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News from August 2024

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Wayne State basketball teams announce Division 1 exhibition games

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 31, 2024

Both Wayne State University basketball teams have announced their upcoming exhibition games against Division 1 opponents.

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Wayne State names Jordan Fox and Daniel Grey student-athletes of year

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 30, 2024

Wayne State University Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has announced the 2023-24 Male and Female Student-Athletes of the Year. Candidates were judged on academic distinction, athletic accomplishments, individual involvement in university and community service, as well as coaches' recommendations.

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Wayne State announces addition to men’s swimming and diving team

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 30, 2024

Wayne State University swimming and diving head coach Sean Peters has announced the addition of Julio Osuna, a diving transfer from Indianapolis, to the 2024-25 roster. Osuna competed for three seasons as a Greyhound while being named the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) National Diver of the Year each of the past two years.

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Wayne state university football team begins new season against tiffin university

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 29, 2024

The Wayne State University football team is set to begin its 2024 season with a Thursday, September 5 contest at Tiffin University. This will mark the 12th all-time meeting between the Warriors and the Dragons, and their first encounter since 2018.

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Wayne State women's cross country ranked second in GLIAC preseason poll

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 29, 2024

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) released its yearly preseason Women's Cross Country poll on Wednesday, which saw the Wayne State University women selected second.

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Wayne State men's cross country ranked third in GLIAC preseason poll

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 29, 2024

DETROIT -- In the annual Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Men's Cross Country Preseason Coaches Poll released on Thursday, the Wayne State University men's team was projected to finish third in the conference for the 2024 season.

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Wayne State awards Warrior Plate to women’s cross country team

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 28, 2024

DETROIT -- During the annual Wayne State University Department of Athletics fall kickoff meeting earlier today, the women's cross country squad was awarded the Warrior Plate for being the sports team that best combined academic achievement, community service, and competitive success.

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WSU announces lineup for its upcoming football radio/streaming crew

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 26, 2024

Wayne State University (WSU) has announced its 2024 football radio and streaming crew. This marks the 23rd season that WSU football and basketball games will be aired on 1400 AM, with additional broadcasts available online at patriotdetroit.com and on 101.5 FM.

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Which former Western Wayne Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 25, 2024

These former Western Wayne Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Western Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Western Wayne Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wayne State announces 2024 Hall of Fame inductees

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 24, 2024

Six former Wayne State University student-athletes have been selected for induction into the Wayne State University Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Wayne State's special teams preview: Key players and prospects for the upcoming season

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 23, 2024

DETROIT -- This is the final position preview for the 2024 Wayne State University football team. This segment features special teams coordinator Antwon Robinson.

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Wayne State University to host fifth annual Home Run Derby fundraiser at Comerica Park

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 23, 2024

The Wayne State University baseball program will host its fifth annual Home Run Derby Fundraiser on Friday, September 20 at Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers. The event is free to attend, beginning at 7 p.m., with entry through Gate D.

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Wayne State volleyball ranked sixth in GLIAC preseason coaches' poll

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 22, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team has been projected to finish sixth in the 2024 GLIAC Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the league office. The poll ranks Ferris State at the top with 97 points and seven first-place votes, followed by Grand Valley State, Michigan Tech, Parkside, and Northern Michigan.

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Wayne State men's golf team announces fall 2024 schedule

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 21, 2024

Head coach Mike Horn and the Wayne State University men's golf program have released their schedule for the fall portion of the 2024-25 season. The Warriors are set to compete in five two-day tournaments in September and October before transitioning to the spring season.

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Wayne State announces women’s basketball schedule for the 2024-25 season

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 20, 2024

Wayne State University women's basketball head coach Carrie Lohr, entering her 14th season with the Warriors, has announced a 28-game regular-season schedule for the upcoming school year.

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Wayne State University announces open tryouts for baseball team

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 20, 2024

DETROIT -- Head coach Ryan Kelley and the Wayne State University baseball program have announced the date for the 2024 open tryout, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Harwell Field on the north side of the athletic campus.

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Wayne State football prepares tight ends lineup for upcoming season

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 19, 2024

DETROIT -- As the 2024 Wayne State University football team approaches the new season, Coach Pat Fogarty, Jr. provided insights into the tight ends roster despite the departure of Nathaniel Eberly-Rodriguez to Tennessee-Chattanooga via the transfer portal.

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Western Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Western Wayne Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wayne State men's tennis adds two transfers to strengthen lineup

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 16, 2024

Wayne State University head men's tennis coach Bryan Morrow, entering his 17th season, has bolstered his lineup with the addition of two transfers. This move follows the announcement of four freshmen recruits and aims to replace a highly successful class that reached the national quarterfinals three consecutive years, including a national championship match appearance in 2022.