the MHSAAs girls tennis, girls basketball and boys basketball committees. Tweets. Sometimes they were booting passes downfield insteadof setting up the attack. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. Stevenson Soccer's Tweets. Nikki Verant was sad when she did not get to play her senior season at Stevenson. Through 12 games, Stevenson has outscored opponents 67-6, recorded eight shutouts and earned a No. When theres only three left, this is going to be the legacy that were leaving. Millis described the season opener as an introduction to the learning curve of varsity soccer for many on the field, seeing firsthand what level it took to beat what she describes as Stevenson's toughest competitor in its division. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com 17.21. Its important just to make sure that they know what were about, they know how we play, that we continue the reasons why we have so many championships.. She has a lot of Barry Sanders qualities: You are going to watch me do it on the field, but I dont need to talk about it all the time.. 770 Followers. Its just really hard for kids that play and they play year round to deal with those things, Shingledecker said. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Im really hoping we can do this again in a couple of weeks in the championship game, Shingledecker said. Salem forward Macayla Harris one of 14 seniors on the roster took a pass in transition, beating a Spartan defender one-on-one while stepping over the Stevenson goalkeeper, tapping it in for the Rocks third goal of the day. April 8, 2022 at 12:32 a.m. Dearborn High headed to Livonia Stevenson on Thursday, April 7 for a KLAA East matchup. Livonia, MI / Girls Soccer Schedule Stevenson Girls Soccer Schedule OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % LEAGUE 0-0 1st Kensington Lakes HOME0-0 AWAY0-0 NEUTRAL0-0 PF0 PA0 STREAK- Are you the coach? To be honest, I really didnt know about this group. Cut sport Levels: Varsity / Junior Varsity / Junior Varsity 2 / Freshman A / Freshman B Start Date: February 27, 2023 Head Coach: Jay Bulev 2007 Jan Sander, Warren Woods She was named MSUs Outstanding Athlete of the Year for womens basketball in 1979, after serving as co-captain of the team that season but rarely playing because of an injury. Instead of finding feet, there was some selfish play on the ball. Stevenson will play the winner of Northville and South Lyon in the District 8 semifinal 7 p.m. June 1 at Tom Holzer Field in Northville. Senior defender Caleb Peters had a chance at giving Stevenson a four-goal first half on a penalty kick, after being tackled on an one-on-one fast break near the right corner. Minutes into the first half, Salem senior defender Leah Courtney hit a deep free kick rising above the head of Stevenson goalkeeper Madison Curtis for the first goal of the game. Emma Werthman played one season with Abby at Stevenson, but was able to watch as her sisters left-footed, goal-scoring prowess put Abby in a position to succeed time and time again, especially, she said, after the shifting of divisions in the KLAA. On 4/14, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Belleville (MI) by a score of 2-1. Northville. And then being an athletic director has probably been the most rewarding as an adult. Despite the uncharted success for Salem over the course of the 2021 season, Harris is just taking it in stride. Likes. 2000 Pat Richardson, Grass Lake Its an energy that Stevenson was unable to overcome in an atmosphere that many on the roster had never experienced. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. EAST LANSING, Mich. March 25 Over the last 27 years, Livonia Stevenson athletic director Lori Hyman has not only led athletic departments at two of Michigans larger high schools but also served as a voice of leadership, education and mentorship for her colleagues statewide. Nothing you can really do about that, Shingledecker said. She called it weird, but reassuring., I know these people, Nikki Verant said. League opponents such as Westland John Glenn, Dearborn and rival Livonia Churchill are all ahead of that Fordson match. 1992 Patricia Ashby, Scotts This group of seniors has always been special, so we just came into our senior year wanting to change the program. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. But Atwood has to balance his role as a college and high school coach when it comes to the recruitment of Stevenson players. Stevenson will play the winner of Northville and South Lyon in the District 8 semifinal 7 p.m. June 1 at Tom Holzer Field in Northville. No government funds or tax dollars support the MHSAA, which was the first such association nationally to not accept membership dues or tournament entry fees from schools. It was great for the kids to have a chance and to really get a good game out of it too, Shingledecker said. Shes got some good pace, good combination soccer, Karns said. That 2-0 loss to the 12th-ranked Tractors (11-0-1, 7-0-1) 2 weeks ago was an eye-opener. Its that energy, and it becomes infectious., More:Plymouth lacrosse's Zoe Weber sets aside lymphoma fight for normal senior night. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. 