Plymouth-Canton Wrestlers Compete at State Finals in Auburn Hills

Canton's Ben Griffen finishes sixth, Plymouth's Mohamad Yousset Jr. finishes seventh at Palace of Auburn Hills.

By Danna Castillo The 2013 MHSAA Individual State Finals were held at The Palace of Auburn Hills this past Thursday-Saturday. The best of the best in D1, D2, D3 and D4 were represented in Auburn Hills, including some star athletes from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:  Bracket results can be found at MHSAA.com. Share your photos from the weekend's wrestling events here on Patch.  Correction: The author incorrectly stated Ben Griffin was upset in the first round; Griffin won his first two rounds. 

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John McKay

1:27 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013

Thanks, Cory, for the correction. I've edited this community-contributed piece accordingly.   more ›

Catholic Central Wins Team Wrestling Championship

Detroit Catholic Central wins the MHSAA State final, beating Davison.

Submitted by Danna Castillo Detroit Catholic Central won the MHSAA D1 Team State Finals held at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek this weekend in probably the most dramatic fashion possible: a come from behind third period pin by 125-pounder Evan Toth, in what was no doubt deja-vu for both the Shamrocks and Toth.   Entering this weekend’s final round of the state tournament, Davison High School and the Catholic Central High School boasted a combined 17 MHSAA titles and three runner-up finishes. Both teams featured a combined 21 ranked wrestlers. The highly-anticipated rematch lived up to the hype, as the Shamrocks pulled out a thrilling 29-26 victory. This is CC’s second straight MHSAA title and 10th overall. The Shamrocks ended this 2013 …

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Canton Wins KLAA Basketball Crown in Triple OT

Canton squeaks out win vs. Westland Glenn, 77-76.

Girls Basketball: Salem Falls to Northville, 35-17

Mustangs route Rocks, gain sole possession of second place in KLAA Central.

—Submitted by Northville Coach Todd Gudith Northville returned to action Friday night, traveling to Salem High School to start up the second round of division play. The Mustangs, coming off a loss last Friday to South Lyon East, were tied with Salem for second in the KLAA Central Division at 3-2. The Rocks, which had won four out of their last six games including a 35-31 win on Tuesday in a non-league game against a strong 9-1 Brighton team, looked to pose a challenge for Northville. The smaller but speedy Northville defense was up to the challenge facing a tall Rocks team that boasted several players at six feet. After the first basket scored by Salem, Northville got on the offensive with two 3-point baskets by Kendra Brenner to boast …

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Which High School Has the Best Sports Fans in Michigan?

The Michigan High School Athletic Association is hosting its second annual Battle of the Fans.

There's no doubt that Plymouth-Canton students know how to support their three sports teams. But, does Plymouth-Canton have the best fan sections around?  Now you've got a chance to prove it. The Michigan High School Athletic Association is hosting its second annual Battle of the Fans and is ready to highlight the best student cheering sections across Michigan. To enter, follow these rules: The MHSAA Student Advisory Council will choose five finalists. MHSAA officials will visit each school on a Friday game night to see the fan section in person. The winner will be announced on Feb. 22 and will be invited to the Class B Boys Basketball Semifinals at the Breslin Center on March 22 to be recognized and receive a championship banner. "…

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Images From Saturday's Plymouth-Catholic Central Matchup

The Wildcats' strong season reached its end on Saturday. Here are some photos from the regional championship game.

Shamrocks Hammer Wildcats in Regional Championship

Detroit Catholic Central eliminates Plymouth, will face Rockford in state semifinals.

With some dominant defense, the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks eliminated the Plymouth Wildcats, 28-7, in its Division 1 regional championship at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, according to MLive.com. The 8-4 Shamrocks will face Rockford (10-2) in the state semifinals.  Check back with Plymouth-Canton Patch and Novi Patch for more details and photos from the game.

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Plymouth Edges Livonia Churchill to Claim District Title

Nate Emmenger's late interception clinches district title for Wildcats.

With the game close and their opponent driving in the final minute of play, Plymouth's Nate Emmenger again was in the right place at the right time for the Wildcats. Emmenger, who has forced pivotal turnovers all season, picked off a Livonia Churchill pass from Seth Suda to seal a 20-14 victory and a district title for the Wildcats. The interception halted a productive late-game drive by the Chargers, who needed just a touchdown and extra point to pull off a come-from-behind victory. Plymouth coach Mike Sawchuk said the clutch defensive play was typical for Emmenger. "I saw (the play) but i haven't seen really what happened, but Nate (Emmenger) always seems to be in the right spot at the right time," Sawchuk said. Emmenger's pick was the …

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Plymouth to Face Livonia Churchill in Football Districts

Wildcats to play Livonia Churchill in second round of state football playoffs.

The Plymouth Wildcats will play Livonia Churchill on Friday in the district championship. The Wildcats, fresh off a 40-28 win over cross-campus rival Canton, face Churchill at 7 p.m. Friday at Livonia Churchill, 8900 Newburgh Road in Livonia. For a full Division 1 playoff bracket, click here.

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