MSD's ESports program, in its first year of competition, has 16 players competing against 27 deaf schools online Monday-Friday from 6-8pm. The team participates in the Y.E.S league at Gallaudet University, playing Fortnite (Box Fight/Duo), Rocket League, NBA 2K25, Madden 25, and FC 25. Notable achievements include Dylan and Channing ranking 5th in Fortnite Duos, Taraji maintaining an undefeated 4-0 record in NBA 2K25, and several players showing significant improvement throughout the season. The program provides valuable communication practice with other deaf schools while building confidence and teamwork. Let's go Tartars!

Depsite a strong second-half effort, our team fell to Oakdale-Gagetown Schools 46-32 in the season finale. The game started with intense back-and-forth play, but we struggled with allowing second-chance rebounds, trailing 32-14 at halftime. Our defense stepped up significantly in the second half, limiting their second-chance opportunities and outscoring them 18-14, but the deficit proved too large to overcome. Destiny led our scoring with 10 points, followed by Molly with 8 points. Phoenix and Lanyah contributed 6 points each, while Lanyah also added 9 blocked shots along with 14 rebounds. Let's go Tartars!

Despite a strong effort on Senior Night, the boys fell to Eton Academy 41-62 in our final game of the season. The squad showed tremendous heart, drawing more fouls than in any other games this season while spreading the offense effectively. Dylan led the scoring with 21 points, adding 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Taraji contributed 10 points with solid defensive play with 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. The team showed their season-long development of brotherhood and love for the game. Let's go Tartars!

Our girls team hosted Eton Academy for our Senior Night, honoring Lanyah. We started strong, building a 10-6 halftime lead while dominating the boards on both ends. Unfortunately, we struggled to maintain momentum in the second half, scoring just 5 points while Eton put up 11, resulting in a heartbreaking 15-17 defeat. Selma led the scoring effort with 6 points, followed by Destiny with 3. Senior Lanyah had an exceptional performance despite the loss, pulling down an impressive 20 rebounds (9 offensive, 11 defensive) while adding 2 points, 3 steals and 3 blocks. Let's go Tartars!

The young Tartars finished their season in style, defeating Eton Academy 28-10 in a dominant performance. After opening the season with a loss against Eton, the team responded with an impressive all-around effort that showcased their growth and potential. While there's sadness about the basketball season ending, excitement is already building for next winter's campaign. Let's go Tartars!

Our boys played their final away game against Landmark Academy, aiming to make it a memorable one for our senior players. Despite a strong start, missed shots, turnovers, and struggles with rebounding hurt our defense, leading to a 26-50 loss. Taraji led the offense with 19 points, 6 assists, and 5 blocks. William contributed 5 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 8 blocks. Dylan added 2 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks. Let's go Tartars!

With our second to last game of the season, we faced off against Landmark Academy. We were not able to match up with them throughout the game, falling 7-32. We will conclude the season against Eton Academy on 2/18. Let's go Tartars!

The boys faced Ohio School for the Deaf once again. We started strong in the first quarter but faced challenges as OSD implemented a full-court press, resulting in turnovers and fast-break opportunities that allowed them to take a significant lead. Despite the setbacks, we fought hard to generate offensive momentum and continued to show growth throughout the game. Final scored came to 16-72 in Ohio's favor. Taraji led with 10 points, 3 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks. Marquise added 3 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist. Let's go Tartars!

The second matchup against Ohio School for the Deaf didn't go as well. Struggling mentally and emotionally, the team fell behind early and couldn't recover. We scored just 2 points in the first half and ended with 8-35 loss. Lanyah and Destiny scored 4 points each. Despite the setback, they'll aim to bounce back in their next game. Let's go Tartars!

Our Varsity boys team welcomed Ohio School for the Deaf for the weekend. OSD's full-court press proved challenging as we struggled to break through, leading to turnovers and missed opportunities. Despite the challenges, the team displayed effort and resilience, taking this game as a learning experience to improve in future matchups. Final score came down to 22-68 in OSD's favor. Taraji led the team with 10 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound and 8 steals. William brought energy and physicality to the game, scoring 6 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal. Let's go Tartars!

Our Varsity girls team welcomed Ohio School for the Deaf for the weekend. We rebounded well from the previous game with an exciting 35-31 victory! After a slow first quarter, trailing 1-9, we found our rhythm and dominated the second half, outscoring OSD 25-15. Molly led the charge with 14 points, 3 assists and 2 steals. Lanyah added 6 points, Selma scored 5, while Hope and Destiny scored 4 points each. Our defense stepped up in this game with 15 steals and 6 blocks, securing the win! Let's go Tartars!

The Tartars boys faced a faster and more physically dominant opponent, losing 27-54 to Detroit Aerospace Technical Institute. Despite the loss, the team showcased significant improvement in key areas. We reduced turnovers to 21, far below their season averages of 35, and showed life in the offensive paint, with every player on the team scoring this season. The second half saw a stronger performance as we adapted and executed a full-court press effectively. Channing contributed 13 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block. Taraji added 10 points, 2 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks. Let's go Tartars!

The girls team faced a tough opponent, starting slow with just 2 points in the first quarter while Bentley scored 16. We picked up our intensity in the second quarter, holding them to just 5 points, but offensive struggles continued for us. Despite our efforts, we lost the game, 20-32, Lanyah led the team with 8 points, Molly with 7 points, Destiny and Aubrey with 2 points each and Hope with 1 point. Let's go Tartars!

Our Varsity bowling team faced off against Landmark Academy. The team had their best performances of the season! Every bowler bowled more than 130 points, led by Daven with 176 points and Laura with 166 points! Let's go Tartars!

The team faced Kensington Woods Schools, starting strong with a 12-0 run. However. turnovers in the second quarter allowed the opposition to rally, including a buzzer-beater shot, giving them the lead. Despite a hard-fought effort, the team fell 43-34, with turnovers proving costly. Taraji led the charge with 18 points, 10 steals, 4 assists, and a block. Channing added 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists but faced foul trouble. William dominated the boards with 15 rebounds, 9 steals and a block. Let's go Tartars!

Our girls team traveled to Austin Catholic High School on short notice and came out strong, leading 11-10 after the first quarter. Despite surprising the opponents early, a tough second quarter saw the team fall behind after a 7-0 run, ending the first half at 11-24. The team regained momentum in the second half but struggled to close the gap, losing 23-44. It was a true team effort, with impressive stats including 20 total rebounds, 10 assists, 16 steals, and 11 blocks. Leading the scoring were Lanyah with 8 points, Molly with 5, Selma and Hope with 4 each and Aubrey with 2. Let's go Tartars!

Despite a tough 0-30 loss against CAPAC High School, our varsity bowlers showcased impressive individual performances. James rolled his best game of the season with a high score of 120, while Daven achieved his season-high of 104. Let's go Tartars!

Our boys team faced off against Center Point Academy in a hard-fought matchup, ultimately falling 42-63. The team showcased aggressive defense and improved offensive movement, especially in the first quarter, where they kept it close at 8-11. Despite Center Point's strong three-point shooting that extended their lead, we demonstrated grit throughout the game. Taraji led the team with 17 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 5 steals. William had a breakout performance, achieving a career-high 15 points along with 12 rebounds, 1 assist. A notable highlight came when Damien scored his first career points, marking a special milestone in the game. Let's go Tartars!

The Tartars faced a challenging game against Cedar Point Academy, resulting in a 13-25 loss. Despite the outcome, the team's hard work and determination continue to make us proud. Let's go Tartars!

Upon our return from Illinois School for the Deaf, our boys team faced St. Thomas More Academy. Our Tartars showed resilience despite being shorthanded with only six players. We started off strong, ending the first quarter down 9-11 but fatigued by the fourth, finishing without scoring. The final score came down to 53-19, with Taraji leading with 8 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. William contributed his best with 6 points, 7 rebounds, 7 steals and an assist. Let's go Tartars!

We took on Metro Deaf School for our third match of the weekend, bouncing back with a strong defensive performance, showcasing the lessons we learned during ISD's Homecoming. Our stingy defense set the tone, allowing us to control the pace of the game despite a high turnover count of 32. The team's energy and determination led to a hard-fought 36-26 victory. Taraji had an outstanding game, leading the team with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 10 steals and 1 block. Channing chipped in 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. William scored 4 points but made a significant impact with 11 rebounds and 7 steals. Let's go Tartars!

In our second match, we faced off against Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf in a challenging matchup. The first quarter saw us struggling, but our defense began to shine in the second quarter, highlighted by our 5 steals. Minnesota's star player dominated the first half, scoring the majority of their points. However, in the second half, our defense stepped up, limiting their star player to just 2 points. While our defensive efforts improved significantly, we struggled to convert on offense. The final score was 49-20 in Minnesota's favor. William led the team with 6 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals and 1 block. Channing added 4 points, 1 rebound and 3 steals. Let's go Tartars!

We traveled to Illinois School for the Deaf for their Homecoming. We opened up against a tough Illinois team. The game gave us a taste of their half-court press defense, which challenged our scoring efforts. Despite the struggles, we maintained great sportsmanship and kept fighting to find spacing and make plays. The final score was 62-19 in Illinois' favor. Taraji led with 12 points, 4 rebounds and 8 steals. Marquise added 3 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists. It's always a unique experience returning to a place with personal ties, as Danny Kennedy Jr knows well. Let's go Tartars!

In our third match of the Illinois School for the Deaf's Homecoming, we faced Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. Struggles on offense in the first half left us trailing 4-14 at halftime. Despite finding some rhythm in the second half, our comeback effort fell short, resulting in a 19-33 loss. Destiny led the team with 7 points, while Aubrey contributed 6 points. Let's go Tartars!

On the second day of the Illinois School for the Deaf's Homecoming, we faced Wisconsin School for the Deaf in an early morning game. Our defense showed strong effort, but offensive struggles with turnovers and fouls allowed Wisconsin to control the game. The final score was 8-45, Selma led the team with 7 points and 1 steals. Let's go Tartars!

