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New Palestine Tennis (IN) upsets Delta to break 100 in-a-row streak
That’s not a misprint. Until Monday night the 21st, the Delta Eagles had won a consecutive 100 Hoosier Heritage Conference matches in a row, a streak that dates back to 2010, dominating other schools in the region. Then, sophomore Ben Blachly’s No. 2 singles victory clinched a 3-2 win for the Dragons in a three-hour, three-set match. The varsity team moved to 2-1 on the season and 2-0 in the H.H.C.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune rates Bonita Football (CA) as a team poised for a big 2017
From the SGV Tribune: “So many things went wrong for the Bearcats last season. Their 3-7 record did not reflect the true talent level of the team. But, it was the first year of a new head coach and injuries derailed what might have been a big season otherwise.
Consider this, at the midway point of last season, Bonita was 3-2 and had posted wins over playoff teams Diamond Ranch, Santa Fe and South Pasadena. The Bearcats then lost all five Palomares League games and that was that.
Heading into 2017 there’s lots to like. First and foremost, the second year of a head coach is typically much better. The systems are more familiar and the cohesion is better. Plus, if you saw what Ibis Aguilar did at South El Monte, you know he’s very cagey.
Perhaps the biggest thing, though, is that Bonita’s junior class was a very successful group as freshmen. Aguilar had to replace 28 seniors last season and many of the talented sophomores got time. This year’s team should be right in the thick of the Palomares League race.”
Matchups We're Excited For: Farmington Hills Harrison Heads to East Grand Rapids
Tonight, in Michigan’s first slate of football games, east-side powerhouse Farmington Hills Harrison heads across the state to challenge west-side powerhouse East Grand Rapids in non-conference play. This will be the third match-up between the storied programs, who have 24 state titles (13 for Harrison, 11 for East Grand Rapids) between them, including the last time they met, in 2006’s Division 3 State Title game where East Grand Rapids took home the hardware 42-17. The first meeting, in 1989 was in the then-Class B State Semifinals, with the Hawks winning 3-2. Both teams won their last state championships in 2010 (EGR in Division 3, FHH in Division 2).
The game kicks off at Memorial Stadium in East Grand Rapids, MI at 7pm.
2017 Michigan High School Football Preview – Presented by VNN x State Champs!
The top stories, biggest games, rule changes and Mr. Football finalists – in celebration of the first day of high school football in Michigan, we’re partnering with our friends at State Champs Sports Network to preview this year:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XuPbzr7bQA
State Champs Network and VNN launch content collaboration
Since 2002, the State Champs Network’s flagship program is one of the original high school sports shows in the nation, delivered to network TV across the state. With an archive that cover all-sports in all-seasons, from 2005’s Football Division 1 State Title Game between Lowell and Canton, to original content covering concussions and the modern athlete, the Top 25 Running Backs in the last 25 years, and each year’s Softball Player of the Year, State Champs have built a following on their ability to create engaging content for those who follow high school sports, and now will be sharing their rich content library with VNN and its partner schools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XuPbzr7bQA&t=990s
In addition to access, the joint venture includes new opportunities for media collaboration between the two companies, including “The Locker,” a series of historical highlight packages, syndication of shows including the 2017 High School Football Preview, and expansion into other states including Indiana, Ohio, and Florida, among others.
Hartland’s (MI) Avery Evenson ranked No. 1 female athlete in KLAA West history
The realignment of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association meant the end of the KLAA West, formerly home to the Brighton, Hartland, Howell and Pinckney sports teams since the 2008-09 school year. To close out the conference history books, Bill Khan of the Livingston Daily ranked his top 10 male and female athletes of all-time, including Hartland’s Avery Evenson, a three-time All-Stater in cross country who graduated in 2012 and ran both XC and track at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Marquette (MI) unveils new logos and identity
Thursday, the athletic department and AD Alex Tiseo unveiled a new visual identity for the Marquette (MI) Redmen. This announcement comes on the heels of an agreement with Nike and BSN Sports to be the official apparel and equipment provider of Marquette’s 27 athletics programs. “After establishing our partnership with Nike and BSN Sports, this was the next step in clarifying and enhancing our brand. I am thrilled for MSHS Athletics to have one unified look among its teams,” added Tiseo.
VNN Signs Deal with Cocona, Makers of 37.5 Technology
Today, VNN launched a new media campaign with Cocona, makers of 37.5 Technology, a performance fabric that keeps the body at the ideal temperature and humidity for peak performance. The fabric, made from volcanic sand and activated coconut shell carbon, is used by major athletic apparel brands including Bauer, Babolat, Mission, Solomon, Adidas, Easton, Bontrager, Rossignol, Carhartt, and Inaria among others.
The campaign, to be run nationally August 21 through October 6, focuses on content with media that promotes the various scientific tests showing 37.5’s unique product attributes and its ability to improve athletic performance by regulating body temperature.
Matchups We're Excited For: Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown XX
42 teams across 4 states are participating in this year’s Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown, the 20th edition of the Cincinnati-focused event.
Why are we so excited? The games feature twelve of our partner schools in marquee matchups. Here’s a quick rundown:
Friday August 18
COOPER vs. HIGHLANDS
EAST CENTRAL vs. LAWRENCEBURG
Wednesday August 23
DEER PARK vs. HUGHES
Thursday August 24
MT. HEALTHY vs. TAFT
AIKEN vs. WESTERN HILLS
Friday August 25
ELDER vs. LAKOTA WEST
COLERAIN vs. LA SALLE
CENTERVILLE vs. FAIRFIELD
BADIN vs. ROSS
LOVELAND vs. SYCAMORE
MASON vs. SPRINGBORO
LAKOTA EAST vs. WALNUT HILLS
MILFORD vs. OAK HILLS
PRINCETON vs. WEST CLERMONT
Saturday August 26
HINSDALE CENTRAL (IL) vs. ST. XAVIER
HAMILTON vs. MOELLER
Friday September 1
CHCA vs. INDIAN HILL
NORTHWEST vs. TURPIN
Friday September 8
BEECHWOOD vs. CORBIN
ANDERSON vs. HARRISON
COVINGTON CATHOLIC vs. KINGS
VNN 2017 Hole-in-One Tracker #02: Wauseon HS
Wauseon (OH) Senior CJ Moser shot a hole-in-one this past Monday at Eagle Rock Golf Club on Hole #3, a 130 yard par 3 with a pitching wedge.