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Which former Eastern Wayne Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 8, 2024

These former Eastern Wayne Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Eastern Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 7, 2024

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

Wayne State volleyball falls to Ohio Dominican at Warrior Invitational finale

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 7, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team faced a setback against Ohio Dominican University in the final match of the 2024 Warrior Invitational, held at the Matthaei in Detroit. The Warriors initially took the lead by winning the first set 27-25 but subsequently lost the next three sets with scores of 16-25, 16-25, and 13-25.

Wayne State men’s golf starts strong at Al Watrous Invitational

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 7, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf team commenced its 2024-25 season on Saturday at Saginaw Valley State's Al Watrous Invitational. After 18 holes at Sawmill Golf Club, the Warriors' "B" squad holds second place with a score of 290 (+2) among the 14-team field, while the "A" team is in fifth place with a score of 297 (+9).

Wayne State men’s cross country secures third place at Northwood Invite

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 7, 2024

Wayne State University's men's cross country team competed at the Northwood Invite, held at the Fisher Family Trails in Midland, Michigan. The team secured a third-place finish.

Wayne State women's cross country team wins Northwood Invitational

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 7, 2024

Wayne State University's women's cross country team, ranked 23rd nationally, commenced their 2024 season with a victory at the Northwood Invitational on Saturday. The event took place at the Fisher Family Trails in Midland, Michigan.

Wayne State adds Venezuelan foilist Anabella Acurero Gonzalez to fencing squad

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 6, 2024

Second-year Wayne State University head fencing coach Andy Tulleners has announced the addition of Anabella Acurero Gonzalez from Valencia, Venezuela, to the 2024-25 women's fencing squad.

Wayne State volleyball splits matches at Warrior Invitational

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 6, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team experienced a mixed start at the 2024 Warrior Invitational in Detroit. The team achieved a decisive victory against Frostburg State, winning in straight sets, but later faced defeat in a closely contested five-set match against Northwood. They are set to play their final match of the event on Saturday against Ohio Dominican.

Wayne State men's golf team prepares for Al Watrous Invitational

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 5, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf program is set to commence the fall segment of its 2024-25 schedule this weekend. The Warriors will compete at Saginaw Valley State's Al Watrous Invitational, hosted at Sawmill Golf Club in Saginaw, Michigan.

Wayne State women's golf team begins 2024-25 season at Midwest Ladies Collegiate

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 5, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team is set to commence its 2024-25 season at the Midwest Ladies Collegiate, hosted by UMSL. The event will take place on September 9-10 at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru, Indiana.

Wayne State falls to No.29 ranked Tiffin University Dragons

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 5, 2024

TIFFIN, Ohio -- For the fifth consecutive season and third straight year on the road, the Wayne State University football team (0-1 overall) began its season against a top-30 nationally-ranked opponent. After facing Slippery Rock in previous seasons (2019 and 2021 at home, and 2022 and 2023 on the road), the Warriors traveled to face the 29th-ranked Tiffin University Dragons (1-0 overall) on Thursday evening at Frost-Kalnow Stadium.

Wayne State University announces football team captains for upcoming season

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 4, 2024

Wayne State University head football coach Tyrone Wheatley, in his second season with the Warriors, has announced the 2024 team captains for the upcoming season.

Wayne State University cross country set for Northwood Invitational

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 4, 2024

DETROIT -- The 2024 Cross Country season commences as Wayne State University travels to Midland, Michigan, for the Fifth Annual Northwood Invitational. The Warriors will be represented in both men's and women's events.

Wayne State volleyball opens season with Warrior Invitational matches

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 3, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team is set to begin its season with the Warrior Invitational, scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Matthaei. The Warriors will compete against Frostburg State at 1 p.m. and Northwood at 7:30 p.m. on September 6, followed by a match against Ohio Dominican at 4 p.m. on September 7.

Graduate students bolster Wayne State's football program

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 3, 2024

Wayne State University and Ferris State are the only two schools in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) to have submitted a list of graduate students to the National Football Foundation (NFF). Wayne State has six graduate students on its football roster for this year. These students include Kaleb Coleman, Jordan Lewis, Griffin Milovanski, Jeremy Taras, Brayden Vredeveld, and Carl Ware. They are pursuing advanced degrees in various fields such as Exercise and Sport Science, Management, and Marketing.