Alex Crescenti

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Journalist at KXLY-TV (Spokane, WA)

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Belleville Girls' Basketball looking to win first state championship

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Alex Crescenti

BELLEVILLE, Mich — A year ago, the Belleville Tigers made their first ever appearance in the state final four well that season ended without a state championship oddly enough that loss in the semi finals inside the Breslin center was a blessing in disguise now return more motivated and focused than ever with the clear gold in mind to finish the job this time around. “Last year we didn’t really know what to expect, but this year we’re a lot more experienced” said Sophomore Sydney Savoury.
Detroit Catholic Central survives thriller against Hartland to advance to state quarterfinals

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Alex Crescenti

The number one ranked Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks have built quite the reputation in the state winning the last five Division 1 titles, but that run was almost ended on Wednesday night in the regional final by number two Hartland, but this group was not gonna let the streak end so soon.
Motor City Cruise rookie defying the odds to make the league

2 months ago | wxyz.com | Alex Crescenti

DETROIT, Mich. — "They just told me he could jump, that was about the extent of what I knew was walking into the gym," said Jamelle McMillan the Head Coach of the Motor City CruiseCruise forward John Ukomadu wasn't a first round draft pick, he wasn't a five star recruit, and he wasn't even one of the top players in the state of Michigan coming out of high school. Instead, he was a bit of a late bloomer.
Concordia basketball given lasting memory amid uncertain future

2 months ago | wxyz.com | Alex Crescenti

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Concordia Invitational Tournament is the second longest running college basketball tournament in the country. For more than 72 years, it's brought Concordia schools from Ann Arbor, Chicago, Wisconsin and Nebraska together, and in possibly the final tournament in existence, it produced a memory that the hometown Cardinals will never forget. "Got it up as quick as I could and the next thing I knew, the whole crowd was around me and it just didn't feel real.
Marysville & Saint Clair Shores makes history with outdoor hockey game

Jan 13, 2025 | wxyz.com | Alex Crescenti

Email Posted On Sunday evening the Marysville Vikings Varsity hockey team and St Clair Shores Unified Varsity played in a game at Clark Park in Detroit. According to coaches and school administrators, this is the first Macomb Area Conference league game played outdoors. The game ended with St Clair Shores winning, but the memories for the players and families will live forever.
Detroit Mercy Men's Basketball working to turn around program

Nov 22, 2024 | wxyz.com | Alex Crescenti

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Last season Detroit Mercy didn’t get their first win until February 14th. As it stands in late November they’re already at 3. So how does that turnaround happen? A complete overhaul of the culture. “I just knew the potential Detroit mercy had. I grew up in this area, I’m from Inkster.
College Football rule changes impacts players, coaches and fans

Aug 19, 2024 | kxly.com | Alex Crescenti

With the college football season quickly approaching, there are some big changes that will impact how the game is played and the fan viewing experience. The first being the two-minute warning. While we're used to seeing this on Sundays in the NFL, an extra timeout will be added at the end of the first and second halves in the college game. Is this a money-making move for television networks and their ad partners? One-hundred percent. But, it is changing the way teams approach in-game situations.
Former East Valley standout impresses in Idaho scrimmage

Aug 10, 2024 | kxly.com | Alex Crescenti

MOSCOW, Idaho -- Last season Idaho was ranked No. 28 in scoring defense in FCS. Now, they are poised to be even better in 2024. The defense shined in the first fall scrimmage, highlighted by a huge hit over the middle of the field by former East Valley High School standout Diezel Wilkinson. "Coach Jackson and I were talking before the scrimmage. He was telling me to play like I played in high school," Wilkinson said. Play fearless and that's what I did.
Golden Knights hold youth hockey clinic in Coeur d'Alene

Aug 4, 2024 | kxly.com | Alex Crescenti

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- Young hockey fans had the chance to learn from some of the best in the businesses in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday afternoon. The Vegas Golden Knights stopped by Frontier Ice Arena in Coeur d'Alene on August 4 for their annual road trip through their television territory. Local fans met and interacted with the team's players, broadcasters and cheerleaders.
Fall camp kicks off in Pullman, quarterback battle continues

Jul 31, 2024 | kxly.com | Alex Crescenti |Sydney Berger

PULLMAN, Wash. - Another offseason has come and gone, and for the most part, there haven't been any major shifts in the college football universe within the last couple of months. That's good news for Washington State; the Cougars spent this time last year dealing with all kinds of issues as the Pac-12 conference was dissolving right before their eyes. But from the looks of the first day of fall camp for WSU - you wouldn't even know they were one of two teams left in their conference.