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For the 2022-23 school year, Crestwood School District reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 158 less students being enrolled.

Wayne State women's golf team drops to eighth at Emerald Coast Collegiate

The Wayne State University women's golf team experienced a shift in their standings during the second day of the Emerald Coast Collegiate in Destin, Florida. The team moved from fifth to eighth place as they prepare for the final round scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a.m. eastern time.

Rob Lee Jr. earns spot on GLIAC All-Tournament Team

Rob Lee, Jr. from Wayne State University has been recognized as one of the top performers in the recent GLIAC tournament. The Flint native was among five players named to the GLIAC All-Tournament team after averaging 20 points per game and shooting 55 percent from the field during his team's two matches.

Wayne State swimmers head to NCAA Championships

The Wayne State University men's and women's swimming and diving teams are set to compete in the NCAA Championships. The event will take place from Tuesday through Saturday at the SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center in Geneva, Ohio. Each day, preliminaries will start at 10 a.m., with diving prelims at 1 p.m., and finals at 5:30 p.m.

Wayne State fencers shine at African Zonal Championships

Two Wayne State University fencers participated in the Junior & Cadet African Zonal Championships at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt. Men's fencer Zeyad Nofal and women's fencer Salma Abdrabou represented their university and country in this competition.

Tyrone Wheatley inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame

Wayne State University's head football coach, Tyrone Wheatley, has been chosen for induction into the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National Hall of Fame. This announcement marks Wheatley as the ninth individual from Michigan to receive this honor and the second associated with Wayne State University, following former softball coach Diane Laffey.

Enrollment at Dearborn City School District decreased by 0.1% compared to previous school year

By Western Wayne Today | Mar 10, 2024

There were 20,145 students enrolled in Dearborn City School District in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Wayne State's women's golf ranks fifth at Emerald Coast Collegiate

By Western Wayne Today | Mar 10, 2024

Wayne State University's women's golf team is in fifth place after the first round of the Emerald Coast Collegiate tournament, marking their first spring event of the 2023-24 season. The competition, which includes 17 teams, saw Wayne State shoot a total score of 305 (+21) during Sunday's play.

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Wayne State men's golf wins first tournament of season

The Wayne State University men's golf team secured its first victory of the 2023-24 season by winning the Davis & Elkins' Battle at Brunswick. Due to weather conditions, no play occurred on Saturday, making Friday's 27 holes the final result. The Warriors topped the 10-team field with a score of 431 (-1), with Mat Hawryluk earning medalist honors for the second time in his career, scoring 106 (-2).

Wayne State falls short in GLIAC semifinals against Ferris State

The Wayne State University men's basketball team concluded its 2023-24 season with a loss in the GLIAC Semifinals against Ferris State University. The Warriors, who ended their season with a 14-15 record, were unable to maintain their nine-point halftime lead, ultimately falling 91-81 to the Bulldogs.

Wayne State hosts regional fencing event; results impact NCAA championship selections

Six members of the Wayne State University women's fencing team participated in the NCAA Midwest Regional held at the Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit. Sophomore Ludovica Mancini from Rome, Italy, led the team with a fifth-place finish in the women's foil category.

Wayne State leads after first day at Battle at Brunswick

The Wayne State University men's golf team has taken the lead after the first day of competition at the Battle at Brunswick, hosted by Davis & Elkins. The tournament, held in Calabash, North Carolina, marks Wayne State's initial outing for the spring season.

Wayne State women's golf begins spring season at Emerald Coast Collegiate

Wayne State University's women's golf team is set to commence its 2024 spring schedule at the Emerald Coast Collegiate in Destin, Florida. The tournament, hosted by the University of Missouri-St. Louis, will take place from March 10 to March 12 at Baytowne Golf Club.

Wayne State players earn GLIAC postseason honors

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced its 2023-24 postseason awards, recognizing three members of the Wayne State University men's basketball team. Rob Lee, Jr., a freshman from Flint, Michigan, was named GLIAC Freshman of the Year. Carmelo Harris, also from Flint, received Second Team honors, and Ray Williams, Jr. from Detroit was included in the All-Defensive Team.

Wayne State University football announces first-ever bowling fundraiser

The Wayne State University football program has announced its inaugural bowling fundraiser event. The event is set to take place on Friday, April 12, 2024, at The Garden Bowl in Detroit from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Wayne State's Tripp and Lutchka earn All-GLIAC honors

Two members of the Wayne State University women's basketball team have been recognized for their performances in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The league office announced earlier today that junior forward Shea Tripp and sophomore forward Gabi Lutchka earned All-GLIAC honors.

Wayne state to face Ferris state in GLIAC semifinals