Al Demott News Today

To say the 2022-23 season for the Sandusky girls basketball team was a success seems like a bit of an understatement. During the regular season, the Wolves finished a perfect 12-0 in the Greater Thumb East Conference, going undefeated in conference play in back-to-back seasons for the first time ever. “Anytime we win the

The Sandusky girls basketball team, joined by the Wolf Pack student section, poses with its Division 3 regional championship trophy on Thursday night, after defeating Cass City, 49-44. It is the first regional title for Sandusky since 1999. (Photos by Mike Gallagher) SANDUSKY — Sandusky had been there before. Since 1999, the Wolves have been

The Sandusky girls basketball team poses with its Division 3 district championship trophy on Saturday, after defeating Memphis in the finals, 49-25. (Photo by Kaitlin Gunsell of Kaitlin’s Klicks) CAPAC — In its two regular season matchups with Memphis this season, Sandusky had defeated the Yellowjackets by a combined score of 92-23. But going into

Sandusky’s Grace Guibord (30) brings the ball up the court against Marlette last Thursday night, as Ally Jansen (10) and Brooke Jansen (14) hustle to get into position. (Photo by Mike Gallagher) SANDUSKY — Marlette didn’t make it easy, but Sandusky was able to take sole possession of first place in the Greater Thumb East

Al DeMott (left) and Ray Lee (right) have both been involved with coaching Sandusky basketball for over 40 years. SANDUSKY — For over 40 years, Sandusky girls basketball assistant coach Ray Lee has had a behind-the-scenes look at Al DeMott’s legendary career. The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Hall of Honor inductee has actually been

Al DeMott is honored on Friday night, after earning his 798th career victory, most all-time in Michigan girls basketball history. With a 42-28 win over Unionville-Sebewaing Area, DeMott passed Detroit Country Day’s Frank Orlando, who finished his career with 797 victories. (Photos by Mike Gallagher) SEBEWAING — In the summer of 1979, Al DeMott agreed

Mike Gallagher SANDUSKY — I’ll never forget my first interaction with Al DeMott. It was February of 2018, and I was a sports reporter for the Huron County VIEW. Sandusky was in the middle of another stellar season, but I had a hunch. The Harbor Beach girls were also having a solid season, and were

Surrounded by his family, Al DeMott celebrated his 798th career victory last Friday night, surpassing Frank Orlando for the most wins all-time in Michigan high school girls basketball history. (Photos by Mike Gallagher) 700 – Dec. 5, 2017 DeMott collects 700th win! Lady ‘Skins up record to 4-0 SEBEWAING — Al DeMott was a star

SANDUSKY — If you’re Al DeMott, please stop reading this column right now. For those of you that know coach DeMott, you’ll understand why he’ll hate that I’m even writing this. The humble Hall of Famer would prefer to stay out of the spotlight, shifting the focus to his players, his assistant coaches, and

Peck head coach Tina VanConant talks to her team during a timeout against Brown City last week, in both team’s season-opener. (Photo by Mike Gallagher) SANDUSKY — Last Tuesday night, the Sandusky girls basketball team kicked off the Wolves era by doing what the Sandusky girls basketball team does – win. The Wolves defeated Elkton-Pigeon-Bay