There are around 170 participants and 34 for coaches in the East Lansing youth volleyball program.
During Thomas Woodward’s eight years as ELHS wrestling coach, the program has grown from a handful of athletes to dozens, and even added a girls team.
This week, the Lansing Sports Commission will host a speakers event and sports clinic to promote women and girls in sports.
East Lansing High School Athletic Director Nikki Norris catches us up on where ELHS’s six winter sports teams stand.
East Lansing Athletic Director Nikki Norris and boys basketball Coach Ray Mitchell recently received high honors.
The ELHS girls tennis team captured its third straight regional championship this season.
“Your effort, hard work, spirit and teamwork are an example to our entire City. When we do things together, good things can often happen,” Brookover wrote in a letter to the ELHS boys basketball team.
Reporter Mark Pontoni captured last week’s homecoming festivities through photos.
Coach Heather Stanley is optimistic about this year’s team.
The Trojans will look to capture a fourth consecutive CAAC-Blue title.
Despite being down several swimmers, the ELHS Trojans girls swim team took home first place at the Holt Invitational.
The Trojans boys tennis team lost some key contributors from last year’s team that earned its way into the state tournament, but returning players are ready to step up.
The Trojans girls soccer team started to find its identity late in the season, a development coach Jeff Lyon hopes carries over to next year.
ELHS Lacrosse Coach William Wismer looked for his team to accomplish three goals this season: Improve as players, improve the team culture and improve the young men in the program. Wismer proudly said this year’s squad met its goals.
The ELHS girls tennis team will compete at the two-day state tournament, which kicks off today in Grand Rapids.
MacDonald Middle School student Cayla Hawkins set a new state record in the 400-meter race.
The nonprofit organization teaches the game of football, but also promotes “sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, and self-discipline.”
There is more than meets the eye behind the costs for renovation of the Patriarche Park courts.
A local resident pushed the school district to open the facility for regular public use.
The official grand opening of the renovated Patriarche Park pickleball facility is Thursday but, once the nets went up last week, there was no stopping the enthusiasts from playing.
Eleven track team members have qualified to compete in the state championships Saturday, June 3, at Rockford High School.
Every member of the team qualified for nationals and have the chance to travel to Louisville, Kentucky.
Senior players are forced to retire early from matches in order to make graduation.
The Trojans program continues to grow in numbers and wins.
In the final season for the 20-year head coach — plus a highly-decorated senior class — the Trojans were chasing the ultimate prize of a state championship. Andrew Graham reports on their run at a title.
A co-op program with a roster featuring players from a number of local schools, the Eastside Stars are unlike most other high school teams. Andrew Graham reports.
The Lansing Curling Club held an open house and ELi’s Andrew Graham tagged along with his camera — plus some sure footing — to capture the fun.
The athletic field and tennis courts at ELHS will undergo significant renovations this summer, and remaining bond money will be used to create outdoor learning spaces at the elementary schools. Al Hargrave provides a School Board round up.
Ever wanted to slide relatively massive granite stones across a sheet of ice to try to get closest to a center target? Now’s your chance to give curling a whirl.
We asked our reporters which stories that they wrote meant the most to them in 2021. They answered, passing along a varied collection of stories for this year in review.
As part of International Ninja Day on Sunday, daughter and mother Tristin and Nichole Martin are hoping to introduce more kids to the sport of “ninja” while also fundraising for a meaningful cause to them. Andrew Graham reports.
ELi’s Andrew Graham spoke with ELHS players, parents, and the district’s athletic director about what happened, what they felt, and where it all goes from here.
Despite falling to Grand Ledge on Tuesday night, the East Lansing program can surely still call the evening a success. Andrew Graham reports.
Delgado’s impressive win, along with a 1-2 finish by Zeleke and Page and team win for the ELHS boys cross country team marked a successful afternoon for the Trojans at their home invitational. Andrew Graham reports.
Have a listen as ELi’s Andrew Graham and Madi Zink talk high school aquatics, and get a quick ELi news round-up from Andrew, too!
From football to girls golf, to boys and girls cross country, get to know all the teams as the fall season gets going.
At a media briefing on Tuesday, Vail praised ELPS and MSU for Covid mitigation efforts and provided a general update on Covid in Ingham County, including increased hospitalizations.
The power supply to the lights at the pickleball court was cut. Why? And why won’t there be repairs anytime soon?
Are you interested in roller derby or maybe just learning to skate? East Lansing Roller Derby is holding a virtual orientation tomorrow night for its upcoming boot camp and learn-to-skate sessions!
