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Michigan high school athletes adapt to COVID policies in preparation for winter season amid rising cases
Read full article: Michigan high school athletes adapt to COVID policies in preparation for winter season amid rising casesGROSSE POINTE, Mich. – As COVID-19 cases rise throughout Michigan, high school sports teams must adapt to new policies and procedures. At Grosse Pointe South, the varsity girl’s basketball team has begun practicing for the winter season. Other high school winter sports are required to wear masks 100 percent of the time, like wrestling and competitive cheerleading. Geoff Kimmerly, a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) says the decision to play winter sports is left to each individual school district. Related: MHSAA confirms winter high school sports in Michigan will start on time
Grosse Pointe student in critical condition after being struck by vehicle while riding bicycle
Read full article: Grosse Pointe student in critical condition after being struck by vehicle while riding bicycleGROSSE POINTE, Mich. - There was a moment of silence held at the Grosse Pointe South football game as students and parents cope with a crash that left a 15-year-old seriously injured Thursday. Superintendent Gary Niehaus said a 15-year-old sophomore was riding a bicycle on Jefferson Avenue near Lakeland Street when a 17-year-old boy driving a vehicle accidentally ran into the 15-year-old. The victim is in the intensive care unit in critical condition. The game announcer spoke about the 15-year-old during the game and the players are also rallying around the driver. The district is offering counseling to students who are trying to cope and the Grosse Pointe Community is coming together.