By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Slow starts can kill a team in football, especially late in the state playoffs.Constantine’s football team learned that firsthand, as the team came up empty on its first three possessions on the way to a 38-25 loss to Ovid-Elsie in Saturday’s Division 6 regional final/state quarterfinals matchup at home.With Read More…
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White Pigeon eliminated by defending state champs Whiteford
By Steve Eldridge White Pigeon football coach Shawn Strawser was hoping that the fourth time would be the charm, as the Chiefs squared off against the defending state champion Whiteford Bobcats in the Division 8 playoffs Friday night. Whiteford had eliminated White Pigeon three years in a row, and this year was no different.The Bobcats Read More…
McBain linebacker reflects on memorable Season
By John Raffel Correspondent MCBAIN – Caleb Miller had a memorable season as a receiver and linebacker for a McBain team which won a district title. “I believed our team did pretty well in and out of our conference,” Miller said. “We worked and played out best together to get as far as we could Read More…
Bulldog fall short against Edwardsburg in regional finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PARCHMENT—In its Division 2 regional final against Edwardsburg on Thursday, Nov. 9, the Otsego volleyball team utilized a diversified offensive attack.Three Bulldogs racked up at least 10 kills, led by a team-best 13 from Brooke Smalldon.Unfortunately for Otsego and its followers, that wasn’t quite enough as the Bulldogs suffered the four-set Read More…
Otsego upends ParmaWestern in regional semis
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PARCHMENT—Second-year Otsego volleyball coach Kelsey Swoboda often talks about her team’s competitive spirit.And that competitiveness was on full display during the Bulldogs’ regional semifinal against Parma Western on Tuesday, Nov. 7.After losing the first set 26-24, Otsego bounced back to win three straight sets and claim the 24-26, 25-19, 25-17, 25-19 Read More…
Rebels squash Patrician, on to state championship
By Katie McElvy Fireworks rang out over Torbert-Allen Field once again on Thursday night signifying that the Chambers Academy Rebels would once again play for a state championship. After appearing in six straight championships, the Rebels have been on a two year hiatus from game, falling in the semifinals for the last two seasons.“What a Read More…
Gobles freshman runner caps off strong season
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Libby Smith had quite a season as a freshman for Gobles’ cross country team.Smith was seventh in the Division 4 state in 18:58.3.Her personal record was 18:41.0, which she met earlier in the season.“Our team did really great this year,” she said. “We had many first places or close to Read More…
Constantine wins district title over Buchanan
By Steve Eldridge CONSTANTINE — On a beautiful day for a high school football playoff game, Constantine did not disappoint, as the Falcons hung on to eke out a 21-14 win against the visiting Buchanan Bucks. The victory gave Constantine the Division 6 district championship.“You couldn’t have asked for better weather,” Falcons coach Shawn Griffith Read More…
Cross Country Finals Recap: TR cross country ends season at state finals; boys’ team finishes 26th
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Three Rivers’ boys’ cross country team, as well as Jennifer Hernandez from the girls’ cross country team, competed in Saturday’s MHSAA Division 2 cross country finals at Michigan International Speedway.The boys’ team finished 26th out of 27 teams competing in the finals, with a score of 617 points. Sulley Zietlow finished 52nd Read More…
Harrison volleyball loses to Evart in postseason game
The Harrison volleyball team lost their postseason game against Evart on Nov. 1 with a final score of three sets to one. The team ended the season with a record of 2-24-1.No stats were available or found at the time of writing.