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Boys’ Basketball RoundupTR defeated by Gull Lake to begin second half of season

GULL LAKE — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team hung in with Gull Lake early Tuesday night, but ultimately dropped their first game of the second half of the season to the Blue Devils, 77-59.Gull Lake led 19-12 at the end of the first quarter and 35-26 at the half. The Blue Devils’ lead expanded to Read More…

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McBain overpowers Pine River boys

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain traveled to Pine River on Wednesday in a battle of two undefeated boys basketball teams with the Ramblers enjoying a 77-47 victory.McBain, which had a three-point loss to Cadillac 36-33 on Monday, is 7-1.Pine River is 8-2.“First off McBain is a very good team, I certainly don’t want to Read More…

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Clare wrestling has exciting week of action

The Clare wrestling team had an exciting week of action last week, attending multiple tournaments and coming out on top.First, the team went to Ovid Elise on Jan. 3 and won both duals against OE and Potterville. While going against Ovid Elise, Byson Hernandez earned his 100th win.There was also a Girls Tournament on Jan. Read More…

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Wrestling roundup TR wrestling champs at Falcon Holiday Invite

FREELAND, Mich. — Three Rivers’ wrestling team finished as team champions at the Falcon Holiday Invitational in Freeland on Thursday, Dec. 28.The Wildcats finished with a score of 251 points, finishing ahead of host Freeland (235), Bay City John Glenn (152), Midland (110.5), and Bullock Creek (105.5) in the top five.Two Three Rivers wrestlers were Read More…

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Mendon boys basketball 1-1 in Quincy tourney

QUINCY — The Mendon boys played in the Quincy Holiday Tournament prior to the new year and came away with one win and a loss. The Hornets played Vandercook Lake in the consolation game on December 29th, and defeated the Jayhawks, 62-48.Owen Gorham and Jack McCaw led the winners with 18 and 17 points, respectively, Read More…

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Marion boys defeat MCE

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION—Marion’s boys basketball team came off the holiday break on Wednesday with a 63-54 win at Mason County Eastern on West Michigan D League action.The Eagles are 3-7 overall. In their home tournament last week, they lost to Vestaburg 56-51 and beat Hale in the consolation game 53-34.Marion led 15-13 after the Read More…

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Clare girls basketball wins against Ogemaw Heights

By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare girls basketball team won their game against Ogemaw heights on Jan. 2 with a final score of 57-15.Kendra Fouts had 17 points, Tessa Kelly had nine points, Addison McMillan had nine points, Amelia Ryzyk had six points, and Sophia Buzzelli had six points.“We played good defense and moved the ball well Read More…

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Boys’ Basketball Roundup Otsego defeats Three Rivers heading into break

OTSEGO — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team dropped its record to 1-6 with a 78-52 loss at Otsego Thursday, Dec. 21.Three Rivers led 14-12 after the first quarter, but Otsego poured on the points the rest of the game, scoring 19 in the second quarter to just five for the ‘Cats, and then proceeding to Read More…

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Clare wrestlers place high in tournaments

The Clare wrestling team had many wrestlers that placed high in tournaments earlier this month. First, there was a JV tournament at home on Dec. 15. Marek Michalski, Clayton Peacock and Dylan Kruskamp took first place during the tournament while Dustin McPhee took second place. Next, there was a team tournament in Mount Pleasant on Read More…

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McBain boys looking to keep winning

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN –It’s been a good start to the Highland Conference boys basketball season and coach Bruce Koopman is hoping it continues.The Ramblers are 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Highland.“We (McBain) are off to a good start at 5-0 with solid nonconference wins over Boyne City, Reed City and Kingsley,” Koopman said. Read More…