C & G Newspapers Sports Update

THE JOURNAL: JULY 2, 2008

Organization takes advantage of home
The Macomb Explosion softball organization brought some pride to the east side. The club’s 16-and-under and 14-and-under squads won their respective National Softball Association fastpitch state tournaments June 22.

FARMINGTON PRESS
Mercy softball has two athletes voted All-State
Mercy softball coach Jack Falvo has already claimed neutrality when two of his former stars meet on opposing sides next spring.

WARREN WEEKLY
Free camp teaches teamwork, fundamentals
The 2008 free youth football camp will be the first to offer two separate sessions in two days, giving campers a total football experience.

SHELBY-UTICA NEWS
Utica High’s Histed captures All-State
During her four seasons on the varsity softball squad, Histed smashed five school records. She then topped off her outstanding prep career when she became the only athlete from her school to ever be voted to the Division 1 All-State squad three years in a row.

SOUTHFIELD SUN
All-State softball award caps 2008 for Southfield Christian junior
Even to the casual onlooker, the 2008 softball season was pretty impressive for Southfield Christian junior Lauryn Whittler.

TROY TIMES
Wheatley has makings of All-Stater
Troy High softball coach Tom Calnen has never questioned the physical ability of pitcher Jordan Wheatley.When 2008 began, Wheatley was the unquestioned face of the Colts, shouldering much of the team’s expectations.

FARMINGTON PRESS
Farmington High senior’s career capped off with All-State award
For Farmington High softball coach Tim Brown, the noise was as much a part of spring and summer as birds and lawn sprinklers.

ROYAL OAK REVIEW
Warren resident voted All-State
C.J. Enriquez started every game of her high school career at first base. “I find it hard to believe that I was there every single game,” the Warren resident said. “No injuries, just scratches.”