2004 Kathy Vruggink Westdorp, Grand Rapids 2013 Barbara Beckett, Traverse City Explore the benefits. With seniors all across the field, represented on offense and defense, and even as depth on the bench, Stevenson head coach Ken Shingledecker praised the 2020 class for what it has done, but focused on what they can do to continue their high school career as long as possible. The visiting Pioneers fell to Stevenson by a score of 5-0. LIVONIA STEVENSON SOCCER ACTIVITIEs ASSOCIATION . Author: AC Milan Detroit Created Date: 8/17/2021 12:34:14 PM . From the outside, Patton sees a strong Stevenson program. Fax: (734) 744-2662. 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. Freshmen Corwin Kim (Livonia, Mich./Stevenson HS) and Tanner Warners (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS) rolled to an 8-2 win at No. That focus usuallycomes after taking a tough loss. As a high school coach, I want the student-athlete to go to the school thats the best fit for them all around.. Author: Kozler Created Date: He knew what was coming, having played with many of the 11 seniors on the Stevenson roster since middle school in recreational leagues. He can get around pretty much anyone. All rights reserved. 12 talking about this. More: Canton Soccer Club cancels Canton Cup, hopes for partial summer season, More: Livonia Stevenson's Emily Morris signs to bowl in college. With the conference championship game looming, Shingledecker knows this is a matchup that could happen again. Livonia, MI Joined April 2012. Leaving the parking lot of the Spartans soccer field, it takes five turns through a. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com For some Livonia Stevenson girls soccer players, their past and future are separated by three miles. And then Stevenson's lone returning all-stater buried a laser from 20 yards away. 17.21. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. She does a lot of the dirty work. Keep that momentum going, Tragge said. 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. All rights reserved. On 5/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Fordson (Dearborn, MI) by a score of 8-0. 2007 Jan Sander, Warren Woods 1992 Patricia Ashby, Scotts Nikki Verant was sad when she did not get to play her senior season at Stevenson. Claim this team Ways you can help For Abby Werthman, Madonna soccer is family tradition. I think it was hard for lots of the players to deal with, even my guys.. The Crusaders have won 38 of their 55 games, finishing fifth in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and losing to No. That was key.. Spring Stevenson Spartans Varsity Girls Soccer Season, Missing Score - Stevenson @ Wayne Memorial. "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.". 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. She also is a graduate of Stevenson High School and continued her education and basketball careers at Michigan State University, then served as a womens college basketball coach over 17 seasons before transitioning into school sports administration in 1995. Explore the benefits. I dont think we played very well tonight, this isnt one of our best showings and I think we played much better the last time we played them. Minutes into the first half, Salem senior defender Leah Courtney hit a deep free kick rising above the head of Stevenson goalkeeper Madison Curtis for the first goal of the game. Schedule Roster Jul 1, 2022 @ 12:00am Nearby Soccer Teams Canton Churchill Clarenceville Crestwood Tragge knows what is coming for Stevenson. 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. Likes. Atwood, a Stevenson graduate, is a graduate assistant for Patton and the Crusaders womens soccer program. Jackson Early Childhood Center has an urgent need for childcare workers. Salem and Stevenson now have a good idea of where each of them stands near the halfway point in the season. In the first half of the KLAA girls soccer championship, Salem hit a goal 34 years in the making. For some Livonia Stevenson girls soccer players, their past and future are separated by three miles. Girls interested in Stevenson Soccer in the spring. Livonia, MI 48152. Follow him on Twitter@folsombrandonj. We graduated a lot of seniors and have a ton of new kids. South Lyon freshman, senior show team's present, future after state wrestling performances, Reigning state girls soccer champions Novi has lofty expectations in 2021, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 2 doubles. 1990 Carol Seavoy, LAnse "He's an elite ball striker. Leading the team with 15 goals, Bunda is one of three players, along with Alaouieh and senior forward Nick Lema, to record double-digit goal totals for the Spartans so far this season. 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 Michigans larger high schools but also served as a voice of leadership, education and mentorship for her colleagues statewide. These guys, they just play very clean and its very hard to stay focused some of these games have been lopsided but they are very disciplined. Despite the uncharted success for Salem over the course of the 2021 season, Harris is just taking it in stride. On 5/13, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Salem (Canton, MI) by a score of 1-0. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. Everyones given a contribution along the line here. Contact reporter Colin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or 248 . 