Illinios School for the Deaf's Homecoming opened with a challenging game against Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf. Our team fought hard in the first half, trailing only 7-14, but fatigue set in during the second half, leading to the final score of 14-38. Lanyah led the effort with 6 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks. Molly and Destiny added 3 points each. Let's go Tartars!

Our boys faced off against Kensington Woods School, despite a hard-fought effort, we came up short in an intense 46-54 loss. Facing adversity with several players dealing with minor injuries, the team showcased incredible hustle and determination. Down by 16 points in the 3rd quarter, our defense sparked a comeback, with Taraji leading the way with an outstanding 27 points, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, and 2 rebounds while shutting down their best player in the 4th quarter. William stepped up with 8 points, 6 steals, 4 blocks, and 3 rebounds while dealing with foul trouble. Let's go Tartars!

What a day for our 4th-7th basketball team, we faced off against St. Paul Lapeer, playing two games. Game 1 came out to be a thrilling game! We pulled off the win, defeating them 16-15. Sophie led the team with 12 points and 11 steals! Madison and Chanoch chipped in 2 points each.

Game 2 was even more intense, with the game entering overtime, we fought for the win, with the game ending in 8-6 overtime victory. Madison and Sophie scored 4 points each. Let's go Tartars!

Despite a tough 0-30 loss to Memphis High School, our bowling team showed great effort and sportsmanship throughout the match. Everyone bowled their best. Mar Johnston, who made her season debut, was impressive with her bowling score. Let's go Tartars!

Our Boys Varsity basketball team faced New Life Christian Academy and showed defensive improvement despite a tough 11-40 loss. Taraji led the way with 9 points, 4 steals and a rebound, Channing added 2 points, a steal and block. Let's go Tartars!

The team faced New Life Christian Academy at home, keeping the game close in the first half, 10-19. However, they struggled in the second half and fell 19-40. Lanyah flirted with a double-double, leading the team with 9 points, 10 rebounds plus a steal and block. Molly chipped in 6 points, while Selma and Aubrey added 2 points each. Let's go Tartars!

The Tartars Boys' Varsity team celebrated a historic moment with their first home win in six years, defeating Life in Christ Christian School 39-34. After a slow start with only 11 points in the first half, the team erupted in the second half with an impressive 28 points, driven by relentless defense. Taraji led the charge with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Channing contributed 16 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks, while Dylan added 4 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal, William was outstanding with 1 point, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. Let's go Tartars!

Our Tartars secured a hard-fought 18-12 victory over Life in Christ Christian School. Madison and Sophie led the charge with 6 points each, GraceAnn added 4, and Kaylee chipped in 2 to round out the scoring. Incredible teamwork all around, let's go Tartars!

Our boys played their first home game of the season against Landmark Academy, ending with a 24-50 loss. Despite a slow offensive start, we gained momentum in the 2nd and 4th quarters. Looking forward to more progress in upcoming practices! Let's go Tartars!

Our 4th-7th basketball team faced Landmark Academy. Despite our best efforts, the game ended with a score of 14-38 in Landmark's favor. Let's keep working hard and come back stronger next game! Let's go Tartars!

MSD's Varsity Bowling team faced a tough challenge against Landmark Academy, falling 0-30 in their match. Despite the loss, the highlight came in the thrilling first gam, where we narrowly lost 144-147. Three of our bowlers broke the 100-points mark. We are proud of their effort and continued improvements. Let's go Tartars!

Our Varsity boys faced off against St. Thomas More Academy in a challenging game, ultimately falling 70-25 to their fast-paced team. The first quarter proved tough as turnovers and missed opportunities held us back. By halftime, the score was 28-8. We worked to strengthen our defense, but St. Thomas' quick plays kept the pressure on. Taraji led the team with 15 points and 8 steals, while Channing and William contributed 6 points and 4 points, respectively. Let's go Tartars!

Our 4th-7th basketball team faced off against Chatfield in an exciting rematch. Despite their strong effort, MSD fell short, losing 10-18. This marked a shift from our previous victory over Chatfield before winter break. We will use this game as motivation to bounce back stronger. Let's go Tartars!

Before wrapping up for year, our 4th-7th basketball team had their home game vs Chatfield and were able to grab the victory! Our defense limited them to only 8 points while we scored 18! Chanoch led the team with 10 points, GraceAnn contributed 4 points. We wish you a happy holiday! Let's go Tartars!

Our boys faced off against New Life Christian Academy. Although we fell short with a final score of 61-15, our team made significant strides in our gameplay. Taraji led the team with 9 points and 7 steals. Let's continue building, learning, and improving together. We wish you a great holiday! Let's go Tartars!

Next up on the schedule, our Varsity Girls traveled to play against New Life Christian Academy. For the third straight game, the 1st quarter was a defensive battle as we jumped out to 6-2 lead after the opening quarter. We could not keep up with their adjustments and the final score came to 17-36. Lanyah Duncan led the team with 5 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Phoenix chipped in 4 points, 4 rebounds and 6 steals. We wish you all a safe break, let's go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf Varsity Bowling team faced a tough match against CAPAC High, falling 0-30. Despite the outcome, some of our bowlers improved significantly from last week! Laura, once again, led the team with a high score of 182. Let's go Tartars!

Our Varsity Girls had their home game vs Akron-Fairgrove. The first quarter showcased both team's defense which saw the end of the quarter score of 3-5. In the next quarter, they made their adjustment and we could not match them, trailing behind 6-18 at halftime. Final score came to 15-36 with Destiny leading the team with 9 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal. Hope and Molly chipped in 3 points each. Let's go Tartars!

We traveled to St. Paul Lapeer to play not one, but two games! We could not match their energy for the first game as they triumphed to a 22-6 victory. After recollecting ourselves and made adjustments for the second game, we came out with much better energy but came up short, 12-18. Let's go Tartars!

Our Varsity Girls Basketball traveled to St. Thomas More Academy for our second game against them this week. We could not match their energy in the first half as they raced out to a big lead at halftime. We made our adjustments for the second half and while we did improve, they proved to be too much for us as the final score was 8-58. Destiny led the team with 3 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal. We have one more home game before winter break, come and support us! Let's go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's varsity bowling team made history, competing in their first-ever match. Though the team faced a tough loss, 29-1, the players showcased resilience and team spirit. Laura led the way for MSD, earning the team's first point! This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting journey for the new program. The team looks forward to building on this experience in future matches. Let's go Tartars!

With our first home game of the season, our Varsity Girls Basketball played against St. Thomas More Academy. They came in the game shooting the ball very well, and we fought to stay in the game. The final score came to 51-16. Destiny once again led the team with 8 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 2 steals, Selma contributed well with 6 points, 1 assist, and 2 steals. Let's go Tartars!

Our Boys Varsity basketball team braved the weather and went on to face Center Point Academy. We fought our way into the game, continuing to improve many areas little by little. Our defense has improved considerably as we improved with more aggressiveness. On offense, we need to work on cutting our turnovers and perfecting our plays. Final score came to 52-25, with Taraji leading the team with 17 points. Let's go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's Boys Varsity Basketball played their first game of the season against Eton Academy. We jumped off to the lead in the first quarter. Eton, then, improved their defense and held us scoreless in the next two quarters. We fought till the end and the final score came to 64-26. This was the first basketball game for the Boy's Varsity program since 6 years. Taraji led the team with 17 points. Let's go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's Girls Varsity Basketball had their first game of the season against Eton Academy  and we got our first victory in long time! With a young team, our defense played really well, holding Eton to just 7 points!  We were able to get out to a comfortable lead throughout the game, scoring 31 points.  Destiny scored 10 points, and Selma stuffed the stat lines with 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.  Let's go Tartars! 

The Michigan School for the Deaf's 4th-7th basketball team played against Eton Academy on 12/3/24. The Tartars played well for their very first game with very little practice. MSD lost 30-12. Chanoch scored 10 points and Sophie scored 2 points. We are so proud of our team.  Let’s go tartars! 

The Michigan School for the Deaf had their last volleyball home game of the season on Thursday, 10/24/24. We played Landmark Academy and it was a fan appreciation night. Lot's of door prizes and swag were given out throughout the evening. Before the varsity match, Lanyah Duncans, our only senior, was recognized and had the team and fans in tears. We will miss her comedy on the court and on our trips. The emotions took a toll on the team and we were off to a slow start. The Tartars had too many receiving errors and lost the first set. Our team started moving more in the second set. Our receiving jumped up to 91%; however Tartars weren't setting the ball up for attacks. In typical Tartar fashion, we were finally playing like we all know they can in the third set. Errors were reduced drastically and team spirit started to increase. Despite the improvements, MSD lost 0-3; scores were 10-25, 13-25, and 17-25. Our serving was the highlight of the night, with only 3 errors and lot's of players serving at 100%; including senior, Lanyah Duncans. 

This brings our regular season to a close. Our season record is 4-15. Our team goals were achieved! Tartars had well over the number of attack attempts they wanted to acquire with at least 150. Our serve receive percentage for the entire season ended at 81%; the goal was at least 75%. All of our Tartars also hit their personal goals. This was a successful season and I can not wait to continue to see this team grow. Most of our players are freshman and sophomores, so watching them on this journey will be amazing.

MSD is participating in districts this season to help get the experience needed to move on in the future. We will be playing at Genesee Christian School on Monday, November 4th, at 6:00pm. Our opponent has yet to be announced through MHSAA. Let's go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity Volleyball team is in Wisconsin participating in their Firebirds Classic tournament. The tournament was held all day on Saturday, 10/19/24.

Our first game of the day was against Metro Deaf Schools and they were definitely looking for a rematch. It was a very hot and competitive game. The Tartars were receiving well and setting up the ball. The first set ended up going all the way to 30 points! Freshman Selma Allen served at 100% with 2 aces and was receiving at 90% with a kill. Lanyah Duncans used what she has been learning in practice and was able to successfully receive a couple of serves. We still lost the first set 28-30; but we were determined to get the next 2 for the win. The Tartars did just that! We took the next two sets, winning the match. Hope Allen did a great job setting up the ball leading the team with 6 assists and many kills. She is perfecting the setter dump. MSD beat MDS 2-1; scores were 28-30, 25-19, and 15-8.

