Adrian breaks rivalry scoring record, cruises to playoff win over Tecumseh

ADRIAN — Everyone in Maple Stadium knew the game was over — everyone not named Romus Wyche. With a 31-point lead and less than a minute to go, Adrian’s backup running back made the most of a rare opportunity. Wyche turned one of the game’s final plays into its longest, rushing 80 yards for one last Maples touchdown. Talk about an exclamation point. The last-minute touchdown capped Adrian’s 65-27 win over Tecumseh on Friday night in the first round of the MHSAA playoffs. The Maples tallied 501 offensive yards to beat the Indians in the first-ever postseason matchup between the Lenawee County rivals. Adrian's 65 points set a new record for the most scored by either team in the longstanding rivalry, breaking the previous record of 55 set by the Maples in 2010. More: Adrian stuns Tecumseh on the road for first win at Indian Stadium since 2010 More: Sign up for our new Michigan Sidelines statewide high school sports newsletter Lighting up the scoreboard The Maples’ record-setting night was largely thanks to Luke Bruggeman. Adrian’s junior running back finished the regular season with the program’s single-season records for both rushing yards (1,880) and touchdowns (27). Bruggeman added to his

Saline Foundation Celebrates 40 Years of Big Ideas

Students and teachers show how grants bring creativity, connection and new opportunities to local classrooms. From adaptive art supplies to a hip-hop take on ancient Greek literature, the Foundation for Saline Area Schools has helped bring some creative ideas into local classrooms. Students and teachers shared those projects during the...

Flat Rock unable to slow down No. 7 Jefferson in D5 football pre-district showdown

NEWPORT – A week ago, the Flat Rock football team thought it had played its last game of the 2026 campaign. But during the MHSAA Selection Show this past Sunday, the Rams found out they had lived to see another week when they snuck into the MHSAA D5 playoffs. It ultimately meant another meet-up with Huron League foe Monroe Jefferson for the second time this season.

Highlights: Jackson Lumen Christi moves past Columbia Central 56-27

Comeback effort for Woodhaven football falls short in D1 playoff opener at Northville

NORTHVILLE – Football layoff action began in Michigan on Friday evening, with teams across the state jockeying for a position in the district championship round next week. In Division 1, it was Brownstown Woodhaven on the road to take on Northville in a pre-district matchup. Both teams came in...

Southwest Detroit Native Adriana Rendon to Lead New Arts-Focused Academy Rooted in Community and Culture

Adriana Rendon, principal of Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy, firmly believes in empowering students and building communities with the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel. After decades of igniting her students’ passion for learning, the 2026 Detroit Public Schools Community District Principal of the Year finalist is preparing to lead a new chapter in Southwest Detroit, one rooted in the community’s rich traditions, cultural heritage and aspirations for the future. DPSCD recently broke ground on the Southwest International Academy of Arts and Culture, set to open in Fall 2027, with Rendon tapped as its founding principal. As she prepares to take on this new role, her journey as an educator offers insight into the experiences and values that have shaped her leadership.

Union City prevails over Detroit Community, will host D7 District Final

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI (WTVB) – The Union City Chargers will play for an MHSAA Division 7 District championship next week after they rallied to defeat the Detroit Community Hurricanes 16-6 on the Hurricanes’ home field at Star International Academy on Friday night. The Chargers were not affected by...

South Lyon East Football Looks to Make a Deep Run in the Playoffs

The South Lyon East varsity football squad maintains its successful 2026 season with a 7-2 record in regular play and a spot in the District Playoffs. The Cougars vs. Saginaw Heritage High School this Friday, at home, at 7 p.m.. The team started the season with a strong shut-out win...

Saline Schools Updates Security, Volunteer Screening and Emergency Plans

Saline Area Schools is strengthening building security, updating volunteer screening procedures and preparing staff for emergencies as part of its ongoing safety efforts. At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Board of Education heard an update on districtwide safety measures, approved a $190,133 entrance replacement project at Saline High School and voted to decline a portion of state school safety funding because of legal conditions attached to accepting it.

Taylor school district unveils redesign after $130 million bond vote

Taylor High School could get a major renovation. Families and taxpayers got their first look at plans to modernize the school during a community town hall. The project stems from a $130 million bond approved in 2021. Voters originally approved funding for a new high school and career center. The...

Photo gallery of Romulus Summit Academy North hosting Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard in a D5 football pre-district battle

The Michigan high school football state playoffs kicked off Friday night with one pre-district matchup in Division 5 seeing Romulus Summit Academy North welcome in Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard. Playing some of its best football as of late, Summit came into the postseason with a 6-3 mark overall and...