48916 Fax: (734) 744-2828 Athletic Trainer: Erin Pavlovich Nickname: Spartans Attention current SHS juniors, this is your chance to learn about an excellent opportunity available to you next school year. School Pay Account Link (for non-meal purchases), Skilled Trades Assembly Information | Wed. Mar. Apply today! While Karns viewed this game as one that helps his team prepare for the long run, he views it also as one of many. Dearborn 0 OFFICIALS Renew Registration New Officials Sport-Specific Content Legacy Program Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com 2022 MHSAA, Inc Privacy Policy and Terms of Service As a junior, she recorded 46 of her 69 career goals, the second most in school history in a single season, earning first-team All State honors. 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. Were doing it.. 497th. Instead of finding feet, there was some selfish play on the ball. Nothing you can really do about that, Shingledecker said. On 4/14, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Belleville (MI) by a score of 2-1. And then being an athletic director has probably been the most rewarding as an adult. On 4/21, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Franklin (Livonia, MI) by a score of 1-0. 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. 1993 Jo Lake, Grosse Pointe Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Besides senior Carter Mroz snapping post-game selfies with his buddies from rival Livonia Franklin, the Livonia Stevenson boys soccer team was all business in Thursday's 5-0 victory. As a Madonna staff member, I want talented girls to come play for me at Madonna, Atwood said. 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. But Atwood has to balance his role as a college and high school coach when it comes to the recruitment of Stevenson players. He has seen her quiet confidence at work on the field for the past four years. Hoisting their first conference trophy in 34 years, the Rocks dont want their story to end there. More:Bench-clearing fight defines Stevenson soccer's opening win . Hyman will receive the Women In Sports Leadership Award during the MHSAA Division 1 Girls Basketball Final on March 19 at Michigan States Breslin Center. 1997 Delores L. Elswick, Detroit 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. But Tuesday night, he was just thankful to take the field with a group that had not been able to in 21 months. While admitting that this Spartan team may not be the best team he has played on, Tragge said this team has something special. 1 doubles. 48916 Fax: (734) 744-2828 Athletic Trainer: Erin Pavlovich Nickname: Spartans Colors: Double Blue (Columbia and Navy) and White Football/Soccer Stadium: Lester C. Anders Field (dedicated 1967) SHS Athletics Announcement Heading into the championship game, the Spartans carried four seniors. To redshirt junior midfielder Megan Verant, much of that has to do with the chemistry and familiaritymany of the players had with each other coming out of high school. More:Facing old coach, Mori Miller, Birmingham Groves boys soccer blank rival Seaholm, More:PHOTOS: Birmingham Groves boys soccer at Birmingham Seaholm. Exclusive podcasts from our top journalists. 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. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. Invite the coach In addition to her vast school sports responsibilities and contributions, Hyman has volunteered with Special Olympics, Livonias Newburg United Methodist Church and Rotary Club. You cant have bad games, he said. Plymouth lacrosse's Zoe Weber sets aside lymphoma fight for normal senior night, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. She was named MSUs Outstanding Athlete of the Year for womens basketball in 1979, after serving as co-captain of the team that season but rarely playing because of an injury. You need a team to help you, to help each other, because you need to be able to work together to move the ball and work as a team so you can all be successful.. What Abby saw when she watched her sister play for Madonna was extremely familiar: the same emphasis on team chemistry she had at Stevenson, moving the ball extremely well together and with no ulterior motives. No government funds or tax dollars support the MHSAA, which was the first such association nationally to not accept membership dues or tournament entry fees from schools. Livonia Stevenson Athletic Director Hyman Selected for 2022 MHSAA Women In Sports Leadership Award, Michigan High School Athletic Association, 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823. Brighton hockey player Cameron Duffany had a performance that rates with some other Livingston County classics in recent years. Once you lift one trophy, you dont want to stop lifting trophies, Harris said. 1998 Karen S. Leinaar, Delton However, the ball hit Franklin goalkeeper Eric Polzins body to keep the Patriots deficit at three at the end of the first half. What we think is that Abby will come in and start scoring goals immediately as a freshman.. For the Spartans, Abby Werthman seemed to be finishing on a lot of that unselfishness. We all know each other, and I feel like that plays into the dominance.. "If we can beat Fordson, we can put ourselves in a good spot," Shingledecker said. Cut sport Levels: Varsity / Junior Varsity / Junior Varsity 2 / Freshman A / Freshman B Start Date: February 27, 2023 Head Coach: Jay Bulev Stevenson junior midfielder Jude Hammami capped off the seven-goal game late in the second half, scoring at least seven goals for the fifth time this season. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com Its just really hard for kids that play and they play year round to deal with those things, Shingledecker said. From Megan, Nikki Verant heard about Madonnas nursing program, about how close it was to home and about the success the Crusaders had on the soccer field. She also has served as the girls and boys tennis commissioner of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association, of which Stevenson is a member. 2000 Pat Richardson, Grass Lake Stevenson head coach Ken Shingledecker is confident that Abby Werthman will not face much of a transition between the high school and club level to college. 