Field hockey is the first of two new sponsored sports by the Michigan High School Athletic Association.

Field hockey's ties to Michigan date to the late 1930s. Over the past 25 years, the sport has experienced a resurgence.

37 teams will compete in the inaugural MHSAA-sanctioned season, with at least 32 making the playoffs.

Girl's volleyball, golf, cross country and swimming have been a part of the Michigan High School Athletic Association's fall sports catalog for nearly 20 years. This year, field hockey is joining the ranks.

For the first time since the 2004-05 school year, the MHSAA will introduce two new sponsored sports: girls field hockey and boys volleyball. Field hockey is officially underway, while volleyball will debut in the spring.

Field hockey's ties to Michigan date to

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