Inside CHSL Archdiocese of Detroit

**Please note this podcast was recorded before the COVID-19 situation in Michigan:


Top Highlights features the third consecutive CHSL swimming title for Catholic Central (1:24), nine CHSL girls basketball teams capturing district titles (2:46), and Jeremy and Brendan's top highlights from the Winter (5:54). Our guest is a must hear interview with Catholic Central wrestling coach Mitch Hancock (11:50). He discusses the controversy surrounding the MHSAA team championships and the team's success in the individual finals. Jeremy and Brendan weighed in on the MHSAA hockey and basketball playoffs before they were cancelled in things to watch (26:45).

Jeremy and Brendan remember John Goddard (1:27). Top Things was tough to crack this week but the fellas narrowed it down to Catholic Central wins another state championship (3:19), new head football coach at De La Salle (5:47), CHSL boys basketball championships (9:37) and University Liggett improbable MHSAA state tournament hockey run (16:54).


“Since 1926” gets us ready for spring as they look back at current Tiger and former Divine Child standout Eric Haase (19:47). No show is complete without an interview. Jeremy interviewed BCAM Mr. Basketball finalists Lorne Bowman II of St. Mary’s Prep just prior to Operation Friendship (21:41). The show is wrapped up with “Things to Watch” this week (33:40).

Jeremy and Brendan interview a number of guests on the concourse of Calihan Hall. They start off with Catholic High School League Hall of Fame Official Mike Dempsey (3:17). Dempsey shares stories of Calihan and gives his perspective on the current state of officiating. The fellas then interviewed Catholic Central varsity basketball coach Brandon Sinawi for his opinion of the Bishop Championship game (4:49). Brendan then interviews former Cardinal Mooney stand out Daniel Everhart about how it was to play at Mooney (12:01). Final interview of the day is with Bishop Foley boys' varsity basketball Matt Stefani for his insight on the upcoming Cardinal Championship game (18:18). Finally Jeremy and Brendan give their predictions of the two championship games.

Too make the list of J and B’s top things was tough this week (2:41). Girls Basketball championships (2:45), Boys Basketball tournament conversation (6:53) and Bowling championships (9:55) did make the cut.


“Since 1926” looks back at Catholic Central’s hockey player David Moss (12:43). Following up with hockey talk, Jeremy interviews MHSAA hockey expert Sean Baligian to preview the MHSAA tournament. Sean did not pick all CHSL teams to win the state titles (14:25).


Show wraps up with “What to Watch” (36:21). Jeremy and Brendan give a quick rundown of everything happening over the next five days, including our Live from Calihan show.

So many highlights but only a few could break through to make J and B’s Top things. CC hockey shutouts Livonia Stevenson (1:30), Brother Rice wins wrestling district (3:27), Loyola’s basketball star Mayberry’s performance against Lutheran North (4:49), MHSAA scholar athlete Brother Rice’s DJ Dixon (7:00) and U of D Jesuit’s hockey team is on a roll (8:59) made the final cut.


“Since 1926” looks back at Keisha Kelly from Benedictine High School (12:50). Brendan interviews Catholic High School League Hall of Fame coach from Marian High School, Mary Cicerone (14:12). Girls Basketball Championship preview (23:55), Boys Basketball tournament preview and St. Mary’s Prep, Lorne Bowman, chances at the title of Mr. Basketball (32:51).

For those who want to tell Jeremy and Brendan what they should be discussing, contact information is shared. The fellas discuss Catholic Central’s wrestling championship (1:30), Everest Collegiate and Divine Child win cheer championships (2:15), U of D Jesuit hockey heading into state tournament (2:47), Bishop Foley girls basketball clinch their division title (6:01) and Riverview Gabriel Richard boys basketball also clinch divisional crown (9:50).


Our look back “Since 1926” highlights Ronna Greenberg (Ladywood). Kris Daiek, Riverview Gabriel Richard’s boys basketball coach calls in to the studio talk with Jeremy about the season. Brendan and Jeremy wrap the show up with “Things to Watch” which includes girls basketball tournament predictions (28:10), boys basketball final week of league play (31:29) and Catholic Central’s swim program in stride heading into championship season (34:37).