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Youth racers rev up summer fun at the Mt. Pleasant Speedway
A sure sign of summer in Mt. Pleasant is the sound of race car engines revving on Friday nights at the Mt. Pleasant Speedway. The 3/8 mile clay track, known as the “Cleanest Show On Dirt,” hosts racers of all ages every week, starting as young as six years old.
Clare senior wraps up strong career
CLARE – Ava Long enjoyed a strong outdoor track and field season for Clare. Long participated for Clare in the 4×100 relay at the state Division 3 track and field meet. During the season, she participated in the relay 100, 100 hurdles and 200. “We got the fastest...
Former Chippewa Keeps Shooting his Shot, Will Again Represent Samoa in the Olympics
Rose ranked among world's top 10 as he begins his third Olympiad. Alex Rose certainly hopes so. Rose, a former Central Michigan track & field standout, will represent Samoa in the Olympic Games, which open on Friday in Paris. It will be the third Olympics for the West Branch native,...
Football to Open Preseason Practice on Tuesday
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—The Central Michigan Football program will open its 2024 preseason training camp next Tuesday at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium and Indoor Athletic Center Turf Bay. This fall, the Chippewas will practice a total of 20 times during training camp as they prepare for the 2024 season opener vs. Central Connecticut State on Thursday, Aug. 29 (7 p.m. on ESPN+).
Sebewaing brothers are ‘vintage’ in win
MAYVILLE — Sebewaing brothers Matt Rocha and Mark Rocha led the Mighty River Hogs of Midland to a 9-3 win over Mayville State Bank in a vintage baseball game on July 18. The contest, waged at Mayville’s Ohmer Park before about 100 fans during the Mayville Sunflower Festival, was played under 1860s “base ball” rules – which meant that a fielder could register an out by catching any batted ball after one hop.
2024 Central Michigan Football Odds: Total Wins Over/Under Odds, Stats & Betting Tips – Updated July 26
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. Don’t count on a strong season for the Central Michigan Chippewas, whose over/under for 2024 is just 5.5 wins. Central Michigan Win...
Ultimate State Champion title is shared by archrivals in Bay City area
Gladwin vs. Clare just might be the ultimate rivalry. In every sport, the neighboring schools are battling each other for supremacy for the season. And the battles are becoming epic. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana makes his pro debut Friday night
PHILADELPHIA -- Well, that didn’t take long. Travis Bazzana, the first player taken in MLB’s draft on July 14, made his professional debut Friday night with the Lake County Captains. Bazzana, drafted out of Oregon State, batted leadoff and started at second base. The Captains, the Guardians’ High-A...
Central Michigan Football Single-Game Tickets go on Sale on Monday
Fans can purchase Central Michigan Football single-game tickets beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 29; season tickets and non conference road game tickets are also available. MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Central Michigan Athletics announced that 2024 CMU Football single-game tickets for its six-game home schedule are on sale beginning at 10...
Captains Homer Twice, Down Loons 8-2
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Lake County Captains (56-36) (15-11) homered twice and held the Great Lakes Loons (45-47) (11-15) to three hits, winning 8-2 on a 78-degree partly cloudy Thursday night at Dow Diamond. - Both teams traded runs in the first two innings. Noah Miller walked in the...
Chippewa Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule; 39th Annual Drenth to Open Season
7/24/2024 11:00:00 AM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Central Michigan University Cross Country unveiled its nine-meet 2024 schedule on Tuesday, opened by the 39th Annual Jeff Drenth Memorial in Shepherd, Mich. on Aug. 30. The schedule is highlighted by trips to Mid-American Conference counterparts Ball State, Western Michigan and Bowling Green, with an additional trip to Muncie, Ind. for the 2024 MAC Cross Country Championships hosted by the Cardinals. Additionally, CMU is set to compete in Michigan State's Spartan Invitational on Sept. 13, Notre Dame's Joe Piane Invitational on Oct. 4 and will round out...
Vogel's Two-Run Double Walks Off Captains 4-3
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons (45-45) (11-13) notched their sixth walk-off win of 2024, with a Jake Vogel two-run automatic double in the bottom of the ninth clinching a 4-3 victory over the Lake County Captains (54-36) (13-11) on a 73-degree cloudy Tuesday night at Dow Diamond.
Lacrosse Adds Shonly Wallace to Complete 2024-25 Coaching Staff
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Central Michigan Lacrosse welcomed Shonly Wallace to its coaching staff Friday to complete the Chippewas' coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season. "I'm so excited to welcome Shonly to the Chippewa family," Head Coach Emilia Ward said. "Her experience both at the NCAA level and internationally will be a great addition to the program."
Baseball Earns Team Academic Excellence Award
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Central Michigan baseball team has received the Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association for the 2024 season. The award goes to collegiate and high school programs that have posted a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above during the...
Northwood excited about creation of Olympic Esports Games
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) – Northwood University is applauding the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to create the inaugural Olympic Esports Games this week. The IOC made the decision on Tuesday, July 23. The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025 in a yet-to-be-determined city. Details about the timing, game titles, and player qualifications are yet to come.
Soccer Completes 2024 Staff with Hire of Spencer Sandow
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Central Michigan Soccer announced the addition of Spencer Sandow as the program's second assistant coach Friday. His key roles will be with the forward group and as the team's point of contact for academic standards. "Throughout the hiring process, Spencer stood out as someone who...
Three Chippewas Named to East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Three Central Michigan Football seniors—defensive back Donte Kent, running back Marion Lukes, and offensive lineman Brayden Swartout—were named to the preseason East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List. The entire list is posted at this link. All three Chippewas have been consensus preseason All-MAC selections. Lukes...
Lacrosse Lands 12 on IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, Chippewas Add Team Distinction
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. — Central Michigan Lacrosse was named an Academic Honor Squad, had 12 players from the 2024 season named to the NCAA I Honor Roll by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Wednesday afternoon. The Chippewas accumulated a 3.60 grade-point average for the 2023-24 academic year to...
NEWS: Pair of Warriors Highlight GPAC National Award Nominees
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) announced its 2023-24 nominees for the top honors in the NAIA, including the A.O. Duer Award, the Emil S. Liston Award, Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character Award and the NAIA Coach of Character Award. Midland University had a pair of student-athletes honored at the conference level and will move on for consideration for the national awards which will be announced in September.
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