There wasn't any time for a break and we jumped right into the next match against the hosting school Wisconsin School for the Deaf. The Firebirds have an experienced team with some hard hitters. The Tartars played well, trying their best to adjust their blocks. Molly Guthrie was on fire in the first set with several kills and several assists. She is also utilizing the setter's dump more successfully. Ava Ringey was our top server in this game; serving at 100% with 3 aces. She was also receiving at 80%. This is a huge improvement for her and it was exciting to watch her succeed. Ayla Brennan, our Libero, proved to be very important, since her teammates needed several breaks to readjust and compose themselves. WSD attacks proved to be too much for MSD and we lost 0-2; scores were 18-25 and 16-25.

Again, there was no time for breaks and we moved to another gym to play Illinois School for the Deaf. The Tartars were on fire in the first set. We gained a huge lead and were able to try out some of our more difficult serves. Phoenix Miller had 7 aces, 3 kills, and no mistakes receiving! MSD won the first set 25-12. The second set surprised us all. ISD started attacking more frequently and we needed to adjust. With a darker and smaller gym, Laura Reza-Jaimes needed to show us her serves and she made all of them over the net! Molly Guthrie also made zero serving errors along with 5 aces. The shock was overwhelming and ISD won the second set. Onto another third set and MSD was still in shock over the recent loss of the second set. Our spirit was low, despite 8th grader Destiny Smith trying her best to keep everyone smiling. Captains Hope Allen and Molly Guthrie didn't make any serving or receiving errors; however ISD continued to shoot the ball directly over, throwing MSD off of our usual performance. MSD lost the game 1-2; scores were 25-12, 19-25, and 8-15.

After a quick lunch break it was time for the bracket tournament. MSD had to take on last year's champions WSD. Our young team was exhausted. They have never played this many games in a row. They were feeling sick and defeated after the shocking loss against ISD. Coaches tried their best to get their spirits back up, but they were just all too tired. MSD lost 0-2; scores were 9-25 and 10-25.

The Championship match was WSD vs ISD and WSD held on to their title. Amazing job Firebirds! Thank you for being a gracious host. 

Freshman Molly Guthrie was named an All Star and got another medal to add to her collection. Great job Tartars! We'll get them next year.

Our next match is on Thursday, 10/24/24. It's our last in season game and it's at home. MSD will be taking on Landmark Academy. Middle School plays at 5 and Varsity at 6. It's not only Senior recognition, but also Fan Appreciation Night. Admission is free and there will be door prizes! We hope to see you there. Go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf went to Brighton to challenge Kensington Woods Schools Thursday, 10/17/24. The Tartars had a solid warm up plan and game play plan going into this match. The warm up worked! The athletes were moving right away and staying on their toes from the start. In the first set, our team was already serving at over 90% and receiving at 78%. Phoenix Miller and Ava Ringey started playing aggressively and never stopped. The second set was the best! The Tartars were a team, setting up the ball repeatedly and making phenomenal plays. Almost every player had an assist and we started racking up the kills. The aces started flowing in the third set. Molly Guthrie's serves are proving hard to receive and can easily frustrate our opponent. She racked up 10 aces tonight! MSD beat KWS 3-0; scores were 25-22, 25-20, and 25-22. As a team, the Tartars were serving at 85%, receiving at 98%, racked up 16 kills, 16 assists, and 23 aces! What a great night. Our varsity team is headed to Wisconsin to participate in their Firebirds Tournament this Saturday, 10/19/24. We enjoy this tourney every year and we are expecting some amazing competition and fun. Let's go Tartars!

On Thursday, 10/19/24, the Middle School Volleyball played against Kensington Woods Academy. They did much better and made a lot of improvements in moving with serving and passing. The spirits of the players have improved as well. They did their best and many amazing serves from them got our game set. We won 2-0; the scores were 25-12 and 25-10!
Our sixth grader, Dayhanni Wiggins has got her serve on the roll with few aces, and seventh grader, Roxy Mader with her five aces! The eighth grader, Destiny Smith also had a great few hard serves.
Our next last away game is on Wednesday, 10/23/24 with Eton Academy at 5 pm. Also, the Middle School and Varsity have a last home game on Thursday, 10/24/24 along with the senior recognition night. Come and support us! Go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's volleyball teams played against New Life Christian Academy Tuesday, 10/15/24. We're noticing a pattern of starting out slow and not moving like we should and finally warming up by the end of the second set. This means that the Tartars may need to come up with a new warm-up routine to get them moving. In the second set, Tartars starting having more ball control and setting up the attacks. Molly Guthrie played more aggressively, getting the only kill for tonight while also leading the team in aces. With Ava Ringey back on the mend, the team spirit increased along with trust and confidence in each other. The third set was a nail biter. The lead went back and forth and our athletes were fighting hard. Laura Reza-Jaimes got a chance to show what she can do in the back row and had some great passes. NLCA's team full of seniors were serving hard and smart and MSD ultimately couldn't recover. MSD lost 0-3; scores were 8-25, 8-25, and 18-25. Our next match is on Thursday, 10/17/24, in Brighton against Kensington Woods Schools. Middle school plays at 5pm and varsity at 6pm. Let's go Tartars!

On 10/15/2024, the Middle School Volleyball team played an away game against New Life Christian Academy. Despite having only 6 players with no substitutes, our team put in little effort with a lot of nerves/worries. During the first match, the players appeared to start slow and not moving as they tend to. I continually encouraged the team to stay focused on our game and not get discouraged by the score. Serving was identified as an area needing improvement. In the second match, one of the challenges was coming back as a team after losing a set, and remaining calm during close matches was our serving but we still encountered some challenges with receiving and passing. We lost 0-2; the scores were 12-25 and 21-25. Our goal is to build up the confidence of the hard hits and movement at our future practices. Don't give up, girls! Our next match is an away game on Thursday, 10/17/24, against Kensington Woods Schools. The Middle school plays at 5 pm and the Varsity at 6 pm. Let's go MSD Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf took on a new opponent last night, 10/9/24. Kensington Woods Schools came to MSD to compete and we had a lot of fun with this team. We are equally matched and they were extremely nice with great sportsmanship. Games were hot and competitive. As a team our serving and receiving percentages for the night were over 80%. Selma Allen led the team in aces, with 6. Even though our receiving percentage was almost at 90%, the Tartars were not being as aggressive as they should be. They were giving KWS easy balls. Our errors in serving and attacking is what caused us to lose the game. Lanyah Duncans continues to impress fans with her stuff blocks. She racked up 4 more last night. MSD lost 0-3; scores were 16-25, 22-25, and 19-25. Our next match up is against New Life Christian Academy on Tuesday, 10/15/24, in Emmett. Middle School plays at 5 and Varsity at 6. Let's go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf competed against the Kensington Woods Schools last night, on 10/9/24. The Middle School and Varsity teams played at MSD. The games were highly competitive, and the players performed exceptionally well. Our team's serving and receiving were outstanding. Aubrey Stress scored seven aces, and Roxy Mader scored four aces. Jacelyn LaVoy discovered her ability to do overhead serves instead of underhand and is excited to continue doing so for the rest of the season. MSD won 2-0 with the scores of 25-18 and 25-17. Our next match is against New Life Christian Academy on Tuesday, 10/15/24, with the Middle School playing at 5 and the Varsity at 6. Let's go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity Volleyball team played against St. Thomas More Academy today, 10/8/24. The Tartars started out slow and struggled to get warmed up. In the second set, they started moving more and their receiving percentage went up by 30% from the first set. STMA was serving and hitting hard and MSD couldn't catch back up. We finally saw our Tartars in the third set. Phoenix Miller and Lanyah Duncans played more aggressively, matching STMA's attacks with touches on the blocks. Phoenix was able to get a kill and a stuff block! Hope Allen continued to lead the team in serving and receiving. As a sophomore, I can't wait to see her future not only in this sport, but as a leader. MSD lost 0-3; scores were 6-25, 13-25, 18-25. Ayla Brennan has shown great improvement and her confidence is growing. She is proving to be a valuable Libero. Our next game is tomorrow, 10/9/24, on our home court! We will be playing Kensington Woods Schools. Middle School plays at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm. See you there. Go Tartars!

The Middle School Volleyball team of the Michigan School for the Deaf played against Chatfield Academy last Tuesday, 10/8/24. The Chatfield team served and hit hard, making it difficult for MSD to keep up. As a result, MSD players became frustrated and struggled with serving and receiving. In the second set, their frustration started to affect their performance. I called a time-out to help them refocus and regain their spirits. The team made a great effort and faced tough servers in the game of the season. Destiny Smith performed her best, continuously trying to keep the ball off the ground in the first set, while Jacelyn LaVoy showed strong passing in the second set. Unfortunately, MSD lost 0-3, with scores of 21-25, 15-25, and 5-15. Our next game is scheduled for 10/9/24 on our home court against Kensington Woods Schools. The Middle School game starts at 5 pm, followed by Varsity at 6 pm. We hope to see you there. Go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity Volleyball team travelled to Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) for a quad meet that took place all day Saturday, 10/5/24. Since this was an all day event, all matches were best 2 out of 3.

First up we had to take on MSAD, our hosts for the weekend. It was a long drive in and most of our Tartars were still tired. Molly Guthrie didn't let that stop her. She was serving at 100% with 2 aces and receiving at 86%. Ayla Brennan took on the role of Outside Hitter, and got her first kill of her volleyball career! The change up in our usual rotation threw some of the teammates off, as some players were now playing next to others they haven't played with before. This left our team frozen at times and unable to recover. Tartars lost 0-2; scores were 22-25 and 9-25.

The next match MSD played against Metro Deaf Schools (MDS). Tartars were ready to fight and they were setting the ball up more and more. Both setters, Molly Guthrie and Hope Allen were able to assist some kills this match up. Phoenix Miller led the team in aces, racking up 4. MSD's serving percentage and receiving percentage were both over 85%. This is how you win matches. The Tartars took their first win of the season, 2-0. Scores were 25-18 and 28-26. What a fight! 