Anaiis Rios-Kasoga, Laila Lloyd, and Liyu Mesay discuss their work with the Black Student Union at ELHS, how the 2016 presidential election shaped their high school years, and what ELHS could do – and in some cases, has already done – to build a more inclusive environment
“Kids who need a niche will find me,” Marble P.E. teacher and archery coach Casey Bain told ELi about the district’s archery program. How has the program developed and how has it weathered the challenges of the pandemic and a very different season?
The Trojans faced a tumultuous year, marked by fits and starts due to the pandemic, but it was not without major successes. ELi’s Andrew Graham takes a look back.
In one month, high school sports will be back, and ELi would like to increase the coverage that it provides. ELi’d Sports Editor Andrew Graham breaks it down.
When indoor practices were suspended due to Covid, the ELHS varsity baseball team lugged logs up and down a snowy hill. Andrew Graham reports on how the hard work and tenacity of the team paid off.
The ELHS Boys Lacrosse team went to a regional final for the first time in more than a decade. The team, which hadn’t played together since 2019 due to the pandemic, had a benchmark-setting season. Andrew Graham takes a look back.
The Trojans beat Okemos head-to-head for the first time since their coach was playing for East Lansing. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports.
The Trojans expected to qualify some runners for states, but were surprised when they found out they’d scored the most points at their regional. Andrew Graham reports.
Headlined by a 4×200 meter relay team that recently held the fastest time in the state, the ELHS boys track team is hurtling towards the conference meet on Wednesday and states beyond. Andrew Graham reports for ELi.
Readers have been asking! So we asked Ingham County to give ELi an update, and now we bring you the news of what to expect when.
The event will take place on May 19 at 6:30 pm, heading from Wells Hall on campus to the Capitol in Lansing. The event is open to all riders.
Emerson tallied seven goals in the first half, and eight total, as the Trojans topped the Rams in girl’s lacrosse. Andrew Graham reports.
After the game, EL Head Coach Jeff Lyons wasn’t explicitly happy with the tie, but pleased to do well against a team the Trojans historically struggled against. Andrew Graham reports.
ELi plans to cover ELHS Trojans’ varsity sports, but we would like your feedback on what that might look like.
The season looked different than previous ones due to the pandemic. How did the team make it to their second place finish? What did it mean to them?
Our area is a national Covid-19 hotspot. How are schools and local government responding? How is the vaccine rollout going?
With a few players absent from the team for Tuesday’s game, the Trojans leaned on senior guard Marcus Wourman and David Wilkerson. Andrew Graham reports how their combined 43 points weren’t enough for EL to win.
Despite getting bombarded from 3 and struggling with officiating, East Lansing only trailed by four with minutes to play. Andrew Graham reports on how the season ended.
With a trip to the state quarterfinals on the line, the Trojans and Cardinals locked in for 32 minutes of back-and-forth, up-and-down, desperate basketball. How did the Trojans pull off the win? ELi’s Andrew Graham brings this report.
Thanks to 20 points from the senior on a night where East Lansing was banged up, the Trojans are headed to states. Andrew Graham reports.
“Everyone else is trying to strive and get to that same level,” Trojan head coach Ray Mitchell said of Wourman. “It just sets the tone for the whole program.” What burdens was the senior guard carrying?
Jackson’s offensive display propelled the Trojans to a regional game that will take place onTuesday evening at Grand Ledge High School. Andrew Graham reports on the Trojans boys district championship.
The Trojans girls basketball team has now won six-straight district titles, going all the way back through 2016. Where will they go from here?
Cabrera made it to state finals his freshman year, but a loss at regionals his sophomore year prevented a return. How has Cabrera planned for his hopeful return this year? How did the pandemic change the process?
After the game, Trojans Head Coach Ray Mitchell said he “expected it to be a dogfight.” Andrew Graham reports how the Trojans came out as the top dog on Thursday.
In a basketball game where the score resembled that of a football game for most of the night, the best unit on the court was East Lansing’s defense. What happened at the game, and how can you see more great photos?
With the win, the Trojans are now slated to play DeWitt on Thursday at 5 p.m. at Waverly High School. But first, Andrew Graham takes you through Tuesday’s win.
How is the district identifying and handling the few positive Covid cases that have emerged? How many students will return after Spring Break? How’s the new Marble looking? We bring the answers.
ELi reporter Andrew Graham and photographer Gary Caldwell take you to yesterday’s exciting game. We also give you a link to all of Gary’s photos from the event.
The Trojans won the conference title, on Friday night, the first of several championships East Lansing is pursuing this year. Andrew Graham reports.
“We have enough things in place where we’re prepared to compete any style of game,” Coach Rob Smith tells ELi. Read all about the Trojans’ latest win.
The Trojans celebrated their three seniors at halftime. The young women who were the glue that held their team together, cheered from the sidelines in the second half after scoring a combined 50 points in the first half.
