Rocket Mortgage Classic Returns to Michigan for Sixth Year

The Rocket Mortgage Classic returns for the sixth year to the Detroit Golf Club from June 25-30. Fans can choose from a variety of ticket options that offer front row seats to some of the best professional golfers in the world, an experience unique to the sport of golf and fun for attendees of all ages.  “The Rocket Mortgage Classic is more than just a golf tournament, it’s a celebration of community, innovation and the spirit of competition,” said Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Mortgage. “The … [Read more...]

Rochester High School Sports News

Rochester High School senior Lucas Hosch is the 2024 MHSAA 100 yd Butterfly D1 State Champion and new school record holder. Hosch is coached by Aaron Helander. Rochester High School had two D1 state qualifiers at this year's MHSAA wrestling finals held at Ford Field, Detroit. Junior All-State Wrestler Jack Lower placed 5th at 215 lbs. Senior All-State Wrestler Damian Ybarra placed 6th at 175 lbs. Lower and Ybarra are coached by Erik Vernon. … [Read more...]

Rochester United Figure Skating Teams Capture Two State Championships

The Rochester United (RU) High School Figure Skating Team captured the Michigan High School State Championship in both “A” Team and “B” Team events on March 27 at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center. This marks back-to-back titles for the A Team and the first medal for the Rochester United B Team. Members of the Rochester United High School Figure Skating Team skated to two State Championships this season. The skaters are from Rochester HS, Adams HS, Stoney Creek HS and the IA. Rochester … [Read more...]

Would You Like To Be a Ski or Snowboard Instructor?

The Ski and Snowboard Schools at Mt. Holly Ski Resort and Pine Knob Ski Resort are hiring for the 2019/20 season. Applicants must be 16 years of age and competent skiers/riders. No teaching experience is necessary. Interested applicants should be skiers and snowboarders with solid skiing/riding skills who can be instructed on how to teach. An applicant does not have to be an expert skier/snowboarder; but must have good athletic skills, be able to communicate, have the ability to adapt … [Read more...]

Local Synchronized Skating Team Take Bronze at Sectional Championships

In their first season competing in the Preliminary division, ONYX Synchronized Skating took third place at the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships, held January 30 – February 2 at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is the highest level of competition for a Preliminary division team. This year, the division included ten teams from across the Midwest. The ONYX Preliminary team is made up of 12 skaters, ages 8 through 10, from the Rochester and Macomb areas. They … [Read more...]

Competitive Rochester Cheerleaders go to State Finals with VIDEO

Rochester Falcons Cheerleaders Take 1st Place in Division 1 at State Championships In what was considered by most of the coaches as the most-talented Division 1 cheer finals field yet, it was the defending champs that found their way to the top again. Despite having a smaller and younger roster, Rochester rose to the occasion on Friday from the DeltaPlex to claim its second consecutive state championship with a score ... READ MORE Stoney Creek finished fourth and Rochester Adams finished … [Read more...]

Rochester, Adams, and Stoney Creek Cheer Teams Go to State Finals

All Three Rochester High Schools are Sending their Varsity Cheer Teams to State Finals on Friday, March 3 Rochester High School scored 788.82 at Regionals to take the Regional Title, with Rochester Adams High School close behind with 786.10 in second place, and Stoney Creek High School scored 783.52, earning fourth place at regionals. The teams now have the chance to compete in Grand Rapids. The top eight teams in the state qualify for the opportunity to compete for the State Title in … [Read more...]

ONYX Synchronized Skating Team Qualifies for National Championships

A local team of 16 synchronized skaters representing the ONYX Suburban Skating Academy in Rochester had the performance of a lifetime last month at the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Championships in North Dakota, narrowly making the list of top Novice division teams to qualify for the 2017 National Synchronized Skating Championships later this month in Illinois. This competition is the only National Synchronized Skating Championships in the U.S., and is sanctioned by U.S. Figure … [Read more...]

Michigan Senior Olympic Winter Games Begin February 8

Michigan Senior Olympic Winter Games The Michigan Senior Olympic Winter Games are beginning on Wednesday, February 8 and will run until Monday, February 13 (exception of DanceSport February 19). We have 500 athletes from all over the state participating in the games. The games take place at various locations throughout Oakland and Macomb Counties. The Michigan Senior Olympics are open to ages 50 and older. Athletes compete in 5-year-age groups.  Schedule of Events Ice Hockey – … [Read more...]

Rochester Hills Hosts Second Annual Spencer Park Pond Hockey Classic

Encourages Residents to Engage in Outdoor Fun CANCELED DUE TO WARM WEATHER (had been rescheduled to February 18, but is now cancelled) On Saturday, February 18 (Rescheduled from February 11), residents will grab their sticks and show off their hockey skills at the second annual Spencer Park Pond Hockey Classic. The Classic promises to be a fun and friendly three on three outdoor hockey tournament for non-professionals, taking place at Spencer Park from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This adult … [Read more...]