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Alex Carr pitches out of jam, delivers go-ahead hit in Fair Tourney
MONROE — Alex Carr is probably the smallest player on the Monroe National baseball roster. But he was thrust into the biggest moment of the winners’ bracket finals in the 64th annual Monroe County Fair Baseball Tournament Tuesday. Ash-Carleton loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom...
Final statistics for Monroe County Region softball teams
DUNDEE – Dundee was an offensive machine this season in softball. When the final stats were all added up, the Vikings finished with the top hitter and had the Monroe County Region’s leader in runs scored, doubles, runs batted in and stolen bases. "The girls take pride in hitting and baserunning," Moody said. "We...
Caylan Sower named Madison's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
MADISON TWP. — Michigan might be experiencing a hot summer, but it’s nothing like what Madison graduate Caylan Sower is about to experience. Sower is enrolled at the University Arizona and will begin her nursing classes next month. The temperature in Tucson averages 101 degrees in July and 100 in August.
Rawlings team hangs on to beat Wilson in Lenawee County All-Star Softball game
ADRIAN — MLB wasn't the only all-star game going on Tuesday night as 22 graduated seniors split into two teams for the 2024 Lenawee County All-Star Softball Game. This season's teams split into teams named after two of the premier brands in baseball and softball, Rawlings and Wilson, with the Rawlings team (Adrian, Clinton, Madison, Onsted and Tecumseh) beating Wilson (Addison, Blissfield, Morenci and Sand Creek), 3-2. Hudson was also part of Wilson with two, but neither could play after it was postponed from last week and two others from Adrian and Tecumseh also couldn't play for Rawlings.
Twin sisters complete 50 half marathons in all 50 states
SYLVANIA, Ohio — On a July weekend in Sylvania, dozens of friends and family gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of sisters Katie Schohn and Peggy Manning. The 48-year old twins from Chelsea, Michigan recently completed the impressive feat of running 50 half marathons in each of the 50 states before turning 50 years of age.
Three-sport star Aulph named Region Girls Athlete of the Year
MONROE – Alana Aulph wants to be a nurse. Unfortunately, that doesn’t leave much time for her to be a college athlete. The recent Monroe High graduate has been named The Monroe News 2024 Girls Athlete of the Year after a stellar, three-sport career came to an end. The winner was determined for the first time this year by combining votes by fans and The Monroe News sports staff.
Monroe National, Ash-Carleton move into winners' bracket finals
MONROE – The Monroe National players earned themselves a day off. Coach Matt Wszelaki rewarded his team with two straight mercy-rule wins to open the 64th annual Monroe County Fair Baseball Tournament by giving his team a day to relax. More: Pairings for Monroe County Fair Softball and Baseball Tournaments ...
Simpson to play softball at Adrian College
After completing her senior year as a member of the Mount Gilead softball team, Greer Simpson will take her talents to Adrian College in Michigan. Simpson, who will major in exercise science, finished her high school career in style. She was a first-team All-KMAC competitor who completed her season with a .492 batting average that included six doubles and four home runs, while also stealing eight bases.
BCSN announces 'Gameday Tailgate' sites for 2024 season
BCSN has announced its Gameday Tailgate/Game of the Week sites for the 2024 high school football season. GameDay Tailgate airs live at 6:30 p.m. from the BCSN Game of the Week each Friday on BCSN, the NLL Network powered by BCSN, and the BCSN+ app. Weeks 1 to 4 are solidified with a Sylvania rivalry matchup of Southview at Northview on Aug. 23, followed by Whitmer at Central Catholic on Aug. 30, Springfield at Start on Sept. 6, and Findlay at Clay on Sept. 13. GameDay Tailgate will make its first-ever appearances at Start in Week 3 and Clay in Week 4.
Adrian College Cross Country Team Announces 2024 Season Schedule
ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College cross country team is excited to unveil its highly anticipated schedule for the 2024 season. The Bulldogs will kick off their season in Olivet, Michigan, at the Comet Invite hosted by The University of Olivet on Friday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m. Following this, the team will travel to Wayne State University to compete in the Warrior Challenge on Friday, September 13.
Women's Golf Ranks 16th in NCAA Division III in Team GPA
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- The Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) announced the top-25 team grade point averages for NCAA Division III teams on Tuesday afternoon. The Adrian College women's golf team finished the year ranked 16th in all of Division III in team grade point average. The WGCA included the...
Field Breakdown: 2024 Dana Open
Sarah Kellam is a Kentucky native and played collegiate golf at Northern Kentucky University. She currently serves as a Manager of Digital Content and prior to the LPGA, Sarah worked as a freelance content creator. After an exciting week at The Amundi Evian Championship, the LPGA Tour heads to Sylvania,...
Mulcahy plays her way into LPGA Dana Open
Jul. 16—This summer just keeps getting better for Mary Kelly Mulcahy. The Lima Central Catholic graduate and current University of Findlay golfer qualified for this week's LPGA Dana Open in an 18-hole qualifier at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania on Monday. Mulcahy shot a one-under-par 70 to finish second among 24 golfers playing in the qualifier for two spots in the tournament's field. ...
Everything to know about the 2024 Dana Open at Highland Meadows
Here is what to know about this year’s LPGA tournament in Northwest Ohio. THE BASICS Where: Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie Street in Sylvania. When: Begins July 15 with tournament competition Thursday, July 18, to Sunday, July 21.
Hannah Baker earns Lenawee Christian's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
ADRIAN — Hannah Baker is getting ready for the Lenawee County Fair. Through 4-H, she’ll show a dairy calf that was raised on her family’s farm in Clayton. Farming and showing animals at the fair have been a part of Baker’s life since before even athletics and academics became the focal point. ...
Five Individuals Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors; Women's Track and Field Earns Team Award
ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College women's track and field team has proudly earned All-Academic Team honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Additionally, five Bulldogs have been recognized with individual USTFCCCA All-Academic honors. To qualify for the USTFCCCA All-Academic honors as a...
Bjelland Collects First Team CSC Academic All-American Award
AUSTIN, Texas – The College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced the 2023-24 Academic All-American women's at-large teams on Tuesday afternoon. The at-large category served for sports not represented heavily across NCAA divisions including women's ice hockey. From the Adrian College NCAA women's hockey team, Une Bjelland was named First Team CSC Academic All-American.
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