East Lansing trailed for the first time all season, falling behind Haslett 8-4 at the end of the first quarter. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports on how the Trojans came back.
ELHS remains undefeated after an impressive victory. Strong defense led to turnovers, paving the way for running up the score.
Is it a comment on the topography? A reference to the middle school’s name? A tribute to a beloved educator? What we know is that people in East Lansing love their sledding hill!
We answer a reader’s question about a teeth-rattling section of the Lansing River Trail where it enters East Lansing, and ask Ingham County Commissioner Mark Grebner why he has the reputation of being a bit grouchy about the county trails millage.
The ELHS sophomore placed 10th at the State Finals for diving. Andrew Graham reports on her uncertain path toward this achievement.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan will host an event on television this evening. This morning, ELi reflects on covering news related to racial equity and justice.
Despite trailing by two touchdowns with 10:25 to play, the Trojans roared back to tie the game and had a chance to win, only to fall short. Andrew Graham reports on the first loss of the season.
What were the biggest stories in East Lansing for 2020? ELi’s Publisher and Managing Editor bring you the top 10 list.
The program for little kids is tentatively scheduled to begin in January. If public health orders make it a no-go, registrants will be fully reimbursed. Andrew Graham brings you the details.
Speaking to ELi on Wednesday, the head coach hoped that the new Covid restrictions work and his team can get back on the field in December. Andrew Graham reports.
What did game day look like in East Lansing look like on Saturday? And what will happen to students who violated public health orders? ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott and Heather Brothers report.
ELi is following the happenings on game day and getting you prepped for the next week of meetings in ELPS and City of East Lansing government. Andrew Graham brings you up to speed.
Big Ten football comes backs to East Lansing this Saturday, Oct. 24. The return is bringing on a mix of excitement and apprehension. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports on what is expected and what it all means.
The letter asks for the conference to work with local health officials to monitor community positivity prior to games and to play games earlier in the day. Andrew Graham has the details.
Players and coaches have been hoping for the chance to play since the season was canceled in August. Now they’ve got their shot.
Yesterday saw a moment of joy and celebration at East Lansing’s high school football stadium, with Andrel Anthony Jr.’s family there to share the big moment.
Amelia Arnold, starting catcher for the ELHS softball team and 2020 graduate, will play one more game on July 8. Read more about the talented and dedicated athlete.
A day after ELi’s Patty Bonito reported it’d be a long time before playgrounds and the dog park would reopen, the Parks & Rec Director changed his mind.
East Lansing playgrounds will remain off-limits until at least July 13, and the dog park until August 3 according to Tim McCaffrey, Parks & Rec Director.
“We tried to create an environment that worked for everyone,” Kelsey Mongoven explains. A junior at MSU, Mongoven has taken on the responsibility of head coach for the Trojans’ varsity gymnastics team.
This week, ELi’s Mark Meyer brings a remembrance of baseball coach Ed Outslay, who passed away a year ago doing what he loved.
Plenty of big-time college football coaches are eager to add Trojan of the Week Andrel Anthony Jr. to their lineups.
Former Trojan Zoe Morse has elevated her soccer-playing career to the professional level. Mark Meyer speaks with her as she prepares to join the Chicago Red Stars.
Andrew Lane trains as hard as he competes (if that’s possible). He also leaves a large footprint as one of the top distance runners in ELHS history.
Nikki Norris believes lessons learned on the field can bring a lifetime of value. She’s lived that ideal in her career.
Senior swimmer Matias Jimenez, ELi’s Trojan of the Week, was set to join his teammates for one last lap. Then reality set in.
In the first of a new series celebrating Trojan athletes, ELi’s Mark Meyer features the skills and record of senior Aaliyah Nye.
Trail usage is way up as people get out for mental and physical health. So what should we be remembering as we (and our dogs) travel along?
This Saturday, Playmakers’ race participants will spread out to run, walk, and roll worldwide at three different distances.
When word of the season cancellations became known, athletic director Nikki Norris was thankful to be able to immediately connect with her staff. ELi’s Mark Meyer files this report.
There are plenty of outdoor paths and exercise opportunities to explore in East Lansing, Meridian Township and throughout the tri-county area — while still practicing social distancing. ELi’s Chris Gray brings us this tour.
When will the high school athletic seasons — winter and spring — resume, and in what format? ELi’s Mark Meyer files this report.
UPDATE (4:30 p.m. Thursday 3/24/20): Tonight’s MHSAA girls basketball regional championship game between East Lansing and Holt has been postponed indefinitely, as has Friday’s boys district championship game between East Lansing and Grand Ledge. The boys state swimming and diving finals, as well as the girls gymnastics finals, and state hockey finals, have also been suspended.