Dow's Zimmer scores 4 TDs in district rout of Walled Lake Western

Dow's Zimmer scores 4 TDs in district rout of Walled Lake Western

Ypsilanti Community Schools upgrading emergency alert system

Ypsilanti Community Schools is rolling out a new system to communicate with staff during emergencies. The new warning program is called the Centegix Crisis Alert system. It’s an upgrade from the EPIC SAFE Alerts that are being phased out. The old technology allowed staff and teachers to send emergency...

Two brawls in Taylor High School has parents concerned as fight videos spread online

TAYLOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - A rash of fights at a downriver high school has parents demanding action. Virginia Banks Offering 4%+ Interest RatesStop settling for low interest rates! Compare the best CD and savings accounts and start growing your wealth today.RateZip.com |. They say the school district isn’t doing...

Attorney General Dana Nessel discusses antisemitism, importance of public service at campus event

More than 50 Eastern Michigan University students, faculty and Ypsilanti community members gathered to hear Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speak about her experience dealing with antisemitism as Michigan's first Jewish attorney general. Nessel spoke Oct. 13, 2026, in a moderated conversation with Robert Erlewine, the director of EMU's Center...

High school football picks, Round 1 of state playoffs

Brandon Folsom, Craig Yuhas, Andrew Graham and Kameron Goodwill of The Detroit News make their predictions for Round 1 of the high school football playoffs. More: Subscribe to our high school football newsletter Bloomfield Hills (5-4) at Clarkston (8-1) Folsom: Clarkston Yuhas: Clarkston Graham: Clarkston Goodwill: Clarkston Belleville (6-3) at Dearborn Fordson (7-2) Folsom: Dearborn Fordson Yuhas: Dearborn Fordson Graham: Dearborn Fordson Goodwill: Belleville Woodhaven (7-2) at Northville (7-2) Folsom: Northville Yuhas: Northville Graham: Woodhaven Goodwill: Northville Macomb Dakota (5-4) at Rochester (6-3) Folsom: Macomb Dakota Yuhas: Rochester Graham: Macomb Dakota Goodwill: Rochester North Farmington (6-3) at Ferndale (7-2) Folsom: North Farmington Yuhas: North Farmington Graham: North Farmington Goodwill: Ferndale Birmingham Seaholm (5-4) at St. Clair Shores Lakeview (7-2) Folsom: St. Clair Shores Lakeview Yuhas: St. Clair Shores Lakeview Graham: St. Clair Shores Lakeview Goodwill: St. Clair Shores Lakeview Detroit Mumford (5-4) at Gibraltar Carlson (9-0) Folsom: Gibraltar Carlson (best bet) Yuhas: Gibraltar Carlson Graham: Gibraltar Carlson (best bet) Goodwill: Gibraltar Carlson (best bet) Livonia Franklin (7-2) at Allen Park (7-2) Folsom: Livonia Franklin Yuhas: Livonia Franklin Graham: Allen Park Goodwill: Allen Park New Boston Huron (6-3) at Port Huron (9-0) Folsom: Port Huron Yuhas: Port Huron Graham: Port Huron

River Raisin Rock Academy makes live debut Nov. 1

MONROE — River Raisin Rock Academy students will make their live performance debut Sunday, November 1, at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts. The concert begins at 3 p.m. and marks the academy’s first-ever performance. Students have been working to develop their sound and bring their musical...

Oakland Community College plans to sell part of Highland Lakes campus in 2027

Oakland Community College plans to put the northern portion of its former Highland Lakes campus in Waterford up for sale in 2027.

Waterford schools cancels some bus routes due to lack of drivers

The Waterford School District is canceling some bus routes for students on a rolling basis due to a lack of qualified drivers, the district said Oct. 27. Sarah Davis, director of communications and community relations for the Oakland County system, said the cancellations only affect the district's 21 general education bus routes. Another 15 routes dedicated to special education have not been affected, she said. The district serves about 7,000 students and covers most of Waterford Township and parts of Independence Township and West Bloomfield. The district has about 34 drivers on staff now, Davis said, and needs at least six more to be stable. About four routes a day are being canceled due to a lack of drivers. The district is trying to provide transportation to all students at least four days out of the week, she said. It posted a weekly schedule on the district's Facebook page . The district is actively hiring drivers, Davis said, including offering to pay for a commercial drivers license training if a candidate does not yet have one. Pay has also been increased, topping out at $24.75, including paid off days, like snow days, when drivers don't end up working. The problem

Alexander Elementary Demonstrates Phonics Lessons to Adrian School Board

ADRIAN — Alexander Elementary teachers and students gave the Adrian school board a firsthand look at how phonics lessons help build reading skills. During Monday night’s meeting, students used magnetic letters and writing boards to practice changing sounds and letters to form different words. Superintendent Nate Parker says...