Melvindale High School Wrestling

06/17/2026

Today I want to recognize someone who has been giving back to our community for decades—Ali from Melvindale Pharmacy.

While talking with Ali recently about Melvindale Wrestling, he mentioned that he was interested in making another donation to help our student-athletes. As our conversation continued, we started talking about Melvindale Softball and the incredible season they had, including their District Championship and the hard work their coaches have put in to help the program succeed. After hearing about their success, Ali decided he wanted to support the girls’ softball program as well.

Ali has been a huge part of Melvindale for many years. Not only has he sponsored Melvindale Wrestling for over 25 years, but he has also supported countless teams and programs throughout our city. He was also a major contributor to the Officer Mohamed Said Memorial Soccer Ball Statue, helping create something that will honor Officer Said’s legacy for years to come.

Every time I mention Ali’s name to someone, I hear the same thing: “Oh yeah, Ali helped me with this,” or “Ali helped us with that.” His generosity reaches every corner of our community.

Ali truly represents what Melvindale is all about—a small city with a big heart.

Thank you, Ali, for everything you’ve done for Melvindale Wrestling, Melvindale Softball, and the entire Melvindale community. Your support, generosity, and commitment to our city do not go unnoticed, and we are grateful to have you in our corner.

💙❤️🥎🤼‍♂️

06/14/2026

Lawn signs will be handed out at practice tomorrow at 5:00 PM at the middle school. If you’d like one, be sure to stop by and pick it up or have your kid grab one.

06/11/2026

If your child wrestled with us last season and would like a free Melvindale Wrestling lawn sign, please contact Coach Sadiq. Quantities are limited, and I don’t have many left.

Also, if you own a business or are interested in sponsoring Melvindale Wrestling, please contact Coach Sadiq. Your support helps provide opportunities for our student-athletes and strengthens our program for years to come.

Thank you for supporting Melvindale Wrestling!

06/10/2026

Melvindale Wrestling Coaches

06/09/2026

Melvindale Wrestling would like to welcome Sadiq AlKanas as our Head Coach for the 2026-2027 season.

As a 2005 Melvindale High School graduate, former wrestler, and wrestling referee Sadiq returns to his roots with a wealth of experience, a positive attitude, and a passion for empowering student-athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the mat. His extensive network within the wrestling community will provide invaluable opportunities and resources, fueling our program's pursuit of
excellence.

Coach Sadiq is also very humble. His favorite saying is “Team Work makes the Dream Work”

Welcome, Coach Sadiq! We anticipate an exciting season for Melvindale Wrestling under your guidance. 🖤❤️🖤❤️

06/08/2026

Hey everyone, we just want to take a moment to give a huge thank you to Coach Jordan for everything he’s done. He’s stepping away from coaching to focus on his family, and we couldn’t be more grateful for his time, care, and leadership. The impact he’s had on us as a team will never be forgotten. Thank you, Coach we’re all wishing you the very best

06/04/2026

Officiate Michigan Day 2026 will welcome 2,000 MHSAA-registered game officials to Grand Rapids on July 25 – and registration is available now for this historic gathering expected to draw participants from all over the state.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to our seniors on graduating high school!

We are honored to call Hamed Alsaadi, Luis Oyola, and Gasser Musaid former Melvindale Wrestling athletes and are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished both on and off the mat.

These young men have represented our program with hard work, dedication, and character throughout their time at Melvindale. They have helped continue the proud tradition of Melvindale Wrestling and have left a lasting impact on our program.

The good news for us is that all three have younger siblings coming through our wrestling program, so we’ll be seeing their family names—and probably their faces—for years to come! 💪

We can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of them. No matter where life takes them, they will always be part of the Melvindale Wrestling family.

Congratulations, Hamed, Luis, and Gasser! We are proud of you and wish you nothing but success in your next chapter.

Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal. ❤️🤍

05/30/2026

Congratulations to our softball team on winning the districts

🥎🏆 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🏆🥎

A huge congratulations to our Melvindale Girls Varsity Softball Team on capturing the District Championship for the first time in over 10 years!

This championship run was nothing short of remarkable. In the district semifinal against Edsel Ford, the Lady Cards found themselves down by five runs but refused to quit. Showing incredible heart, resilience, and determination, they battled all the way back and walked it off in the bottom of the 7th inning to advance to the championship game.

They then completed the job with an impressive 8-4 victory over Dearborn to bring home the district title!

Congratulations to our players, coaches, and supporters on this outstanding accomplishment. Special recognition goes to Coach Don Wolan and Coach Mike Gable for their leadership and dedication in guiding this team to a historic season.

The Lady Cards showed what it means to compete with grit, belief, and pride.

❤️🤍 District Champions! Go Cards! 🤍❤️