41-50 Most Viewed! 740th Post!

     I've decided to publish an updated version of the 41-50 most viewed posts.  Be sure to click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.










                                                              41-50 Most Viewed Posts















41.  "Whalers First Round Photo Album"  posted 4/11/2012

 


























42.  "Pro Wrestling in Allen Park!"  posted  4/17/2012

43.  "College Baseball Photo Album"  posted 3/10/2015

44.  "Ring of Honor Photo Album!"  posted 7/16/2013

45.  "Action At Flat Rock Speedway!"  posted 6/4/2015  

 

























46.  "College Baseball: MU vs. MC"  posted 3/24/2015

47.  "Whalers Eliminated From Playoffs!"  posted 4/18/2012

 

























48.  "All Access: Ray Fisher Stadium"  posted 3/7/2013

49.  "Rifle River Hidden Entrance"   posted 7/29/2013

50.  "College Baseball:  HFCC vs. GRCC"  posted 4/21/2014  

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LTU Adds Baseball & Softball

     The Lawrence Tech University athletic program is expanding in 2016.  The Blue Devils will add baseball, and softball to the list of options for student athletes.  The Blue Devils have already hired Stan Eldridge to be the Head Coach of the baseball team, and the Head Coach of the softball team will be Anna Ball.  Both programs have already started recruiting players.  Lawrence Tech University is a NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) program, and the Blue Devils compete in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference).  Click on the links below for more information about the Lawrence Tech University athletic program, the NAIA, or the WHAC.
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For more information about the LTU athletic program click on  http://www.ltuathletics.com



For NAIA stats, and standings click on  http://www.naia.org



For WHAC stats, and standings click on  http://www.whac.net 



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SC Adds Baseball & Softball

     Schoolcraft College is adding baseball, and softball to their athletic program, and the Ocelots will play competitive ball as soon as the 2016 season.  The Ocelots have named Rob Fay as the Head Coach of the baseball team, and Rey Linares is the Head Coach of the softball program.  Schoolcraft is a NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) program, and the Ocelots compete in the MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association) Conference.  Click on the links below for more information about the NJCAA, the MCCAA, or the Schoolcraft College athletic program.  

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For more info about Schoolcraft College athletics click on  http://www.schoolcraft.edu/athletics 

For NJCAA stats, and standings click on  http://www.njcaa.org  

For MCCAA stats, and standings click on  http://www.mccaa.org 

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Best of April 2014

                                                                 

     The month of April featured 31 posts that were highly viewed by people over all over the world!  College baseball, and college softball received the most views during April as several local schools were featured!  Be sure to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material!  Scroll down to see the Top 3 most viewed posts of April!  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten Sate Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com














                                                          Best of April 2014















1.  "College Baseball Returns"  posted 4/6/2014

                                                                       

2.  "College Softball: MU vs. AC"  posted 4/8/2014

                                                           

3.  "College Softball: Mott at HFCC" posted 4/13/2014

 






















                          The Mitten State Sports Report's most viewed post of all time is...
















"Local Wrestling Tournament Bracket"  posted 6/28/2014

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Eastern Michigan vs. Hillsdale

On Tuesday night, Eastern Michigan University (in green) hosted Hillsdale College (in blue) at Oestrike Stadium!

Hillsdale College trailed 4-0 early, but the Chargers got on the board in the top of the 4th inning.

#15 Sam Ott is batting .322 for the Eagles.  Ott has accumulated 47 doubles so far during his 4 year career!

The Hillsdale Chargers are a NCAA Division II program, but the school is not afraid to schedule tough opponents!

#28 Luke Ortel waits on deck for the Chargers.  Ortel leads Hillsdale in steals with 14 stolen bases so far this season!  

#7 Nolan Breymaier digs in at the plate.  Breymaier is playing in his junior season with the Chargers.

The weather was cold, and windy in Ypsilanti.  The temperature got as low as 35 degrees towards the end of the contest!

The Eagles came into Tuesday night's game with 498 all time wins at Oestrike Stadium!

Eastern Michigan celebrated the 14-6 victory over Hillsdale!  The Eagles won their 499th game at Oestrike Stadium! 

