Spartans Hit the Ground Running: An August Recap of Livonia Stevenson Athletics

LIVONIA — 8/30/2025

Boys Soccer Roars to a Perfect Start

Perhaps the most impressive story of the month belongs to the Varsity Boys Soccer team, which completed August with a flawless 4-0 record.[1] The Spartans were a force to be reckoned with, not just winning their games but dominating them, tallying a remarkable 17-0 goal differential. The team's defensive line, anchored by Ian Hetherington and Reece Williams, did not allow a single goal against a series of formidable opponents.[2]

Their commanding victories included a 4-0 win over Ida High School and a series of league wins against Dearborn (3-0), Fordson (2-0), and Franklin (8-0).[1] The team's success is a testament to the returning core of veteran players, including midfielder standouts Will Brukoff, Drew Erickson, and Brody Shingledecker, as well as the potent forward line of Dominic Allevato, Niko Zhuli, and Evan Harris.[2] With this kind of early momentum, the team is well-positioned to make a deep run into the postseason.

Varsity Boys Soccer Schedule

**August 15:** Defeated Ida High School 4-0.[1]
**August 19:** Defeated Dearborn High School 3-0.[1]
**August 21:** Defeated Fordson High School 2-0.[1]
**August 26:** Defeated Franklin High School 8-0.[1]
**September 2:** vs. Churchill at 7:00 PM.[1]
**September 4:** vs. Wayne Memorial at 4:00 PM.[1]

Volleyball Builds Momentum Through Grueling Tournaments

The Stevenson Varsity Girls Volleyball team spent August honing its skills through a demanding schedule of games and tournaments, finishing the month with a record of 5-7.[3] Rather than focusing on a win-loss tally, their early season can be seen as a crucial period of growth and development. The team’s schedule was packed with tournament play, including matches against teams like Jenison and Plainwell.[3] The Spartans proved their resilience by ending the month on a high note, with a powerful 3-0 victory against St. Catherine of Siena Academy, which signals a positive turn as they head into league play.[3] The team, led by Head Coach Amy Osborn, is a mix of juniors and seniors, including Avery Cipa, Gracyn Martin, Addison Boven, and Saige Zoro, who are all working to find their competitive rhythm.[3, 4]

Girls Varsity Volleyball Schedule

**August 20:** Lost to South Lyon East High School 0-2.[3]
**August 23:** Lost to Jenison High School 0-2.[3]
**August 23:** Lost to Plainwell High School 0-2.[3]
**August 23:** Defeated Zeeland West High School 2-0.[3]
**August 23:** Lost to Northview High School 0-2.[3]
**August 23:** Lost to Jenison High School at the Grand Haven Invitational 0-2.[3]
**August 26:** Defeated St. Catherine of Siena Academy 3-0.[3]
**September 6:** vs. Hart at 12:00 PM.[3]
**September 9:** vs. Churchill at 6:30 PM.[3]

Football Aims for a Comeback After Season Opener

The Varsity Football team faced an early test in their season opener, a non-league home game against North Farmington High School on Thursday, August 28.[5, 6] The Spartans were defeated 7-20 in a game that saw some offensive struggles, with the team recording 0 passing yards.[7]

However, the team showed flashes of brilliance. Senior wide receiver and cornerback Luke Beri scored the team's only touchdown and led with 24 receiving yards per game.[7] Meanwhile, senior running back Tasso Kotsogiannis led the ground attack with 14 rushing yards per game.[7] With a roster composed of 24 seniors and just one junior, the team is full of veteran leadership.[5, 8] This wealth of experience provides a strong foundation for the team to make strategic adjustments and build on their strengths as they move deeper into their schedule.

Varsity Football Schedule

**August 28:** Lost to North Farmington 20-7.[5]
**September 5:** vs. Wayne Memorial at 7:00 PM.[5]
**September 12:** vs. Belleville at 7:00 PM.[5]
**September 19:** vs. Glenn at 7:00 PM.[5]
**September 26:** vs. Churchill at 7:00 PM.[5]
**October 3:** vs. Fordson at 7:00 PM.[5]
**October 10:** vs. Franklin at 7:00 PM.[5]
**October 17:** vs. Dearborn at 7:00 PM.[5]

A Community of Dedicated Athletes

Beyond the main headlines, Livonia Stevenson's fall sports calendar is active with a number of other teams, including Boys Tennis, Girls Golf, Cross Country, and Sideline Cheer & Pom Pon.[9] Detailed schedules for these teams were not publicly available in August 2025.[10, 11, 12] A number of Stevenson's athletes are showing their impressive dedication by participating in multiple sports, with some football players also appearing on the Cross Country team roster.[8, 13] This kind of versatility highlights the commitment of Livonia's student-athletes.

As September begins, the Spartans are ready to build on their August performances. The community is encouraged to show their support at games throughout the season.

Corrections and Pictures

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Sources

[10] https://stevenson.livoniapublicschools.org/athletics/athletics-schedules-index

[1] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/stevenson-spartans/soccer/

[3] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/stevenson-spartans/volleyball/

[5] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/stevenson-spartans/football/schedule/

[11] https://livoniastevensonathletics.org/main/team/id/3699010/sportid/4/gender/1

[13] https://mi.milesplit.com/teams/27598-livonia-stevenson/roster

[9] https://www.mhsaa.com/schools/livoniastevenson

[1] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/stevenson-spartans/soccer/

[8] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/stevenson-spartans/football/roster/all-time/

[12] https://livoniastevensonathletics.org/main/team/id/3699013/sportid/5/gender/2

[7] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/stevenson-spartans/football/