Lori has been a leader and pioneer in the world of athletics, and in particular as an advocate for females and girls sports, MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. On 5/17, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Franklin (Livonia, MI) by a score of 4-3. 3-1. If they know that there is a couple of players from Stevenson that they know, it makes the transition easier because they know them going in, Patton said. But Stevenson isn't overlooking its upcoming slate of games. Coming off a scoreless tie against Canton, Salem girls soccer head coach Kyle Karns wanted to see more shots on target, more good looks at net. In the spring, Atwood is a first-hand witness to the recruiting hotbed he considers to be Michigan high school girls soccer. 2003 Nancy Clark, Flint In Madonnas 2020 recruiting class, that talent pipeline is set to continue. We were able to connect some passes, move the ball up the field and just a good quality finish from her. Upload it Are you the coach? Author: Kozler Created Date: "But you've got to take care of your business, and that's all we can control at this point, winning the games in front of us.". Stevenson seniors Abby Werthman and Nikki Verant will soon become Crusaders, following in the footsteps of not only their families, but teammates, as two of six former Spartans on the upcoming 2020 roster. However, from the moment that Nikki Verant and Abby Werthman join the team officially, there is almost an expectation that they both will feel right at home from the start. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL ~ SPARTANS ~ 2021 JV AND VARSITY SOCCER ROSTER HEAD COACH: Matt Grodzicki HEAD COACH: Ken Shingledecker ASST COACHES: Nick Atwood, Kelly Capoccia. Were doing it.. Author: AC Milan Detroit Created Date: 9/8/2020 4:31:34 PM . Spartans Got Talent (in PAC), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. Heading into Livonia Stevensons first game of the 2021 season the teams first game since June 4, 2019 head coach Ken Shingledecker didnt really know what to expect. Invite the coach He can get around pretty much anyone. For Nikki, it was always a goal for her to play college soccer, viewing it as a legitimate shot starting her sophomore year when she made the varsity team. LIVONIA STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL SPARTANS 2021 VARSITY and JV SOCCER. On 4/21, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Franklin (Livonia, MI) by a score of 1-0. The Spartans opened the season with a 1-1 draw against KLAA East opponent Dearborn, but got their first glimpse at what they would be working with in 2021: a group led by four seniors directing a roster filled with younger players who were seeing their first varsity action. Its a tough stretch, Karns said. Wilmoths goal seemed destined as the only score the Spartans needed until Dearborn senior Lila Mozham hit a rocket over the head of freshman goalkeeper Chase Gregor to tie the game. While their time at Stevenson overlapped, Nikki played for the junior-varsity team, watching Megan play her final year for the Spartans. Every part of my career Ive been happy with, and honored, and just thoroughly enjoyed it, Hyman said. Bunda quickly followed with his second goal of the game off a find from junior forward Adriano Troiani. Through 12 games, Stevenson has outscored . More: Canton Soccer Club cancels Canton Cup, hopes for partial summer season, More: Livonia Stevenson's Emily Morris signs to bowl in college. Im really hoping we can do this again in a couple of weeks in the championship game, Shingledecker said. On 5/12, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Wayne Memorial (Wayne, MI) by a score of 1-0. Hyman has hosted a multitude of MHSAA Tournament events while at both Dexter and Stevenson and has served on the MHSAAs girls tennis, girls basketball and boys basketball committees. The chemistry Salem has thrived on was on full display against Stevenson: using combination soccer to find open players, taking advantage of a young Spartan defense that seemed to bite too soon and too aggressively at net. 2022-2023 School Year Hours. However, the ball hit Franklin goalkeeper Eric Polzins body to keep the Patriots deficit at three at the end of the first half. Use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. For many members of the Stevenson girls soccer roster, the in-between to the Madonna program is Nick Atwood. That 2-0 loss to the 12th-ranked Tractors (11-0-1, 7-0-1) 2 weeks ago was an eye-opener. Hoisting their first conference trophy in 34 years, the Rocks dont want their story to end there. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. The visiting Pioneers fell to Stevenson by a score of 5-0. If we can mercy in districts, that would be fantastic.. LPS Announces Educator & Support Staff of the Year! Stevenson 4 Churchill 0 Final Box Score Jan 19, 2023 @ 2:12am 6-0 (W) Stevenson vs. Dearborn On 4/7, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Dearborn (MI) by a score of 6-0. Everyones given a contribution along the line here. E-Backpack Mail - Click & Scroll to Find Out What's Happening! Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. With no one around her, Rocks senior forward Talia Zoli stepped up from the other side, took a second to adjust and tapped the ball in the back of the net for the first score of the game. Shes got some good pace, good combination soccer, Karns said. When you do get chances you need to, in districts, moving on, you have to put them away. Reflecting on the first game, Delaney Millis saw something to build on, something she could work with. Explore the benefits. 