As a junior, she recorded 46 of her 69 career goals, the second most in school history in a single season, earning first-team All State honors. He says he tells his players if Madonna is interested, passing information along to Patton and the Crusaders coaching staff, but then takes a back seat, waiting to see what decision is made. Unlike the Werthman sisters, Nikki Verant has never had the chance to play on the same team as her sister, Megan. After 15 minutes of scoreless play to start the first half, the Stevenson offense came alive. Likes. However, the ball hit Franklin goalkeeper Eric Polzins body to keep the Patriots deficit at three at the end of the first half. We are really flying by the seat of our pants here, and the girls really battled hard.. Livonia Stevenson 9, Wayne Memorial 1. She was named MSUs Outstanding Athlete of the Year for womens basketball in 1979, after serving as co-captain of the team that season but rarely playing because of an injury. 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Knowing some of the players on the roster from past Stevenson teams, along with former opponents from many other high schools in the metro Detroit area, Megan Verant said she came into her freshman season more comfortable due to past chemistry with some of her new teammates. Through 12 games, Stevenson has outscored . Athletics Schedules Index / SHS Athletic Schedule Index But they're a half-game behind Dearborn Fordson in the league standings right now. Plymouth lacrosse's Zoe Weber sets aside lymphoma fight for normal senior night, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. We all know each other, and I feel like that plays into the dominance.. It was like goal, goal, goal; all of them were really good goals with really good movement and good final passes. On 5/10, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Belleville (MI) by a score of 2-1. Coming off a scoreless tie against Canton, Salem girls soccer head coach Kyle Karns wanted to see more shots on target, more good looks at net. For Abby Werthman, Madonna soccer is family tradition. Keep that momentum going, Tragge said. Stevenson head coach Ken Shingledecker is confident that Abby Werthman will not face much of a transition between the high school and club level to college. Jackson Early Childhood Center has an urgent need for childcare workers. For some Livonia Stevenson girls soccer players, their past and future are separated by three miles. Phone: (734) 744-2660. Each year, the Representative Council considers the achievements of women coaches, officials and athletic administrators affiliated with the MHSAA who show exemplary leadership capabilities and positive contributions to athletics. livonia, MI. PDF Stevenson High School ~ Spartans ~ 2021 Jv and Varsity Soccer Roster - Klaa 770 Followers. Just over eight minutes into the second half, junior forward Katelyn Wilmoth took a pass from junior defender Gabriella Sapia, setting herself in the middle of the field and connecting on the first goal of the 2021 season. When she left coaching basketball to work as an AD, it was an incredible victory for kids in our state. On 5/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Fordson (Dearborn, MI) by a score of 8-0. In the fall, Atwood serves as a sort of talent scout for the metro Detroit area, helping the head coach, who came from Midway University in Kentucky and did not know the area and the talent it had on the soccer field when he started prior to the 2017 season. More: Canton Soccer Club cancels Canton Cup, hopes for partial summer season, More: Livonia Stevenson's Emily Morris signs to bowl in college. Leading the team with 15 goals, Bunda is one of three players, along with Alaouieh and senior forward Nick Lema, to record double-digit goal totals for the Spartans so far this season. Millis described the season opener as an introduction to the learning curve of varsity soccer for many on the field, seeing firsthand what level it took to beat what she describes as Stevenson's toughest competitor in its division. In front of the goal, he's as good as they come. When theres only three left, this is going to be the legacy that were leaving. 1991 Diane Laffey, Harper Woods I never would have imagined all of us getting to play together in college, Verant said. You are not doing it all by yourself, Abby Werthman said. Stevenson High School Striving for Excellence; Learning for Life Home Athletics SHS Athletics Homepage Athletic Director: Arnold "Arnie" Muscat Phone: (734) 744-2660, ext. Right away, we knew how to work well together and a lot of people dont get to do that, Megan Verant said. 1 seed University of Northwestern Ohio in the WHAC tournament semifinal. With head coach Paul Patton at the helm for the past three seasons, Madonna has had a good track record on the soccer field. We graduated a lot of seniors and have a ton of new kids. And then being an athletic director has probably been the most rewarding as an adult. It was great for the kids to have a chance and to really get a good game out of it too, Shingledecker said. 2023 www.hometownlife.com. Author: AC Milan Detroit Created Date: 