Mingo works hard at school and esports, with his gaming skill putting him at the top of the North American Falco rankings.

The Spartan men’s club hockey team isn’t as famous as the top-ranked varsity team, but it prides itself on being a winning program too.

East Lansing High, Swartz Creek High and Grand Valley State’s female athletic directors are blazing a new path for women in sports, and hope more females will follow them into administration.

Lansing is not known as a big-time sailing destination, but MSU’s sailing club has a strong home on Lake Lansing and with each other.

The Lab, a ski and snowboard shop, opened two years ago to serve as a seasonal hub for mid-Michigan’s snow sports community. And now it’s thriving.

They came within one win of the 2005 NCAA title, which would have been the first for MSU in women’s basketball. But their legacy still lingers because of the groundbreaking season.

The team, which was cut by MSU Athletics from its varsity roster in 2020, still has people fighting to bring the storied program back. A new pool, and a new member of the Board of Trustees, could lead to change.

The club is successful, but has to work hard to find places to practice because of a lack of competition-regulation pools on campus.

The Spartans enjoy each other’s company, both on and off the pitch, creating a competitive team mixed with fun.

Carter, who is now involved in broadcasting and initiatives to create more opportunities for future players of color.