Courtneys goal was answered 10 minutes later with a bomb by senior mid Kiera Trumbull from the 25-yard line, giving Salem the two-goal lead early. 497th. Once you lift one trophy, you dont want to stop lifting trophies, Harris said. Its an excellent senior class, Shingledecker said. You need a team to help you, to help each other, because you need to be able to work together to move the ball and work as a team so you can all be successful.. As Tragge warmed up and took the field, the gravity of his final home game had not even set in. 2019 Kris Isom, Adrian I guess it plays into playing with a senior-heavy team where everyone knows each other, Tragge said. Help this team get started or use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. They struggled to pass effectively. Macayla works hard off the ball, Karns said. 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. All rights reserved. 15, Schools of Choice Applications Now Open for Incoming Grades K-6. "If we can beat Fordson, we can put ourselves in a good spot," Shingledecker said. 2004 Kathy Vruggink Westdorp, Grand Rapids Everyones given a contribution along the line here. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. I would love the chance to play with her, Nikki Verant said of Megan. 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. Stevenson Athletic Schedules Index All information is accurate as of posting, but subject to change. Stevenson (11-0-1) showed that dominanceTuesday against Franklin (4-8), securing the Livonia city championship with a 7-0 win against the Patriots. 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. Theres a little familiarity.. This group of seniors has always been special, so we just came into our senior year wanting to change the program. That is why he said there are players in the 2021 and 2022 classes that he has an eye on for future roster spots. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. No government funds or tax dollars support the MHSAA, which was the first such association nationally to not accept membership dues or tournament entry fees from schools. 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. Livonia Stevenson Athletic Director Hyman Selected for 2022 MHSAA Women In Sports Leadership Award, Michigan High School Athletic Association, 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. Livonia Stevenson 9, Wayne Memorial 1. Through 12 games, Stevenson has outscored opponents 67-6, recorded eight shutouts and earned a No. 1999 Kathy McGee, Flint 1. Media. 2007 Jan Sander, Warren Woods More: South Lyon East football hires 2020 state title winner as its next head coach, More: Seaholm and Bloomfield Hills soccer grind out tie in non-league matchup. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. 1998 Karen S. Leinaar, Delton "But you've got to take care of your business, and that's all we can control at this point, winning the games in front of us.". Now that weve seen what we need to work on, its going to keep getting better and better, Millis said. Stevenson junior midfielder Jude Hammami capped off the seven-goal game late in the second half, scoring at least seven goals for the fifth time this season. Hyman is in her 22nd year at Stevenson after previously serving her first five as an athletic director at Dexter. In the spring, Atwood is a first-hand witness to the recruiting hotbed he considers to be Michigan high school girls soccer. On 4/14, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Belleville (MI) by a score of 2-1. 1993 Jo Lake, Grosse Pointe Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. W. 5-3. To redshirt junior midfielder Megan Verant, much of that has to do with the chemistry and familiaritymany of the players had with each other coming out of high school. Upload it Are you the coach? Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. On 5/10, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Belleville (MI) by a score of 2-1. For Abby Werthman, Madonna soccer is family tradition. Its been a long time coming, Salem head coach Kyle Karns said. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. We are really flying by the seat of our pants here, and the girls really battled hard.. Shes been dependable, loyal and just a model of consistency in running a first-class program.. Through 12 games, Stevenson has outscored . It has won four straight since losing to Fordson, conceding just one goal as its outscored opponents 24-1 in that stretch. Attention current SHS juniors, this is your chance to learn about an excellent opportunity available to you next school year. 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. Band-O-Rama (in Comp Gym), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 517.332.5046 ormedia@mhsaa.com. "We're just passing a lot more and moving the ball a lot better," said Mroz, who scored twice at Franklin. 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). We graduated a lot of seniors and have a ton of new kids. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. Mroz, who played for the Michigan Jaguars FC leading up to this season, is still uncommitted, but he's receiving recruiting interest from small Division I schools and a few D-IIs. It was great for the kids to have a chance and to really get a good game out of it too, Shingledecker said. More:Novi, Canton soccer open season with draw in mask-wearing mandated game. 770 Followers. 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. For the Spartans, Abby Werthman seemed to be finishing on a lot of that unselfishness. 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. April 8, 2022 at 12:32 a.m. Dearborn High headed to Livonia Stevenson on Thursday, April 7 for a KLAA East matchup. Hyman is a 1975 graduate of Livonia Stevenson, where she also played softball and competed in track & field. 