Tigers Announcer Mario Impemba Previews the 2013 Season

Detroit Tigers play-by-play analyst Mario Impemba, a Macomb Township resident, provided a preview Tuesday of the team's 2013 season.

Try Hockey for Free at Suburban Ice Macomb

The rink in Macomb Township will hold a free clinic for first-time hockey players on Feb. 16 at 4:30 p.m.

Share Your Signing Day News on Macomb Patch

Post an announcement or photo on Patch to let us know if your student-athlete has made plans for college.

Dakota's Hofmann to Play Volleyball at MCC

Hofmann helped lead Cougars to Class A state volleyball championship.

2012-13 College Bowl Game Schedule: What's On and When to Watch

Here's where to find all of the collegiate bowl games leading up to the Jan. 7 BCS Championship.

Spartan Hockey Invites Fans to Team Meet-and-Greet at Suburban Ice Macomb

The Michigan State University hockey team will host an open practice and autograph session Dec. 28 at Suburban Ice in Macomb Township.

Macomb Woman Takes Detroit Lion Dominic Raiola to Court for Child Support

Andrea Yee, of Macomb Township, filed a lawsuit Dec. 13 against Dominic Raiola for child support, insurance payments, uninsured health care expenses, child care and attorney fees, according to court records.

Crusader Athletes Recruited to Dive, Play Basketball at College Level

L'Anse Creuse North basketball player Tyler Conklin and diver Taylor Zablocki will head to Northwood University and the University of Alabama, respectively, next fall.

Dakota Girls Volleyball Snags First State Championship With Sweep of Temperance Bedford

The Cougars won three sets to none, scoring 25-22, 25-21, 26-24 in the MHSAA Class A final in Battle Creek.

Former Dakota Football Champ Makes Final Visit to Big House Saturday

Senior tight end Mike Kwiatkowski joined the University of Michigan squad as a walk-on in 2010.

Too Little, Too Late for Dakota Football in Regional Playoff

Lake Orion avenges three postseason losses since 2004 versus Cougars.

Dakota Falls to Lake Orion, 51-35, in State Quarter-Final Matchup

Dakota High School will finish its postseason with a 10-2 record.

Dakota Athlete Named U.S. Girls’ Youth National Volleyball Team MVP

Carli Snyder, who was among 12 girls selected to represent USA volleyball team this past summer, said she plans to try again next year.

Dakota Football to Visit Lake Orion Friday for State Quarter-Final Matchup

Dakota High School will take on Lake Orion Friday at 7 p.m. in the Division 1 MHSAA football playoffs.

Cougars Conquer Crusaders 42-17 to Continue State Championship Quest

Dakota High School dealt a second playoff defeat to L'Anse Creuse North Friday, sending the Crusaders home and securing a place in the regional final of the MHSAA playoffs next week.

Crusaders Head Into Cougar Territory for Round 2 of State Football Playoffs

L'Anse Creuse North travels to Dakota High School for the MHSAA District Finals Nov. 2. Kick-off is 7 p.m. Find ticket information here.

Dakota Versus L'Anse Creuse North: Show Us Your Spirit!

The Macomb Township high schools go head-to-head in round two of the state football playoffs this Friday. But which has the most school spirit? Patch is hosting a photo contest this week to find out once and for all.

Crusaders Top Bulldogs in First Round of State Playoffs

L'Anse Creuse North defeated Romeo 35-21 Oct. 26 to move on to the second round of the MHSAA football playoffs.

Cougars Knock Off Rival Big Reds in First Round of State Playoffs

Dakota High School dealt a 17-7 defeat to Chippewa Valley in the first round of the MHSAA football playoffs Oct. 26.

Dakota to Face Rival Chippewa Valley in First Round of State Playoffs; LCN Takes on Romeo

Both Dakota and L'Anse Creuse North's varsity teams secured berths in the first round of the state high school football playoffs. The games take place Friday at 7 p.m.

Running the Detroit Marathon, Macomb Township? Good Luck (and Share Your Pics)!

The Detroit Free Press Talmer Bank Marathon is Sunday.

Dakota Football Coach to be Inducted into Macomb County Sports Hall of Fame

Mike Giannone has led the Cougars to 13 playoffs, this year included, and two state championships since he took over as head coach at Dakota High School in 1996.

DSO Plays 'Go Get 'Em Tigers!'

The orchestrated version of the song was scored in-house by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's librarians.

Cougars Defeat Rival Big Reds; Crusaders Cruise to Victory Over Fraser

Dakota and L'Anse Creuse North won their away games Oct. 12, and with one game left in the season, both teams are thinking playoffs.

Macomb Township Racers Finish Chicago Marathon

There were 18 runners and walkers from Macomb Township competing in Sunday morning's marathon event.

Fox Detroit Tigers Announcer Talks Triple Crown, Pennant Race, Fans

Patch asks Tigers expert and Fox Sports Detroit baseball announcer Mario Impemba to weigh in on the team's rocky regular season and its playoff quest.

Macomb Township Runners Finish Brooksie Way

Local residents help raise funds for health and wellness mini-grants in the annual race.

Crusaders Defeat Rival Lancers, Bring Home Armstrong Jug

A 19-14 victory over L'Anse Creuse High School Friday improved High School North's record to 4-2 and won the school bragging rights for the 2012-13 season.

Rival L’Anse Creuse Football Teams Battle for Armstrong Jug, Bragging Rights Tonight

L’Anse Creuse North takes on L’Anse Creuse High School in Harrison Township at 7 p.m. Friday. Both teams boast 3-2 records.

Vote Online for L'Anse Creuse North to Win WDIV-TV Friday Football Frenzy Contest

An online vote will decide where WDIV-TV's camera crews will be Friday night. It could be L'Anse Creuse North's rivalry game against L'Anse Creuse.

Fun & Fitness Fest

Lutheran North Football Player Needs Your Votes in 'Player of the Week' Poll

Vote by 10 a.m. Friday to help running back Trevor Mason win the honor of being named MLive.com's Metro Detroit Player of the Week for week four of the 2012 football season

Golf Outing Benefit to Support the Humphrey Family in Macomb, MI

Dakota and LCN Football Look to Take Records to 2-1 Tonight at Home

Show your school pride by uploading photos of tonight's matchups to the Dakota and L'Anse Creuse North albums on Patch!

Dakota Girls Hoops Stays in MAC Red Race

New and improved Pick of the Week takes sports fans back to the week that was, and ahead to the best matchups.

Her Name Is Rio

Dakota girls basketball player Rio Dudgeon makes opponents pay with her three-point shot.

Six L'Anse Creuse North Athletes to Play at College Level

Soccer, basketball and cross country student athletes take the first step toward a collegiate career.

Former Dakota Stars Help Monarchs on Hardwood

Kehrer and Thomas make solid contributions to the Macomb Community College women's basketball team this season.

Shamrocks Act as Spoilers at Dakota's Holiday Tournament

Cougars' late rally falls short in 56-54 loss to East Detroit.

Second Annual Coaches vs. Cancer a Success

L'Anse Creuse North and L'Anse Creuse high school basketball teams opened their respective seasons today with a special event benefiting the American Cancer Society.