17.21. Now that weve seen what we need to work on, its going to keep getting better and better, Millis said. 2011 Ellen Pugh, West Branch; Patti Tibaldi, Traverse City Not only is it fun and makes things exciting, but it gives you that confidence heading into the state playoffs.. Show Caption. If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. It was like goal, goal, goal; all of them were really good goals with really good movement and good final passes. "That's been our main focus, keeping control of the ball.". "He's definitely gifted," 11th-year Stevenson coach Ken Shingledecker said. Member schools which enforce these rules are permitted to participate in MHSAA tournaments, which attract more than 1.4 million spectators each year. 1994 Brenda Gatlin, Detroit This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Michigan High School Hockey Hub privacy policy. Niji-Iro Japanese Immersion Elementary School, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Salem. April 8, 2022 at 12:32 a.m. Dearborn High headed to Livonia Stevenson on Thursday, April 7 for a KLAA East matchup. 2019 Kris Isom, Adrian If not, it gets really hard.. On 4/7, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Dearborn (MI) by a score of 6-0. Stevenson Soccer's Tweets. On 4/8, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Lakeland (White Lake, MI) by a score of 3-0. I was drawn to Oakland by the amazing coaching staff and the wonderful atmosphere of the team, as well as the incredible campus and . The home of 11 MHSAA State Championships. Now, as the season begins, its her and her olderteammates jobs to get each player on that same page. But Atwood has to balance his role as a college and high school coach when it comes to the recruitment of Stevenson players. Two minutes later, Alaouieh found the back of the net off an assist by sophomore forward Carter Mroz. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2524. 13th. 2000 Pat Richardson, Grass Lake More: Churchill soccer stays hot, continues win streak against Dearborn, More: Cast your vote for Hometown Life Prep Athlete of the Week. The Spartans (6-2, 6-1) want to win their fourth-straight Kensington Lakes Activities Association-East championship. String Fling (in Comp Gym). On 5/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Fordson (Dearborn, MI) by a score of 8-0. 2005 Barbara Redding, Capac The MHSAA is a private, not-for-profit corporation of voluntary membership by more than 1,500 public and private senior high schools and junior high/middle schools which exists to develop common rules for athletic eligibility and competition. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com While Karns viewed this game as one that helps his team prepare for the long run, he views it also as one of many. 129 Following. 2 doubles. But Tuesday night, he was just thankful to take the field with a group that had not been able to in 21 months. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Each year, the Representative Council considers the achievements of women coaches, officials and athletic administrators affiliated with the MHSAA who show exemplary leadership capabilities and positive contributions to athletics. To Karns, those goals were a benefit of the wind. Instead of finding feet, there was some selfish play on the ball. In the fall, Atwood serves as a sort of talent scout for the metro Detroit area, helping the head coach, who came from Midway University in Kentucky and did not know the area and the talent it had on the soccer field when he started prior to the 2017 season. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. 1 doubles. Leaving the parking lot of the Spartans soccer field, it takes five turns through a. Michigan rank. But to her, the decision came down to one main factor. The Official Facebook page of Livonia Stevenson Soccer. Contact reporter Colin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or 248 . Author: AC Milan Detroit Created Date: 8/17/2021 12:34:14 PM . She called it weird, but reassuring., I know these people, Nikki Verant said. Salem forward Macayla Harris one of 14 seniors on the roster took a pass in transition, beating a Spartan defender one-on-one while stepping over the Stevenson goalkeeper, tapping it in for the Rocks third goal of the day. Heading into Friday night's game against Livonia Stevenson, the wind at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park's varsity field did not allow that to happen as much as Karns would have liked. More:Novi, Canton soccer open season with draw in mask-wearing mandated game. It was clear by Mroz's effort in the first half he was hellbent on ensuring the Spartans wouldn't slip up against their rivals. Hyman is in her 22nd year at Stevenson after previously serving her first five as an athletic director at Dexter. Its a lot of seniors. . Salem and Stevenson now have a good idea of where each of them stands near the halfway point in the season. But with the way Stevenson has dominated KLAA opponents all season, he is confident going into the postseason. Shingledecker prides his program on that sense of preparedness, saying that with the high level Stevenson plays at, his players are, historically, more comfortable more quickly at the college level. Dearborn will face Wayne Memorial in its second game of the season 5:30 p.m. Thursday, while Stevenson hosts Dearborn Fordson 7 p.m. Thursday. She then served as an assistant coach at University of Illinois before returning as head coach at Ferris State from 1989-90 through 1994-95. Should he help the Spartans complete the bounce back, ensure they upset Fordson on Sept. 30 and earn another berth into the KLAA championship game, that should boost his recruiting interest. Millis described the season opener as an introduction to the learning curve of varsity soccer for many on the field, seeing firsthand what level it took to beat what she describes as Stevenson's toughest competitor in its division. Megan Verant said she expects chemistry between the two of them from the moment they step onto the field for the first time together, saying that they had been training for the upcoming season together at home. Mobile app for news, photos and video on the go. 2018 Meg Seng, Ann Arbor He says he tells his players if Madonna is interested, passing information along to Patton and the Crusaders coaching staff, but then takes a back seat, waiting to see what decision is made. Over the course of the past few games, he said his team has started to form, looking to the Spartans 6-0 win against Dearborn as an example of what this group can be. A final score has not been reported for this varsity soccer game. Brandon Folsom covers high school sportsin metro Detroit for Hometown Life. She received her certified master athletic administrator designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) in 2006. For some Livonia Stevenson girls soccer players, their past and future are separated by three miles. 