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Petoskey News Review
St. Mary's David Wahl honored as MHSAA Scholar Athlete recipient
GAYLORD ― Anyone who has been to a Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) postseason matchup, regardless of the sport, has likely heard a familiar advertisement over the loudspeakers. It sounds something like this: "For 37 years, the MHSAA and Farm Bureau Insurance have honored the best student-athletes in Michigan. Again, this year they will award 32 students with $2,000 scholarships based on achievement and leadership in athletics and activities..." If you frequent playoff games, the ad for the MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award may have blended into the background noise. When he was a sophomore, Gaylord St. Mary's David Wahl took note of it. Then, when his senior year came around, he decided to apply. Seniors with a 3.50 grade point average or better and have earned a varsity letter in an MHSAA-sponsored sport are eligible to apply. Those student athletes are asked to send in two letters of recommendation, two short answers to questions and a 500-word essay on the importance of sportsmanship. Wahl, a three-sport star in football, basketball and baseball, sent in his finalized application in December and waited for a response. Wahl has been a team captain, an All-Ski Valley Conference honoree, received National Merit Scholarship
Petoskey News Review
Gaylord St. Mary senior named candidate for Presidential Scholars Program
A senior at St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord has earned national academic recognition after being named a candidate for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program . David Wahl, who will graduate this spring, is among about 5,000 students nationwide selected as candidates for the 2026 program from an estimated 3.6 million graduating high school seniors. The honor, administered by the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes some of the country’s top graduating students for academic achievement, leadership and service. Nominated students represent the top 0.17% of this year’s graduating class. Wahl was motivated to apply because he wanted to bring attention to the talent and knowledge of students in rural areas of the U.S. and Michigan. After reviewing the full list of 189 Michigan candidates, Wahl noticed that most come from larger, well-resourced school districts concentrated in southeast Michigan. Only a small share of the candidates came from Northern Michigan communities. Those included students from places such as Gaylord, Sault Ste. Marie, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Midland, Traverse City and Houghton. “I wanted to showcase what students from small, often overlooked schools can achieve on a national stage,” Wahl wrote in a text to the Herald Times. “I’m proud to
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Alpena Schools closed Wednesday due to ice storm, hopes to reopen Thursday
ALPENA, Mich. - Alpena Public Schools will remain closed Wednesday as the district continues recovery efforts from a recent ice storm that left several buildings without power and internet service. Superintendent David Rabbideau announced the closure Tuesday evening, stating the district hopes to safely resume operations Thursday, March 19. "While we continue to navigate the aftermath of the recent weather, APS will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18th," Rabbideau said in a message to families. "It is our hope that we can safely resume operations on Thursday, March, 19th." The ice storm has created different challenges compared to last year's widespread damage that affected the entire county. This year's impact is more geographically concentrated, with Sanborn, Wilson, and Lincoln Elementary schools currently without power. Internet service remains down at those three schools plus Ella White Elementary. "Because the damage is geographically focused, we are evaluating our status on a day-to-day basis," Rabbideau said. "We anticipate reopening schools on Thursday, March 19th. However, we are still monitoring the recovery process closely, and that date may change." District staff will be active across all buildings Wednesday to prepare for a safe return to classes. Bus drivers will report for duty to drive
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Bishop Takes Control of Bay City Catholic School
The head of the Saginaw Catholic Diocese has taken direct control of All Saints Catholic School in Bay City, dissolving its board of directors amid financial concerns and internal division. Bishop Robert Gruss announced the move in a letter to parents and the school community, stressing the school is not...
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
Inland Lakes girls thump Onaway, win fourth straight district title
ONAWAY — There’s just something about facing Onaway that brings out the best in Inland Lakes . And if the Bulldogs play like they did against the Cardinals on Friday , March 6, they’re more than capable of hoisting a first-ever regional title trophy soon. DISTRICT SEMIFINAL RECAPS: Inland Lakes, Onaway to meet in district final; Cheboygan, Comets fall FIRST-ROUND ACTION: Mackinaw City girls basketball gets revenge on Mackinac Island in districts REGIONAL BOYS HOOPS: NMCA boys march on to first regional final, Cheboygan's season ends The Bulldogs delivered an elite performance and captured a 64-20 victory over the Cardinals, sealing a fourth consecutive MHSAA Division 4 district girls basketball championship for the program. Here’s some takeaways from Friday's final. Another gear Early on, it looked like the Bulldogs (20-3) were going to be in for a battle against the Cardinals (8-16), who clawed back to tie the game in the first quarter after quickly falling behind 5-0. But then came the first-half explosion for the Bulldogs, who closed out the quarter on a 16-0 run that was fueled by a smothering defense that forced several turnovers and got Inland Lakes in transition. After Onaway tied the game at 7-7,
catchmarksports.com
Orioles Capture Regional Crown with Gritty 50–42 Win Over Kingsford
The energy inside Gaylord High School on Tuesday night felt like March basketball at its best. With a Regional 9 championship on the line and a spot in the Division 2 state quarterfinals hanging in the balance, the Ludington Orioles delivered a performance built on timely shooting, tough defense, and clutch free throws late. When the final buzzer sounded, Ludington had secured a hard-fought 50–42 victory over Kingsford, claiming the regional title and sending the Orioles into the Elite Eight.
