Thursday, January 15, 2009

Menacing matchups

Lately, much of my time has been spent on balconies, in auxilary gyms and even in local training centers.

That's where many of the gymnastics teams have to set up shop to get their practicing in.
Though they were sometimes tough to find, I've had the opportunity to get a glimpse into the lives of those who are fighting each day to keep their sport alive and well.

Because I've been shuffling across mats and climbing over various apparatuses to get to these athletes, I've had to take a little break from covering Macomb Area Conference girls basketball.
But there are a couple of games rivalry games that fans in Warren and Grosse Pointe, especially, shouldn't miss.

Defending Class A state champion Grosse Pointe North takes on rival Grosse Pointe South at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at home. Although the Norsemen got off to a slow start in non-league games, they've jumped to 3-0 in the MAC Red.
The Blue Devils, meanwhile, are also undefeated in league play, posting 3-0 in the MAC Blue. This matchup between crosstown rivals is always intense and fun for the community.

Just a short drive down 12 Mile Road separates Warren Cousino and Warren Mott. At 7 p.m. Jan. 28, their basketball teams will tangle in a crossover game.
Cousino's squad has proved to be a threat in the MAC Blue, splitting their first two league games and posting a 4-4 overall record. In the Bronze, Mott is competiting for the top spot at 2-0, tied with Clintondale.









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