Sports

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

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Joe Richter (left) and his father, Mike Richter, were happy to claim the first place trophy at the Wyandotte Boat Ramp Walleye Tournament July 13. The beaming faces of father and son were unmistakable when the two were declared winners. Mike Richter and his son, Joe, were winners of the second annual Wyandotte Ramp Walleye Tournament July 13. Both anglers, who hail from Wyandotte, caught a three-fish total weight of 8.5 pounds. That was good enough to edge out their closest competition. "My dad … [Read more...] about Father-son anglers win Wyandotte walleye tourney

Photo by Daniel Gretzner Assistant Operations Manager Adam Bailey of Taylor runs the pro shop at Taylor Meadows Golf Club. It is fortunate for all of the local men, women and youngsters who like to golf that quanity and quality are psrt of the golf course scene in the greater Downriver/Dearborn vicinity. Golf is a sport that can be fun for all ages. One of the local facilities for duffers is the Taylor Meadows Golf Club, one of two courses owned by the city of Taylor. The Meadows is at 25360 Ecorse Road, between … [Read more...] about Check out Taylor Meadows Golf Course