Prep football preview: Kensington Lakes Activities Association

The Detroit News breaks down the Kensington Lakes Activities Association football teams for the 2019 season.

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Prep football preview: Lakes Valley

The Detroit News breaks down the Lakes Valley Conference football teams for the 2019 season.

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Prep football preview: Huron League

The Detroit News breaks down the Huron League football teams for the 2019 season.

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Prep football preview: Downriver League

The Detroit News breaks down the Downriver League football teams for the 2019 season.

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Prep football preview: Michigan Metro Conference

The Detroit News breaks down the Michigan Metro Conference football teams for the 2019 season.

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Prep football preview: Charter School Conference

The Detroit News breaks down the Charter conference football teams for the 2019 season.

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Prep football preview: Independents / others

The Detroit News breaks down the independents and other area football teams for the 2019 season.

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Detroit King OT Deondre Buford joins Justin Rogers at Kentucky

Detroit King offensive tackle Deondre Buford committed to Kentucky on Monday, becoming the third player from Michigan to pledge to the Wildcats’ 2020 recruiting class.

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‘We want to get our respect back’: Seniors Arnold, Henson ready to lead St. Mary’s

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s seniors Kameron Arnold and Grant Henson are confident that the Eaglets are back on the right track.

Myles and Myren Harris hope to form double whammy for Chippewa Valley

Myles Harris was born five minutes before his fraternal twin brother Myren.

Trieu: Michigan enjoys fast start on elite 2021 in-state talent

With Michigan’s 2020 recruiting class at 24 commitments, the Wolverines have made progress on the 2021 class this summer.

Donovan Edwards, nation’s No. 3 RB for 2021, ready to rumble again for West Bloomfield

Donovan Edwards was thrilled to be back on the field, working his way into a big sweat.

After conquering Cass Tech, Fordson has ‘more to prove’ in 2019

Finishing 10-2 would be considered a great season for almost any team, but Fordson's new crop think they could go further this year.

North Farmington retools with former Harrison coaches, high hopes

Jon Herstein was living his dream Monday while directing his first practice as a head coach.

Metro Detroit area high school football teams start practice

Walled Lake Western’s Yaseen, a Northwestern commit, ruled ineligible

Northwestern wide receiver commit Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen, one of the state’s top players, will miss action this season.

Southfield A&T, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s hope 2019 season brings redemption

Southfield A&T and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s are among teams trying to end consecutive losing seasons to make postseason appearances.

Spartans land late 2019 addition in Belleville’s Jalen Hunt

Hunt originally committed to Iowa, but he did not qualify academically and was planning to attend Iowa Western Community College.

Ron Bellamy continues to grow along with ‘state power’ West Bloomfield

At West Bloomfield, Bellamy has helped winning become an expectation — and it’ll be one of the top teams in the state again this season.

Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi’s unlikely journey from Traverse City to NFL touchdown

Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi’s 86-yard punt return for a touchdown during the Browns’ 30-10 preseason win over the Redskins on Thursday night was impressive.

Trieu: MSU WR target Jace Williams adds size to ‘unbelievable’ skill

Grand Rapids Catholic Central receiver Jace Williams has added two inches and more than 25 pounds since last season.

Trieu: Similar defense draws versatile Makari Paige to Michigan

West Bloomfield four-star safety announced his verbal to the Wolverines on Tuesday evening.

Detroit Central football team returns support for Lions

Several Lions visited Central last year after the franchise pitched in to fix the scoreboard and press box, and also funded two uniform sets.

Detroit King gearing up to keep seat on football throne

King will be attempting to win its fourth state championship in five years this fall, which would give it the right to talk about a dynasty.

Trieu: Hard-hitting S. Carolina safety DeMarzo gets ‘dream offer’ from MSU

Cole DeMarzo, a safety from South Carolina, is planning to take an official visit to Michigan State in September and likely will make a college decision some time that month.

Myren Harris leads Chippewa Valley charge in defense of Division 1 state title

Myren Harris is ready to be the featured running back for Chippewa Valley, which will begin defense of its Division 1 state championship next month.

Michigan commit Giovanni El-Hadi on rapid rise as OT prospect

Sterling Heights Stevenson four-star junior tackle Giovanni El-Hadi has had a spring and summer to remember.

Alaric Jackson: From Detroit to Iowa to possible first-round NFL draft pick

Alaric Jackson enters his junior year as a second-team All-American by multiple preseason publications, along with being a possible first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft as a left tackle.

Jeter’s foundation donates $3.2M for Michigan ballfields

A charitable organization founded by Derek Jeter is donating about $3.2M to renovate a baseball and softball complex at his Michigan high school

Fordson’s Antonio Gates Jr. could be quite a catch, just like his famous father

Antonio Gates Jr. is following in the footsteps of his famous father, the future NFL Hall of Fame tight end of the same name.

West Bloomfield’s Makari Paige to attend Michigan football BBQ

Paige, a four-star safety, is considering Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and Kentucky.

Braiden McGregor leads six Michigan players on new ESPN 300

Six players from Michigan have made the new ESPN 300 – a ranking of the top 300 college football prospects in the 2020 recruiting class.

King twins form two-pronged attack for Cass Tech, want to be college teammates

The siblings will power the school on both sides of the ball with 6-foot-1, 230-pound Kobe playing linebacker and running back while 5-11, 170-pound Kalen is slotted at cornerback and receiver.

Ohio State commit Grant Toutant puts Warren De La Salle’s three-peat bid at top of agenda

Offensive tackle and De Salle start season Aug. 30 against Division 3 runner-up Muskegon Mona Shore in Prep Kickoff Classic at Wayne State.

St. Clair’s Cronenworth shining as two-way player in Rays organization

Former Michigan standout is playing infield and pitching in the Rays' organization at Triple-A Durham.

Penn State lands another Michigan blue-chip football recruit; here’s an update of The News’ Top 25

East Kentwood 6-foot-6, 240-pound defensive end Bryce Mostella committed to Penn State over Fourth of July weekend.

Four-star LB Jaheim Thomas picks hometown Cincinnati over Michigan State

The prospect opts to play college football in his hometown.

Michigan offers Ypsilanti Lincoln star Emoni Bates

Emoni Bates wrote on Twitter last week that he had received an offer from Michigan State. Now you can add Michigan to that offer list.

‘Sky is the limit’: Detroit’s Werner Blakely earns rare honor as baseball All-American

Youth baseball is often overlooked in Detroit. Most kids gravitate toward football or basketball.

Stronger Emoni Bates dominates AAU circuit, preps for encore

Emoni Bates has spent plenty of time in the weight room – in addition to the hours on the basketball court – this summer to work on his game.