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Wayne State University hosts basketball team camps in June

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 31, 2024

Wayne State University's men's basketball program is set to host two Team Camps in June. The camps will be held on June 8-9 and June 21-22. These events provide high school varsity teams the opportunity to compete in a collegiate setting at the WSU Fieldhouse.

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Eastern Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 30, 2024

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

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Wayne State University hosts football prospect camp for high school students

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 30, 2024

The Wayne State University football program is set to host a one-day High School Prospect Camp on June 6th. The camp, open to students entering grades 9 through 12 this fall, will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with check-in beginning at 3 p.m.

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Oliver Service, former University Liggett School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Wayne State athletes achieve academic excellence with record GPAs

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 29, 2024

The student-athletes at Wayne State University have demonstrated notable academic success in the Winter 2024 semester. A record-breaking 71 student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.00 term GPA, with more than 78% maintaining a GPA above 3.00. The overall term GPA for all student-athletes was recorded at 3.359, while their cumulative GPA reached 3.446.

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Joe Juszczyk advances to final stage of U.S. Open golf qualifying

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 29, 2024

Wayne State University Hall of Famer and men's golf assistant coach Joe Juszczyk has advanced in the qualifying rounds for the 124th U.S. Open. On May 6, Juszczyk tied for fourth place at a local qualifying event held at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio. His performance, shooting a three-under 68, secured him one of seven available spots to move forward to the final qualifying stage.

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Wayne State softball athletes receive academic all-district honors

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 28, 2024

Five student-athletes from Wayne State University's 2024 softball team have been honored with Academic All-District recognition by College Sports Communicators (CSC), formerly known as CoSIDA. The players recognized for their academic and athletic achievements include senior pitcher Alexis Bonk, graduate student first baseman/catcher Becky Hodder, junior right fielder Rylie Josephson, senior shortstop Shelby Miller, and junior center fielder Mady Ruczynski.

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Former WSU runner wins Armed Services Marathon with Boston qualifying time

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 27, 2024

Former Wayne State University men's cross country runner Jeremy Cavallo, who competed for the Warriors from 2019 to 2023, won the Armed Services Marathon with a Boston Marathon qualifying time of 2:51.05.

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Wayne State hosts basketball elite camp for high school athletes on June 1

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 24, 2024

Wayne State University in Detroit is set to host a men's basketball elite camp on June 1. The event aims to provide high school players with skill development and exposure to college-level coaching. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in both team and individual competitions, gaining insight into the requirements of college basketball.

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Christensen places 13th at NCAA Championships in steeplechase

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 23, 2024

Wayne State University athlete Thailyia Christensen participated in the NCAA Division 2 national championship meet, marking her debut at this level of competition. Competing in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Christensen secured the 13th position among 20 athletes.

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Wayne State men's tennis ends NCAA run with loss to Saint Leo

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 22, 2024

Wayne State University's men's tennis team ended its third consecutive NCAA Division 2 quarterfinal appearance with a 4-0 loss to Saint Leo University. The match took place at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Wayne State, ranked 20th and seeded 11th, faced the top-ranked and second-seeded Saint Leo.

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Wayne State women's tennis ends season in national quarterfinals

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 21, 2024

Wayne State University's women's tennis team concluded their season with a 4-0 defeat against Nova Southeastern in the NCAA Division 2 quarterfinals at Sanlando Park. The Warriors, ranked 21st and seeded seventh, ended tied-for-fifth in the nation for the second consecutive year. This loss to the Sharks halted WSU's 13-match winning streak.

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Wayne State men's tennis defeats Washburn to advance in NCAA tournament

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 21, 2024

Wayne State University's men's tennis team achieved a significant victory over Washburn University in the NCAA Division 2 national round of 16 match on Tuesday. The 20th-ranked and 11th-seeded Wayne State team, with an overall record of 17-10, defeated the ninth-ranked and sixth-seeded Washburn team, which had a record of 20-5, by a score of 4-3. This win advances Wayne State to face top-ranked Saint Leo in the next round.

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Wayne State women's tennis advances to NCAA Division II quarterfinals

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 20, 2024

Wayne State University's women's tennis team has secured a place in the NCAA Division 2 quarterfinals for the second year running. The team, ranked 21st nationally and seeded seventh, defeated Washburn University with a score of 4-1 at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Wayne State's victory over the 14th-ranked and 10th-seeded Washburn improves their overall record to 21-5.

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Eastern Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 18, 2024

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

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Wayne State University athletes receive USTFCCCA all-region honors

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 18, 2024

Two athletes from Wayne State University's women's outdoor track and field team have been awarded All-Region honors by the USTFCCCA.

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9.2% of citizens unemployed in Wayne County in 2021

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Wayne County hit 9.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Wayne State faces Washburn in NCAA tennis finals round of sixteen

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 17, 2024

The Wayne State University men's tennis team, holding a 16-10 record, is set to compete against Washburn University, which boasts a 20-4 record, in the NCAA Finals Round of 16. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Wayne State has been seeded No. 11 by the NCAA, while Washburn holds the sixth seed.

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Wayne State faces Washburn in NCAA tennis finals round of 16

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 16, 2024

The Wayne State University women's tennis team, holding a 20-5 record, has been seeded seventh by the NCAA and is set to compete against Washburn University, also with a 20-5 record, in the opening round of the NCAA Finals. The match is scheduled for Monday at 1 p.m. at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. This marks Wayne State's third appearance at the NCAA Finals.

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Robert Leonard, former Grosse Pointe South High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Eastern Wayne Today | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.