Sports

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Al Loebach coaches the Dearborn Belle Tire squirt AA travel hockey team which features goalie Joey Morency. Thousands of children already have started filling up local ice rinks as they get ready for action during the fall/winter season. These youngsters, from mighty-mites, midgets, pee-wees, squirts and bantams, will be out there in team practice, playing a sport that they love. Dearborn and Downriver area teams have been forming travel squads that will soon be playing on the various community … [Read more...] about Hockey season gets ready to start; teams fill local rinks

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Taylor Truman head football coach Eric Stiegel has his Cougars squad beginning to peak as a top contender in the 10-team Downriver League. Taylor Truman head football coach Eric Stiegel has his Cougars squad beginning to peak as a top contender in the 10-team Downriver League. As of last week, Truman was only one of three team still unbeaten in the local high school circuit. The Cougars have made an explosive start, beating Southgate Anderson 43-0 and Woodhaven 36-8. Their heavy competition will be … [Read more...] about Truman is top Downriver League contender

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Wyandotte Roosevelt varsity football coach Ron Adams watches his team during practice drills. Parity doesn’t exist all that often when it comes to high school football. The equality factor, when it comes to team records, like the Downriver League, is a mixed bag of “haves” and “have nots.” Thus far, Wyandotte and Woodhaven are leading this local prep circuit as the early going of the season is firmly underway. These two Downriver schools are expected to be near or at the top of the league … [Read more...] about Wyandotte, Woodhaven grid teams lead way in Downriver league

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Fordson varsity football players pay attention to the coaching staff instructions during a recent practice. The prep football season is off to a winning start for Fordson this year. The Dearborn Class AA high school varsity grid team has the look and talent to be ranked within the top 20 squads within the entire state. Head coach Walker Zaban wants his Tractors to continue strong gridiron play in the weeks to come. They beat Macomb Dakota 27-17 to open the 2012 season. “Just how well we do … [Read more...] about Fordson looks like a top 20 team

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Divine Child football head coach, Steve Robb (fourth from right) explains a key play to his varsity players during a recent practice. DC plays at home against Inkster on Thursday. Now that summer is coming to an end, the “boys of fall” are taking their positions on the local prep gridiron scene. What local varsity team will wind up winning the title this year? The brand new football season got underway last week. A bunch of non-league opening games started things off. Fordson and Dearborn High may … [Read more...] about High school football is under way; who will win WWAC Blue Division?

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Ray Pyle is a senior golfer at Riverview Highlands. On a recent trip over to the Riverview Highland Golf Course, “Focus on Sports” was fortunate enough to meet an old-timer who loves to play golf every day. Ray Pyle is pushing near the 80-year mark. However, he doesn’t let age stop him or any part of his golf game. “I’m a yearly member of this Highlands course and play in the Tuesday men’s league,” Pyle said. “Since my retirement from the U.S. military, I go golfing every chance I get.” He … [Read more...] about Old timer in love with golf at Riverview Highlands

Photo by Daniel Gretzner The Wyandotte Roosevelt football team takes the field for its first practice of 2012. The Bears are defending champs in the Downriver League. With summer family vacations coming to a close for young and old alike, can high school football be far away? Aug. 6 marked the opening day of prep football practice, on the local front as well as throughout the state of Michigan. “Focus on Sports” visitited the opening of drills at Wyandotte Roosevelt. The Bears are defending grid champions of the Downriver … [Read more...] about Area high schools start football practice

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Steve Stover (left) and John Wallen are happy anglers. they are the winners of the Wyandotte Boat Ramp Walley Tournament. Fishing tournaments are a lot of fun, especially for experienced anglers. These events are held on and off at various marina locations throughout the greater Downriver shoreline and encompass the Detroit River and Lake Erie. Fish species most pupular include walleyes, large and small-mouth bass, musky and perch. A brand new event got underway last week, when a tournament was … [Read more...] about Savvy downriver anglers win Wyandotte walleye tourney

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Chris Grady, manager of the South Winds Golf Club in Southgate, is a PGA professional As summer of 2012 reaches past the halfway point, golfers continue to enjoy the season on the many local courses available to play on. Golfers are at their best whenever they are driving a ball down a fairway or putting for par on the green. “Focus on Sports” visited the South Winds Golf Club in Southgate last week. South Winds is an 18-hole executive course with a clubhouse, driving range and practice putting … [Read more...] about South Winds Golf Course is a Southgate gem