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Wayne State men's golf finishes first day at Motor City Shakedown

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 30, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf team completed the first round of the Motor City Shakedown at TPC Michigan on Monday. The Warriors' "A" team is tied for second place among nine teams, while the "B" group is in eighth place. Josh DiCarlo and Tyler Hurtubise led WSU individually, both tying for fourth.

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Wayne State competes in William Beall Fall Classic

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 30, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team participated in the first 36 of 54 holes at Findlay's William Beall Fall Classic on Monday at Findlay Country Club. The Warriors recorded a score of 613 (+37), placing them in 10th position among the 18 teams competing. Claudia Portillo, from Madrid, Spain, led the team individually with a score of 147 (+3), tying for 11th place.

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Wayne State men's tennis advances to final day at ITA Regional Championships

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 30, 2024

Wayne State University's men's tennis team is advancing to the final day of the ITA Regional Tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Warriors have shown impressive performance over the first two days, achieving an 8-1 record in singles and a 3-2 record in doubles on the second day. This brings their total to 17-4 in singles and 5-3 in doubles for the weekend.

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Wayne State athlete reflects on overcoming challenges during collegiate career

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 29, 2024

From scoring minimally as an underclassman to competing for a national championship, Thailyia Christensen improved her performance significantly during her time as a Wayne State University cross country and track athlete.

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Wayne State men's golf hosts Motor City Shakedown at TPC Michigan

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 29, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf team is set to host the Motor City Shakedown at TPC Michigan in Dearborn on Monday and Tuesday. Each participating team will field six student-athletes, with only the best four scores counting towards the team's total, playing 18 holes each day.

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Wayne State women's golf team ready for William Beall Fall Classic

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 29, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team is preparing for Findlay's William Beall Fall Classic at Findlay Country Club in Ohio. This follows their recent victory at the inaugural Warrior Invitational. The Warriors will be competing on their fourth consecutive Monday-Tuesday to start the 2024-25 season, with one more event scheduled for the fall.

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Which former Western Wayne Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 29, 2024

These former Western Wayne Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Western Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 28, 2024

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

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Wayne State volleyball triumphs over Lake Superior State in straight sets

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 28, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team secured a decisive victory against Lake Superior State on Saturday, improving their record to 5-6 overall and 3-1 in the GLIAC. The Warriors won in straight sets with a hitting percentage of .280, marking their highest efficiency on the road this season.

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Wayne State falls to Truman after strong second half by Bulldogs

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 28, 2024

On Saturday, Wayne State University's football team played its final non-conference game of the season against Truman State University. The Bulldogs secured a 31-17 victory after a strong second half performance.

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Wayne State University adds five freshmen to men’s fencing team

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 27, 2024

The Wayne State University men's fencing team has announced the addition of five freshmen to its roster for the upcoming season. Under the guidance of second-year head coach Andy Tulleners, the new recruits aim to bolster the squad's performance.

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Wayne State men's tennis team heads to ITA Regional Championships in Grand Rapids

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 27, 2024

The Wayne State University men's tennis team is set to travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the ITA Regional Championships. The event will be hosted by Davenport University at the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex and will run from September 28 through September 30.

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Wayne State volleyball defeats Saginaw Valley for ninth straight time

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 27, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team secured a victory against Saginaw Valley State in a four-set match at Hamilton Gymnasium. This win marks the ninth consecutive triumph for the Warriors over the Cardinals. Wayne State's head coach, Tim Koth, acknowledged the challenging nature of road wins in the GLIAC and praised both teams' efforts. "We found a way to win tonight when we didn't play our best," said Koth. "Road wins in the GLIAC are tough, and SVSU played super hard. Credit to them for that, and credit to us for finding a way tonight."

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Wayne State's Claudia Portillo named GLIAC Women's Golfer of the Week

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 26, 2024

Freshman Claudia Portillo from Wayne State University's women's golf team has been named GLIAC Women's Golfer of the Week for the first time in her career. The announcement was made by the league on Thursday afternoon.

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Wayne State volleyball continues GLIAC road play against SVSU and LSSU

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 26, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team is set to continue its GLIAC play with matches against Saginaw Valley State University and Lake Superior State University. The Warriors, who hold a 3-6 overall record and are 1-1 in the GLIAC, will face Saginaw Valley on Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by a match against Lake Superior on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.

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Wayne State adds four transfer pitchers to baseball roster

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 26, 2024

Wayne State University has added four transfer pitchers to its baseball program. The team, known for producing the GLIAC Pitcher of the Year in four of the last five seasons, aims to strengthen its pitching staff under head coach Ryan Kelley. Kelley, who is starting his 17th season with a career record of 484-304-1, welcomed juniors Ethan Getting and Robert Klann, sophomore Nick Baker, and graduate student Miles Jamieson.

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Griffin Milovanski named national semifinalist for William Campbell Trophy

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 25, 2024

Wayne State University graduate place-kicker Griffin Milovanski has been named a national semifinalist for the William Campbell Trophy, as announced by the National Football Foundation earlier today. Milovanski is the only GLIAC football student-athlete to receive this recognition.

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Wayne state football begins two-week road trip facing Truman state

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 25, 2024

The Wayne State University football team is set to begin a two-week, 2,300-mile road trip this weekend. The Warriors will travel to Kirksville, Missouri, to face Truman State on September 28 before embarking on an 1,100-mile round trip to Houghton, Michigan, on October 5.

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Andreea Mitrache honored by Wayne State Athletic Hall of Fame

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 24, 2024

The Wayne State Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 25 at The Eastern. Banquet tickets are available through the provided link.

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Wayne State wins inaugural Warrior Invitational; Portillo claims medalist honors

By Western Wayne Today | Sep 24, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team emerged victorious at the inaugural Warrior Invitational on Tuesday afternoon, held at Orchards Golf Club in Washington, Michigan. The team competed against nine schools and was led by freshman Claudia Portillo from Madrid, Spain, who earned Medalist Honors for the first time in her career.