Our last match up of this trip was against Utah School for the Deaf. Coach Lantagne had some previous trauma from last year's loss against them and she let the team know that it needed to be resolved. Tartars did not disappoint. As a team, we racked up 22 aces! They were able to get a comfortable enough lead that some players were practicing more difficult serves. Senior Lanyah Duncans started playing more confidently and picked up a kill. The MSD Tartars got their pay back from last year and won 2-0; scores were 25-22 and 25-9.

Great job Tartars! Our next match up is Tuesday, 10/8/24, against St Thomas More Academy. The game is in Burton and starts at 4:30pm. Hope to see our fans there. Let's go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's Middle School and Varsity Volleyball teams traveled to Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) for games (for Middle School) that were on Friday 10/4/24 and Saturday 10/5/24 and quad meet (for Varsity) that took place all day Saturday, 10/5/24.

Friday, 10/4/24:

We arrived around 4:30 PM on Friday, had dinner, and then played our first game! Once again, our Tartars were still wobbly from the long drive. We played 3 out of 5 games. GraceAnn Garcia brought her A-game with 10 powerful serves and 7 impressive aces, while Jacelyn LaVoy showcased her passion for the setter position with 5 skillful sets and her first kill! Our team dominated with a triumphant 25-13 win! In the second set, the game was incredibly exciting, and our fans cheered us on with so much enthusiasm. It was such a close match! Roxy Mader showed off her serving skills with 11 serves and 7 aces, and Madison Guthrie did an amazing job with her defensive passing, successfully receiving some tough serves from the MSAD. Unfortunately, we lost with a score of 24-26. In the third set, GraceAnn Garcia brought some fantastic serves that lifted our spirits after a bit of a rough start. She served 15 times and scored 4 aces! Roxy Mader amazed us with her incredible sets, and Aubrey Stress blew us away with her killer serves, helping us secure a big win in the third game with a score of 25-15. In the fourth set of our match, our team, the Tartars, faced a tough time as exhaustion and frustration started to take a toll due to errors in serving and receiving. Unfortunately, this led to a significant loss with a score of 8-25. I understand how challenging that must have been for the team. In the last match, the score was tied 2-2. Roxy Mader lifted our spirits after the break with her words of encouragement, giving us hope to win. She also made an impressive comeback with 5 serves, including 4 aces. Destiny Smith displayed her hard work and aggressiveness with her kill attempts. Unfortunately, we lost with a score of 12-15. Despite the loss, we were pleased with our performance. It was the first time in five games that we had to play the full five games. We ended up with 2-3. We are looking forward to the next game on Saturday at 9 am on 10/5/24!

Saturday, 10/5/24

We had a match between MSD and MSAD. Our team was all set to work on their serving, receiving, and movement. Once again, we played the best 3 out of 5 games. Our first match, Destiny Smith, has proudly served with 4 serves and 3 aces and an amazing performance with her serving and receiving passes. Kaylee Davis demonstrated her skills as an outside hitter and was eager to improve in that position. We won with 25-17! At our second set, Kaylee Davis made a great comeback as a server, delivering 7 serves with 3 aces! Aubrey Stress was very determined to help her teammates by providing strong back support with their passes. MSD won with 25-15! In our third set, I want to emphasize how well our players performed. All of the girls showed great effort and skill, especially in their serves. Many of the girls successfully received the ball and made excellent passes. Destiny Smith managed to score 5 aces out of 7 serves. The game didn't end at the usual 25 points but went up to 30. Unfortunately, we lost with a score of 28-30. In the fourth set, we secured a victory with a score of 25-23, marking another thrilling match! Jacelyn LaVoy delivered outstanding passes and skillfully retrieved the ball from the ground. Additionally, our 6th graders, GraceAnn Garcia, and Kaylee Davis, demonstrated great effort in attempting to pass the ball over the net.

We are very proud of the Tartars and are looking forward to more games this season! Great job, Tartars! Our next match is on Tuesday, 10/8/24, against Chatfield Academy, starting at 6:30 pm. Let's go, Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's Volleyball teams went to Landmark Academy to compete today, 10/3/24. After the middle schoolers won their game, our varsity girls were looking forward to playing. However, when they got on the court, they froze and did not stay on their toes. The first set was rough, so more coaching needed to happen to get this team fired up. The Tartars started moving in the second set, making fewer errors. They didn't miss any serves and their receiving jumped up by 20% from the first set. Galilea Tristan-Perez got some more playing time and even though she didn't get many touches in, she never stopped moving her feet and staying positive. The Tartars started coming together thanks to captain, Hope Allen. Our fans would've liked to see more attack attempts; this would've led to more points. By the end, The Tartars came together and celebrated a good game. MSD lost 0-3; scores were 6-25, 14-25, and 11-25. Our volleyball teams are headed to Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD), tomorrow, 10/4/24. Our Middle School team will be taking on MSAD's middle school team both Friday and Saturday; while our Varsity Team will compete in a quad meet with MSAD, Metro Deaf School, and Utah School for the Deaf on Saturday, 10/5/24. Let's go Tartars!

Our middle school volleyball team had their first away game against Landmark Academy tonight, and they did a great job! We won two sets with scores of 25-20 and 25-12. Despite feeling a bit frozen at the beginning because it was our first away game, they quickly warmed up and got into the plays.

During tonight's game, Aubrey Stress showed exceptional as our team captain. In the second set, she achieved her first Attack Kill. Additionally, her consistent efforts to keep the ball over the net greatly contributed to our team's success.

Madison Guthrie demonstrated exceptional skill and determination while playing at the front line. She consistently displayed quick reflexes, skillfully retrieving the ball from the ground, and making every effort to set the ball over the net. Despite facing numerous challenges, she persistently attempted to pass the ball to the setter.

During a timeout, Roxy Mader showcased exceptional leadership skills and boosted the team's morale by delivering an outstanding performance, including serving five aces in the second set.

The MSD volleyball team is heading to Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) tomorrow, 10/4/24. Our middle school team will have games with MSAD's middle school team on both Friday and Saturday. Additionally, our varsity team will compete in a meet with MSAD, Metro Deaf School, and Utah School for the Deaf on Saturday, 10/5/24.

In our recent home game against Eton Academy on 10/2/2024, our team, MSD, secured a notable 2-0 victory with set scores of 25-17 and 25-20. During the third set, the Eton volleyball coach and I discussed the possibility of an additional game to provide more practice opportunities for the players, given their small team size. They were receptive to experimenting with different positions to find their comfort zone before our upcoming match against the Minnesota School for the Deaf. I want to acknowledge Kaylee Davis for her exceptional performance as the team captain, particularly her outstanding serves in the second set, resulting in five aces. Additionally, our newest player, Dayhanni Wiggins, showcased her potential by making her first official attack and achieving the first kill in the first set. Following our recent practice sessions, we have focused on refining our agility, improving our reaction time, and enhancing our passing and setting skills. I am delighted to witness significant progress within our team. Looking ahead, the Middle School and Varsity's next match is scheduled for Thursday, 10/3/24, against Landmark Academy. The game will take place at Landmark and is set to commence at 5:00 pm for the Middle School and 6:00 pm for Varsity. Go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf welcomed The Ohio School for the Deaf to our campus for the weekend of 9/27/24-9/28/24. We had a weekend of volleyball and fun! The first game was Friday night and our Tartars were pumped and motivated. The amount of improvement this team is making shows that they are committed to learning and making adjustments. The OSD Spartans, the fans, and even the referees made comments to our team on their success. The MSD Tartars were serving and receiving at over 80%. Captain, Hope Allen, helped with those percentages as she was serving and receiving at 100%! Tartars are having more touches, which means more opportunity for attacks. The team had the highest number of attack attempts so far for their season, and even Destiny Smith, an 8th grader, was able to rack up a kill! Despite all the improvements, MSD lost 0-3 to OSD. The scores were; 17-25, 16-25, and 14-25. The students enjoyed a social and pizza in the Tartar Center afterwards.

Come Saturday afternoon, after both teams had a practice in the morning, The MSD Tartars and The OSD Spartans were ready to go again. We had some new referees, and once again they commented on the improvement witnessed from previous games. Our team is gaining a lot of control and becoming more confident, setting the ball up more and more. While our serving percentage remained over 80%, our receiving percentage dropped below that mark. The Spartans must've worked on target serving during their practice, because they were serving hard and to our least experienced players. OSD would get a strong lead, then MSD would fight to catch up. It was a trend that we were trying to break, and by the third set, we did! Even though we didn't take the win, our Tartars fought hard and adjusted well. MSD lost 0-3. Scores were; 18-25, 13-25, and 20-25. Both Selma and Hope Allen missed zero serves for the day, with Hope getting the highest amount of aces with 3. 

Next up the MSD and OSD coaches combined forces for some fun games against our players. The coaches played the MSD Tartars first then the OSD Spartans afterwards. The coaches came out undefeated! Everyone was laughing and having fun. It is always fun to watch the players come together as a team and spot the future leaders.

Later that evening, after some community recognition of MSD's 2013 football win and an alumni game, the students enjoyed socializing, snacks, and some new games in the gym. It was like Christmas morning, watching the Tartars open boxes and setting up games. They had a blast and OSD were great guests.

The Varsity Tartars next match is Thursday, 10/3/24, at Landmark Academy. Middle School plays at 5:00pm and Varsity afterwards. 

Don't miss Middle School's home game this Wednesday, 10/2/24, against Eton Academy at 5:00pm. Let's go Tartars!

