Wednesday's roundup: King girls overcome first-half stutter to win

Detroit King struggled in the opening quarter of its PSL girls quarterfinal game Wednesday against visiting Detroit Renaissance. With King’s athleticism and quickness on defense, that slow start didn’t linger into the second quarter as King went on a 14-0 run en route to a 71-33 victory.

Tuesday's girls roundup: Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett primes for playoffs by pushing past Inkster

If Tuesday night’s win over Inkster is any indication, Miss Basketball frontrunner Madison Ristovski and Grosse Pointe University Liggett are primed for a run at the state championship.

Tuesday's boys roundup: Madison Heights Bishop Foley corrects past mistakes

Corey Green played an inspired game Tuesday with 17 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks to lead Bishop Foley to a 51-32 victory over Pontiac Notre Dame Prep in a Catholic League AA Division game at Notre Dame Prep.

Two-player duel goes on Troy’s favor

Junior James Young had a school-record 49 points and 20 rebounds for Troy (10-4) and Clarkston senior Nick Tatu poured in 47 as Troy edged Clarkston 79-74.

This week’s boys basketball schedule

Here's a look at boys basketball games scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

This week’s girls basketball schedule

Here's a look at girls basketball games scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Inkster star guard has 2-year-old son and a bright future

Ayrionna Taylor has a busy life. She wakes up on school days at 5 a.m. and doesn’t get home until around 7 p.m. Then the senior basketball guard from Inkster High turns from student-athlete to mother.

• Photos: Inkster guard is driven to succeed

Monday's high schools roundup: Grosse Ile girls cruise but still trail New Boston Huron

The Grosse Ile girls basketball team has had its ups-and-downs this season. Against Milan on Monday, Grosse Ile got a solid effort on both ends of the floor and cruised to a 54-25 home win in Huron League play.

Several Metro Detroit basketball stars in running to be McDonald’s All-Americans

Six female and six male athletes from Michigan — all seniors, including three from the Detroit Public School League — have been nominated for the McDonald’s All-America team. The winners will be announced Thursday night.

Prep Insider: Denby boys basketball could be poised for playoff run

Anticipation for the start of the state tournament is growing. Already, many district pairings have been drawn and coaches are scouting first-round opponents. Here’s a look at four teams that could make a surprise run.

Big games scheduled for prep hockey showcases in Trenton this week

The Kennedy Arena will be the place to be for high school hockey fans this week, beginning with the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League Night At The Showcase.

Tom Markowski’s boys basketball rankings

Here are the latest state and Detroit area boys basketball rankings by Tom Markowski, The Detroit News' lead high school reporter.

Friday's roundup: North Farmington upsets Lathrup in OAA thriller

Caleb Hogans of North Farmington dribbled down the court with his team trailing by a point knowing he had two options. He chose the right one.

Benton Harbor sisters ranked No. 1 in the nation for 2015 and 2016 classes

For the first time, sisters have been ranked No. 1 in the nation in consecutive classes by All-Star Girls Report. Kalabrya Gondrezick is the top-rated girls basketball player for 2015 and her younger sister, Kysre, is No. 1 for 2016.

Divine Child defeats Ladywood, remains undefeated in league

Thursday's roundup: Southfield-Lathrup girls hand Clarkston first loss

Wednesday's roundup: Country Day boys earn seventh straight victory

Former area football coach Bob LaPointe dies at 66

Tuesday's girls roundup: Country Day hands Pershing girls first loss

Tuesday's boys roundup: Rochester pushes win streak to 12

Monday's roundup: Detroit King too much for Madison Ristovski, University Liggett

Stoney Creek’s Gabby Yurik owns court, course

Three state players named to Louisville Slugger Preseason High School All-America team

Tom Markowski’s boys basketball rankings

Saturday’s roundup: Dearborn Unified hockey dominates Saline

Friday's girls roundup: Gabby Yurik sets school scoring record in Stoney Creek win

Friday's boys roundup: Warren Fitzgerald slips past rival Mott

Thursday's roundup: City High’s tough defense builds early lead in win over Kettering

Wednesday's roundup: River Rouge boys hold off host Inkster