Northwest Wayne News

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Wayne State ranks nineteenth in women's cross country event

The Wayne State University women's cross country team secured the 19th position among 27 programs at the Live in Lou Classic held in Louisville, Kentucky. The team participated in the gold five-kilometer race.

Wayne State falls to Michigan Tech in GLIAC opener

Wayne State University's football team faced a challenging start to their GLIAC season, suffering a 22-7 defeat against Michigan Tech University. The game took place on Saturday afternoon at Kearly Stadium in Houghton, Michigan.

Wayne State men's cross country places 23rd at Live in Lou Classic

Wayne State University's men's cross country team participated in the Live in Lou Classic, finishing 23rd out of 28 teams. The competition included NCAA Division I, II, and III programs as well as NAIA teams.

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Wayne County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year?

Detroit Public Schools Community District stood out with the highest student enrollment in Wayne County, welcoming 48,476 students in the 2023-24 school year.

Wayne State volleyball secures sweep victory over Roosevelt

The Wayne State University volleyball team achieved a victory on Friday night, defeating Roosevelt in a three-set match at the Matthaei Center. This win came after a challenging loss the previous day. The Warriors, now holding a 6-7 overall record and 4-2 in the GLIAC, recorded their second-best hitting percentage of the season at .330.

Wayne State announces men's basketball schedule for upcoming season

Third-year head coach Bryan Smothers and the Wayne State University men's basketball team have released their schedule for the 2024-25 season. The program will compete in 28 games, including 26 against NCAA Midwest Region opponents, with 20 of those being within GLIAC play. Fourteen of these matches will be held at home in the Fieldhouse.

Wayne State's 'Weekly with Wheatley' podcast returns for second season

The second season of "Weekly with Wheatley" is set to commence on September 11 at Woodbridge Pub, Detroit. Head football coach Tyrone Wheatley and Brady Beedon will host the podcast every Wednesday before a home football Saturday.

Wayne State men’s tennis heads to Chargers Fall Invitational

The Wayne State University men's tennis team is set to compete in the Chargers Fall Invitational in Hillsdale, Michigan. The event will take place on Saturday, September 5, and is hosted by Hillsdale College at the Mary Jane Delp Tennis Courts. Participating teams include Purdue Northwest and host Hillsdale.

Wayne State volleyball narrowly defeated by Grand Valley after leading two sets

By NW Wayne News | Oct 3, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team faced a tough loss against No. 16 Grand Valley State on Thursday night at the Matthaei Center. Despite leading two sets to none and being ahead in the third set, Wayne State was unable to maintain their advantage, eventually falling to the Lakers in five sets.

Wayne State prepares for conference clash against Michigan Tech

By NW Wayne News | Oct 3, 2024

The Wayne State University football team is set to begin its conference play with an away game against the Michigan Tech Huskies in Houghton, Michigan. This will be Wayne State's third road game of the season, following extensive travel over the past two weekends.

Wayne State cross country teams head to Louisville for upcoming competition

By NW Wayne News | Oct 3, 2024

Wayne State University's men's and women's cross country teams are preparing to compete in the Live in Lou Classic on October 5. The event will take place at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Kentucky. After a three-week break, the men's team will begin with an eight-kilometer race at 9:30 AM, followed by the women's five-kilometer race at 10:15 AM.

Wayne State volleyball hosts key matches against Grand Valley State and Roosevelt

By NW Wayne News | Oct 2, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team is set to host two important matches this week at the Matthaei. The Warriors, who currently hold a 5-6 overall record and are 3-1 in the GLIAC, will face No. 16 Grand Valley State on Thursday evening, followed by a match against new league member Roosevelt on Friday.

Wayne State golfers earn GLIAC weekly honors

By NW Wayne News | Oct 2, 2024

Senior Tyler Hurtubise and freshman Claudia Portillo from Wayne State University have been recognized as the GLIAC Male and Female Golfers of the Week, respectively. The announcement was made by the league on Wednesday.

Wayne State ties for eighth at William Beall Fall Classic

The Wayne State University women's golf team concluded their participation in the William Beall Fall Classic at Findlay, Ohio, tying for eighth place. The team completed the tournament with a score of 913 (+49), improving their position over the two-day event. Claudia Portillo led the Warriors, finishing tied for seventh individually with a score of 218 (+2). Portillo has consistently been a top performer for WSU this season, achieving top-10 finishes in three out of four tournaments.

Wayne State men's golf wins third straight tournament

The Wayne State University men's golf team achieved a notable milestone by winning its third consecutive tournament on Tuesday, marking the first time since the 2019-20 season. The Warriors topped the leaderboard at their own Motor City Shakedown with a two-day score of 567 (-9, 290-277), finishing ten strokes ahead of Saginaw Valley State. WSU's round two score of 277 is the team's second-best 18-hole score in the past 21 years.

Wayne State concludes ITA Regional Championships with strong performance

The Wayne State University men's tennis team concluded their participation in the ITA Regional Championships on Sunday, September 30, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Warriors finished the three-day tournament with an overall record of 18-6 in singles and 6-4 in doubles.

Wayne State honors Karrington Seals-Yeargin's athletic achievements