Our Michigan School for the Deaf Varsity Volleyball team had another home game last night, 9/26/24. We played against New Life Christian Academy. The Tartars are really coming together and playing more like a team. They show trust in their teammates and are very supportive of each other. Selma and Hope Allen had positive attitudes throughout the game and the team continued to look to them for support. Hope Allen was serving phenomenally and racked up 7 aces. Ava Ringey played aggressively attempting to attack more than we have all season and adding a kill to her statistics. Despite Molly Guthrie still under the weather, she was able to get some assists and was serving at 100%. The Tartars fought hard and were able to take the second set; but we couldn't pull out the win. MSD lost 1-3; scores were 15-25, 25-22, 13-25, and 14-25. Our next match is today, 9/27/24, on our home court at 6:30pm. The Ohio School for the Deaf will be here and our Tartars are hoping to pay them back for our losses last weekend. Let's go Tartars!

On 9/26/2024, at our home game against New Life Christian Academy, our Tartars put up an incredible fight! Although MSD lost 1-2, it was an intense game and our first win was within reach. The scores were 23-25, 25-12, and 11-15. The girls faced some initial jitters and frustrations, but after our timeout, they regrouped and played with exceptional skill and determination! Madison Guthrie dominated the five serves with two aces during the first set, and Kaylee Davis served five with two aces as well in the second set. Destiny Smith made the Tartars' first official attack and ended up with 3 kills in the second set! GraceAnn Garcia was the team captain today and exuded confidence, ensuring that the ball did not touch the ground. I'm excited to see the players grow and dominate future games! Our next match is on Tuesday, 10/2/24, against Eton Academy. The game will be held at home and will start at 5:00 pm. Your enthusiastic support would mean the world to us. Go Tartars!

It is day 2 at Ohio School for the Deaf, 9/21/24. The Tartars played the Spartans again this morning at 11am. MSD was awake and ready to go. We had a solid plan going into today's game and vast improvements were made. Our athletes were awake and playing smart. Hope Allen's leadership skills help Ava Ringey pick up more sets than the day before. The Tartars started out strong keeping up with our opponent. Communication was clear and our service reception was in much better shape. In the last set, OSD started to get cranky, as MSD held the lead in the beginning. They used that anger and came back with a vengeance, making our Tartars fall apart. MSD lost 0-3; scores were 20-25, 22-25, and 13-25. Our student-athletes did an amazing job this weekend and we can only improve from here on out. They have lots of fun activities planned for today and tomorrow while they recover. Our next game is Tuesday, 9/24/24, against a new opponent, Kensington Woods Schools. It's a home game, and middle school will play first at 5pm, with varsity playing afterwards. Let's go Tartars!

The Michigan School for The Deaf Varsity Volleyball team arrived at The Ohio School for the Deaf safely. Our Tartars took on the Spartans today, 9/20/24. We are down a setter, due to illness. Ava Ringey stepped up to the plate and performed extremely well, trying her best to set up attacks. The varsity team was happy to have some 8th graders join us, as they turned out to be very helpful. They may have been nervous, but both Aubrey Stress and Destiny Smith were excited to be able to show everyone what they can do. In the first set, our 8th graders received more serves than the varsity athletes! Our front row was attacking more and the Tartars were scoring more than they have this season. They fought hard, but lost 0-3. Scores were 15-25, 11-25, and 17-25. We will rematch OSD tomorrow morning at 11am. Let's go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity Volleyball team played against St Thomas More Academy today, 9/19/24, on our home court. The Tartars started out confident and held the lead for most of the first set. Our team was serving at 85%. Phoenix Miller was playing aggressively and got our team's first Kill of the season. MSD fought hard, but still lost 25-27. Unfortunately, the confidence did not last. STMA had a tough server and our athletes just couldn't find the energy and courage to keep going. Our spirit dwindled and so did our focus. Some sick and injured players definitely did not help, but hopefully they will all be feeling better soon. MSD lost 0-3; scores were 25-27, 3-25, and 2-25. We will be traveling to Ohio School for the Deaf this weekend and have a game on Friday and Saturday. Let's go Tartars!

Our Middle School Volleyball team had their first game on 9/10/2024! It was a home game and a good experience for the new players. Our fans were a huge support, cheering us on! The Tartars were playing against F.A.I.T.H schools. They had some game jitters and were very nervous in their first set. They tried to overcome their jitters and did their best with a score of 8-25. The team had a quick meeting to get refocused. It was an amazing second game! They worked hard and showed their fans what they can do. The Tartars did great, with a score of 24-26! They performed well and enjoyed the game, which helped them understand volleyball better, making us all feel more connected and engaged as a team.
Aubrey Stress showcased her growing confidence with her serves, acing 6 times and giving her best! Roxy Mader's team spirit was evident at the game, always lifting others' spirits. Our next match is against New Life Christian Academy on Sept 26, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Michigan School for the Deaf. We hope to see you all there. Go, Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity Volleyball team had their first match tonight, 9/10/24. A home game is the perfect way to open our season and the fans did not disappoint. The Tartars took on the Falcons from F.A.I.T.H. schools. MSD has never competed against them, but since they compete against many of our competitors, we decided to give them a try. Well, this was the first time our varsity team has played against a team at this level of play. They struggled in the first set, trying to get their bearings and shake the nerves. During the second set, they became more brave and started listening to their coaches. This helped build their confidence and start to play their own game. The last set, the Tartars started to look like they did in practice and came together as a team. MSD lost 0-3; scores were 5-25, 9-25, & 13-25. The entire team stayed positive and supported each other throughout. Phoenix Miller did a great job learning and adjusting using self discipline. Our setters, Molly Guthrie and Hope Allen, led their team with their amazing sportsmanship, ultimately keeping the team together. Great job! Our next match is 9/19/24 vs St Thomas More Academy at 5:00pm. It's another home game, so we hope to see you there. Go Tartars!

Varsity Volleyball:

Most Improved Player: Selma Allen

Best Offensive Player: Jaleah Allen

Best Defensive Player: Molly Guthrie

ISAC league honorable mention: Jaleah Allen

Varsity Basketball:

Sixth Man Award: Matteo VanBeveren

Best Attitude: Phoenix Miller

Most Consistent Player: William Booker

Sportsmanship Award: Genna Plouse

ISAC league honorable mentions: William Booker and Genna Plouse

Varsity Track and Field:

Tartar Award: Taraji Smoots

Most Coachable Player: Phoenix Miller

Tartar Award: William Booker

Sportsmanship Award: Charlotte Morgan

Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Troy Osterwyk

Athlete of the Year: Genna Plouse

Michigan School for the Deaf sent 4 student-athletes to Dryden High school to participate in regionals. Students included, William B., Matteo V., Genna P., and Phoenix M.. There were a few isolated thunderstorms, but our athletes did not give up. William got into the final of 200 meters and ended up in 7th. None of our athletes will be moving onto state competitions, but we are all so proud of them. Let's do it again next year. Go Tartars!

April 10th: MSD had our first track meet at Powers and they did a good job. Phoenix Miller got a personal best throwing discus (43'5"), getting 9th place and shot put (19'11"), getting 6th place.

April 13th:  Tartars went to the 14th Berg/Seeger Classic at Texas School for the Deaf. We had a blast! It was a huge experience for them and we enjoyed nice weather. Phoenix Miller got 13th place for 200 meter dash, the rest of the girls did a fantastic job as well. We are so proud of them. They are all winners, no matter what. 

April 17th:  MSD went to New Lothrop for a Track meet. All of the girls did a wonderful job and they didn't give up despite the nasty weather. Genna Plouse got 14th place for the 100 meter dash. Phoenix Miller got 12th place for 100 meter dash, 10th place for 200 meter dash, also 11th place for discus. Great job Tartars!

April 23rd:  Tartars went to Powers for a Track meet and they did a wonderful job. Lanyah Duncans got 5th place for discus. Heaven Warwick and Charlotte Morgan did fantastic job with shot put and discus, getting some personal best. They continue to stay motivated and not give up.

April 27th: MSD went to Minnesota for the Leo Bond Track meet with another 3 deaf schools and we are so impressed with the team. They did an amazing job. Phoenix Miller: 4th place (100 meters), 4th place (200 meters), and 6th place (discus). Genna Plouse: 5th place (100 meters), 7th place (200 meters), and 4th place (discus). Heaven Warwicks: 6th place (shot put) and 13th place (discus). Charlotte Morgan: 19th place (100 meters), 10th place (shot put), and 11th place (discus). Lanyah Duncans: 7th place (100 meters), 5th place (discus), and  4th (long jump). Ava Ringey: 2nd place (100 meters), 3rd place (200 meters),and 3rd place (long jump). Highlight of the competition was our 1st place 4X100 relay win! They didn't even practice since day 1 and they still did it! 4 girls: Genna Plouse, Phoenix Miller, Lanyah Duncans, and Ava Ringey. Our MSD girls scored 26 points and got 4th place. Great job team!

Girl Varsity Track & Field Head Coach Sarah 

Michigan School for the Deaf's basketball season has come to a close with our last home game last night, 2/20/24. We played against Eton Academy which was also our first match up of the season. This made it easy to compare our progress. Tartars showed improvement with a score of 30-34; compared with 20-61 for our first match up earlier in the season. We did have the lead at various points during the game. It was a close and exciting game! We were so close to ending the season with a victory. Our students haven't experienced an ending this close and struggled to follow coaches instructions. Our team was led by our senior guard, Morgandavid, with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Genna got 2 points while William got 7 points. We end our season with 0-8 league and 0-19 overall record. I want to thank all the fans who came out to support our team. Proud of our boys and girls for their hard work and dedication. See you all next basketball season 2024-2025!

Michigan School for the Deaf's varsity basketball team played against New Life Christian Academy for our last away game, 2/13/24. The Tartars played pretty well, showing the improvements they have made over the season. The baskets didn't want to cooperate and we struggled to sink buckets; 5 baskets out of 41 attempts. Even though we played great defense, NLCA continued to make all their shots. MSD lost 14-46. Our team was led by Morgandavid with 8 points and William with 6 points. We have one last home game to recognize our seniors players next Tuesday on February 20 against Eton Academy. Come out and join us for the last games of the season!

