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It’s been another great year for sports in the Monroe County area.
Success and failure, hope and despair. There were challenges to overcome, winning state titles, beating rivals, breaking records, and new opportunities for many student-athletes and coaches.
As usual, the Monroe News sportswriters like to kick off the new year by reminiscing about the past year.
We turned to our readers to determine what stood out most in a busy 2022. You voted on clicks, you voted on views. We’ve rounded up the stories that got the most attention.
Here are the top stories for 2022.
January
“Airport’s Julia Mills Overcomes DUI Accident To Be Named Player Of The Year” (Jan 2) – End of 2021 high school volleyball season postponed to New Year due to COVID-19 pandemic surge it was done. Mills had a story to tell when he was named the Monroe County Regional Volleyball Player of the Year. Five months before her start of the season, Mills was hit head-on by a drunk driver. Not only did she recover in time to play in the Jets’ season opener, but she established herself as the best player in her area.
“It was about proving to myself that I could still do it,” Mills said. This season, I’ve been focused on making sure this will be my last season playing volleyball.I’m lucky to be here, even alive.I’m happy.”
Honorable Mention: “Breakaway from basketball helps Mason graduate Joey Riedel rediscover passion” (Jan. 16); Rocking Horse’s New Coach, Dave Mifsud, Says,” (Jan. 26)
February
‘Airport Cheer Wins First Huron League Title in 18 Years’ (Feb. 9) – The airport’s competitive cheerleading team won the Huron League title after sharing the title with Grosseil in 2003-04. did not win the The Jets were forced to share the glory again after finishing tied for second in the final game. rice field.
“It’s okay to be a co-champion, but since this is our first outright, this meant a lot to us,” said airport coach Amber Hawke. We were going to fight for our kids, they deserved it, and technology didn’t stop us.”
Honorable Mention: “Swaydarski Caps Dundee’s Fifth Consecutive State Wrestling Title” (26 February); “Jefferson Alum Jason Gendron Appointed as Gibraltar Carlson Soccer Coach” (10 February)
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“Dundee’s Swayderski Makes History, Joins 7 County Wrestlers as State Champions” (March 6) – Dundee Sr. Casey Swayderski won four team state titles in high school and became the fourth wrestler in state history to win four individual state titles. Vikings his wrestlers now make up half the list, with Dundee alum Stoney his Buell achieving the same feat as the previous year.
“It’s hard to get away from there,” Swayderski said. “My high school career is over. I fought hard and tried to be the best wrestler in Michigan history. It’s hard to walk away, but now I’m in college. This is just the beginning.” .”
Honorable Mention: “Roberts of Dundee Decides Good Isn’t Enough” (March 15); “Monroe Lawn Proposal: ‘Changing the Landscape of Entire Schools'” (March 22); “Monroe Public Schools Approval of artificial turf project for Wankelman Field” (March 24)
April
“Mensing Leaves Whiteford to Take Over as Westland John Glenn Football Coach” (April 26) – Jason Mensing turned Whiteford’s football program into a state powerhouse after taking office in 2012. title, and his 2017 state championship. He retired in his April and took over as Westland John Glenn football his coach.
“It’s bittersweet,” said Mensing. “We had a wonderful stay here.It was a really nice experience.I can’t imagine having a better experience than what we had.”
Honorable Mention: “Korak returns to Carlson with baseball win over Flat Rock” (April 5); “Monroe Boxer in action in ALCC Friday Night Card” (April 2)
May
“Noah Miller sheds catcher gear, leads Monroe to baseball win over Bedford” (May 11) – Monroe’s Noah Miller earns baseball scholarship in Division 1 Cincinnati for his skills as a catcher But he stepped onto the pitching mound in May and paid off. A marquee, relentless performance against rivals Bedford.
“He’s one of those kids you see every now and then,” Monroe coach Bubba Bezo said. “He plays hard every time.”
Honorable Mention: “AC Milan alumnus and former NFL player Bill Lasky dies at 79” (May 7); “A trio of life-changing decisions puts SMCC alum Colin Theisen in a position to play in the NHL” ( May 17th)
June
“Airport upsets No. 2 Huron, surpasses Jefferson for district baseball title” (June 5) – Airport staged one of the biggest upsets of the high school baseball season across Michigan in early June. The Jets have shut down the state’s second-ranked team, the New Boston Huron, en route to their first district championship since 2019.
