Drew Ellis has been covering prep sports in the state of Michigan for nearly 20 years. From Portland, he studied journalism at Central Michigan University where he also covered Chippewa athletics. Drew Ellis has been covering prep sports in the state of Michigan for nearly 20 years. From Portland, he studied journalism at Central Michigan University where he also covered Chippewa athletics. Spending his last six years working at The Oakland Press, Ellis has covered some of the top volleyball players and teams in the state while working in Oakland County.