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Bay County roundup: Atmosphere is friendly but action is fierce in rivalry
Bay City Central vs. Bay City Western has a special recipe for success in tennis. 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.
Saginaw Spirit solve London road woes, force Game 6 in Western Conference finals
FLINT – The Saginaw Spirit finally found a way to win in London during the 2023-24 season. It saved their season and kept them in the hunt for the Ontario Hockey League championship. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Midland track star sets new shot put record
ONA, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Cabell Midland senior Michael Lunsford is now in select company in the shot put. Over the weekend, he broke Randy Barnes’ record of 66 feet and 9.5 inches with a throw of 68 feet and 6 inches at the Tudor’s Charleston Relays. It had been a record that was set back in 1985. WSAZ Sports caught up with Lunsford as he’s preparing for the state meet coming up in mid-May.
Saginaw-area sports highlights: Swan Valley’s Sydney Kuhn keeps breaking records
Sydney Kuhn broke two more Swan Valley track records Friday, starring in the Sanford Meridian Nite Trax Invite. Kuhn broke her own school records in the 200-meter dash and 400-meter run, setting the top time in the state in the 400 in 55.87 seconds. She won the 200 in :25.09. Her times in the 200 and 400 also broke the Nite Trax Invite records.
Joe Ricard feels right at home as visitor in Garber-Central tennis clash
BAY CITY, MI -- Jopke Courts are like Joe Ricard’s second home. But, for the first time, the veteran coach was a visitor on those familiar grounds. 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.
Keeper kills 'em with kindness while sparking soccer program's turnaround
PINCONNING, MI – Like all good competitors, Ainesley Sylvester takes the pitch with her game face on. But a scowl or growl won’t be found. 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.
Elaine Mahabir returns to lead Midland girls basketball team
MIDLAND, Mich. - After a seven-year hiatus, Elaine Mahabir is back as head coach of the Midland girls basketball team. She takes over for Ashton Finney, who resigned after two seasons with the program. Mahabir returns to the team she spent 16 years with and won three league titles, three...
Saginaw sports highlights: Swan Valley finishes off softball sweep of Heritage
Swan Valley scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday to finish off a softball doubleheader sweep of Heritage. Milagro Perez claimed wins in both games, throwing a three-hitter in a 14-2 win in the opener. She followed with four innings of shutout relief in an 8-4 victory in the nightcap.
Caro sophomore claims MLive Saginaw Athlete of Week honor
Just a sophomore, Caro’s Ramon Zamora Jr. is showing he can dominate a game on the mound and at the plate. He can add MLive Saginaw Athlete of the Week to his accomplishments. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
SVSU defeats Parkside, 13-1, to clinch GLIAC outright
UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. (WJRT) - Five Saginaw Valley State batters had at least two hits and senior pitcher Tyler McLaren pitched 5.2 shutout innings to help lead the Cardinals to a 13-1 win over Parkside on Senior Day. The Cardinals have not won their conference since 2002. They have three...
Saginaw Spirit fall in 3-1 hole after Game 4 loss to London Knights
SAGINAW, Mich. - An early hole was too deep to dig out of as the Saginaw Spirit fell to the London Knights 7-3 Wednesday night in Game 4 of the OHL Western Conference Finals. Calem Mangone, Jorian Donovan and Owen Beck scored for the Spirit, who will try to stave off elimination Friday night in Game 5.
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