2002 Susan Barthold, Kentwood He knew what was coming, having played with many of the 11 seniors on the Stevenson roster since middle school in recreational leagues. Mike Modano Ice Arena, North Wildwood Street, Westland, MI, USA. Jackson Early Childhood Center has an urgent need for childcare workers. When she left coaching basketball to work as an AD, it was an incredible victory for kids in our state. We are really flying by the seat of our pants here, and the girls really battled hard.. As a high school coach, I want the student-athlete to go to the school thats the best fit for them all around.. Band-O-Rama (in Comp Gym), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sept. 9. She creates a lot of problems just with her athleticism and her work rate. EAST LANSING, Mich. - March 25 - Over the last 27 years, Livonia Stevenson athletic director Lori Hyman has not only led athletic departments at two of Michigan's larger high schools but also served as a voice of leadership, education and mentorship for her colleagues statewide. In front of the goal, he's as good as they come. But the wind favored the Rocks (7-0-2), keeping their undefeated streak alive with a 3-1 win against the previously unbeaten Spartans (4-1-2). 2017 Dottie Davis, Ann Arbor Check out these flyers from various community organizations for some fun options! MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. On 5/10, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Belleville (MI) by a score of 2-1. Especially with them still chasing Fordson in the standings. Its that energy, and it becomes infectious., More:Plymouth lacrosse's Zoe Weber sets aside lymphoma fight for normal senior night. But with each game, each goal scored, each trophy raised, the 14 Salem seniors know the narrative of their program is changing. Brighton hockey player Cameron Duffany had a performance that rates with some other Livingston County classics in recent years. They havent experienced winning at this level in terms of trophies and things like that. Contact reporter Colin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com . Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. The D Zone Football: Livonia Stevenson (Varsity) Belleville at Livonia Stevenson, 10/07 7:00 PM, Livonia Stevenson at Livonia Churchill, 10/14 7:00 PM, Livonia Stevenson at Hartland, 10/21 7:00 PM, Howell at Livonia Stevenson, 08/25 7:00 PM, Fordson at Livonia Stevenson, 09/01 7:00 PM, Livon. Get this season started out right and help the team fill out their schedule and roster. Claim this team Ways you can help LIVONIA STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL SPARTANS 2020 VARSITY and JV SOCCER. Sometimes, they know whats right and whats not, and it was hard for them. Salem will open its 2021 playoff run with a first-round bye, and is scheduled to face either Plymouth or John Glenn in the District 11 semifinal 7 p.m. June 2 at Livonia Franklin. Striving for Excellence; Learning for Life, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM 1993 Jo Lake, Grosse Pointe Stevenson will try for its 12th win of the season on the road against John Glenn Thursday, while Franklin returns home to face Wayne Memorial. Exclusive podcasts from our top journalists. 1997 Delores L. Elswick, Detroit On 4/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 4-0. Livonia, MI 48152 2022-2023 School Year Hours Full Student Day : 7:25 AM - 2:20 PM 7:25 AM - 10:25 AM 11:25 AM - 2:20 PM Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Mr. Pete Mazzoni ( email) Mr. Eric Stromberg () Mr. Pete Kotsogiannis () Mrs. Christina Abojamra ( The Crusaders have won 38 of their 55 games, finishing fifth in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and losing to No. He has seen her quiet confidence at work on the field for the past four years. Attention current SHS juniors, this is your chance to learn about an excellent opportunity available to you next school year. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. That is why he said there are players in the 2021 and 2022 classes that he has an eye on for future roster spots. Knowing some of the players on the roster from past Stevenson teams, along with former opponents from many other high schools in the metro Detroit area, Megan Verant said she came into her freshman season more comfortable due to past chemistry with some of her new teammates. Stevenson (11-0-1) showed that dominance Tuesday against Franklin (4-8), securing the Livonia city championship with a 7-0 win against the Patriots. Welcome to the Stevenson Boys Soccer team feed. Nondiscrimination Policy Livonia Public Schools prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. For Shingledecker, hes happy all of his players are back in some capacity, losing five players in the first week and another five in the second week of play. Apply today! Looking for 21-22 info? Schedule Roster Jul 1, 2022 @ 12:00am Nearby Soccer Teams Canton Churchill Clarenceville Crestwood 2021 Dorene Ingalls, St. Ignace. Hyman served as a womens basketball graduate assistant at Ferris State University after graduating from MSU and then as head coach at Northwood Institute (now University) from 1981-82 when she was only 23 years old through 1985-86. Its kind of perfect that it happened now. As a Madonna staff member, I want talented girls to come play for me at Madonna, Atwood said. We dont want to be seen as the underdog anymore, Harris said.