“The kids played with a lot of passion and emotion. “It’s still airport baseball. I’m going to give
Honorable Mention: “Gendron helps other athletes experience the thrill of the All-Star Football Game” (June 16); “Milan wins regional semi-finals on perfect pitch” (June 9)
July
“Former Monroe High Athlete Scores Hole-In-One At 324-Yard Hole” (July 11) – Former Monroe High footballer and wrestler Zach Kramer, 23, has finished his days as a Trojan horse athlete. After that, I started playing golf. He achieved his most unusual feat this summer after achieving his 324-yard hole-in his one at his Dunes in Harbor.
“We said, ‘Oh my God, we’re in a hole,'” Kramer recalls. “I never expected that in my life.”
Honorable Mention: “The First Day of the Fair Baseball Tournament, Elders Surviving the Ida Civil War” (July 16). “Mason and South his Lockwood are his last two undefeated in a fair softball tournament” (July 12)
August
“For the Whole Family: Beaubien Attends Fair Demonstration Derby for First Time Since Cancer Diagnosis” (August 4) – Friends and family gathered to give Craig Beaubien an unforgettable experience at this summer’s Monroe County Fair Demolition Derby. rice field. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis kept Craig out of action, but he was still able to play the part. This is his one of three in a series of stories heading into the 2022 Derby.
“We are the Darby family,” said Brad, Craig’s brother. “We all help each other.”
Honorable Mention: “Jefferson, Milan, Flat Rock, Carson win football opener” (August 26); “Mason football sets records, Summerfield soars, SMCC crumbles” (August 27) Sunday); “Big Play Helps Airport Shake the Devil in Season Opener at Yida” (August 26); “State Line Stars 13U Win Gulf Coast World Series Title” (August 5)
September
‘Airport quarterback Cooper Nye puts fear aside to make key throw against SMCC’ (September 9) – Weekly football coverage has outperformed most other topics this year Attracted many readers to the site. Airport’s win over rivals St. Mary Catholic Central in Week 3 to remain undefeated is one of his most favorites early in the season.
“They’re CC,” said airport quarterback Cooper Nye, who led the important win with three rushing scores and two passing TDs. “They never back down.”
Honorable Mention: “Flat Rock have their best run since 1967, dominating injured Jefferson” (September 10); “Brody, Sheeler are Monroe football must-wins” (September 3)
October
“Flat Rock Wins First Playoff Game Since 1976, Pre-District Victory Over Dundee” (October 29) – Flat Rock have won a playoff game since winning the 1976 state championship. was not In his first-ever home playoff game, the Rams beat Dundee 27-22.
“It’s been 46 years,” said Flatrock coach Buck Leome. “We talked about it. We talked about leaving a legacy. How would you like to be remembered? I told them this was their story.”
Honorable Mention: “Bedford shocks saline, defense shines with regional victory” (October 8); “Mills pilots jets, Summerfield’s Thompson sets record” (October 15) Day); “Monroe County Area Teams Know First-Round Playoff Opponents” (October 23)
November
“Whiteford Football Wins State Championship With Late Go-Ahead Touchdown Against Ubly” (Nov. 12) – Whiteford quarterback Shea Ruddy caps Whiteford with his second go-ahead 7-yard score. Coordinated an 80-yard drive for 8 minutes to do. State title for the last 6 years. With his 26-20 win over Ubly, Todd his Teeken became state champions in his first year as head coach.
“It was probably one of the best high school football games I’ve ever been to,” Thieken said. “The way both teams out there fought right to the end and the way the teams were going at it.”
Honorable Mention: “Soccer Freshman Kicker Becomes Flat Rock Hero” (Nov. 5); “McNamara, Williams Takes State Swimming Championship Home” (Nov. 19); Defeat Your Opponents to Take the Regional Volleyball Crown” (November 11); “Detroit Country Day Ends Flat Rock Football’s “Magic Season” with Regional Finals” (November 12)
December
“Dundee Wins 11 Weights, Wins Sheriff’s Invitational” (December 17) – The defending state champions showed their day in the sun was far from over. Viking seems to have made history at the 50th Annual Sheriff’s Wrestling Tournament where he has 11 individual champions and a commanding (perhaps record-breaking?) 338.5 points.
“Dundee is better than anyone else,” said Jefferson’s new coach, Ryan Nadeau. “It’s fun to watch.”
Honorable Mention: “Bussel breaks two Monroe women’s basketball scoring records” (Dec. 14); “Mason’s former football coach Beaudry takes over for Jefferson” (Dec. 18); “Glutz scores 38 at airport” Women’s Basketball New Record” (December 20)
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