On 4/12, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Fordson (Dearborn, MI) by a score of 5-0. We all know each other, and I feel like that plays into the dominance.. Very composed with the ability to bury that one.. On 4/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 4-0. 2010 Gina Mazzolini, Lansing He can get around pretty much anyone. Contact reporter Colin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or 248 . 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. As a high school coach, I want the student-athlete to go to the school thats the best fit for them all around.. Salems win against Stevenson capped off a stretch of six games in 10 days, while also looking ahead to its third straight week of three games. Wed Mar 1. You cant have bad games, he said. Spring Stevenson Spartans Varsity Girls Soccer Season, Missing Score - Stevenson @ Wayne Memorial. Livonia Stevenson Soccer Its kind of perfect that it happened now. In the spring, Atwood is a first-hand witness to the recruiting hotbed he considers to be Michigan high school girls soccer. A final score has not been reported for this varsity soccer game. Looking for fun activities for your child? 3. She creates a lot of problems just with her athleticism and her work rate. Now, as the season begins, its her and her olderteammates jobs to get each player on that same page. Striving for Excellence; Learning for Life, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM On 4/26, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Glenn (Westland, MI) by a score of 9-0. 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. "That's been our main focus, keeping control of the ball.". Everyones given a contribution along the line here. I think it was hard for lots of the players to deal with, even my guys.. While their time at Stevenson overlapped, Nikki played for the junior-varsity team, watching Megan play her final year for the Spartans. 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. 2015 Jean LaClair, Bronson And then Stevenson's lone returning all-stater buried a laser from 20 yards away. 2022-2023 School Year Hours. LIVONIA STEVENSON SOCCER ACTIVITIEs ASSOCIATION . As a senior, Millis is hungry to achieve what she felt she lost out on as a junior: a significant chance at a state title. For Abby Werthman, Madonna soccer is family tradition. Coming out of the second half, Stevenson continued to get chances. 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. 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. I would love the chance to play with her, Nikki Verant said of Megan. Exclusive podcasts from our top journalists. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com We will have a quick meeting after school on Thursday to discuss the off season and what to expect at tryouts. In the first half of the KLAA girls soccer championship, Salem hit a goal 34 years in the making. 2013 Barbara Beckett, Traverse City 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 I never would have imagined all of us getting to play together in college, Verant said. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. With the conference championship game looming, Shingledecker knows this is a matchup that could happen again. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Livonia Stevenson boys soccer has won 4-straight since loss to Fordson SPORTS Livonia Stevenson boys soccer has been 'taking care of your business' after Fordson loss A loss to the. 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. 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. 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 Its an energy that Stevenson was unable to overcome in an atmosphere that many on the roster had never experienced. 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. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. Livonia Stevenson 9, Wayne Memorial 1. 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.. To the senior, it felt like yesterday he was trying out for the team, playing for the Spartans as a freshman. She does a lot of the dirty work. Livonia, MI Joined April 2012. You are not doing it all by yourself, Abby Werthman said. 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. 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. On 5/19, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Glenn (Westland, MI) by a score of 9-0. It was great for the kids to have a chance and to really get a good game out of it too, Shingledecker said. 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. 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. 2019 rank. 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. Not only is it fun and makes things exciting, but it gives you that confidence heading into the state playoffs.. Reflecting on the first game, Delaney Millis saw something to build on, something she could work with. For some Livonia Stevenson girls soccer players, their past and future are separated by three miles. And they all came in with one goal in mind. More:Novi, Canton soccer open season with draw in mask-wearing mandated game. LPS Announces Educator & Support Staff of the Year! 2019 Kris Isom, Adrian But with each game, each goal scored, each trophy raised, the 14 Salem seniors know the narrative of their program is changing. Especially with them still chasing Fordson in the standings. While Karns viewed this game as one that helps his team prepare for the long run, he views it also as one of many. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports. When we got rolling there about 10 minutes in, we were really sharp, Shingledecker said. 2001 Suzanne Martin, East Lansing 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. 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. If we can mercy in districts, that would be fantastic.. 48916 Fax: (734) 744-2828 Athletic Trainer: Erin Pavlovich Nickname: Spartans If I got a chance to play with any of those girls again, which I think is a possibility looking at the connection between the two, I think that its kind of reassuring.. 1995 Jane Bennett, Ann Arbor 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. On 5/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Fordson (Dearborn, MI) by a score of 8-0. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. Im really hoping we can do this again in a couple of weeks in the championship game, Shingledecker said. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. 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. 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. 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. She has a lot of Barry Sanders qualities: You are going to watch me do it on the field, but I dont need to talk about it all the time.. Leaving the parking lot of the Spartans soccer field, it takes five turns through a. 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. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL ~ SPARTANS ~ 2021 JV AND VARSITY SOCCER ROSTER HEAD COACH: Matt Grodzicki HEAD COACH: Ken Shingledecker ASST COACHES: Nick Atwood, Kelly Capoccia. 2016 Betty Wroubel, Pontiac Its not completely without a support system. 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. Salem. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. 2006 Melanie Miller, Lansing The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status - Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566. More: Churchill soccer stays hot, continues win streak against Dearborn, More: Cast your vote for Hometown Life Prep Athlete of the Week. Through 12 games, Stevenson has outscored opponents 67-6, recorded eight shutouts and earned a No. Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Opens Feb. 1, Livonia Career Technical Center Open House Feb. 8. 1999 Kathy McGee, Flint 2023 . "We know there are harder games down the road. That focus usuallycomes after taking a tough loss. It has won four straight since losing to Fordson, conceding just one goal as its outscored opponents 24-1 in that stretch. Use this link to access the latest from the SHS Communication Corner. But they're a half-game behind Dearborn Fordson in the league standings right now. 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. Were doing it.. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com.