2023 www.hometownlife.com. Wilmoths goal seemed destined as the only score the Spartans needed until Dearborn senior Lila Mozham hit a rocket over the head of freshman goalkeeper Chase Gregor to tie the game. I would love the chance to play with her, Nikki Verant said of Megan. Tweets & replies. Leading the team with 15 goals, Bunda is one of three players, along with Alaouieh and senior forward Nick Lema, to record double-digit goal totals for the Spartans so far this season. 2017 Dottie Davis, Ann Arbor 1994 Brenda Gatlin, Detroit With head coach Paul Patton at the helm for the past three seasons, Madonna has had a good track record on the soccer field. Schedule Roster Jul 1, 2022 @ 12:00am Nearby Soccer Teams Canton Churchill Clarenceville Crestwood The chemistry Salem has thrived on was on full display against Stevenson: using combination soccer to find open players, taking advantage of a young Spartan defense that seemed to bite too soon and too aggressively at net. livonia, MI. Athletic Director: Phone: (734) 744-2660, ext. On 5/13, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Salem (Canton, MI) by a score of 1-0. 2005 Barbara Redding, Capac But taking the field, taking on area rival Livonia Franklin, he was comfortable. Once you lift one trophy, you dont want to stop lifting trophies, Harris said. 2023 . He knew what was coming, having played with many of the 11 seniors on the Stevenson roster since middle school in recreational leagues. W. 5-3. Emma knew that Abby would really shine at Madonna. Stevenson will next take on Dearborn Fordson on the road 7 p.m. Monday, while Salem will look to continue its unbeaten streak 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hartland. Looking for 21-22 info? That focus usuallycomes after taking a tough loss. This content is only available to subscribers. More:Facing old coach, Mori Miller, Birmingham Groves boys soccer blank rival Seaholm, More:PHOTOS: Birmingham Groves boys soccer at Birmingham Seaholm. Contact reporter Colin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com . But the fact that we do, I think it makes us a better team.. "That's been our main focus, keeping control of the ball.". But with the way Stevenson has dominated KLAA opponents all season, he is confident going into the postseason. 1995 Jane Bennett, Ann Arbor Stevenson Athletic Schedules Index All information is accurate as of posting, but subject to change. The Official Facebook page of Livonia Stevenson Soccer. Senior Anthony Polzin and junior defender Andrew Hetman each added penalty-kick scores in an aggressive second half filled with yellow cards for jarring between the teams and the referees, leading to two Franklin ejections, including head coach Chris Burnette with 6:30 left in the game. In the first half of the KLAA girls soccer championship, Salem hit a goal 34 years in the making. 2019 Kris Isom, Adrian For Shingledecker, hes happy all of his players are back in some capacity, losing five players in the first week and another five in the second week of play. The Madonna head coach saw that potential as well. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Its an excellent senior class, Shingledecker said. LIVONIA STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL SPARTANS 2020 VARSITY and JV SOCCER. Salems win against Stevenson capped off a stretch of six games in 10 days, while also looking ahead to its third straight week of three games. E-Backpack Mail - Click & Scroll to Find Out What's Happening! Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports. 2015 Jean LaClair, Bronson Heading into Livonia Stevensons first game of the 2021 season the teams first game since June 4, 2019 head coach Ken Shingledecker didnt really know what to expect. Check out these flyers from various community organizations for some fun options! Looking for fun activities for your child? Sept. 9. 1998 Karen S. Leinaar, Delton On 4/7, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Dearborn (MI) by a score of 6-0. Fax: (734) 744-2662. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status - Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566. Please help us by reporting the final score. 1993 Jo Lake, Grosse Pointe The Spartans (6-2, 6-1) want to win their fourth-straight Kensington Lakes Activities Association-East championship. 1996 Cheryl Amos-Helmicki, Huntington Woods On 4/21, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Franklin (Livonia, MI) by a score of 1-0. However, the ball hit Franklin goalkeeper Eric Polzins body to keep the Patriots deficit at three at the end of the first half. Watching Abby have her way with opponents at the high school level, Emma said she wanted her sister to be recognized somewhere. It really didnt have to look that pretty. Wed Mar 1. Power Index. As Josh Tragge stepped onto the field Tuesday night for the last home game of his Livonia Stevenson soccer career, he could not believe how quickly it all went. The visiting Pioneers fell to Stevenson by a score of 5-0. Shingledecker said he knew, as the clock ticked down, that Stevenson would need a second score to secure the first win, saying the team never connected on that final moment after ruling the offensive possession for most of the contest. Mroz, who played for the Michigan Jaguars FC leading up to this season, is still uncommitted, but he's receiving recruiting interest from small Division I schools and a few D-IIs. I was drawn to Oakland by the amazing coaching staff and the wonderful atmosphere of the team, as well as the incredible campus and . We know whats coming.. Spartans Got Talent (in PAC), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Everyones given a contribution along the line here. South Lyon freshman, senior show team's present, future after state wrestling performances, Reigning state girls soccer champions Novi has lofty expectations in 2021, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. That is why he said there are players in the 2021 and 2022 classes that he has an eye on for future roster spots. 