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
| Sport | Head Coach | |
| Coed Cross Country | Bill Alt | ycmscrosscountry@gmail.com |
| Football 7th/8th | Alex Easley | aeasley5@ycschools.us |
| Volleyball 7th/8th | Tamara Page | tpage4@ycschools.us |
| Fall Sideline Cheerleading | Sara Griffin | sgriffin2@ycschools.us |
| Boys Soccer | Dean Bowers | ycmssoccercoachdean@gmail.com |
WINTER SPORTS
| Sport | Head Coach | |
| Coed Swimming | Sara Griffin Christine Turner | sgriffin2@ycschools.us cturner9@ycschools.us |
| Boys Basketball 7th/8th | Bryant Brown | Bbrown49442@hotmail.com |
| Boys Basketball 7th/8th | Bryant Brown | Bbrown49442@hotmail.com |
| Girls Basketball 7th/8th | Isaiah Daniels 7th | idaniel4@ycschools.us |
| Girls Basketball 7th/8th | Dave Denson 8th | ddenson7@ycschools.us |
| Winter Sideline Cheerleading | Sara Griffin | sgriffin2@ycschools.us |
| Coed Wrestling | Cinque Carter | cgcarter734@yahoo.com |
SPRING SPORTS
| Sport | Head Coach | |
| Coed Track | Dwayne Scott | dscott8@ycschools.us |
| Girls Soccer | TBA |
Cheerleading
Contact Coach Sara Griffin @ sgriffin2@ycschools.us
YCMS Sideline Cheer Try-Outs
When: October 26-28
Time: 2:30-4:15
Where: YCMS Gymnasium
Requirements:
- 2026-27 Athletic Physical 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
Swim Team Information
Swim Conditioning:
Wednesday, November 4 2:30-4:15
Thursday, November 5 2:30-4:15
Swim Practice: TBD
Contact Coach Sara Griffin @ sgriffin2@ycschools.us
For more information or questions, please contact the coaches
Mr. Naeem jnaeem8@ycschools.us
Practice TBD
Ypsilanti Community Middle School Boys Basketball Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 10 | vs. Saline Blue | Home | 4:15 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Thursday, November 12 | at Bedford | Away | Away | Away |
| Thursday, November 19 | at Dexter Maroon | Away | Away | Away |
| Monday, November 23 | vs. Jackson Black | Home | 4:15 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday, November 24 | at Chelsea Blue | Away | Away | Away |
| Monday, November 30 | at Lincoln Blue | Away | Away | Away |
| Wednesday, December 2 | at Dexter Gold | Away | Away | Away |
| Monday, December 7 | vs. Saline Gold | Home | 4:15 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday, December 9 | at Lincoln Gray | Away | Away | Away |
| Thursday, December 10 | vs. Lincoln Blue | Home | 4:15 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Monday, December 14 | vs. Chelsea Gold | Home | 4:15 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday, December 16 | vs. Pinckney | Home | 4:15 PM | 5:30 PM |
Game Times: 7th Grade – 4:15 PM | 8th Grade – 5:30 PM
Home Court: YCMS Gymnasium
Wrestling is open to all students, all grades, boys and girls alike.
For more info on the wrestling team, contact YCMS Coach Richard Durr at rdurr4@ycschools.us.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Wrestling Team Workouts
TBD
Contact Coach Carter Cgcarter734@yahoo.com
Please bring shorts, shirt, and shoes
MEET SCHEDULE
Starts @ 4:15