Last Thursday, February 8th, the MSD Academic Bowl team (Nevaeh Johnston, Laura Reza-Jaimes, and Dylan Shuping) went to New Mexico School for the Deaf for the West Regional Competition for the weekend. They absorbed so much rich experience by playing matches against other schools. Santa Fe was a very new place to visit for us, because the elevation there was about 7,500 feet above sea level! The view of the Sangre de Cristo (the subrange of the Rocky Mountains) was so breathtaking. There are many adobes on the NMSD campus. Last Saturday, it snowed up to 8 inches! AB players from Hawaii School for the Deaf have never seen the snow in real life. They made a snowman for the first time! We did not win any matches but we were very fortunate to take this great opportunity to go to the West Regional to grow our knowledge and experience to be prepared for next year. All scores are posted on Gallaudet's youth program website. Go check it out! Congratulations to the 4 teams heading to Nationals: California School for the Deaf Fremont, New Mexico School for the Deaf, Washington State School for the Deaf, and Jean Massieu School. We want to thank Rex Vernon and Lindsay Lantagne very much for coming with us to support the team. Great job Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's varsity basketball team took on Landmark Academy on 2/8/24. The Tartars started off good with a half-time score of 7-12. Once again our students struggled to keep up with them after half-time. We lost 26-69. Our team was led by Morgandavid with 19 points and William with 7 points. Our next match-up will be on Tuesday, 2/13/24, vs New Life Christian Academy on their court. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's varsity basketball team took a trip to Ohio School for the Deaf for their Senior Night, 2/7/24. Our Tartars did pretty well in first half with a score of 10-21. OSD's speed was tough to keep up with and we started to fall further and further behind in the second half. The final score was 12-74. Morgandavid, senior guard, led the team with 8 points. Our next match-up will be tomorrow at Landmark. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's 7th-12th grade girls combined again today, 2/7/24, to take on Ohio School for the Deaf's girls varsity team. Their confidence is way higher when they have the opportunity to play all their peers. They were aggressive, yet under control. The Tartars made improvements since Saturday. MSD lost 14-36. We cannot wait to see these girls play together in the future.

Michigan School for the Deaf's 7th and 8th grade basketball team played Ohio School for the Deaf last night, 2/7/24 in Ohio. OSD wanted payback for our recent win, but our Tartars wouldn't let them. MSD won 41-19. Taraji Smoots got a personal record of 31 points! Great job Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity basketball team was ready to take on Ohio School for the Deaf for round two on Saturday, 2/3/24. The Tartars struggled against their press defense and we became frustrated early . We weren't able to break their press defense and they dominated us the whole game. The score was 8-75. Our team was led by junior forward/center, William, with 5 points and 2 rebounds. Our next match-up will be on February 7, Wednesday, against Ohio School for the Deaf on their court.

Michigan School for the Deaf's 7th-12th grade girls joined forces today, 2/3/24, to play some basketball against Ohio School for the Deaf's girls varsity team. It was a nice friendly game. The lady Tartars were excited to be able to play with a team of all girls, despite that they have never even practiced together. Final score was 8-32. These girls will have another shot when we travel to Ohio on February 7th. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's 7th and 8th grade basketball team played Ohio again this morning at 10 am, 2/3/24.   Both teams started out slow with a 6-6 half time score.  In the third quarter is when the Tartars caught some fire, and took a 7 point lead going into the 4th. We kept our lead till the end of the game and won by 7 points. Final score was 22-15  Taraji had 17 points and Channing had 5 points. Our next game is at Ohio school for the Deaf. We will be traveling with the varsity Wednesday the 7th. Our record is now 9-2.  Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's varsity basketball team lost to Ohio School for the Deaf on our home court today, 2/2/24. OSD's defense was too tough to handle. They beat us 9-71. We will play again against them tomorrow at 3:30 pm and the Tartars will bounce back and play better. Our team was led by Morgandavid, senior guard, with 7 points.

Michigan School for the Deaf's 7th and 8th grade basketball team played Ohio School for the Deaf at home on 2/2/24.  It was extremely nice to be able to host another deaf school for the weekend. It was slow going with both teams playing good defense. Tartars were up 12-6 at the half.  The second half was when the Tartars caught fire.  Taraji Smoots had 7 steals that led to many layups; and had 15 points in the third quarter alone. In the 4th quarter Channing had 4 points and Selma had 3 points. MSD won 38-12.  Our biggest margin of victory this season.   Defense is the key to our success which led to many easy buckets. Taraji had 21 points tonight. Channing had 10 points and controlled the paint with many rebounds. Selma had 7 points with her first 3 pointer in her basketball career. Coaches are super proud of them. Go tartars! 

The Michigan School for the Deaf basketball teams hosted Alumni Night today, 1/30/24. Our varsity basketball team took on Center Point Christian Academy (CPCA). It was an exciting game with a large number of fans! 25 Alumnus came out to join the fun, play some games, and win some prizes. Our stands were packed! It was a close game against CPCA up until the last quarter. The Tartars couldn't keep up with them and they beat us 48-63. Our team was led by our senior guard, Morgandavid, with 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals. Junior forward/center, William, also led the team with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 steals. This is his first double-double play in his varsity career, congratulations! Matteo, sophomore guard, and Genna, senior guard, each got 2 points. Our next match up would be this Friday and Saturday against Ohio School for the Deaf on our home court. We're expecting a large crowd, so come out and support our Tartars!

Our youth basketball teams split up into 2 teams, Blue vs White, for our Alumni Night event, 1/30/24. They played confidently and aggressively. Our Tartars have a lot of fun when we scrimmage each other and today was no exception. The fans were already out and the Alumnus were cheering them on. White won 23-18. Great job Tartars!

Today, 1/25/24, The Michigan School for the Deaf's varsity basketball team played against Center Point Christian Academy, one of our league members. It was a very close game and we scored the highest points in our season so far, with 49. Everyone got involved which was a good sign for our young team; however, we couldn't keep up with their inside game. At halftime we were down by 5 points (27-32). The Tartars started to falter allowing the other team to gain the lead and we couldn't catch up. The final score was 49-67. Our team was led by Morgandavid, senior guard, with 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals. William, junior forward/center, got 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 steals. Genna, senior guard, and Troy, freshman center, banked 2 points each as well. Tartars will get a chance for rematch against them next Tuesday, January 30, which will be Alumni Night on our home court. Come out and enjoy the fun!

Our second game match-up against St. Thomas More Academy was today, 1/23/24. It was an exciting and a close game compared to our first game match-up. At halftime our score was 14-31. In the second half, STMA started hitting their 3-point shoots and MSD couldn't catch up. We lost with a final score of 30-69. The Tartars started to feel comfortable shooting instead of the same one player taking all the shots. Our team was led by our senior guard, Morgandavid, with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 assist. Junior forward/center, William, stepped up with 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 assist. Our freshman center, Troy, got 4 points and 2 rebounds. Our next match-up will be against Center Point Christian Academy in Burton on Thursday, January 25. Go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity basketball team played Detroit Aerospace Technical Institute last night, 1/18/24, on our home court. The first quarter was very exciting and close; with better defense, which resulted in a score of 5-8. The Tartars offense is not our strength. We missed lots of good shots. The final score was 9-50. Our team was led by senior guard, Morgandavid, with 5 points, 3 steals, and 1 block. Tartars junior forward, William, had 4 points and 2 steals. Our next match up will be on  Tuesday, January 23 against St. Thomas More Christian Academy on our home court. We hope to see you there. Go Tartars!

The Michigan School for the Deaf's youth basketball teams played Chatfield Academy today, 1/17/24. Our 4th-6th grade team lost 3-23. Our 7th and 8th grade team had another amazing game. We are super proud of how much the Tartars have improved as a team.  Our passing was amazing  and this was the first time we have ever scored 40 points.  Molly Guthrie had 7 points with some very nice catching and shooting. Channing Kennedy worked really hard, battling the boards and making 12 points  and 8 rebounds. Taraji Smoots came through  with 15 points and 5 steals. Ava Ringey scored 4 points and Aubrey Stress scored 2.   Even though it was their best game of the season, Tartars lost 40-45.  They have learned a lot from the last two games and they will be ready to go for their next game. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's varsity basketball team played against another one of our ISAC league members, New Life Christian Academy on 1/16/24. The final score was 7-49. Our next match-up will be Detroit Aerospace Technical Institute on Thursday, January 18 on our home court starting at 6pm. Come support our varsity team! 

Last night, 1/11/24, Michigan School for the Deaf played against Landmark Academy with a full house at our home court. Tartars had a good start with a close game; however Landmark had the lead in the first quarter 7-10. After that quarter, we didn't match their speed and physical game. Landmark continued to score, while we couldn't get any easy baskets. MSD lost with a final score of 14-66. Our team was led by Morgandavid, senior guard, with 10 points and 2 rebounds. Our other senior guard, Genna, scored for 4 points as well. Our next match-up will be against New Life Christian Academy on Tuesday, January 16 on our home court.  Hope to see you there!

Our 7th and 8th grade basketball team took on Landmark Academy today, 1/11/24. It was a tough game and the Landmark boys are a very good team.  The Tartars became frustrated in the first half.  They got through it and calmed down by the end of the game. MSD lost 21-48.  This game taught us to never give up  I am very proud of our team. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf had our first league match up today, 1/9/24. We played against St. Thomas More Academy. STMA proved to be tough competition with their shooting skills from outside of the line. Tartars were taking more shots, but still struggled because we couldn’t sink as many baskets as we would have liked to; 9 out of 29 in the paint and 1 out of 10 three points shots. The final score was 22-67. Our team was led by our senior guard, Morgandavid, with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Our next matchup is on Thursday, 1/11/24, at our home court against Landmark Academy. Come out and support our Tartars!

Our Tartars were all geared up to play games today, 1/9/24. Unfortunately, there was some issues that popped up that prevented our opponent to attend. Instead we split our 4th-8th graders into 2 teams and played a scrimmage (blue vs white). They had a blast! Their confidence level when playing against each other is much higher than when competing against other teams. The game was close and it came down to the last 30 seconds of the game. Blue won by 7 points.

