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. Livonia, MI Joined April 2012. That 2-0 loss to the 12th-ranked Tractors (11-0-1, 7-0-1) 2 weeks ago was an eye-opener. "We know there are harder games down the road. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Phone: (734) 744-2660. She received her certified master athletic administrator designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) in 2006. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. As a high school coach, I want the student-athlete to go to the school thats the best fit for them all around.. Im really hoping we can do this again in a couple of weeks in the championship game, Shingledecker said. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Besides senior Carter Mroz snapping post-game selfies with his buddies from rival Livonia Franklin, the Livonia Stevenson boys soccer team was all business in Thursday's 5-0 victory. But she knowsthere is a legitimate chance that she will be able to play with many of the underclassmen on the roster again. It was like goal, goal, goal; all of them were really good goals with really good movement and good final passes. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Opens Feb. 1, Livonia Career Technical Center Open House Feb. 8. Attention current SHS juniors, this is your chance to learn about an excellent opportunity available to you next school year. Boys Fall 2022 Schedules Boys Cross Country Boys Football - Varsity Boys Football - JV Boys Football - Freshman Boys Soccer - Varsity Boys Soccer - JV Boys Tennis - Varsity Boys Winter 2022-2023 Schedules Boys Basketball - Varsity Instead of finding feet, there was some selfish play on the ball. On 4/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 4-0. Author: AC Milan Detroit Created Date: 9/8/2020 4:31:34 PM . Hyman is a 1975 graduate of Livonia Stevenson, where she also played softball and competed in track & field. Right away, we knew how to work well together and a lot of people dont get to do that, Megan Verant said. 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. But Tuesday night, he was just thankful to take the field with a group that had not been able to in 21 months. 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. And then Stevenson's lone returning all-stater buried a laser from 20 yards away. Its a tough stretch, Karns said. 770 Followers. 2014 Teri Reyburn, DeWitt More: Churchill soccer stays hot, continues win streak against Dearborn, More: Cast your vote for Hometown Life Prep Athlete of the Week. 2006 Melanie Miller, Lansing April 8, 2022 at 12:32 a.m. Dearborn High headed to Livonia Stevenson on Thursday, April 7 for a KLAA East matchup. Author: AC Milan Detroit Created Date: 8/17/2021 12:34:14 PM . Salem and Stevenson now have a good idea of where each of them stands near the halfway point in the season. 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. For Abby Werthman, Madonna soccer is family tradition. For some Livonia Stevenson girls soccer players, their past and future are separated by three miles. Please help us by reporting the final score. Watching Abby have her way with opponents at the high school level, Emma said she wanted her sister to be recognized somewhere. Wed Mar 1. Just over eight minutes into the second half, junior forward Katelyn Wilmoth took a pass from junior defender Gabriella Sapia, setting herself in the middle of the field and connecting on the first goal of the 2021 season. Its been a long time coming, Salem head coach Kyle Karns said. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. Full Student Day : 7:25 AM - 2:20 PM. Brighton hockey player Cameron Duffany had a performance that rates with some other Livingston County classics in recent years. On 4/12, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Fordson (Dearborn, MI) by a score of 5-0. When theres only three left, this is going to be the legacy that were leaving. If not, it gets really hard.. Its been a passion of mine, every aspect. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. 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. 1992 Patricia Ashby, Scotts The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Stevenson (11-0-1) showed that dominanceTuesday against Franklin (4-8), securing the Livonia city championship with a 7-0 win against the Patriots. Michigan rank. To Karns, those goals were a benefit of the wind. To the senior, it felt like yesterday he was trying out for the team, playing for the Spartans as a freshman. He's a good passer of the ball. E-Backpack Mail - Click & Scroll to Find Out What's Happening! Unlike the Werthman sisters, Nikki Verant has never had the chance to play on the same team as her sister, Megan. With no one around her, Rocks senior forward Talia Zoli stepped up from the other side, took a second to adjust and tapped the ball in the back of the net for the first score of the game. From Megan, Nikki Verant heard about Madonnas nursing program, about how close it was to home and about the success the Crusaders had on the soccer field. Northville. Contact reporter Colin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com . This content is only available to subscribers. Its kind of perfect that it happened now. 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. All the girls are great, all the new players coming in, I could tell, they were going to be a great addition to the team, Verant said. On 4/26, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Glenn (Westland, MI) by a score of 9-0. Now that weve seen what we need to work on, its going to keep getting better and better, Millis said. Jackson Early Childhood Center has an urgent need for childcare workers. Sometimes, they know whats right and whats not, and it was hard for them. Especially with them still chasing Fordson in the standings. Now that they have a foundation set, Millis said its time to build. 1997 Delores L. Elswick, Detroit Shes not going to say a whole lot, Shingledecker said. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Member schools which enforce these rules are permitted to participate in MHSAA tournaments, which attract more than 1.4 million spectators each year. