Summer Ball Up and Running.

This weekend kicked off the summer high school basketball season. Two of the league favorites for next season, Riverview and Milan were at Westland John Glenn to play in one of the better area summer league/tournaments.

Both teams fared pretty well over the weekend. The Big Reds went 3-1 during the weekend against some solid competition and were playing without some of their better players.

Riverview also went 3-1 against Class A competition and were led by their returning 1st team all-leaguer Brad Stewart.

Milan and Riverview will both be part of the upcoming Woodhaven League and then will move onto the ultra competitive Romulus Summer League where some of the best teams in the state will be playing.
Defending Class B champs Detroit Country Day and Class C champs Melvindale ABT are excpected to return to the Romulus League again this year.

Flat Rock's Devan Crain Signs with Goshen College

I spoke to former Flat Rock All Stater Devan Crain today and he told me he had signed with Goshen College in Indiana. From what I saw this winter in JUCO ball, this is a steal for the NAIA school.

http://goleafs.net/mens-basketball/2010/two-way-threat-devan-crain-signs-with-maple-leaf-basketball/

As you can see in the article Devan's work ethic and personality really sets him apart. These are the same qualities that Devan displayed for me while running track at Flat Rock. The first year senior was able to finish 3rd in the Division 3 State Meet in the High Hurdles.

Congrats to Devan!

Summer Leagues

Let us know where your favorite Huron League school will be playing summer ball. The usual leagues will be going strong again but list some of the others. I will be looking to get out in the coming weeks so I can gain some insight into some of next years players and teams.

Richardson Commits to Concordia

Huron's Zac Richardson committed to playing basketball and soccer at Concordia University in Ann Arbor today.

The 6'3" swing man in basketball will be taking his scoring touch to the hardwood while bringing his athleticism to the soccer field as a goalie.

Richardson was the Monroe County Region Player of the Year in soccer while leading the Chiefs to Huron League titles in both sports.

On a personal note, it was nice to see a student athlete from my Alma Mater St. John's Lutheran in Waltz head on to get a college education at a quality Lutheran University.