1 doubles. 2 doubles. She creates a lot of problems just with her athleticism and her work rate. Explore the benefits. EAST LANSING, Mich. - March 25 - Over the last 27 years, Livonia Stevenson athletic director Lori Hyman has not only led athletic departments at two of Michigan's larger high schools but also served as a voice of leadership, education and mentorship for her colleagues statewide. If not, it gets really hard.. Livonia Stevenson 9, Wayne Memorial 1. Better late than never, you know, Tragge said. Hyman is in her 22nd year at Stevenson after previously serving her first five as an athletic director at Dexter. Tragge opened the second half with his first goal of his senior campaign, something he had been waiting for. Through 12 games, Stevenson has outscored . With the conference championship game looming, Shingledecker knows this is a matchup that could happen again. "He's an elite ball striker. 1 seed University of Northwestern Ohio in the WHAC tournament semifinal. 1991 Diane Laffey, Harper Woods She also is a graduate of Stevenson High School and continued her education and basketball careers at Michigan State University, then served as a womens college basketball coach over 17 seasons before transitioning into school sports administration in 1995. Billy Werthman was a captain for the mens soccer team in 2017-18, while her sister, Emma, will be a senior defender on the womens soccer team next year after transferring to the Crusaders from Schoolcraft College. 2003 Nancy Clark, Flint Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. Stevenson will try for its 12th win of the season on the road against John Glenn Thursday, while Franklin returns home to face Wayne Memorial. Heading into the championship game, the Spartans carried four seniors. 2023 www.hometownlife.com. Livonia, MI Joined April 2012. In the spring, Atwood is a first-hand witness to the recruiting hotbed he considers to be Michigan high school girls soccer. Leaving the parking lot of the Spartans soccer field, it takes five turns through a Livonia neighborhood to reach the Madonna soccer field, the home of the Crusaders womens soccer team. Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Opens Feb. 1, Livonia Career Technical Center Open House Feb. 8. No matter what the Rocks seemed to do on the soccer field winning 16 games through her freshman and sophomore seasons, including three playoff wins the group always seemed to play second-fiddle to the other two schools in Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. Claim this team Ways you can help A final score has not been reported for this varsity soccer game. Niji-Iro Japanese Immersion Elementary School, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). To Stevenson head coach Ken Shingledecker, he watched his team get into a two-goal deficit with two strikes that he viewed as completely unsavable. They havent experienced winning at this level in terms of trophies and things like that. 2004 Kathy Vruggink Westdorp, Grand Rapids More:Bench-clearing fight defines Stevenson soccer's opening win . The chemistry is really good and its not like its just a bunch of freshmen and sophomores. Blood Drive (in Comp Gym), 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM "We know there are harder games down the road. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. Author: AC Milan Detroit Created Date: 9/8/2020 4:31:34 PM . Instead of feeling the weight of an undefeated season each time she steps on the field, she simplified it to playing the game she loves with her best friends for 80 minutes each day. I never would have imagined all of us getting to play together in college, Verant said. Coming off a scoreless tie against Canton, Salem girls soccer head coach Kyle Karns wanted to see more shots on target, more good looks at net. I think it was hard for lots of the players to deal with, even my guys.. Livonia Stevenson Athletic Director Hyman Selected for 2022 MHSAA Women In Sports Leadership Award, Michigan High School Athletic Association, 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823. Knowing some of the players on the roster from past Stevenson teams, along with former opponents from many other high schools in the metro Detroit area, Megan Verant said she came into her freshman season more comfortable due to past chemistry with some of her new teammates. 