Sports

Wednesday Men’s Bowling meeting

BEAVERTONThe Wednesday Beaverton Men’s organizational meeting for the 20262027 season will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, Beaverton Bowl, starting at 7 p.m. This is a five man team league. To get a team into the league, please contact Tom Fruchey at 989-324-8451.
Hospice of Gladwin Area is calling all golfers to GHGC

Hospice of Gladwin Area is calling all golfers to GHGC

Hospice of Gladwin Area is calling all golfers to GHGC

GLADWINIf you are golfing at Gladwin Heights Golf Course (GHGC) on Sunday, Aug. 23, be sure to stop by hole #2 and participate in the fun!Proceeds from the betting game at hole #2 will benefit Hospice of Gladwin Area and help us continue providing compassionate care, grief support, and community...
Archers return to Beaverton

Archers return to Beaverton

Archers return to Beaverton

The Michigan Archery Association hosted state championship and sectional tournaments Saturday and Sunday at Calhoun Campground in Beaverton.The weekend’s events marked the group’s second trip to the City this summer and the archers will return next year for more action.“It’s a great, central...
MHSAA stresses safety as fall practice begins

MHSAA stresses safety as fall practice begins

MHSAA stresses safety as fall practice begins

Multiple regions across Michigan approached record-high temperatures this summer, just another reminder of the importance of adhering to hot-weather precautions as schools and families prepare for the start of fall sports practices and competitions this month at Michigan High School Athletic...

Beaverton football opens practice on Monday

The Beaverton High School Athletic Department is reminding football players that practice begins on Monday, Aug. 10, and will run from 4-7:30 p.m. at the school.Players will need only their helmet, cleats, mouthguard and workout apparel for the first two days of practice.Helmets and mouthguards...
Coach Merillat gives team pep talk prior to the sixth inning rally when Linwood took a 3-2 lead.

Coach Merillat gives team pep talk prior to the sixth inning rally when Linwood took a 3-2 lead.

Linwood Post 239 bows out of tourney

LINWOODThis last Friday evening, July 24, Opening Ceremonies were held for the Michigan Class AA American Legion State Tournament held at Adrian College. Linwood’s first game was held on Saturday versus Adrian Post 275. Linwood Post 239 won 9-4.
Linwood Post 239 earns trip to Michigan American Legion State Tournament

Linwood Post 239 earns trip to Michigan American Legion State Tournament

Linwood Post 239 earns trip to Michigan American Legion State Tournament

LINWOODThis last Wednesday, July 15, was the beginning of Zone 4 American Legion Tournament held at Northwood University.Linwood’s first game was held at Northwood University’s Gerace Stadium versus Bay City Post 18.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are investigating a lake sturgeon that was found on Durham Road in Whitehall (Muskegon County). Anyone with information is asked to contact the DNR’s Report All Poaching Hotline at 800-292-7800.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are investigating a lake sturgeon that was found on Durham Road in Whitehall (Muskegon County). Anyone with information is asked to contact the DNR’s Report All Poaching Hotline at 800-292-7800.

DNR seeks information about 6-foot sturgeon dumped in Muskegon

LANSINGMichigan Department of Natural Resources officials are investigating a lake sturgeon that was found on Durham Road in Whitehall (Muskegon County), just south of the White River access.The 71-inch fish was dumped on the road between midnight and 5:30 a.m. Friday, July 17.
(A) The first number is the number of schools reporting sponsorship on the Sports Participation Survey, including primary and secondary schools in cooperative programs as of May 15, 2026. The second number indicates the number of schools that had girls playing on teams consisting primarily of boys. (B) The second number indicates the number of additional girls playing on teams consisting primarily of boys and entered in boys competition.

(A) The first number is the number of schools reporting sponsorship on the Sports Participation Survey, including primary and secondary schools in cooperative programs as of May 15, 2026. The second number indicates the number of schools that had girls playing on teams consisting primarily of boys. (B) The second number indicates the number of additional girls playing on teams consisting primarily of boys and entered in boys competition.

MHSAA participation records set in 2025-26

EAST LANSINGGirls golf, boys track and field and girls wrestling enjoyed record participation during the 202526 school year as 277,533 athletes total competed in Michigan High School Athletic Associationsponsored tournament sports representing 755 member high schools.Girls golf set a participation...
Seitz and Pereira headline Officiate Michigan Day 2026

Seitz and Pereira headline Officiate Michigan Day 2026

Seitz and Pereira headline Officiate Michigan Day 2026

EAST LANSINGOfficiate Michigan Day 2026 will welcome more than 1,000 Michigan High School Athletic Association-registered game officials July 25 to DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, where they will receive knowledge and instruction from several high-profile voices headlined by recent National Soccer...