Athletics

All student athletes must have current physicals on file to participate in sports. Sports physicals can be scheduled at the RAHS clinic. Contact RAHS at 734-221-2271 for more info.

Middle School Athletics Physicals

In order to participate in Sports for the Ypsilanti Community Middle School Grizzlies, student athletes must have a current sports physical that was completed on or after April 15, 2026.  Physicals can be done by a family doctor or free of charge to all students at the University of Michigan Regional Alliance for Healthy Students Clinic or R.A.H.S. Clinic. There are two University of Michigan R.A.H.S. Clinics located in YCS buildings for your convenience. 

To make an appointment at the R.A.H.S. clinics, please contact one of the locations below:

UM RAHS @ Ypsilanti Community High School                                             734-221-1007
UM RAHS @ Ypsilanti Community Middle School                                          734-221-2271 

For more information on YCS Athletics or to purchase tickets, please visit the YCS Athletics page or  Ypsi Grizzlies Athletics page.

Website - ycschools.us- click Athletics or ypsigrizzlies.com

Instagram - ypsigrizzliesathletics

Twitter - GrizzlyAthletics@ycschools.us

Facebook - Ypsilanti Community Schools Athletics

Ypsilanti Middle School Athletic Director - Dwayne Scott - dscott8@ycschools.us - 313-549-5885

YCS Athletic Director- Dan Brown - dbrown4@ycschools.us - 734-221-1008

YCMS SPORTS INFORMATION

Ypsilanti Community Middle School Athletics
2026-2027

Currently, we offer 11 sports at Ypsilanti Community Middle School. Sports are offered only to 6th,7th and 8th grade students. Most of these sports are “school sponsored”, as we are self-funded. Below, is a complete breakdown of the sports offered at Ypsilanti Community Middle School.

Advantages of play Grizzlies Sports  

1. No fees required
2. No Equipment  & travel cost
3. Free in school physicals  
4. After school Student-Athlete Academic Support Services
5. After school snacks for Student-Athletes
6. Practice locations on school grounds
7. Free Transportation to and from away games
8. More free time for parents/guardians  
9. More well rounded Student-Athletes

FALL SPORTS

WINTER SPORTS

SPRING SPORTS

GRIZZLY FOOTBALL

Contact Coach Alex Easley @ aeasley5@ycchools.us

Football checklist

Player Checklist

1. Sports physical due  by Friday 9/11/26
2. Cleats/athletic shoes
3. Athletic clothing
4. Water bottle
5. Any medication needed
6. Download the Band app and join the team in the app

Cheerleading

Contact Coach Sara Griffin @ sgriffin2@ycschools.us            

YCMS Sideline Cheer Try-Outs

When: Monday, 8/31-Wednesday, 9/2           

Time:   2:45-4:15

Where: YCMS Gymnasium

Requirements:

• 2026-27 Athletic Physical (Due by Monday, August 31 to Ms. Griffin or Miss Tia). Parents/Guardians can email copies to sgriffin2@ycschools.us

       Physicals must be dated on or after April 15th, 2026.

Practices: TBD

Squad is cheering at home games only.

CHEER SCHEDULE

Middle School Volleyball

Contact Coach Tamara Page
tpage4@ycschools.us

Ypsilanti Volleyball Schedule — 2026

Game Times      7th Grade 4:15          8th Grade 5:30

• Monday, September 14, 2026 — Ypsilanti @ Bedford
• Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — Lincoln @ Ypsilanti
• Monday, September 21, 2026 — Ypsilanti @ Chelsea
• Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — Dexter @ Ypsilanti
• Monday, September 28, 2026 — Ypsilanti @ Saline
• Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Jackson @ Ypsilanti
• Monday, October 5, 2026 — Bedford @ Ypsilanti
• Wednesday, October 7, 2026 — Ypsilanti @ Lincoln
• Monday, October 12, 2026 — Chelsea @ Ypsilanti
• Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — Ypsilanti @ Dexter
• Monday, October 19, 2026 — Saline @ Ypsilanti

Middle School Cross Country 

Friday 8/21/26 Lamplighter Invitational @ Ford Field(Livonia)
33841 Lyndon, Livonia, MI 48154 5:30pm

Saturday 9/19/26 57th Huron Invitational @ Willow MetroPark-Chestnut Picnic Area

32685 S Huron Rd, New Boston, MI 48164 8:30am
Wednesday 9/16/26 MS SEC XC Jamboree @ Bedford HS
(Indian Creek Park 8436 Douglas Road, Temperance, MI 48182 ) 4:15pm
Saturday 10/3/26 Marauder XC Invitational @ Lake Erie MetroPark
32481 W Jefferson Ave, Brownstown Township, MI 48173 9:00am
Wednesday 10/01/26 MS SEC XS Jamboree @ Lincoln
(Heritage Park 1250 Canton Ctr Rd, Canton Township 48188) 4:15pm
Wednesday 10/15/26 MS SEC XC Jamboree @ Tecumseh HS

( 760 Brown St. Tecumseh ,Mi 49286) 4:15pm
Saturday 10/10/26 Olivet Pink XC Invitational @ Country Mill Orchard & Cider Mill
4648 Otto Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813 9:00am

Saturday 10/24/26 MHSAA Middle School Regional Cross Country TBA

For more information or questions, please contact the coaches

8th Grade - Bryant Brown  - bbrown49442@hotmail.com - 734-657-0989

Practice TBD

Ypsilanti Community Middle School Boys Basketball Schedule

START TIMES: 4:15 PM & 5:30 PM

Tuesday, 11/10/26 SALINE BLUE at YPSILANTI
Thursday, 11/12/26 YPSILANTI at BEDFORD
Thursday, 11/19/26 YPSILANTI at DEXTER MAROON
Monday, 11/23/26 JACKSON BLACK at YPSILANTI
Tuesday, 11/24/26 YPSILANTI at CHELSEA BLUE
Monday, 11/30/26 YPSILANTI at LINCOLN BLUE
Wednesday, 12/2/26 YPSILANTI at DEXTER GOLD
Monday, 12/7/26 SALINE GOLD at YPSILANTI
Wednesday, 12/9/26 YPSILANTI at LINCOLN GRAY
Thursday, 12/10/26 LINCOLN BLUE at YPSILANTI
Monday, 12/14/26 CHELSEA GOLD at YPSILANTI
Wednesday, 12/16/26 PINCKNEY at YPSILANTI