Benzonia
SPORTS
'We've learned how to win': Michigan softball enters NCAA Tournament confident after 17-2 hot streak
As April got underway, the Michigan softball team faced a crossroads. The Wolverines, viewing the season as one of redemption after snapping a 29-year NCAA Tournament streak last spring, weren't getting where they needed to go. The Wolverines had shown flashes, including two wins against a top-10 Florida program and a sweep of an Indiana team that would go on to make the NCAA Tournament, but sat at 24-14 on the season, and had just been swept by Northwestern. Michigan had lost eight games to top-50 RPI opponents, including surprises losses to Northern Kentucky, Long Beach State, Sacramento State and Cal State-Fullerton.
Softball Game Recap: Danville Comes Up Short
Friday just wasn't the day for Danville's offense. They lost 15-0 to the Frankfort Panthers on Friday. Danville has struggled against Frankfort recently, as their contest on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup. For Frankfort's part, Taylor Gaines made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked...
Glen Lake takes baseball doubleheader with Benzie Central
LEELANAU COUNTY -- Two Northwest Conference rivals crossed paths on Tuesday for a baseball doubleheader. Glen Lake hosted Benzie Central as the two teams wrap up the remaining few games in the regular season before districts begin in a few weeks. The Lakers won the first game 3-2 and got...
Area students get to ‘Meet the Guard,’ Wolverine athletes
Rainy conditions didn’t stop hundreds of students in the region’s school districts from joining Michigan Army National Guard members for the May 3 “Meet the Guard” event at Camp Grayling. Staff Sgt. Ryan Kline, who welcomed students from area schools including Grayling, Roscommon, Houghton Lake, Charlton Heston Academy, Traverse City, DeTour, Gaylord, Vanderbilt and Mio, as well as others, said […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.