Michigan School for the Deaf youth teams took on St. Paul Lapeer on 1/8/24 on our home court. Both of our Tartar teams took the win! 4th-6th grade team played aggressively and ended the game with a score of 24-2. The 7th and 8th grade team is still undefeated (7-0). Their matchup was close and proved to be a good game. Our defense won the game. So proud of all the players and their hard work and motivation to play defense.  They have no fear! Taraji Smoots had 5 steals and 18 points.  Selma Allen had 2 points along with Jaycob Leek. Channing Kennedy had 3 blocks  and 4 points.   Our rebounding and defense continues to help us win games. Go Tartars!

The first game of 2024 was also our first home game of the season was today, 1/4/24. Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity team took on Arts Academy in the Woods. Tartars started off great with a close game in first quarter, 9-12. We couldn’t get chance to take lead and they beat us with final score 31-49. Our team was led by our senior guard, Morgandavid, with 23 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Other players finally stepped up and showed their confidence. Phoenix, Freshman Guard/Forward, got 2 points and 5 rebounds. Our next match up is away at St.Thomas More Christian Academy on Tuesday, January 9. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's last game of the Spartans Classic was played against Indiana School for the Deaf. ISD opened dominating our team with scores 6-42 in first half. After a little pep talk at half-time, our Tartars started playing their game. We couldn't keep up with their very experienced team. The final score was 25-75. Tartars were led by Morgandavid, SR Guard, with 19 points, 2 steals, and 2 rebounds. Even tough it was a tough loss, it was a great experience for our young team. Our student-athletes are ready for the homecoming activities tonight! We will have our next match up on January 4th. It will be our first home game of 2024. Come out and support our Tartars!

It's our second day of the Spartans Classic! Michigan played against Ohio this morning and clearly we were tired. Tartars struggled to get back on their feet and it was a tough loss. They beat us 13-59. We will have one more game at 3 pm against Indiana. Morgandavid, Senior Guard, led our team with 6 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Let's go MSD Tartars. Don't give up!

Ohio had another chance to prove they can handle our 7th and 8th grade basketball team early this morning at 8 am. The students were tired, but they didn't let that stop them. Tartars played hard and it was close game, but we still came out victorious. The score was 22-18.  Taraji Smoots had 5 steals, 3 blocks, and 11 points. Channing Kennedy had 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 blocks. Selma Allen had 2 points. Aubrey Stress played more aggressively, getting 2 steals.  Our defense can stop anyone! Very proud of our team. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf made it to Ohio's Spartan Classic. We kicked off the weekend by playing against Tennessee School for the Deaf. They overpowered us in first half with a score of 8-39. Tartars started to bounce back, but couldn’t catch up and lost to them with the final score of 24-57. Our team was led by our senior point guard, Morgandavid Squires, with 22 points and 3 steals. Our next match up will be tomorrow morning at 9am against Ohio School for the Deaf. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's 7th and 8th grade basketball team was invited to the Spartan Classic to compete against Ohio School for the Deaf's middle school team. What an amazing experience for them! Tartars started out nervous in the first half, but were able to shake them off and bring an amazing game. Taraji Smoots had 20 points and 8 steals. Channing Kennedy got 6 points and 7 rebounds. Selma Allen racked up 2 more points as well. Tartars had outstanding defense. This team is now 5-0! They will be giving Ohio a chance to redeem themselves tomorrow, 12/16/23, at 8am. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's youth basketball teams took on St. Paul Flint today, 12/14/23. The 4th-6th graders tried their best and continue to make improvements. They lost 14-27. The 7th and 8th grade game was extremely close and hot! It was 13-12 at the end of the first half. Tartars continued to fight hard in the second half and came out victorious 28-25. Our defense is not to be messed with. We are very proud of our student-athletes. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity Basketball team had our second game of the season against Detroit Aerospace Technical Institute on 12/13/23. Tartars improved drastically; however we lost game with the final score of 23-42. Our team was led by Morgandavid, senior, with 15 points, 5 steals, and 4 rebounds. We'll be traveling to Ohio for their Spartans Classics this weekend, 12/15/23-12/17/23. Michigan will be competing with Ohio, Tennessee, and Indiana. Let's go Tartars!

The Tartars took on St. Paul Lapeer on Monday, 12/11/23. What a game. Both teams won! We are so proud of them, they did fantastic job. 4th-6th graders won 20-11. James got 12 points, Sophie got 4 points, GraceAnn got 2, and Chanoch got 2.  7th/8th graders won 28-15.  Once again our defense helped us get another victory.   There was many blocks and many steals.  Aubrey Stress scored her first basket and she also played amazing defense. Selma Allen scored 6 points with some smooth shooting  all in the 3rd quarter. Channing played amazing defense protecting the paint and scored two baskets for our team. Taraji Smoots play really good defense had many steals and scored 13 points for the team. Let’s go tartars and come to our home game on Thursday at 4:30pm!

MSD youth basketball teams took on Chatfield Academy on 12/6/23. 4th-6th grade students played first and both Hawkshaws were able to score. James Hawkshaw with 4 points and Sophie with 2. Improvements were made; however Tartars lost 6-18. The 7th and 8th grade team played next and we won! Score was 20-12. MSD started the game with 5 lady Tartars running the court. The amazing boys came in off the bench and helped them out. It was a great game! Our Tartar defense has been outstanding and has really lead to both of our victories. Super proud of these teams. Go Tartars!

Last night, Michigan School for the Deaf played against Eton Academy for our season opener.  Tartars had a good start with Morgandavid, our senior guard, leading our team. Tartars have four returning players and nine new players this season and we just started practicing. Unfortunately, our team started to get exhausted in the 2nd half which gave the other team the opportunity to rack up their score. MSD lost 20- 61. The lead scorer was Morgandavid with 13 points, 2 steals, and one block. Our next match will be away against Detroit Aerospace Technical Institute on Wednesday, December 13. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf travelled to Eton Academy on 12/4/23 for our first games of the season. 4th-6th graders were up first.  I am so proud of them and they did fantastic job! Madison Guthrie got 8 points, Sophie Hawkshaw 2 points, and Chanoch Golob-Black got 2 points. Elementary lost against Eton academy 12-37. The 7th and 8th grade students were next up for their first game of the season. I am super proud of Middle school basketball team for winning their game opener against Eton Academy. They  won 40-21.  All played amazing defense and that was the key to our victory.   Elliette Sifferman scored her first basket ever, a 3 pointer; way to go Ellie!  Taraji Smoots played amazing. He led the team with 22 points, 5 steals, and 4 blocks.  Channing Kennedy helped control the paint with 8 points, 10 rebounds,  and 5 blocks. Ava Ringey scored  twice for 4 points and Selma had 2 points. I am super proud of them. Go Tartars!

Congratulations to the volleyball team for recognition of their outstanding sportsmanship this season. They took the ISAC Sportsmanship award! See the photos in the Gallery!

Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity Volleyball team attended the Wisconsin Firebirds Classic Tournament today, 10/21/23. Teams involved included Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio. All matches were best out of 3 sets. Before lunch was round robin and placement matches were later in the evening.

MSD took on OSD first thing in the morning. We had a surprise fan in the audience and it really pumped the team up. We always enjoy playing our rivals. We may be rivals, but we are real close friends as well. Lisa Rennhack played aggressively, getting some attacks in. Selma Allen was our top server for the entire day, including this first match. She was serving at 100% with 2 aces. Our spirit was high, but our energy was not. These Tartars are not morning people. MSD lost 0-2; scores were 21-25 and 10-25.

Next up, we took on WSD. All our round robin matches were back to back to back, no breaks! We were finally awake and warmed up. Jaleah Allen was proud to try her jump serves all day today and it definitely paid off. Her serves were hard to receive and she played very aggressively. Ivy Golob was also playing aggressively, earning herself a Kill and more playing time today. WSD took advantage of our mistakes, MSD lost 0-2. Scores were 8-25 and 20-25.

Finally we played ISD for the last match of the round robin games. These games were extremely close and the Tartars were on fire! Clearly we were not out of energy yet. Genna Plouse showed why she deserved to be named captain by leading the team all day. She was supportive, respectful, and tried her best to help coaches educate the team. Phoenix Miller was serving this game and was able to get 3 Aces while serving over 80%. Molly Guthrie started to attack and got the only kill of the match. A lot more attack attempts were being made due to the level of control our team is starting to exhibit. Despite the improvements, MSD lost 1-2; scores were 18-25, 25, 14, and 9-15.

Well... after a break it was time to play ISD again. This time it was for 3rd or 4th place in the tournament. Now that the Tartars knew what to expect from them, we were ready. The team as a whole got 16 aces, 2 kills, and were serving above 80%. Laura Reza-Jaimes racked up 3 of those aces as her nerves finally wore off. Tartars were playing as a team and having a lot of fun! Hailey Horton closed out the match serving at 100% with 2 aces...... WINNING the game! Tartars won the final game of our season! Everyone who has watched this team throughout the season knew that they were capable of doing so. MSD won 2-0; scores were 25-17 and 25-19.

GREAT JOB TARTARS! Our season has come to an end, but what a great way to end it. Jaleah Allen received an All-Star award this tournament; voted by coaches of the opposing teams. I'm not sure why she was shocked. She is an amazing player and is becoming a great leader. She is only a freshman and I cannot wait to see her grow. 

Tournament results: 

1st=Wisconsin School for the Deaf

2nd=Ohio School for the Deaf

3rd=Michigan School for the Deaf

4th=Illinois School for the Deaf

The Tartars look forward to next fall to continue to grow and learn. Thank you to all our supporters, especially parents and families, who showed up, donated, and encouraged these players throughout the season. It's time to celebrate with WSD's Homecoming event. We'll see you when we get back to Michigan. Meanwhile, enjoy some photos in the Gallery.

Michigan School for the Deaf played against Landmark Academy today, 10/19/23. It was our last home game of the season and the fans came out for support! Referees and Coaches were impressed with the Tartars spirit and drive. It doesn't matter what the score is, our team always tries their best and they work together as a team. 