For more information about Eastern Michigan University athletics click on  http://www.emueagles.com



For more information about Hillsdale College athletics click on  http://www.hillsdalechargers.com



For Mid-American Conference stats, and standings click on  http://www.mac-sports.com



For Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference stats click on  http://www.gliac.org 



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College Baseball EMU Wins 14-6

On Tuesday night, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team defeated Hillsdale College 14-6

     The Hillsdale College Chargers visited Oestrike Stadium on Tuesday night for baseball under the lights against Eastern Michigan University.  The weather was cold, and windy in the city of Ypsilanti, and the temperature began at 51 degrees, but dropped all the way down to 35 degrees.  The Eagles struck early scoring 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning.  Hillsdale College got on the board in the top of the 4th inning cutting the deficit to 4-2, but Eastern Michigan answered with 3 more runs in the bottom half of the 4th, and lead 7-2.  The Eagles scored 5 insurance runs in the bottom of the 7th, and Eastern Michigan held on for the 14-6 victory over the Hillsdale Chargers.
     Tuesday night's victory over Hillsdale marked the Eagles 499th all time win at Oestrike Stadium.  The Eagles currently have an overall record of 499-344-2 at Oestrike Stadium since the gates first opened back in 1971.  The Eagles will be looking for win number 500 (at Oestrike Stadium) this Tuesday when they host Madonna University at 6:00 p.m.
     The Eastern Michigan University baseball team currently has an overall record of 14-24, and the Eagles are 2-13 in the MAC (Mid-American Conference).  The Eagles opened up the 2014 campaign with a 6-5 win over Nationally ranked #20 Clemson University, and the Eagles also picked up a 4-3 road win on April 16th at University of Michigan.  Eastern Michigan University will be on the road this weekend for a three game series against the Ohio University Bobcats.  Click on the links below for more information about Eastern Michigan University athletics or the MAC.  Be sure to check out exclusive photos from Tuesday night's college baseball showdown.
     The Hillsdale College baseball team currently has an overall record of 14-28, and the Chargers are 12-14 in the GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference).  Hillsdale competes in Division II of the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), but the Chargers are not afraid to schedule tough opponents. Hillsdale College has a 9-49-1 all time record against Eastern Michigan University.  Click on the links below for more information about the Hillsdale Chargers, or the GLIAC.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  

A 5 run 7th inning gave the Eagles some insurance on Tuesday night.  EMU defeated Hillsdale 14-6. 

On Tuesday, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team picked up their 499th all time win at Oestrike Stadium!

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For more information about Eastern Michigan University athletics click on  http://www.emueagles.com



For more information about Hillsdale College athleics click on  http://www.hillsdalechargers.com



For Mid-American Conference stats, and standings click on  http://www.mac-sports.com



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College Baseball HFCC vs. GRCC

On Saturday, Grand Rapids Community College (in dark blue) defeated Henry Ford Community College (in white) twice. 7-6, 8-0

     The Henry Ford Community College baseball team lost both games of their doubleheader to the Raiders of Grand Rapids on Saturday.  The first game was tied 6-6 heading into the 7th, and final inning, but the Raiders were able to score a run, and steal the first game of the series.  The Hawks of Henry Ford were shut out 8-0 in the nightcap marking the fourth time that the Hawks have been held scoreless this season.  The weather was cooperative for both games of the series, and the temperature ranged from 55 - 71 degrees as the games wore on.
     Henry Ford Community College, and Grand Rapids Community College are both NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Division II programs, and both schools compete in the MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association) Conference.  Click on the links below for more information about the NJCAA, or the MCCAA Conference.
     The Henry Ford Community College baseball team currently has an overall record of 12-12, and the Hawks are 4-8 in the MCCAA Conference.  Henry Ford plays all of their home games at Papp Park in Taylor.  Papp Park is located on the corner of Wick Road, and Westlake.  Click on the link below for more information about Henry Ford Community College.  Click on the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material to check out exclusive photos from some of the Hawks games.
     The Grand Rapids Community College baseball team currently has an over all record of 10-18, but the Raiders are 9-5 in the MCCAA Conference.  Click on the link below for more information about the Raiders athletic program.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Be sure to check out exclusive photos from Saturday's college baseball showdown.

The Raiders defeated the Hawks 7-6, and 8-0.  #31 Collin Lay warmed up in the bullpen before entering the 1st game.

