The Novi volleyball team’s run to four straight Class A Finals and three straight championships over the last four seasons saw performances by a number of elite hitters – and one on-court constant directing the attack.

See where setter Erin O'Leary ranks in the MHSAA volleyball record book and check out more recent additions for baseball, girls and boys basketball, football and softball.

Relative to the other 15 softball teams playing in the MHSAA Semifinals two weekends ago at Michigan State University’s Secchia Stadium, the Escanaba contingent was far from home.

But the Eskymos also felt much more at home making the trip to East Lansing of the third straight season – and that, along with a potent offense and near-perfect pitcher, made a historic difference.

There is no question that, for me, the nature of the equipment I’m using for writing affects the nature of the thinking.

After a one-year hiatus in 2017, the annual Reaching Higher showcases of Michigan’s top high school basketball players will return for their ninth year July 17 at Milford High School in Highland Township.