Bryn Forbes' 29-point performance at Breslin Center dashes Yellowjackets' back-to-back Class B title hopes.
Lansing Sexton uses big third-quarter run to defeat Country Day. Patch was there live reporting from the Breslin Center.
The Falcons' second-place finish to rival Seaholm at state finals was no disappointment for coach Matt Watson and his team.
The Yellowjackets pulled ahead in the final two minutes to advance to the semifinals Friday in East Lansing.
Between returning state champions and dozens of athletes already signed to play in college, Birmingham-area sports teams look to go big this spring.
Yellowjackets struggle early before Amir Williams takes over in second half to send his team to state quarterfinals.
Top-ranked team in Class B handed double-digit loss.
Boys and girls Country Day teams continue tournament run, Brother Rice and Roeper fall in regional semifinals.
The Roughriders' sluggish offense couldn't keep pace in boys basketball regional semifinals Monday night.
Meanwhile, regional play kicks off for boys basketball with Brother Rice, Detroit Country Day and Roeper contending for class titles.
Seaholm beats defending state champion and crosstown rival Groves by eight points.
Wyandotte Roosevelt earned its first ever hockey title, but the Brother Rice Warriors had to settle for second place in Division 2 championship play at Compuware Arena.
Country Day, Brother Rice and Roeper defeat their opponents to win district championships Friday night.
The Warriors have championship in their sights after Thursday night's semifinal win at Compuware Arena.
Southfield-Lathrup eliminates Seaholm. Yellowjackets beat Madison Heights Lamphere, Warriors knock off Royal Oak Ravens.
The Warriors will face Kingsford at Compuware Arena on Thursday.
Falcons fall in opening rounds of districts while Detroit Country Day easily moves on.
The Warriors knocked off the top-ranked team in state to continue their tournament run.
Brother Rice and Detroit Country Day move forward in varsity hockey. The district tournament for boys basketball tips off at Groves and Country Day tonight.
Cranbrook-Kingswood no match for Yellowjackets; Lathrup eliminates second Birmingham-area team this week.
Senior Megan Smith is looking forward to studying medicine in college as well helping her water polo team qualify for regionals.
After rebounding Friday morning for a win, the promising young wrestler fell in his afternoon match to John Julien of Hartland.
Birmingham Unified and Brother Rice varsity hockey teams pull off big wins Wednesday night while the girls from Groves and Detroit Country Day advance in basketball tournament.
The defending state champions face off against Romulus tonight to end their regular season, with an eye on the prize. 'This group really wants to cement a legacy for themselves here at the school with a second title,' coach says.
Marian and Detroit Country Day win big to advance to second round of playoffs.
Two second period goals help Birmingham advance to pre-regional final.
Rice's 10-0 mercy win over Ravens propels them to Pre-Regional Final against Warren Mott on Wednesday.
With district and regional tournaments starting up, Patch brings you the latest from the basketball courts and the hockey rinks.
Seaholm beats defending state champions Groves 509 points to 497 points.
Yellowjackets reflect on their accomplishments and look ahead to Class B playoffs.
Brother Rice freshman Shon Powell is the lone wrestler to move on to state finals.
Nick Deane was named head coach for Seaholm football after Chris Fahr stepped down to pursue coaching on a collegiate level.
It was a loud night as No. 4 Brother Rice defeated neighboring Cranbrook, ranked just below the Warriors at No. 5.
"This group will be remembered," said Brother Rice head football coach Al Fracassa of Conor Hart, Tim Hamilton, Tyler Lendzion and Loran Jaddou.
Jimmy Pickens had to choose between playing baseball and football in college, but he ultimately went with what he loves best.
While Seaholm coach says Royal Oak has a good team, the Maples need to just do one thing: "We have to score more."
Seaholm boys lose an overtime heart-breaker; Roeper and Groves girls team lose to top area teams
Mustangs fight back from 1-11 deficit to defeat Divine Child by dominating late in the game.
Brother Rice graduate has played in more Super Bowls than any other NFL player.
Big third period breaks up close game.