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. Shingledecker prides his program on that sense of preparedness, saying that with the high level Stevenson plays at, his players are, historically, more comfortable more quickly at the college level. Hoisting a conference trophy, Harris could not help but think back to when she first joined the Salem soccer program. SHS Daily Schedule / School Hours; SHS Calendar 2022-23; Staff Announcement Submissions; . 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. From the outside, Patton sees a strong Stevenson program. He's been an impact guy for us since his sophomore year. Its not completely without a support system. On 4/28, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 7-0. Power Index. Keep that momentum going, Tragge said. 2014 Teri Reyburn, DeWitt Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Schedule Roster Jul 1, 2022 @ 12:00am Nearby Soccer Teams Canton Churchill Clarenceville Crestwood He knows, coming from that high school program, his two 2020 Spartan recruits will likely have an easier transition than most to the college level. Brighton hockey player Cameron Duffany had a performance that rates with some other Livingston County classics in recent years. 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 Michigan's larger high schools but also served as a voice of leadership, education and mentorship for her colleagues statewide. Commissioner Casey Conway, Livonia Churchill 2022 Rosters East Division West Division Belleville Brighton Varsity Brighton JV Churchill Canton-Varsity and JV Dearborn Hartland Fordson Howell 2022 Franklin Northville John Glenn Novi Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. With seniors all across the field, represented on offense and defense, and even as depth on the bench, Stevenson head coach Ken Shingledecker praised the 2020 class for what it has done, but focused on what they can do to continue their high school career as long as possible. 1990 Carol Seavoy, LAnse 2002 Susan Barthold, Kentwood Spring Stevenson Spartans Varsity Girls Soccer Season, Missing Score - Stevenson @ Wayne Memorial. A lot of it is trying to stay healthy and manage minutes. 2008 Jane Bos, Grand Rapids More:South Lyon freshman, senior show team's present, future after state wrestling performances, More:Reigning state girls soccer champions Novi has lofty expectations in 2021, For us, you have to educate the younger kids on what were about at Stevenson, Millis said. Salem will open its 2021 playoff run with a first-round bye, and is scheduled to face either Plymouth or John Glenn in the District 11 semifinal 7 p.m. June 2 at Livonia Franklin. Looking for 21-22 info? Phone: (734) 744-2660. When we got rolling there about 10 minutes in, we were really sharp, Shingledecker said. I never would have imagined all of us getting to play together in college, Verant said. Sometimes, they know whats right and whats not, and it was hard for them. 48916 Fax: (734) 744-2828 Athletic Trainer: Erin Pavlovich Nickname: Spartans 2019 rank. 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. On 4/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 4-0. She also has spoken at the MHSAAs Women In Sports Leadership Conference. 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. 48916 Athletic Office Athletic Secretary: Phone: (734) 744-2660 ext. Instead of finding feet, there was some selfish play on the ball. The MHSAA is a private, not-for-profit corporation of voluntary membership by more than 1,500 public and private senior high schools and junior high/middle schools which exists to develop common rules for athletic eligibility and competition. 2018 Meg Seng, Ann Arbor While Karns viewed this game as one that helps his team prepare for the long run, he views it also as one of many. But with each game, each goal scored, each trophy raised, the 14 Salem seniors know the narrative of their program is changing. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Nothing you can really do about that, Shingledecker said. Knowing some of the players on the roster from past Stevenson teams, along with former opponents from many other high schools in the metro Detroit area, Megan Verant said she came into her freshman season more comfortable due to past chemistry with some of her new teammates. I think it was hard for lots of the players to deal with, even my guys.. That focus usuallycomes after taking a tough loss. After three days of tryouts and only two practices, the Spartans took the field against Dearborn short-handed after five players were held out due to COVID-19 protocols, leaving the head coach without certainty of what he was going to see. We dont want to be seen as the underdog anymore, Harris said. As a junior, she recorded 46 of her 69 career goals, the second most in school history in a single season, earning first-team All State honors. Girls interested in Stevenson Soccer in the spring. He can get around pretty much anyone. Full Student Day : 7:25 AM - 2:20 PM. We all know each other, and I feel like that plays into the dominance.. 1 seed University of Northwestern Ohio in the WHAC tournament semifinal. 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. Livonia Stevenson boys soccer has won 4-straight since loss to Fordson SPORTS Livonia Stevenson boys soccer has been 'taking care of your business' after Fordson loss A loss to the. Harris reaped the rewards twice, totaling two of Salems three goals in the championship game on assists by Kelsey Zol and Abby Siddall, respectively. 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. Salem and Stevenson now have a good idea of where each of them stands near the halfway point in the season. The Official Facebook page of Livonia Stevenson Soccer. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com On 5/12, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Wayne Memorial (Wayne, MI) by a score of 1-0. But she knowsthere is a legitimate chance that she will be able to play with many of the underclassmen on the roster again. And they all came in with one goal in mind. 