Photo by Daniel Gretzner Kyle Turner (left) and Jose Salinas are starters for the Allen Park varsity baseball team. By Daniel Gretzner With the current varsity baseball prep season at the halfway point, Allen Park is making plenty of noise in the Downriver League this spring. The Jaguars have jumped off to a winning start and head coach Glenn Gulliver has a number of talented seniors who are paving the way to a league leading 6-2 record in Downriver League competition. The Parkers’ toughest competition comes from Trenton … [Read more...] about Allen Park taking aim at Downriver League title
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Pioneers blaze baseball trail; will they beat Edsel in rematch?
Photos by Daniel Gretzner Caleb Abston (left), Mike Chodzko and Ryan Hansen are the tri-captains for the Dearborn High Pioneers. Matt Schleif, varsity baseball head coach at Dearborn High is now in his fifth season. By Daniel Gretzner Local prep baseball action is beginning to heat up within the greater Dearborn area. In recent competition, the Dearborn High School nine drew first blood, getting the best of Edsel Ford 10-8 on April 23. It took a Ryan Hansen two-out double, scoring two runs in the seventh inning … [Read more...] about Pioneers blaze baseball trail; will they beat Edsel in rematch?
Edsel Ford has high expectations on diamond
Photo by Daniel Gretzner Edsel Ford junior Trevor Gilbert readies his swing during a recent practice. Gilbert plays second base and shortstop for the T-Birds. By Daniel Gretzner Edsel Ford baseball head coach Rob Fay and his team have high expectations this year. The Thunderbirds have a nifty 7-2 record thus far and have knocked off two Dearborn Heights prep teams. Last Wednesday the black-and-white-clad diamondmen got the best of Crestwood 8-l. Earlier in the season they crushed Annapolis 18-6. Fordson hopes to spring … [Read more...] about Edsel Ford has high expectations on diamond
Cabela’s Ladies’ Day Out Set for April 21
DUNDEE — Cabela’s will focus on the growing population of women enjoying guns and the outdoors by hosting Ladies’ Day Out April 21. This day-long event will present hands-on seminars, product experts, giveaways, shopping discounts, sweepstakes, and free samples. The first 100 women at the store will receive a free commemorative T-shirt. With more than five million women participating in shooting sports — an increase of 46.5 percent since 2001 — this growing demographic can participate in classes ranging from “Handguns and … [Read more...] about Cabela’s Ladies’ Day Out Set for April 21
Spring walleye run is boss in Detroit River waterway
Dearborn resident Wael Haaro is ready to go fishing. Wyandotte Boat Ramp Manager George Campbell checks out a dip net for live bait. By Daniel Gretzner Avid anglers from across the state and as far away as Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky have found their way to the Detroit River this April. Downriver communities, especially Wyandotte, have been a big part of an annual spring fishing boom. The abundance of walleye found in the neighborhood waters has brought a flurry of fishing action over the past few weeks. At the … [Read more...] about Spring walleye run is boss in Detroit River waterway
Fordson baseball in rebuilding stage
Photo by Daniel Gretzner Fordson baseball head coach Steve Farkas looks for his team to improve during the 2012 season. By Daniel Gretzner Varsity baseball has seen better days at Fordson High School. The Tractors are getting off to a slow start this spring after dropping their first four games of the new season, leaving them with a not-so-hot 0-4 record. Head coach Steve Farkas, now in his second year, is hoping that his young Fordson team will mature as the season moves along. “We are rebuilding here with kids who … [Read more...] about Fordson baseball in rebuilding stage
DHS senior wins Golden Gloves, will fight in national matchup
Photo by Daniel Gretzner Ahmed Mahmood (right) will participate in the National Golden Gloves Championships in late April in Denver. His father, Majed Fradi-Mahmood, (left) is his coach. By Daniel Gretzner Ahmed Mahmood started boxing when he was just 6 years old. Now, it is evident that his training, under his father, has paid off. The 17-year-old Dearborn High School senior has won the Southeast Michigan Golden Gloves Open Bantamweight championship. On March 31, Mahmood won a unanimous decision in the open class category … [Read more...] about DHS senior wins Golden Gloves, will fight in national matchup
Edsel Ford gets ready to defend WWAC baseball title
Photo by Daniel Gretzner Edsel Ford baseball head coach Rob Fay (left) watches senior pitcher Ryan Gilbert in a recent practice. Spring sports have just arrived on the local sports scene. The heart of the scheduling doesn’t begin to take place until after the annual Easter break. All of the various high schools in the greater Dearborn/Downriver area have some time off. Based on results of the 2011 season, Edsel Ford looks like the team at or near the top of the Western Wayne Athletic Conference baseball competition. The … [Read more...] about Edsel Ford gets ready to defend WWAC baseball title
U-M national champion dies at 86
TRENTON — John V. Ghindia of Trenton, a key contributor on the 1947 and ’48 University of Michigan undefeated national champion football teams, died March 16. He was 86. Mr. Ghindia was born Oct. 25, 1925, in Niles, Ohio, to Romanian immigrants John and Mary Ghindia, and grew up in Ecorse. He coached football, basketball and baseball at St. Patrick High School in Wyandotte and tennis and hockey at Ecorse High School. He is a member of the Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame, Michigan Catholic High School Hall of Fame and … [Read more...] about U-M national champion dies at 86
AP Inter-City cagers reach Class D quarterfinals
Photo by Daniel Gretzner Five Allen Park Inter-City Baptist seniors played their final high school basketball game March 20 in a Class D quarterfinals loss to Climax-Scotts. The seniors, with head coach Mark Kraatz (second row right), are: Andrew Junes (first row left), Daniel Dantes, Steven Fiema (second row left), Austin Tally and Daniel Woolard. By Daniel Gretzner Mark Kraatz, head coach of the Allen Park Inter-City Babtist boys’ backetball team, led his 2011-12 squad to Class D district and regional championships. These … [Read more...] about AP Inter-City cagers reach Class D quarterfinals