Senior Genna Plouse has been working on her jump serve every practice and she had the confidence to try it at her last high school volleyball home game EVER. And... she got 2/3 over! What a great memory for her last match.  Our other senior, Lisa Rennhack, continues to follow directions and is versatile.  No matter what is asked of her, she is willing to adjust and make improvements to benefit the team. She keeps the Tartars alive.

We ended the night serving at 88% and only allowing 3 untouched balls to hit the floor. The Tartars have definitely accomplished their goal this season. MSD lost 0-3; scores were 12-25, 10-25, and 9-25. The Tartars will be heading to Wisconsin this weekend for our last games of the season. We'll be playing all day Saturday against Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio. Unfortunately the live stream will not be available this time around. A recap of the day will be shared at the end, as there won't be enough time to post updates throughout. We hope to bring the season to a close with a bang! Let's go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf's Varsity Volleyball team took on New Life Christian Academy today, 10/17/23. The Tartars had more control over the ball and were playing with intent. They have clearly learned how the game is played and are starting to pick up the pace. We had more volleys tonight than ever before, which made it fun!

Jaleah Allen's service receive successfully helped get those volleys started. Elizabeth Therrien played aggressively in the front row and took every opportunity to attack.  The Tartars played like a team and used their heads to plan their next move. We're getting there!

MSD lost 0-3; scores were 12-25, 10-25, and 13-25. Our next match is our last home game; this Thursday, 10/19/23. We will be playing Landmark Academy at 5pm. It's Fan Appreciation night, so admission is free! Come celebrate our Seniors' last volleyball home game, get some Tartar gear, win some prizes, eat some food, and of course cheer us on!

The Varsity Volleyball hosted their annual fundraising tournament 10/12/23. There were four teams: Tartars, Students, Families, and Staff. It was a double elimination bracket style tournament. Games were close and the staff wanted to give the families a chance to play their Tartars, so they took over the last championship match. We hope to continue this tradition. Now that the event has more participants, we'll probably have more teams next year.  It was a success and everyone had a blast! Great job everyone.  See pictures in our gallery!

1st match: Tartars vs Students; 25-17

2nd match: Staff vs Families; 25-22

3rd match: Families vs Students, 25-15

4th match: Tartars vs Staff, 25-22

5th match: Staff vs Families, 27-25

6th match: Staff vs Tartars, 25-16

Championship Match: Families vs Tartars, 25-22

Michigan School for the Deaf played on our home court today, 10/10/23, against Center Point Christian Academy. Tartar fans never disappoint and our team always plays better when the stands are full.  Before the match began, we reviewed our team goals and got in the right mindset to continue to make improvements. 

Our serving goal is 80% and by the 3rd set ALL of our serves were in, 100%! Even first time player, Laura Reza-Jaimes, was serving at 100%; with an Ace too. CPCA has some hard servers and hitters this season, but MSD showed no fear. Only 3 balls went untouched, which matched our last game. Mind you, in our first game of the season we had 14 untouched balls hit the floor. That's a huge improvement! MSD lost 0-3; scores were 10-25, 4-25, and 10-25.

Coaches continue to remind the team that we are younger and less experienced than the other varsity players. The Tartars continue to impress and if this team sticks together for the next few years, they will be tough competition. Our next match is Tuesday, 10/17/23 at 5pm, at New Life Christian Academy. We had a lot of fun playing this team earlier in the season, so come out to NLCA to cheer us on. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf played St. Thomas More Academy today, 10/5/23.

We took a well deserved rest yesterday and it helped a lot. We looked and acted like Tartars on the court and it felt fun. Lisa Rennhack is back, and it is clear how her positive attitude and spirit helps pull the team together. Our communication on the court was outstanding! The Tartars fought hard and made some improvements.

There was only 1 ball per set that touched the floor without a Tartar going for the ball. This is our team goal and the Tartars were excited that we improved. We were also handling the ball with more control, adding in a setter.  Selma Allen was our top server today, getting all of her serves over the net.  Even though Selma may have been serving well, the rest of the team struggled and our serving percentage went down dramatically.

MSD lost 0-3; scores were 9-25, 8-25, and 13-25. Our next match is Tuesday, 10/10/23, against Center Point Christian Academy. The game is at home and starts at 4:30pm. Come cheer us on. Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf varsity volleyball team travelled to Landmark Academy today, 10/3/23.

The Tartars got home late last night and we should've taken a day off to recoup. Many of the student-athletes went home and rested. We still had 7 players ready to go, so we went ahead with the match. 

Elizabeth Therrien was expected to play more than usual, and she showed great improvement in her passing. She was also 3 for 3 in her serves. The performance of this game is the scheduling fault. Even though they were exhausted, they tried their best to stay positive and by the end of the game Tartars had smiles on their faces again.

MSD lost 0-3; scores were 8-25, 4-25, and 8-25. Our next match is this Thursday, 10/5/23, at St. Thomas More Academy. Game time is 4:30pm. It's local, so come support us. This team has proven time and time again that they play better for their fans. Let's Go Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf travelled all the way to Oklahoma for their Bison Homecoming weekend. The Tartars played ALL day today, 9/30/23, and boy are they tired! 

Round Robin was all before lunch time and it was best out of 3 sets.

Our first match of the day was against Arkansas School for the Deaf. Even though we were serving at 87%, we didn't get that many opportunities to take advantage of that. ASD was able to receive well and the only ace of the match was made by Jaleah Allen. Jaleah also stepped up her role as a leader and proved she was ready for more responsibilities. The younger Allen player, Selma, was receiving great and showed she had enough self-discipline to fix her mistakes. MSD lost 0-2; scores were 8-25 and 9-25.

Next up was Oklahoma School for the Deaf. OSD has a lot of seniors with a lot of experience, but that didn't deter our young team from playing their best.  Ava Ringey played aggressively and continues to make improvements by listening to the coaches feedback. She has a positive attitude and will go far.  Molly Guthrie continues to impress and shock the audience with her motivation and passion for volleyball. The Tartars WON the first set! It was our first win since bringing volleyball back to MSD. Despite the improvements, our serving was not up to par, and we gave away too many points. MSD lost 1-2; scores were 25-23, 14-25, and 13-15.

Bracket play was after lunch and it was best out of 5 sets.

MSD took on OSD again in bracket play. The Tartars started out strong and aggressive, once again taking the first set. Ava and Molly both got KILLS, our first of the season! 7th grader, Jacelyn LaVoy, stepped up to the plate as we were short one of our leaders due to illness. She proved she will be ready to take on the setting position when our senior setter graduates this year. That senior, Genna Plouse was on top of her serves this match and didn't miss any of them.  Hailey Horton was serving for the first time this season and racked up 5 Aces. OSD's seniors were hitting at us hard and MSD had a hard time recovering. Many of our Tartars became tired and hungry after the first set and it started to show on the court. MSD lost 1-3; scores were 25-20, 11-25, 11-25, and 17-25.

We were done playing volleyball for the day, but we enjoyed watching ASD and OSD play each other. ASD won the tournament. All teams played well and had fun! Great job TARTARS! Now it's time to enjoy a night of football and socializing before taking the long trip back home.

MSD's next game will be on Tuesday, 10/3/23, at Landmark Academy. Game time has been changed to 7pm, due to the hosting school having other matches before us. We would love to see you there. GO TARTARS!

Michigan School for the Deaf played New Life Christian Academy today, 9/26/23, on our home court.  NLCA provided some good friendly competition and our team had a lot of fun tonight!  Our team goals this year are to increase our serving percentage to at least 80% in games and to communicate more effectively by not letting the ball go untouched. Well... it's only 3 games into the season and the Tartars are already focused on their goals. We were at 87.7% serving for the evening and our untouched ball count has dropped since our last match. This team is on the rise! We had 4 players who didn't miss any of their serves tonight; Genna Plouse, Jaleah Allen, Ava Ringey, Jacelyn LaVoy. Great job! Tartars racked up 14 aces, but we're still working on those kill and assist numbers. All of the sets were extremely close; however MSD lost 0-3. Scores were 13-25, 23-25, and 20-25.  MSD will be travelling to Oklahoma School for the Deaf this weekend to participate in their homecoming weekend. We'll be playing Oklahoma and Arkansas on Saturday, 9/30/23. Games will be livestreamed on OSD's website, so please check us out! Stay tuned for updates. Good Luck in Oklahoma and have fun Tartars!

Michigan School for the Deaf’s varsity volleyball team played at Center Point Christian Academy today, 9/21/23. The Tartars started out slow and didn’t look like the same team that played on Tuesday, but by the 3rd set they started to pick up the pace. Molly Guthrie racked up 7 Aces today; 4 in a row in our second set. Jacelyn LaVoy had more playing time today and she proved why she deserved it with a higher receiving percentage. Ava Ringey got rid of her game jitters by the 3rd set and began to play more aggressively. It’s hard to believe that all 3 of those girls are in middle school! I can’t wait to see their confidence grow. Great job tonight Tartars! MSD lost 0-3; scores were 7-25, 11-25, and 18-25. Our next match is Tuesday, September 26 in our home gym. We’ll be taking on New Life Christian Academy at 5pm. Come join us, Tartars always perform for their fans!

Michigan School for the Deaf had their first varsity volleyball match of the season today, 9/19/23. MSD played at home against St. Thomas More Academy.  It's always nice to play your first game at home, as the fans always help our Tartars spirit. 

Even though it was our first game, it was clear that improvements were made from last season. Both referees and the opposing coach made sure to comment on the amazing job this young team did. It was hard for them to believe how young they are. They showed maturity, spirit, and self discipline throughout the match. 

Both Selma Allen and Phoenix Miller proved they were ready to take on the role of a game server and were 3 for 3 behind the line.  We were able to set it up a couple of times and Molly Guthrie gained the Tartars' first official attack. Pretty soon these Tartars will start racking up the Aces and Kills. They are eager and motivated! STMA received well and they had a really strong server that we just couldn't shake. MSD lost 0-3. Scores were 11-25, 13-25, and 8-25.

Our next match is this Thursday, 9/21/23. We play in Burton at Center Point Christian Academy, at 4:30pm. Hope to see you there. Go Tartars!