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. Facing old coach, Mori Miller, Birmingham Groves boys soccer blank rival Seaholm, PHOTOS: Birmingham Groves boys soccer at Birmingham Seaholm, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Better late than never, you know, Tragge said. 497th. When we got rolling there about 10 minutes in, we were really sharp, Shingledecker said. Nothing you can really do about that, Shingledecker said. LPS Announces Educator & Support Staff of the Year! She also has spoken at the MHSAAs Women In Sports Leadership Conference. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. 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. For the Spartans, Abby Werthman seemed to be finishing on a lot of that unselfishness. 1996 Cheryl Amos-Helmicki, Huntington Woods We have a lot of depth with the roster that we have.. Keep that momentum going, Tragge said. As Tragge warmed up and took the field, the gravity of his final home game had not even set in. Past recipients are: In addition to her vast school sports responsibilities and contributions, Hyman has volunteered with Special Olympics, Livonias Newburg United Methodist Church and Rotary Club. LIVONIA STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL SPARTANS 2020 VARSITY and JV SOCCER. Power Index. 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. Use this link to access the latest from the SHS Communication Corner. Claim this team Ways you can help 1. I would love the chance to play with her, Nikki Verant said of Megan. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com As a senior, Millis is hungry to achieve what she felt she lost out on as a junior: a significant chance at a state title. Livonia, MI 48152. In the first half of the KLAA girls soccer championship, Salem hit a goal 34 years in the making. Shes been dependable, loyal and just a model of consistency in running a first-class program.. Megan Verant said she expects chemistry between the two of them from the moment they step onto the field for the first time together, saying that they had been training for the upcoming season together at home. Its been a really hard week for us, Shingledecker said. . 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. The Crusaders have won 38 of their 55 games, finishing fifth in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and losing to No. Nikki Verant knows this is not a normal college situation. 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. On 4/28, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 7-0. 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 www.hometownlife.com. Adlai E. Stevenson High School 33500 W. Six Mile Rd. Its an energy that Stevenson was unable to overcome in an atmosphere that many on the roster had never experienced. They havent experienced winning at this level in terms of trophies and things like that. Hyman was named her regions Athletic Director of the Year by the MIAAA in 2014 and received its Jack Johnson Distinguished Service Award in 2015. With the conference championship game looming, Shingledecker knows this is a matchup that could happen again. He can get around pretty much anyone. Explore the benefits. 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. The D Zone Football: Livonia Stevenson (Varsity) Belleville at Livonia Stevenson, 10/07 7:00 PM, Livonia Stevenson at Livonia Churchill, 10/14 7:00 PM, Livonia Stevenson at Hartland, 10/21 7:00 PM, Howell at Livonia Stevenson, 08/25 7:00 PM, Fordson at Livonia Stevenson, 09/01 7:00 PM, Livon. 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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. 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. Author: Kozler Created Date: Through 12 games, Stevenson has outscored . Apply today! 2010 Gina Mazzolini, Lansing Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. Looking for 21-22 info? Niji-Iro Japanese Immersion Elementary School, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). 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. 129 Following. 48916 Athletic Office Athletic Secretary: Kate Rogula Phone: (734) 744-2660 ext. 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. But Harris came into her senior season knowing what Salem had at its disposal: a group of 14 seniors who had played club soccer together and had a level of chemistry, she said, the Rocks had never had before. The home of 11 MHSAA State Championships. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. Lori has been a leader and pioneer in the world of athletics, and in particular as an advocate for females and girls sports, MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. 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. But Atwood has to balance his role as a college and high school coach when it comes to the recruitment of Stevenson players. "We're just passing a lot more and moving the ball a lot better," said Mroz, who scored twice at Franklin. Stevenson settled down in the second half, cutting its deficit in half with a score by Mikayla Waranauckas, while later watching as a strike careened off the crossbar. Shes got some good pace, good combination soccer, Karns said. 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. I dont think we played very well tonight, this isnt one of our best showings and I think we played much better the last time we played them. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. 17.21. LIVONIA STEVENSON SOCCER ACTIVITIEs ASSOCIATION . 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. 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. Tweets. 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. Salem. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. I am very excited to announce my commitment to strive for academic and athletic excellence with the Golden Grizzlies at Oakland University. We dont want to be seen as the underdog anymore, Harris said. In Madonnas 2020 recruiting class, that talent pipeline is set to continue. Nikki Verant was sad when she did not get to play her senior season at Stevenson. But to her, the decision came down to one main factor. 48916 Athletic Office Athletic Secretary: Phone: (734) 744-2660 ext. 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. For some Livonia Stevenson girls soccer players, their past and future are separated by three miles. 2007 Jan Sander, Warren Woods Emma knew that Abby would really shine at Madonna. Its not completely without a support system. Hyman is in her 22nd year at Stevenson after previously serving her first five as an athletic director at Dexter. It has won four straight since losing to Fordson, conceding just one goal as its outscored opponents 24-1 in that stretch. More: Canton Soccer Club cancels Canton Cup, hopes for partial summer season, More: Livonia Stevenson's Emily Morris signs to bowl in college. