Friday, March 22, 2013
Upload your fan photos to show your support for the Michigan Wolverines or the Michigan State Spartans.
The state of Michigan is in hoops heaven, and New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch would love for you to show your devotion to your favorite college basketball team. Michigan and Michigan State both play third-round games in the NCAA Tournament just up the road at the Palace on Saturday, and fans of both teams are consumed by March Madness. We’d like to see who has the most devoted March Madness following: the Michigan Wolverines or the Michigan State Spartans? Let us know by clicking on the green “Upload Photos and Videos” icon. And don’t forget to add a comment below to let us know how far you think your favorite team will advance in the tournament. Here's the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan Wolverines lineup on Saturday: You can …
Friday, March 8, 2013
Halie Watkins, a seventh-grader at L'Anse Creuse Middle School East, makes her team flip out.
Halie Watkins, a seventh-grade basketball player at L'Anse Creuse Middle School East, impressed her whole team when she made an incredible basket at the team's practice this week. The video, which can be watched above, was posted to the school's Facebook page on Thursday.
Friday, December 14, 2012
The Dec. 15 series will feature match-ups between the varsity boys and girls basketball squads of L'Anse Creuse, L'Anse Creuse North, Cardinal Mooney and Richmond high schools.
As an educator and coach, former L’Anse Creuse High School North Principal Dave Jackson was a strong supporter of students. Although Jackson passed away last February, his memory and unwavering support promises to live on through a scholarship fund established in his name. “I think anyone you talk to will tell you about his great character,” said LCN varsity boys basketball coach Jay Seletsky. “He walked the walk, got his hands dirty and supported everybody. His impact was bigger than even education as a whole. Whoever he came into contact with, he tried to make them better.” In an effort to honor Jackson’s memory and continue his work, L’Anse Creuse North, in association with L’Anse Creuse High School, Cardinal Mooney and Richmond High …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
L'Anse Creuse North basketball player Tyler Conklin and diver Taylor Zablocki will head to Northwood University and the University of Alabama, respectively, next fall.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
L'Anse Creuse North basketball player Tyler Conklin and diver Taylor Zablocki will head to Northwood University and the University of Alabama, respectively, next fall.
Athletes Tyler Conklin and Taylor Zablocki are the latest members of Crusader Nation to be recruited to take their respective talents to the college level. L'Anse Creuse North senior Conklin has committed to play basketball for Northwood University, in Midland, MI, next fall. The 6'4"-point guard/shooting guard was the leading scorer for the Crusaders last season and was instrumental in helping his team to the Class A boys basketball semifinals in March 2012. Northwood plays in the GLIAC Division II. The team is lead by Head Coach Jeff Rekeweg, who said he selected Conklin as his top recruit for his versatility and work ethic. Another L'Anse Creuse North senior planning to continue her athletic career at the college level is diver Taylor …
Friday, March 23, 2012
L'Anse Creuse North fell 59-46 to Saginaw in the Class A boys basketball state semifinal game at MSU Breslin Center today.
The dream of a state basketball championship has ended for the Crusaders. Facing Saginaw in the Class A boys semifinal at MSU Breslin Center this afternoon, L'Anse Creuse North took an early lead, but was unable to overtake the Trojans in the final quarter, falling 59-46. Saginaw will now battle Rockford for the state championship at 4 p.m. Saturday at the MSU Breslin Center. LCN fans gave their team a standing ovation as they left the stadium and Crusader Nation continues to voice its support on Twitter. Read the full story here.
The L'Anse Creuse North boys basketball team faces Saginaw at 2:30 p.m. today in the state semifinals at the MSU Breslin Center.
The Crusaders will continue what coach Jay Seletsky describes as "a dream ride" this afternoon when the varsity boys basketball team faces Saginaw in the Class A state semifinals. L'Anse Creuse North (22-4) kept its title hopes alive March 20 with a 46-40 win over Lake Orion at University of Detroit Mercy. Now the team travels to the MSU Breslin Center with the hope of defeating Saginaw (23-2) and earning a berth in the state final game on Saturday. Tickets are $8. The game will be broadcast online at MHSAA.tv. The winner of today's 2:30 p.m. matchup will face the victor of the 1 p.m. Rockford-Romulus game in the final. The state championship game will be played at 4 p.m. Saturday at the MSU Breslin Center.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Fourth quarter comeback gives Crusaders a 46-40 win over Lake Orion in the quarterfinals on Tuesday night at the University of Detroit Mercy.
DETROIT – There was only room for one Cinderella at the big dance this year. Considered one of the more unlikely Class A quarterfinal pairings in recent memory, L’Anse Creuse North kept its title hopes alive with a 46-40 win over Lake Orion on Tuesday night at University of Detroit Mercy. “It’s been a dream ride,” Crusaders coach Jay Seletsky said, smiling. With an 11-2 run to open the fourth quarter, Seletsky’s team quickly erased a 29-26 deficit. Forward Ramone Griffin scored back-to-back layups on L’Anse Creuse North’s first two possessions of the quarter to give his team a 32-31 lead. Teammate Robert Hopkins extended the lead to six by scoring the next five points. The junior capped off the run by hitting a 3-pointer with 4:59 to go in…
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The L'Anse Creuse North boys basketball team defeated Detroit Denby to win a Class A regional championship and advance to the state quarterfinals.
The L’Anse Creuse North boys basketball team defeated Detroit Denby 43-41 in a Class A regional championship on Wednesday at Anchor Bay High School, according to mhsaa.com. With the victory, the Crusaders advanced to the Class A state quarterfinals on Tuesday when they will take on Lake Orion at 7:30 p.m. at Detroit Mercy. LCN has an overall record of 20-5.
Monday, March 12, 2012
The LCN boys basketball team has advanced to the regional championship game after defeating Fraser on Monday.
The L’Anse Creuse North boys basketball team defeated Fraser 51-50 in a Class A regional semifinal on Monday at Anchor Bay High School, according to mhsaa.com. With the victory, LCN improved its overall record to 19-5. The Crusaders will play Detroit Denby for a regional championship on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Anchor Bay. Coaches, athletic directors and parents may submit results, highlights and photos by emailing jenny.whalen@patch.com.
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