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For more information about Henry Ford Community College click on  http://www.hfcc.edu



For more info about Grand Rapids Community College athletics click on  http://www.grccraiders.com



For more information about the NJCAA click on  http://www.njcaa.org



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2 Year + 10 Days Anniversary!

The Mitten State Sports Report continues to roll along!

     On April 9th, 2012, the Mitten State Sports Report was born in a small town located in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan.  A post about the Plymouth Whalers was the first article ever published on this website, and the response was overwhelming from the get go.  Stories, and pictures regarding pro wrestling, auto racing, and college baseball followed, and the foundation for the beginning of the Mitten State Sports Report was created.
     There were 35 posts published in 2012, and the Mitten State Sports Report received 4,000 views during it's first few months.  The amount of content increased the following year, and 265 posts were published in 2013. The Mitten State Sports Report received 16,000 views in 2013, and the month of May (2013) was the highest viewed month so far.  Soccer, and recreational leagues found their way on here, and the momentum began building into the warmer months of Spring.  Classic cars, and editorials became popular during the Summer, and college hockey found a place on here when the weather turned cold.  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 24,983 views from people all over the world!
      There are currently 32 channels on my television set that feature sports, or that are sports related.  Most people have opinions about the major sports markets in their area, but where can you go to find out information about other sports, and athletes?  The Mitten State Sports Report is dedicated to highlighting sports, athletes, and events that you may not know about.  New teams are constantly being featured on here, and women's sports like softball are now an option for viewers.  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material!  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com

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Wolverine To Yankee

#10 Michael O'Neill played 3 seasons at Michigan.  O'Neill was drafted by the New York Yankees last June.

      Michael O'Neill is playing in his first season with the (Class A) Staten Island Yankees, and the outfielder currently leads the the team in steals with 9.  Michael is the nephew of former big league slugger Paul O'Neill, but the two players approach the game in a much different manner.  Paul was known as a power hitter, and Michael is more dangerous when he's on base, but both guys can (or could) hit for average, and both players can (or could) consistently produce at the plate.
     The Yankees organization drafted Michael O'Neill in the 3rd round of the 2013 MLB (Major League Baseball) draft, and O'Neill has already played in 64 games (with Staten Island) this season.  O'Neill played three seasons at the University of Michigan, and began receiving awards during his freshman season.  O'Neill was named as a 2011 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball, along with being selected to the 2011 Big 10 All-Freshman team.  O'Neill accumulated impressive statistics during his three seasons in Ann Arbor, and O'Neill is currently 4th on University of Michigan's career stolen base list with 72.
     The University of Michigan baseball team currently has an overall record of 16-20-1, and the Wolverines are 6-6 in the Big 10 Conference.  Click on the link below for more information about the University of Michigan baseball team.  Click on past months to see exclusive photos from several Wolverines baseball games.
     The (Class A) Staten Island Yankees are currently in 4th place (of 4 teams) in the (McNamara) New York-Penn League with an overall record of 34-41, and the Yankees are currently seven and a half games out of first place. Click on the link below for more information about the Staten Island Yankees.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com








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Henry Ford vs. Lake Michigan

On Friday, Henry Ford Community College hosted Lake Michigan College (in red) for a double header.

The games were played at Papp Park in Taylor.  Both games were scheduled for 7 innings.

Both schools are NJCAA Division II programs. Steve Brown (in blue) is the Hawks Head Coach! 

Both schools compete against each other in the MCCAA Conference!  There's action in the bullpen!  

#1 Damian Quarles steps to the plate!  Quarles is an outfielder playing in his freshman season with the Hawks!

#17 Laketon Belinger was called upon on Friday!  Belinger is a freshman pitcher for the Red Hawks!

#3 Jose Salinas is at the plate!  Salinas is a 2nd baseman playing in his freshman season with Henry Ford.

A scary moment took place when a Hawks player was drilled in the knee cap! 

 Game 1:  Lake Michigan College celebrated a 9-5 victory over Henry Ford Community College! 

Game 2:  Henry Ford Community College celebrated a 12-6 victory over Lake Michigan College!

For more information about Henry Ford Community College click on  http://www.hfcc.edu



For more information about Lake Michigan College click on  http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu



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