2016 Betty Wroubel, Pontiac You cant have bad games, he said. We dont want to be seen as the underdog anymore, Harris said. He has seen her quiet confidence at work on the field for the past four years. She has served as a Leadership Training Institute instructor for the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) and as a presider and speaker at the MIAAAs annual conference. LIVONIA STEVENSON SOCCER ACTIVITIEs ASSOCIATION . A lot of it is trying to stay healthy and manage minutes. However, from the moment that Nikki Verant and Abby Werthman join the team officially, there is almost an expectation that they both will feel right at home from the start. What Abby saw when she watched her sister play for Madonna was extremely familiar: the same emphasis on team chemistry she had at Stevenson, moving the ball extremely well together and with no ulterior motives. And being at Stevenson, coming back home, has been quite an honor and just a very rich experience for me.. She then served as an assistant coach at University of Illinois before returning as head coach at Ferris State from 1989-90 through 1994-95. We are really flying by the seat of our pants here, and the girls really battled hard.. He knows that districts is a different animal than the regular season, with teams coming out with the fuel knowing it could be the last time they take the field in 2020. For many members of the Stevenson girls soccer roster, the in-between to the Madonna program is Nick Atwood. But she knowsthere is a legitimate chance that she will be able to play with many of the underclassmen on the roster again. If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. 2006 Melanie Miller, Lansing 2014 Teri Reyburn, DeWitt Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. Heading into Friday nights game against Livonia Stevenson, the wind at Plymouth-Canton Educational Parks varsity field did not allow that to happen as much as Karns would have liked. "If we can beat Fordson, we can put ourselves in a good spot," Shingledecker said. Now, as the season begins, its her and her olderteammates jobs to get each player on that same page. Dearborn 0 Its kind of perfect that it happened now. Hoisting their first conference trophy in 34 years, the Rocks dont want their story to end there. In Madonnas 2020 recruiting class, that talent pipeline is set to continue. Each year, the Representative Council considers the achievements of women coaches, officials and athletic administrators affiliated with the MHSAA who show exemplary leadership capabilities and positive contributions to athletics. Apply today! Unlike the Werthman sisters, Nikki Verant has never had the chance to play on the same team as her sister, Megan. I guess it plays into playing with a senior-heavy team where everyone knows each other, Tragge said. Stevenson head coach Ken Shingledecker is confident that Abby Werthman will not face much of a transition between the high school and club level to college. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. In addition to her vast school sports responsibilities and contributions, Hyman has volunteered with Special Olympics, Livonias Newburg United Methodist Church and Rotary Club. But with each game, each goal scored, each trophy raised, the 14 Salem seniors know the narrative of their program is changing. As Tragge warmed up and took the field, the gravity of his final home game had not even set in. Freshmen Corwin Kim (Livonia, Mich./Stevenson HS) and Tanner Warners (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS) rolled to an 8-2 win at No. 1 seed and a first roundbye in the upcoming postseason tournament. Welcome to the Stevenson Boys Soccer team feed. On 4/22, the Stevenson varsity soccer team lost their away non-conference game against Stoney Creek (Rochester Hills, MI) by a score of 3-0. Macayla works hard off the ball, Karns said. Two minutes later, Alaouieh found the back of the net off an assist by sophomore forward Carter Mroz. Ezra Knezek and Griffin Browning added goals in the second half. Its a tough stretch, Karns said. Heading into Friday night's game against Livonia Stevenson, the wind at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park's varsity field did not allow that to happen as much as Karns would have liked. Nearly 24 minutes into the game, Salems (14-0-3) offense was off and running, beating Stevenson (11-2-2), 3-0, for its first conference championship in 34 years. 2008 Jane Bos, Grand Rapids The Crusaders have won 38 of their 55 games, finishing fifth in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and losing to No. The Spartans opened the season with a 1-1 draw against KLAA East opponent Dearborn, but got their first glimpse at what they would be working with in 2021: a group led by four seniors directing a roster filled with younger players who were seeing their first varsity action. . 2019 rank. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. Salem and Stevenson now have a good idea of where each of them stands near the halfway point in the season. Explore the benefits. Show Caption. Striving for Excellence; Learning for Life, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM But to her, the decision came down to one main factor. Stevenson seniors Abby Werthman and Nikki Verant will soon become Crusaders, following in the footsteps of not only their families, but teammates, as two of six former Spartans on the upcoming 2020 roster. These guys, they just play very clean and its very hard to stay focused some of these games have been lopsided but they are very disciplined.
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