2003 Nancy Clark, Flint On 4/22, the Stevenson varsity soccer team lost their away non-conference game against Stoney Creek (Rochester Hills, MI) by a score of 3-0. Now that weve seen what we need to work on, its going to keep getting better and better, Millis said. We have a lot of depth with the roster that we have.. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central (Jeremy Stacy), Rochester Hills Stoney Creek (Bryan Mittelstadt), Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central (Josh Sheldon), Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central (Clark Udell), Madison Heights Bishop Foley (Rick Larson), Grand Rapids South Christian (Brian Broekhuizen), Hudsonville Unity Christian (Randy Heethuis), Grand Rapids South Christian (Jason Boersma), Madison Heights Bishop Foley (John Buchanan), Grosse Pointe WoodsUniversity Liggett (David Dwaihy), Grandville Calvin Christian (Tim TerHaar), Madison Heights Bishop Foley (Aaron Miller), Kalamazoo Hackett (Tim Holloran)/ Ann Arbor Greenhills (Adil Salmoni), Madison Heights Bishop Foley (Horst Lehrer), Madison Heights Bishop Foley (Franco Pertot), Michigan High School Athletic Association, 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823. Its an energy that Stevenson was unable to overcome in an atmosphere that many on the roster had never experienced. Power Index. Niji-Iro Japanese Immersion Elementary School, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). She received her certified master athletic administrator designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) in 2006. Right away, we knew how to work well together and a lot of people dont get to do that, Megan Verant said. But Harris came into her senior season knowing what Salem had at its disposal: a group of 14 seniors who had played club soccer together and had a level of chemistry, she said, the Rocks had never had before. 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. In Madonnas 2020 recruiting class, that talent pipeline is set to continue. Show Caption. More:Novi, Canton soccer open season with draw in mask-wearing mandated game. Author: AC Milan Detroit Created Date: 9/8/2020 4:31:34 PM . Striving for Excellence; Learning for Life, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Newsletters on topics that interest you most. They struggled to pass effectively. Reflecting on the first game, Delaney Millis saw something to build on, something she could work with. 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. Hoisting a conference trophy, Harris could not help but think back to when she first joined the Salem soccer program. Heading into Friday nights game against Livonia Stevenson, the wind at Plymouth-Canton Educational Parks varsity field did not allow that to happen as much as Karns would have liked. 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. 2021 Dorene Ingalls, St. Ignace. E-Backpack Mail - Click & Scroll to Find Out What's Happening! Shingledecker said he knew, as the clock ticked down, that Stevenson would need a second score to secure the first win, saying the team never connected on that final moment after ruling the offensive possession for most of the contest. Its important just to make sure that they know what were about, they know how we play, that we continue the reasons why we have so many championships.. Ezra Knezek and Griffin Browning added goals in the second half. 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. "We know there are harder games down the road. 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. Welcome to the Stevenson Girls Soccer team feed. To Karns, those goals were a benefit of the wind. 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. Please help us by reporting the final score. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. More: South Lyon East football hires 2020 state title winner as its next head coach, More: Seaholm and Bloomfield Hills soccer grind out tie in non-league matchup. No matter what the Rocks seemed to do on the soccer field winning 16 games through her freshman and sophomore seasons, including three playoff wins the group always seemed to play second-fiddle to the other two schools in Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. 2023 . The Official Facebook page of Livonia Stevenson Soccer. Especially with them still chasing Fordson in the standings. 2023 www.hometownlife.com. 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. 1999 Kathy McGee, Flint It was great for the kids to have a chance and to really get a good game out of it too, Shingledecker said. Tweets. That is why he said there are players in the 2021 and 2022 classes that he has an eye on for future roster spots. The Spartans (6-2, 6-1) want to win their fourth-straight Kensington Lakes Activities Association-East championship. 1. But the. Stevenson will play the winner of Northville and South Lyon in the District 8 semifinal 7 p.m. June 1 at Tom Holzer Field in Northville. You are not doing it all by yourself, Abby Werthman said. 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. 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. Courtneys goal was answered 10 minutes later with a bomb by senior mid Kiera Trumbull from the 25-yard line, giving Salem the two-goal lead early. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. (Playing at Michigan State) was one of the best times, if not the best time, of my life as a youngster. Every part of my career Ive been happy with, and honored, and just thoroughly enjoyed it, Hyman said. After three days of tryouts and only two practices, the Spartans took the field against Dearborn short-handed after five players were held out due to COVID-19 protocols, leaving the head coach without certainty of what he was going to see. Its a lot of seniors. Stevenson High School Striving for Excellence; Learning for Life Home Athletics SHS Athletics Homepage Athletic Director: Arnold "Arnie" Muscat Phone: (734) 744-2660, ext. Soccer - Stevenson High School Soccer Team Information Schedule Tryout Information Records/History Program Overview Head Coach Bio Team Information Cut/No-Cut Sport? Coming from the corner, Salem senior Macayla Harris lost possession once she passed Livonia Stevenson goalkeeper Madison Curtis. 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. We think hers will. Harris reaped the rewards twice, totaling two of Salems three goals in the championship game on assists by Kelsey Zol and Abby Siddall, respectively. livonia, MI. Im really hoping we can do this again in a couple of weeks in the championship game, Shingledecker said. Northville. 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. 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. Stevenson will next take on Dearborn Fordson on the road 7 p.m. Monday, while Salem will look to continue its unbeaten streak 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hartland. She creates a lot of problems just with her athleticism and her work rate. On 4/7, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Dearborn (MI) by a score of 6-0. While their time at Stevenson overlapped, Nikki played for the junior-varsity team, watching Megan play her final year for the Spartans. Bunda quickly followed with his second goal of the game off a find from junior forward Adriano Troiani. More:South Lyon freshman, senior show team's present, future after state wrestling performances, More:Reigning state girls soccer champions Novi has lofty expectations in 2021, For us, you have to educate the younger kids on what were about at Stevenson, Millis said. 2023 www.hometownlife.com. Its been a really hard week for us, Shingledecker said. 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. Instead of feeling the weight of an undefeated season each time she steps on the field, she simplified it to playing the game she loves with her best friends for 80 minutes each day. She also has spoken at the MHSAAs Women In Sports Leadership Conference. Just over eight minutes into the second half, junior forward Katelyn Wilmoth took a pass from junior defender Gabriella Sapia, setting herself in the middle of the field and connecting on the first goal of the 2021 season. Adlai E. Stevenson High School33500 W. Six Mile Rd.Livonia, MI 48152, Assistant Principals: Mr. Eric Stromberg (email)Mr. Pete Kotsogiannis (email)Mrs. Christina Abojamra (email), Athletic Director:Mr. Arnold "Arnie" Muscat (email). If we can mercy in districts, that would be fantastic.. 13th. Sometimes, they know whats right and whats not, and it was hard for them. Phone: (734) 744-2660. 3. LIVONIA STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL SPARTANS 2020 VARSITY and JV SOCCER. Macayla works hard off the ball, Karns said. It really didnt have to look that pretty. Media. Coming out of the second half, Stevenson continued to get chances. Spartans Got Talent (in PAC), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Madonna head coach saw that potential as well. Stevenson Soccer Roster 2022-23 Players (32) Staff (0) Do you have a team photo? On 4/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 4-0. The chemistry is really good and its not like its just a bunch of freshmen and sophomores. Facing old coach, Mori Miller, Birmingham Groves boys soccer blank rival Seaholm, PHOTOS: Birmingham Groves boys soccer at Birmingham Seaholm, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I love everyone on this Stevenson team. "We're just passing a lot more and moving the ball a lot better," said Mroz, who scored twice at Franklin. Shingledecker knows the grind of a schedule Stevenson is about to embark on. Unlike the Werthman sisters, Nikki Verant has never had the chance to play on the same team as her sister, Megan. 48916 Athletic Office Athletic Secretary: Phone: (734) 744-2660 ext. 1 seed University of Northwestern Ohio in the WHAC tournament semifinal. 2022-2023 School Year Hours. Get this season started out right and help the team fill out their schedule and roster. We dont want to be seen as the underdog anymore, Harris said. 2005 Barbara Redding, Capac On 4/26, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Glenn (Westland, MI) by a score of 9-0. I never would have imagined all of us getting to play together in college, Verant said. Senior defender Caleb Peters had a chance at giving Stevenson a four-goal first half on a penalty kick, after being tackled on an one-on-one fast break near the right corner. 517.332.5046 ormedia@mhsaa.com. Stevenson head coach Ken Shingledecker said it was his teams first taste of what playoff soccer was like. Welcome to the Stevenson Boys Soccer team feed. They havent experienced winning at this level in terms of trophies and things like that. Athletic Director: Phone: (734) 744-2660, ext. But they're a half-game behind Dearborn Fordson in the league standings right now. Patton sees a strong track record from the high school that is three miles away. That 2-0 loss to the 12th-ranked Tractors (11-0-1, 7-0-1) 2 weeks ago was an eye-opener. LIVONIA STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL SPARTANS 2021 VARSITY and JV SOCCER. Mroz, who played for the Michigan Jaguars FC leading up to this season, is still uncommitted, but he's receiving recruiting interest from small Division I schools and a few D-IIs. Upload it Are you the coach? When you do get chances you need to, in districts, moving on, you have to put them away. Looking for 21-22 info? We are really flying by the seat of our pants here, and the girls really battled hard..