9/8/2020 4:31:34 PM . Livonia Stevenson girls soccer draws Dearborn in 2021 season opener "That's been our main focus, keeping control of the ball.". Explore the benefits. She then served as an assistant coach at University of Illinois before returning as head coach at Ferris State from 1989-90 through 1994-95. Nothing you can really do about that, Shingledecker said. Spring Stevenson Spartans Varsity Girls Soccer Season, Missing Score - Stevenson @ Wayne Memorial. Canton Soccer Club cancels Canton Cup, hopes for partial summer season, Livonia Stevenson's Emily Morris signs to bowl in college, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. For some Livonia Stevenson girls soccer players, their past and future are separated by three miles. When we got rolling there about 10 minutes in, we were really sharp, Shingledecker said. Reflecting on the first game, Delaney Millis saw something to build on, something she could work with. Sometimes, they know whats right and whats not, and it was hard for them. I dont think we played very well tonight, this isnt one of our best showings and I think we played much better the last time we played them. "We know there are harder games down the road. The chemistry is really good and its not like its just a bunch of freshmen and sophomores. E-Backpack Mail - Click & Scroll to Find Out What's Happening! For Nikki, it was always a goal for her to play college soccer, viewing it as a legitimate shot starting her sophomore year when she made the varsity team. But with each game, each goal scored, each trophy raised, the 14 Salem seniors know the narrative of their program is changing. We have a lot of depth with the roster that we have.. Stevenson High School / Homepage - Livonia Public Schools With no one around her, Rocks senior forward Talia Zoli stepped up from the other side, took a second to adjust and tapped the ball in the back of the net for the first score of the game. The chemistry Salem has thrived on was on full display against Stevenson: using combination soccer to find open players, taking advantage of a young Spartan defense that seemed to bite too soon and too aggressively at net. In the spring, Atwood is a first-hand witness to the recruiting hotbed he considers to be Michigan high school girls soccer. But Stevenson isn't overlooking its upcoming slate of games. Instead of feeling the weight of an undefeated season each time she steps on the field, she simplified it to playing the game she loves with her best friends for 80 minutes each day. Author: AC Milan Detroit Created Date: 8/17/2021 12:34:14 PM . The Spartans opened the season with a 1-1 draw against KLAA East opponent Dearborn, but got their first glimpse at what they would be working with in 2021: a group led by four seniors directing a roster filled with younger players who were seeing their first varsity action. (Playing at Michigan State) was one of the best times, if not the best time, of my life as a youngster. Through 12 games, Stevenson has outscored opponents 67-6, recorded eight shutouts and earned a No. Exclusive podcasts from our top journalists. Contact reporter Colin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com . Athletic Director: Phone: (734) 744-2660, ext. "He's an elite ball striker. Welcome to the Stevenson Girls Soccer team feed. He knows, coming from that high school program, his two 2020 Spartan recruits will likely have an easier transition than most to the college level. And being at Stevenson, coming back home, has been quite an honor and just a very rich experience for me.. Stevenson seniors Abby Werthman and Nikki Verant will soon become Crusaders, following in the footsteps of not only their families, but teammates, as two of six former Spartans on the upcoming 2020 roster. Blood Drive (in Comp Gym), 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Power Index. Stevenson will play the winner of Northville and South Lyon in the District 8 semifinal 7 p.m. June 1 at Tom Holzer Field in Northville. This content is only available to subscribers. For many members of the Stevenson girls soccer roster, the in-between to the Madonna program is Nick Atwood. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Shes been dependable, loyal and just a model of consistency in running a first-class program.. We were able to connect some passes, move the ball up the field and just a good quality finish from her. He's a good passer of the ball. On 4/21, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Franklin (Livonia, MI) by a score of 1-0. Its been a really hard week for us, Shingledecker said. With seniors all across the field, represented on offense and defense, and even as depth on the bench, Stevenson head coach Ken Shingledecker praised the 2020 class for what it has done, but focused on what they can do to continue their high school career as long as possible. On 4/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 4-0. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. Adlai E. Stevenson High School33500 W. Six Mile Rd.Livonia, MI 48152, Assistant Principals: Mr. Eric Stromberg (email)Mr. Pete Kotsogiannis (email)Mrs. Christina Abojamra (email), Athletic Director:Mr. Arnold "Arnie" Muscat (email). Tragge knows what is coming for Stevenson. Soccer - Stevenson High School Soccer Team Information Schedule Tryout Information Records/History Program Overview Head Coach Bio Team Information Cut/No-Cut Sport? Stevenson will play the winner of Northville and South Lyon in the District 8 semifinal 7 p.m. June 1 at Tom Holzer Field in Northville. All rights reserved. Livonia Stevenson (Varsity) - The D Zone Football Nikki Verant was sad when she did not get to play her senior season at Stevenson. From the outside, Patton sees a strong Stevenson program. Adlai E. Stevenson High School 33500 W. Six Mile Rd. On 4/12, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Fordson (Dearborn, MI) by a score of 5-0. Full Student Day : 7:25 AM - 2:20 PM. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Get this season started out right and help the team fill out their schedule and roster. Schedule Roster Jul 1, 2022 @ 12:00am Nearby Soccer Teams Canton Churchill Clarenceville Crestwood The Official Facebook page of Livonia Stevenson Soccer. On 4/5, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their away conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 4-0. Livonia, MI / Girls Soccer Schedule Stevenson Girls Soccer Schedule OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % LEAGUE 0-0 1st Kensington Lakes HOME0-0 AWAY0-0 NEUTRAL0-0 PF0 PA0 STREAK- Are you the coach? South Lyon freshman, senior show team's present, future after state wrestling performances, Reigning state girls soccer champions Novi has lofty expectations in 2021, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 497th. Hyman is a 1975 graduate of Livonia Stevenson, where she also played softball and competed in track & field. I guess it plays into playing with a senior-heavy team where everyone knows each other, Tragge said. 1992 Patricia Ashby, Scotts 2023 . LIVONIA STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL SPARTANS 2020 VARSITY and JV SOCCER. 3-1. In the first half of the KLAA girls soccer championship, Salem hit a goal 34 years in the making. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. For Shingledecker, hes happy all of his players are back in some capacity, losing five players in the first week and another five in the second week of play. Commissioner Casey Conway, Livonia Churchill 2022 Rosters East Division West Division Belleville Brighton Varsity Brighton JV Churchill Canton-Varsity and JV Dearborn Hartland Fordson Howell 2022 Franklin Northville John Glenn Novi 2023 www.hometownlife.com. They havent experienced winning at this level in terms of trophies and things like that. After three days of tryouts and only two practices, the Spartans took the field against Dearborn short-handed after five players were held out due to COVID-19 protocols, leaving the head coach without certainty of what he was going to see. Band-O-Rama (in Comp Gym), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Stevenson head coach Ken Shingledecker said it was his teams first taste of what playoff soccer was like. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com Atwood, a Stevenson graduate, is a graduate assistant for Patton and the Crusaders womens soccer program. 1993 Jo Lake, Grosse Pointe On 5/12, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Wayne Memorial (Wayne, MI) by a score of 1-0. Northville. From Megan, Nikki Verant heard about Madonnas nursing program, about how close it was to home and about the success the Crusaders had on the soccer field. Salem forward Macayla Harris one of 14 seniors on the roster took a pass in transition, beating a Spartan defender one-on-one while stepping over the Stevenson goalkeeper, tapping it in for the Rocks third goal of the day. Hoisting their first conference trophy in 34 years, the Rocks dont want their story to end there. What we think is that Abby will come in and start scoring goals immediately as a freshman.. 48916 Athletic Office Athletic Secretary: Phone: (734) 744-2660 ext. 2 doubles. I love everyone on this Stevenson team. Hyman was named her regions Athletic Director of the Year by the MIAAA in 2014 and received its Jack Johnson Distinguished Service Award in 2015. Tweets & replies. Member schools which enforce these rules are permitted to participate in MHSAA tournaments, which attract more than 1.4 million spectators each year. The first Women In Sports Leadership Award was presented in 1990. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. While Karns viewed this game as one that helps his team prepare for the long run, he views it also as one of many. And then Stevenson's lone returning all-stater buried a laser from 20 yards away. Harris knows winning helps too: having outscored opponents 55-3 in 17 regular season games while recording 14 shutouts. 