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. Blood Drive (in Comp Gym), 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM But the fact that we do, I think it makes us a better team.. But with the way Stevenson has dominated KLAA opponents all season, he is confident going into the postseason. Novi Ice Arena, Nick Lidstrom Drive, Novi, MI, USA. 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. 1 seed and a first roundbye in the upcoming postseason tournament. Hoisting their first conference trophy in 34 years, the Rocks dont want their story to end there. 2009 Gail Ganakas, Flint; Deb VanKuiken, Holly He's a good passer of the ball. She also has served as the girls and boys tennis commissioner of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association, of which Stevenson is a member. 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. These guys, they just play very clean and its very hard to stay focused some of these games have been lopsided but they are very disciplined. 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Over the course of the past few games, he said his team has started to form, looking to the Spartans 6-0 win against Dearborn as an example of what this group can be. For some Livonia Stevenson girls soccer players, their past and future are separated by three miles. Its that energy, and it becomes infectious., More:Plymouth lacrosse's Zoe Weber sets aside lymphoma fight for normal senior night. 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 ( Tragge knows what is coming for Stevenson. But to her, the decision came down to one main factor. We have a lot of depth with the roster that we have.. The Spartans (6-2, 6-1) want to win their fourth-straight Kensington Lakes Activities Association-East championship. Watching Abby have her way with opponents at the high school level, Emma said she wanted her sister to be recognized somewhere. On 5/19, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Glenn (Westland, MI) by a score of 9-0. A final score has not been reported for this varsity soccer game. Member schools which enforce these rules are permitted to participate in MHSAA tournaments, which attract more than 1.4 million spectators each year. He knows there will be tough games ahead for this young group. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. On 5/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Fordson (Dearborn, MI) by a score of 8-0. Tweets & replies. When theres only three left, this is going to be the legacy that were leaving. Better late than never, you know, Tragge said. But taking the field, taking on area rival Livonia Franklin, he was comfortable. 3-1. When she left coaching basketball to work as an AD, it was an incredible victory for kids in our state. Each year, the Representative Council considers the achievements of women coaches, officials and athletic administrators affiliated with the MHSAA who show exemplary leadership capabilities and positive contributions to athletics. 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. As a Madonna staff member, I want talented girls to come play for me at Madonna, Atwood said. 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. He knew what was coming, having played with many of the 11 seniors on the Stevenson roster since middle school in recreational leagues. 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. Nikki Verant knows this is not a normal college situation. And then Stevenson's lone returning all-stater buried a laser from 20 yards away. Livonia Stevenson Soccer I know their experiences and that makes me know what I am getting into.. He's got a lot of things in hisgame that makes our team much better.". Heading into Friday nights game against Livonia Stevenson, the wind at Plymouth-Canton Educational Parks varsity field did not allow that to happen as much as Karns would have liked. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. On 4/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 4-0. She has served as a Leadership Training Institute instructor for the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) and as a presider and speaker at the MIAAAs annual conference. Wed Mar 1. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com Two minutes later, Alaouieh found the back of the net off an assist by sophomore forward Carter Mroz. What we think is that Abby will come in and start scoring goals immediately as a freshman.. 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. Should he help the Spartans complete the bounce back, ensure they upset Fordson on Sept. 30 and earn another berth into the KLAA championship game, that should boost his recruiting interest. 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. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2524. More:Facing old coach, Mori Miller, Birmingham Groves boys soccer blank rival Seaholm, More:PHOTOS: Birmingham Groves boys soccer at Birmingham Seaholm. In Madonnas 2020 recruiting class, that talent pipeline is set to continue. The first Women In Sports Leadership Award was presented in 1990. 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. LIVONIA STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL SPARTANS 2021 VARSITY and JV SOCCER. She called it weird, but reassuring., I know these people, Nikki Verant said. But the. Past recipients are: Exclusive podcasts from our top journalists. In the first half of the KLAA girls soccer championship, Salem hit a goal 34 years in the making. You are not doing it all by yourself, Abby Werthman said. It felt nice.. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com Northville. After 15 minutes of scoreless play to start the first half, the Stevenson offense came alive. To the senior, it felt like yesterday he was trying out for the team, playing for the Spartans as a freshman. Tragge opened the second half with his first goal of his senior campaign, something he had been waiting for. And being at Stevenson, coming back home, has been quite an honor and just a very rich experience for me.. Its a tough stretch, Karns said. More: Canton Soccer Club cancels Canton Cup, hopes for partial summer season, More: Livonia Stevenson's Emily Morris signs to bowl in college.