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IN PHOTOS: World record set during volleyball match at football stadium
Read full article: IN PHOTOS: World record set during volleyball match at football stadiumThe crowd set a world record for largest to ever view a women’s sporting event, surpassing the 91,648 fans that saw Barcelona play Wolfsburg in a UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal on April 22, 2022.
Madonna University coaches suspended amid allegations of inappropriate behavior
Read full article: Madonna University coaches suspended amid allegations of inappropriate behaviorMadonna University has an ongoing investigation into two coaches who have been accused of inappropriate behavior by student athletes.
Video: Ross, Klineman down Germany in straight sets in quarterfinals
Read full article: Video: Ross, Klineman down Germany in straight sets in quarterfinalsAmericans April Ross and Alix Klineman beat Germany in straight sets, 21-19, 21-19. The duo advance to the semifinal match on Thursday morning in Tokyo.
This Olympic volleyball duo went undefeated through the Athens and Beijing games. Here’s what they’re doing now.
Read full article: This Olympic volleyball duo went undefeated through the Athens and Beijing games. Here’s what they’re doing now.Beach Volleyball is one of the most popular events at the summer Olympics, and part of that reason is because of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh-Jennings.
‘Let us compete’: U-M student athletes call to lift COVID shutdown
Read full article: ‘Let us compete’: U-M student athletes call to lift COVID shutdownANN ARBOR – A coalition of student athletes at the University of Michigan are calling for the 14 day shutdown of athletics to be lifted. Now, student athletes are speaking out and have launched a petition to MDHHS to resume practices and competitions. We trust the guidance and leadership of those in charge of the health and safety of Michigan student-athletes. Given the University’s knowledge of the situation surrounding the athletic department, should a total shutdown have been necessary, it should have come from the University of Michigan leaders. The student-athletes at the University of Michigan stand united in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping every member of our community safe.
Michigan high school sports practices suspended for COVID-19 testing
Read full article: Michigan high school sports practices suspended for COVID-19 testingLANSING, Mich. – The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) announced on Tuesday that it will suspend practices for football, volleyball and girls swimming and diving immediately after receiving requirements for the state’s pilot rapid testing program. “The MHSAA also is working to update dates of competition to better reflect the testing schedule. The MDHHS will conduct webinars on Dec. 28 and 29 to train school personnel who will be involved in the testing process. Team practices could resume as early as Dec. 30 once the first tests have been administered. If schools are delayed in the start of testing, they may begin practice once individuals have had one negative test.
SPOTLIGHT: Three-year varsity volleyball player wins Fan Choice Award
Read full article: SPOTLIGHT: Three-year varsity volleyball player wins Fan Choice AwardFavorite School Subject: MarketingFavorite Lunch at School: Buscemi’s subFavorite Artists: Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Jason Aldean, Billie Eilish, and Luke Combs. I am so lucky to be as close to her as I am.”Henry Ford II High School’s girl’s volleyball player Olivia Happel is our 4Frenzy ‘Favorite Senior’ winner. Olivia started playing volleyball in the seventh grade and has been playing ever since. She has been playing varsity volleyball since her sophomore year of high school and was one of the captains this past year. To check out more of the winners of the 4Frenzy Fall Fan Choice Awards, click here.
Marian Mustangs volleyball team returns to virtual training after high school sports put on hold
Read full article: Marian Mustangs volleyball team returns to virtual training after high school sports put on holdBLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – Many student-athletes are disappointed with the new COVID-19 restrictions, especially the Marian Mustang volleyball team. READ: Here are 14 changes going into effect under Michigan’s new COVID-19 restrictionsThey thought they might play the quarterfinal round on Tuesday night, but the decision was made by the Michigan High School Athletic Association to suspend all tournaments immediately. Watch the video above for the full reportMichigan high school sports put on hold as part of new COVID-19 restrictionsHigh School volleyball, swimming and football have all been put on hold in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19. High school football teams were just three wins away from becoming state champions, but the games are now in question as COVID-19 restrictions postpone the season. “I think this is much different than where we were at last March and April,” Michigan High School Athletic Association Executive Director Mark Uyl said.
Big Ten announces conference-only schedules if fall sports are played this season
Read full article: Big Ten announces conference-only schedules if fall sports are played this seasonDETROIT The Big Ten announced Thursday that fall sports teams, including football, will only play against conference opponents this year if there is a season. Fall sports affected by this announcement include football, mens and womens soccer, womens volleyball, field hockey and mens and womens cross country. Big Ten officials said this decision was made based on the advice of medical experts amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Michigan was scheduled to play at Washington and host Ball State and Arkansas State in its three out-of-conference games this season. Michigan State was scheduled to visit BYU and host Toledo and Miami (Florida) in nonconference games.
Entire Detroit club volleyball team earns college athletic scholarships
Read full article: Entire Detroit club volleyball team earns college athletic scholarshipsDETROIT All nine members of a club volleyball team in Detroit secured athletic scholarships to college despite the roadblocks created by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It was a very turbulent year, but the whole traveling team secured athletic scholarships. Coach Twon Davis had an idea years ago to use volleyball as a way to get girls, and now boys, to college. What I found working with kids with Club Xtreme -- they needed more resources -- rides, support, equipment, Smith said. Club Xtreme Volleyball accepts players ages eight to 18.
Heres how 25 sports have been divided into high, moderate, low COVID-19 risk categories
Read full article: Heres how 25 sports have been divided into high, moderate, low COVID-19 risk categoriesDETROIT Will it be safe for children, high schoolers or anybody to play sports amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Experts have divided 25 popular sports into three categories: high, moderate and low risk. The National Federation of State High School Associations released their list, which is based on the amount of close, sustained contact, along with other factors. Oklahoma recently rejected a plan that would have required social distancing and allowed all high school sports to resume without restrictions. One idea being considered by many states would change the calendar to shift lower risk sports to fall and move higher risk ones to the spring.