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Christensen places 13th at NCAA Championships in steeplechase

By NW Wayne News | May 23, 2024

Wayne State University athlete Thailyia Christensen participated in the NCAA Division 2 national championship meet, marking her debut at this level of competition. Competing in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Christensen secured the 13th position among 20 athletes.

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Wayne State men's tennis ends NCAA run with loss to Saint Leo

By NW Wayne News | May 22, 2024

Wayne State University's men's tennis team ended its third consecutive NCAA Division 2 quarterfinal appearance with a 4-0 loss to Saint Leo University. The match took place at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Wayne State, ranked 20th and seeded 11th, faced the top-ranked and second-seeded Saint Leo.

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Wayne State women's tennis ends season in national quarterfinals

By NW Wayne News | May 21, 2024

Wayne State University's women's tennis team concluded their season with a 4-0 defeat against Nova Southeastern in the NCAA Division 2 quarterfinals at Sanlando Park. The Warriors, ranked 21st and seeded seventh, ended tied-for-fifth in the nation for the second consecutive year. This loss to the Sharks halted WSU's 13-match winning streak.

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Wayne State men's tennis defeats Washburn to advance in NCAA tournament

By NW Wayne News | May 21, 2024

Wayne State University's men's tennis team achieved a significant victory over Washburn University in the NCAA Division 2 national round of 16 match on Tuesday. The 20th-ranked and 11th-seeded Wayne State team, with an overall record of 17-10, defeated the ninth-ranked and sixth-seeded Washburn team, which had a record of 20-5, by a score of 4-3. This win advances Wayne State to face top-ranked Saint Leo in the next round.

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Wayne State women's tennis advances to NCAA Division II quarterfinals

By NW Wayne News | May 20, 2024

Wayne State University's women's tennis team has secured a place in the NCAA Division 2 quarterfinals for the second year running. The team, ranked 21st nationally and seeded seventh, defeated Washburn University with a score of 4-1 at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Wayne State's victory over the 14th-ranked and 10th-seeded Washburn improves their overall record to 21-5.

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NW Wayne News area weekly mass times

By NW Wayne News | May 18, 2024

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

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Wayne State University athletes receive USTFCCCA all-region honors

By NW Wayne News | May 18, 2024

Two athletes from Wayne State University's women's outdoor track and field team have been awarded All-Region honors by the USTFCCCA.

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9.2% of citizens unemployed in Wayne County in 2021

By NW Wayne News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Wayne County hit 9.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Wayne State faces Washburn in NCAA tennis finals round of sixteen

By NW Wayne News | May 17, 2024

The Wayne State University men's tennis team, holding a 16-10 record, is set to compete against Washburn University, which boasts a 20-4 record, in the NCAA Finals Round of 16. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Wayne State has been seeded No. 11 by the NCAA, while Washburn holds the sixth seed.

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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.