Viewpoints

A visitor to the local high school in late March would normally find boys and girls engaged in track and field, baseball, softball and lacrosse practices. Inside the building, some students would be involved with speech or debate activities. Unfortunately, this is not a...

March Madness took on another meaning for everyone in the sports world during the week of March 9 – a week like none other in the history of organized sports with the acceleration of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States.

One of the age-old objectives of the NFHS has been to preserve the records, tradition and heritage of education-based athletics and activities programs in the United States.

This week’s show tells of how fun fueled Hudson to the Division 4 competitive cheer championship and explains why attending MHSAA Finals is a family tradition worth starting.

The calendar has turned to March, which in the world of high school sports can only mean one thing – Basketball. It is time for state tournaments, March Madness and, yes, the annual rhetoric about the merits of the shot clock.

This week’s show features Clinton wrestling's championship run and recalls boys hoops scoring greats from the Upper Peninsula.

Awareness about the dangers of concussions is at an all-time high. In response, athletic organizations — from Pop Warner football to USA Hockey — have safe-play protocols in place.  But misconceptions about injury — prevention...

Often, the public’s concept of high school sports is a football or basketball game televised on a national cable channel between highly-ranked prep teams from different parts of the country – or the game-by-game tracking of “star” players like Le...

This week’s show features Battle of the Fans IX champion Buchanan and looks back at the eight MHSAA Basketball Finals decided by buzzer beaters.

While the behavior of parents and other fans at high school games is still a work in progress, there is some good news on the officiating front.

This week’s show features Carson City-Crystal wrestler Jamison Ward and explains why the MHSAA's limited seeding in basketball accomplished its desired result.

The interest level in playing football – and following the sport at all levels – has never been higher. With that continued interest in the sport comes the expectation that everything possible is being done – at all levels – to ensure that the sa...

This week’s show highlights Farmington United gymnast Elena Vargo and discusses the multi-sport background of a Super Bowl star.

On football’s grandest stage earlier this month, its latest star attraction not only delivered another virtuoso performance but demonstrated the best career path to success.

This week’s show highlights Trenton swimmer Michael Wolsek and addresses the importance of increasing the number of women in leadership positions in athletics. 

If you or your child plays sports or participates in physically risky activities, wearing a helmet could be lifesaving.  While no helmet is concussion-proof, wearing one can help reduce the risk of serious head injuries.

Sometimes in life things simply do not happen as planned. The unexpected is always right around the corner. When these situations occur, we must adapt to change and determine the best steps in moving forward.

This week’s show highlights Utica Ford standout bowler Kensington Holland and discusses how the long high school winter season can provide lessons in treating each other civilly.

As we reflect on the tremendous efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to bring everyone together, let it be a further reminder that all student activity participants – regardless of race, religion, political views or gender identity – should be treated with ...

This week’s show highlights White Pigeon multi-sport standout Claycee West and highlights some of the key points from last weekend's Youth Football Forum.