2009 Gail Ganakas, Flint; Deb VanKuiken, Holly They struggled to pass effectively. Livoniastevenson Varsity Girls Soccer | Michigan High School - MHSAA 2019 Kris Isom, Adrian Its important just to make sure that they know what were about, they know how we play, that we continue the reasons why we have so many championships.. If they know that there is a couple of players from Stevenson that they know, it makes the transition easier because they know them going in, Patton said. Stevenson will next take on Dearborn Fordson on the road 7 p.m. Monday, while Salem will look to continue its unbeaten streak 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hartland. 48916 Fax: (734) 744-2828 Athletic Trainer: Erin Pavlovich Nickname: Spartans 2011 Ellen Pugh, West Branch; Patti Tibaldi, Traverse City 1996 Cheryl Amos-Helmicki, Huntington Woods Freshmen Corwin Kim (Livonia, Mich./Stevenson HS) and Tanner Warners (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS) rolled to an 8-2 win at No. It really didnt have to look that pretty. Mobile app for news, photos and video on the go. But with the way Stevenson has dominated KLAA opponents all season, he is confident going into the postseason. Its an excellent senior class, Shingledecker said. Stevenson junior midfielder Jude Hammami capped off the seven-goal game late in the second half, scoring at least seven goals for the fifth time this season. She received her certified master athletic administrator designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) in 2006. Stevenson (11-0-1) showed that dominance Tuesday against Franklin (4-8), securing the Livonia city championship with a 7-0 win against the Patriots. These guys, they just play very clean and its very hard to stay focused some of these games have been lopsided but they are very disciplined. Nearly 24 minutes into the game, Salems (14-0-3) offense was off and running, beating Stevenson (11-2-2), 3-0, for its first conference championship in 34 years. Lori has been a leader and pioneer in the world of athletics, and in particular as an advocate for females and girls sports, MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. What Abby saw when she watched her sister play for Madonna was extremely familiar: the same emphasis on team chemistry she had at Stevenson, moving the ball extremely well together and with no ulterior motives. Help this team get started or use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. EAST LANSING, Mich. - March 25 - Over the last 27 years, Livonia Stevenson athletic director Lori Hyman has not only led athletic departments at two of Michigan's larger high schools but also served as a voice of leadership, education and mentorship for her colleagues statewide. Stevenson girls soccer seniors continue talent pipeline to Madonna 2018 Meg Seng, Ann Arbor If not, it gets really hard.. Coming from the corner, Salem senior Macayla Harris lost possession once she passed Livonia Stevenson goalkeeper Madison Curtis. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com 2007 Jan Sander, Warren Woods As Tragge warmed up and took the field, the gravity of his final home game had not even set in. LIVONIA STEVENSON SOCCER ACTIVITIEs ASSOCIATION . No government funds or tax dollars support the MHSAA, which was the first such association nationally to not accept membership dues or tournament entry fees from schools. 3. On 4/28, the Stevenson varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Churchill (Livonia, MI) by a score of 7-0. Facing old coach, Mori Miller, Birmingham Groves boys soccer blank rival Seaholm, PHOTOS: Birmingham Groves boys soccer at Birmingham Seaholm, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In addition to her vast school sports responsibilities and contributions, Hyman has volunteered with Special Olympics, Livonias Newburg United Methodist Church and Rotary Club. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. Striving for Excellence; Learning for Life, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Livonia Stevenson Athletic Director Hyman Selected for 2022 MHSAA Women Show Caption. 1 doubles. Fax: (734) 744-2662. Harris reaped the rewards twice, totaling two of Salems three goals in the championship game on assists by Kelsey Zol and Abby Siddall, respectively. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com 1997 Delores L. Elswick, Detroit Dearborn will face Wayne Memorial in its second game of the season 5:30 p.m. Thursday, while Stevenson hosts Dearborn Fordson 7 p.m. Thursday. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. "He's definitely gifted," 11th-year Stevenson coach Ken Shingledecker said. Were doing it.. Theres been players in the past, they have scored a lot of goals in high school, didnt always translate in college, Patton said. Metro Detroit high school girls soccer Gregor's scoring lifts Livonia Shingledecker prides his program on that sense of preparedness, saying that with the high level Stevenson plays at, his players are, historically, more comfortable more quickly at the college level. Livoniastevenson Varsity Boys Soccer | Michigan High School - MHSAA That focus usuallycomes after taking a tough loss. To the senior, it felt like yesterday he was trying out for the team, playing for the Spartans as a freshman. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. He's been an impact guy for us since his sophomore year. In Madonnas 2020 recruiting class, that talent pipeline is set to continue.