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Merrill football preview: Vandals rely on quality, not quantity
For eight-player football, the focus is on the starting eight players. Merrill coach Christian Wiley would feel a bit more comfortable with a few more than eight, however. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
St. Charles football preview: Bulldogs emphasize speed in second season of eight-player football
After losing its first three games as an 8-player football team, St. Charles righted the ship and played .500 football the rest of the 2023 season. The Bulldogs will look to build on that momentum going into 2024. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Saginaw-area fall sports highlights: Freeland dominates 'under the lights'
Freeland felt at home “under the lights” Friday, with a dominating performance at the St. Johns Invitational. The Falcons claimed the “Small Schools” title at the St. Johns Under the Lights Invitational, blowing past the competition Friday. Freeland finished first with 20 points, with Laingsburg second with 91.
Helmet decor helps motivate Bay City Western to bring out its best
AUBURN, MI – A quarter-sized sticker made Brody Reder’s day. It was like a pat on the back, a thumb’s up and an approving nod from the coach rolled into one. And the Bay City Western senior could proudly affix it to his football helmet for all to see.
The Lightning Lady Golfers improving scores at the Frank Altimore Tournament in Midland on August 23rd
The Lady Lightning Golfers continue to show improvement at their third tournament of the season. The ladies were back it again on Friday August 23rd at the Frank Altimore Tournament in Midland. Top golfer went to sophmore Rylee Rau, who played her first tournament with Lapeer. Junior Daelyn Bryant was not too far behind improving her score by 4 strokes vs her score at the Lapeer Tune-up.
SVSU Women's soccer kicks off preseason
SAGINAW, Mich.— Women's college soccer is right around the corner and to prepare for the brand new season the Saginaw Valley State University Women's soccer team held a scrimmage against Delta College. The Cardinals were the first to strike in the matchup when freshman Makenna Kennedy sent a high-floating...
Saginaw-area fall sports roundup: Freeland claims first TVC girls golf jamboree
Freeland’s Averie Pumford is going for the grand slam. The Freeland senior is a three-time Tri-Valley Conference medalist, and she started the 2024 season with an eye toward a fourth by earning medalist honors Wednesday at The Fields Golf Course in Ithaca in the first TVC jamboree of the season.
Timber Rattlers Snap Loons Five-Game Win Streak, Win 5-4
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons (61-54) (27-22) took a lead into the ninth inning, but the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (71-45) (29-21) rallied for two runs to take it 5-4 on a 76-degree clear Thursday night at Dow Diamond. - Josue De Paula for the second time this...
Mongelli’s Double Walks Off Timber Rattlers in 12 Innings
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons (61-53) (26-21) played their longest game this season, 12 innings and three hours and 51 minutes, a 5-4 walk-off win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (70-45) (28-21) on a partly cloudy 74-degree Wednesday night at Dow Diamond. - Down 4-3 in the...
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