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Wayne State faces Washburn in NCAA tennis finals round of 16

By NW Wayne News | May 16, 2024

The Wayne State University women's tennis team, holding a 20-5 record, has been seeded seventh by the NCAA and is set to compete against Washburn University, also with a 20-5 record, in the opening round of the NCAA Finals. The match is scheduled for Monday at 1 p.m. at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. This marks Wayne State's third appearance at the NCAA Finals.

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Benjamin Withem, former Plymouth High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By NW Wayne News | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Kelsey Nader, former Canton High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By NW Wayne News | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Land Use Hearings Scheduled for May 15, 2024 in Detroit

By NW Wayne News | May 15, 2024

The Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Special Land Use Hearings will take place on May 15, 2024. Here is the schedule for the cases to be discussed during the hearings:

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Wayne State University men's tennis receives regional community service award

By NW Wayne News | May 15, 2024

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has announced the recipients of its Division II Men's Regional Awards for 2024. Wayne State University's men's tennis team was honored with the ITA Community Service Award for the Midwest Region.

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Wayne State women's tennis wins three regional awards from ITA

By NW Wayne News | May 15, 2024

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has announced its Division II Women's Regional Award winners for 2024, with Wayne State University's women's tennis team securing three honors. Marta Komar received the Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award for the Midwest Region. Malak Arafat was named the region's Most Improved Player, and the team collectively earned the ITA Community Service Award.

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Alex Forry, former Franklin High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By NW Wayne News | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number five seed.

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Nick Yeager, former Canton High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By NW Wayne News | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Angelo State Rams.

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Wayne State tennis players earn academic all-district honors

By NW Wayne News | May 14, 2024

Three members of the Wayne State University men's tennis team have been honored with Academic All-District recognition by the College Sport Communicators (CSC) for the 2023-24 season. The athletes recognized are junior Cedric Drenth from Sulzbach, Germany, senior Daniel Grey from Wiesbaden, Germany, and senior Emil Mikkelsen from Soenderborg, Denmark.

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Wayne State advances to NCAA Round of 16 after victory over Grand Valley

By NW Wayne News | May 14, 2024

Wayne State University's men's tennis team secured a place in the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 after defeating Grand Valley State University 4-1 in the NCAA Midwest Regional final. The match took place at Big Rapids High School, where Wayne State's No. 20-ranked team faced off against the No. 44-ranked Lakers.

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Wayne State athlete qualifies for NCAA track championships

By NW Wayne News | May 14, 2024

Wayne State University redshirt senior Thailyia Christensen has qualified for the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the steeplechase. This achievement marks her as the 13th student-athlete from Wayne State to reach this level of competition.

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Wayne State University women's tennis players earn academic all-district honors

By NW Wayne News | May 14, 2024

Four members of the Wayne State University women's tennis team have been awarded Academic All-District honors by College Sports Communicators. The student-athletes recognized for their performance both on and off the court include Malak Arafat, Anais Ruyssen, Martyna Szpakowska, and Shanice Weekes.

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Wayne State men's tennis edges past Tiffin to advance in NCAA Midwest Regional

By NW Wayne News | May 13, 2024

The Wayne State University men's tennis team, ranked 20th nationally, secured a 4-3 victory over Tiffin University in the NCAA Midwest Regional. The match took place at the FSU Racquet & Fitness Center on Monday evening. With this win, Wayne State advances to face Grand Valley State in the final round of the regional competition.

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Wayne State athlete Karter Fitzpatrick excels in sports and community service

By NW Wayne News | May 13, 2024

Karter Fitzpatrick's journey as a student-athlete at Wayne State University has been marked by notable achievements both on and off the baseball field. Fitzpatrick began his collegiate baseball career on March 9, 2020, during a spring break trip to Florida, where he contributed to an 8-2 victory over Northern State University. However, his first season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Which former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By NW Wayne News | May 12, 2024

These former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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NW Wayne News area weekly mass times

By NW Wayne News | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the NW Wayne News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wayne State women's tennis advances to NCAA Round of 16 after regional victory

By NW Wayne News | May 11, 2024

Wayne State University's women's tennis team has advanced to the NCAA Tournament's Round of 16 after defeating Tiffin University 4-1 in the Midwest Regional final. The match, initially scheduled outdoors, was moved indoors due to weather conditions. This victory marks Wayne State's second consecutive year reaching this stage of the tournament.

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Wayne State's golf team finishes season at NCAA Super Regional

By NW Wayne News | May 11, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf team wrapped up its 2023-24 season at the NCAA Midwest/Central Super Regional, held at KickingBird Golf Club in Edmond, Oklahoma. The team secured a 16th place finish among 20 competing teams. Mat Hawryluk led the Warriors with a tie for 28th place out of 104 golfers.

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Wayne State women's tennis advances to NCAA Midwest Regional finals

By NW Wayne News | May 10, 2024

Wayne State University's women's tennis team, ranked No. 21, advanced to the finals of the NCAA Midwest Regional after defeating Ferris State University 4-0 on Friday. The match took place at Norwalk High School's tennis courts in Ohio.

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Wayne State women achieve historic marks at Baldwin Wallace meet

By NW Wayne News | May 10, 2024

Select members of the Wayne State University women's outdoor track and field team participated in the Baldwin Wallace Harrison Dillard Twilight event in Berea, Ohio. The goal was to improve their marks for potential selection to the NCAA Championships later this month.