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com Athletic Director: Phone: (734) 744-2660, ext. That was key.. Brandon Folsom covers high school sportsin metro Detroit for Hometown Life. I know their experiences and that makes me know what I am getting into.. It really didnt have to look that pretty. Likes. 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. Show Caption. On 4/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 4-0. Coming out of the second half, Stevenson continued to get chances. He says he tells his players if Madonna is interested, passing information along to Patton and the Crusaders coaching staff, but then takes a back seat, waiting to see what decision is made. The Official Facebook page of Livonia Stevenson Soccer. Its that energy, and it becomes infectious., More:Plymouth lacrosse's Zoe Weber sets aside lymphoma fight for normal senior night. Novi Ice Arena, Nick Lidstrom Drive, Novi, MI, USA. And being at Stevenson, coming back home, has been quite an honor and just a very rich experience for me.. "That's been our main focus, keeping control of the ball.". Soccer - Stevenson High School Soccer Team Information Schedule Tryout Information Records/History Program Overview Head Coach Bio Team Information Cut/No-Cut Sport? Get this season started out right and help the team fill out their schedule and roster. I was drawn to Oakland by the amazing coaching staff and the wonderful atmosphere of the team, as well as the incredible campus and . 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. You are not doing it all by yourself, Abby Werthman said. And then being an athletic director has probably been the most rewarding as an adult. 2016 Betty Wroubel, Pontiac The senior midfielder is one of only a few players on the roster that had played Stevenson soccer before playing for the Spartans as a sophomore before her junior season was canceled due to the emergence of COVID-19. 3. On 5/13, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Salem (Canton, MI) by a score of 1-0. More:Facing old coach, Mori Miller, Birmingham Groves boys soccer blank rival Seaholm, More:PHOTOS: Birmingham Groves boys soccer at Birmingham Seaholm. However, the ball hit Franklin goalkeeper Eric Polzins body to keep the Patriots deficit at three at the end of the first half. Band-O-Rama (in Comp Gym), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 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. 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. The first Women In Sports Leadership Award was presented in 1990. 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. Tweets & replies. Stevenson head coach Ken Shingledecker said it was his teams first taste of what playoff soccer was like. Two minutes later, Alaouieh found the back of the net off an assist by sophomore forward Carter Mroz. Macayla works hard off the ball, Karns said. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. 3-1. 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 48152 2022-2023 School Year Hours Full Student Day : 7:25 AM - 2:20 PM 7:25 AM - 10:25 AM 11:25 AM - 2:20 PM Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Mr. Pete Mazzoni ( email) Mr. Eric Stromberg () Mr. Pete Kotsogiannis () Mrs. Christina Abojamra ( 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. What we think is that Abby will come in and start scoring goals immediately as a freshman.. 2005 Barbara Redding, Capac Hoisting a conference trophy, Harris could not help but think back to when she first joined the Salem soccer program. 48916 Fax: (734) 744-2828 Athletic Trainer: Erin Pavlovich Nickname: Spartans 2012 Janet Gillette, Comstock Park Every part of my career Ive been happy with, and honored, and just thoroughly enjoyed it, Hyman said. 1 seed University of Northwestern Ohio in the WHAC tournament semifinal. 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. More:Novi, Canton soccer open season with draw in mask-wearing mandated game. Despite the uncharted success for Salem over the course of the 2021 season, Harris is just taking it in stride. Help this team get started or use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. On 4/8, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Lakeland (White Lake, MI) by a score of 3-0. More:Bench-clearing fight defines Stevenson soccer's opening win . Dearborn 0 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. Stevenson wasted no time in learning from its mistakes. 2004 Kathy Vruggink Westdorp, Grand Rapids Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. 2 doubles. Stevenson sophomore forward Nico Bunda broke the tie with a slow-rolling goal off a deflection from senior defender Alec Alaouieh. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. Spring Stevenson Spartans Varsity Girls Soccer Season, Missing Score - Stevenson @ Wayne Memorial. SHS Daily Schedule / School Hours; SHS Calendar 2022-23; Staff Announcement Submissions; . Heading into the championship game, the Spartans carried four seniors. She creates a lot of problems just with her athleticism and her work rate. But taking the field, taking on area rival Livonia Franklin, he was comfortable. We were able to connect some passes, move the ball up the field and just a good quality finish from her. It was clear by Mroz's effort in the first half he was hellbent on ensuring the Spartans wouldn't slip up against their rivals. Theres been players in the past, they have scored a lot of goals in high school, didnt always translate in college, Patton said. 2003 Nancy Clark, Flint But the wind favored the Rocks (7-0-2), keeping their undefeated streak alive with a 3-1 win against the previously unbeaten Spartans (4-1-2). He knew what was coming, having played with many of the 11 seniors on the Stevenson roster since middle school in recreational leagues. Spartans Got Talent (in PAC), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM In the spring, Atwood is a first-hand witness to the recruiting hotbed he considers to be Michigan high school girls soccer. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. 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. If we can mercy in districts, that would be fantastic.. The visiting Pioneers fell to Stevenson by a score of 5-0. 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.
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