In a decisive display of skill, the St. Clair Shores Lakeview boys soccer team secured a convincing 6-0 victory against visiting Fraser on March 4, 2024. This win marks a significant turnaround for the Huskies, who had struggled in recent matches, going 0-2-1 and being outscored 7-5. With this shutout, Lakeview aims to regain momentum in the Macomb Area Conference White Division, remaining in contention for the title alongside top rivals Warren Cousino, Sterling Heights Stevenson, and Utica Ford II.
After an impressive start to the season with a record of 6-0-0 and a perfect 2-0-0 in conference play, Lakeview faced a tough patch that included a narrow loss to Warren Cousino (5-4) and a setback against Sterling Heights Stevenson (1-0). They also drew against Utica Ford (1-1) before bouncing back with the strong performance against Fraser. The Huskies now hold a record of 7-2-1 overall and 3-2-1 within the MAC White Division, accumulating 10 points. Notably, they have outscored their opponents 43-9 this season.
Other Notable Matches in the MAC
In other matches on the same day, the defending MAC Red Division champions, Eisenhower, secured a 3-1 victory over Macomb Dakota. This win elevates Eisenhower to sole possession of second place in the MAC Red Division, with an overall record of 8-5-1 and 4-1-1 in the league. The Eagles have demonstrated offensive prowess this season, outscoring their opponents 32-16. They have won three of their last four games, with the only loss coming against the highly ranked Clarkston.
Meanwhile, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North triumphed over Sterling Heights with a 3-2 scoreline. This victory marks the Crusaders’ 11th straight win, as they remain unbeaten in the MAC Blue Division with an impressive record of 11-1-0 and 6-0-0 in the conference. The match was notable for Sterling Heights, which managed to score two goals against L’Anse Creuse North, only the second time this season the Crusaders have conceded more than one goal in a match.
Warren De La Salle also continued their strong season, defeating Toledo St. Johns Jesuit 2-0. With this win, De La Salle improved to 13-3-1 overall and 5-3-0 in the CHSL Central Division. Andrew Corder’s two goals led the charge, while goalkeeper Dominic Baldarotta earned the shutout, marking the team’s seventh clean sheet of the season.
In the MAC Gold Division, Center Line secured a 3-1 victory over Clawson, driven by a standout performance from Christopher Wiles, who scored twice. This win places Center Line in a third-place tie with Clawson, both teams now holding records of 3-4-1 and 3-2-1 in the division.
Lastly, the defending Michigan Association of Christian Schools Division 1 champions, Clinton Township Faith Christian, showcased their dominance with a 7-1 victory against Monclova Christian Academy. The Patriots, now boasting a record of 4-0-3, have outscored their opponents 18-4 this season, including four shutouts.
These matches highlight the competitive spirit of high school soccer in the region, with several teams vying for top positions as the season progresses.