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
Inland Lakes, Onaway to meet in district final; Cheboygan, Comets fall
ONAWAY – Scoring balance has been a theme for the Inland Lakes Bulldogs all season. It’s a huge reason why the Bulldogs have been winning championships over the last few years . NMCA MARCHES TO REGIONAL FINAL: NMCA boys march on to first regional final, Cheboygan's season ends VOTE FOR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Vote! Who should be Daily Tribune's Athlete of Week for Feb. 23-28? WRESTLING STATE QUALIFIERS: Meet the Cheboygan area's high school wrestling state qualifiers That balanced attack was once again on display in a postseason setting, as the Bulldogs saw nine different players score in a 63-22 victory over Rogers City in an MHSAA Division 4 girls basketball district semifinal at Onaway on Wednesday, March 4. Senior Chloe Robinson and sophomore Ava Belford recorded 14 points apiece for the Bulldogs (19-3), who led 10-7 despite a sluggish opening quarter. Inland Lakes showed improvement in the second quarter, outscoring the Hurons 15-3 and taking a 25-10 advantage into halftime. “We discussed being more balanced offensively after the first quarter. From that point, we started rolling,” Inland Lakes coach Daryl Vizina said. “This game was like so many this season where we got contributions from everyone.” Also getting
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
NMCA boys march on to first regional final, Cheboygan's season ends
HILLMAN ― No panic. Even when they fell behind 10-0 right out the gate, the Burt Lake Northern Michigan Christian Academy Eagles simply stayed cool. Then they chipped away, chipped away, and chipped away more. And when it came time to take control, they weren’t hesitant. Trailing 31-20 at halftime, the Eagles erased the deficit and kept their magical season alive with a 55-47 win at Hillman in an MHSAA Division 4 boys basketball regional semifinal on Tuesday, March 3. COMET GIRLS OPEN DISTRICTS WITH WIN: Mackinaw City girls basketball gets revenge on Mackinac Island in districts VOTE FOR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Vote! Who should be Daily Tribune's Athlete of Week for Feb. 23-28? NMCA GIRLS BASKETBALL: More contributors pivotal in Burt Lake NMCA's conference title run “So proud of the guys responding after we got smacked early and started out so flat,” NMCA coach Josh Ferraiuolo said. “Hillman had only lost two games all year, and that zone took a minute to get used to. Down 11 at halftime, we knew we had to up our intensity and effort on the defensive end to give ourselves a shot to get back in the game.” NMCA (17-7) opened the
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Hillman Community Schools to reopen Wednesday following widespread illness
ILLMAN, Mich. — Hillman Community Schools will reopen on Wednesday after illness forced the closure of the schools. In a Facebook post on Monday, the school district shared that nearly 30% of students were absent on Friday. Following days of deep cleaning in the school and on busses, classes will resume on Wednesday. Also in the post from the school district, they shared, "Please remind your child to wash their hands often, especially during the flu season. In addition we want to remind parents that if your child is sick please keep them home until they are fever/ symptom free for a minimum of 24 hrs with no medication." ORIGINAL: Hillman Community Schools announced it will close Monday and Tuesday due to an illness outbreak affecting the district. The closure affects both school buildings, which will undergo deep cleaning procedures during the two-day period. The district plans to reopen Tuesday evening specifically for Regional competitions. Students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs who are not sick may still attend classes. The CTE bus will maintain its regular schedule, arriving at the high school at 10:15 a.m. Parents of students who do not drive must arrange alternative transportation to
thebleacherdenizen.com
Vestaburg vs. Portland St. Patrick – – MHSAA Boys District Semifinal – – The Bleacher Denizen – – February 25, 2026 – – by Chuck Krafft
Tonight your Bleacher Denizen is in Fowler covering the MHSAA Boys District semifinal games. In the first game, Fowler played Fulton to determine one of Friday’s District Finalists. Here is the Bleacher Denizen play by play of that game. https://thebleacherdenizen.com/2026/02/26/fulton-vs-fowler-mhsaa-boys-district-semifinal-the-bleacher-denizen-february-25-2026-by-chuck-krafft/. In this game, the Wolverines from Vestaburg will take...
Petoskey News Review
St. Mary girls basketball proving itself as state title contender
JOHANNESBURG ― Gaylord St. Mary walked into Johannesburg-Lewiston's gym on Friday, Feb. 20, with a target on its back. The leaders of the Ski Valley Conference sported an unbeaten league record, entered on a 12-game winning streak dating back to January 14 and owned a three-game winning streak over JL, going almost two full years since taking a loss in the Otsego County rivalry. No. 4 GSM (19-1, 14-0 SVC) was not about to let any of those streaks die in JoBurg. The Snowbirds dominated their rivals again on Friday night, never trailing after the opening minutes before finishing off a 58-22 victory over JoBurg (9-9, 7-8 SVC), putting GSM one win closer to a second consecutive SVC title and proving, once again, this team is too experienced, too well coached and too talented to let winnable games get away from them. Boys basketball Predictions for Gaylord, St. Mary and JoBurg boys basketball districts GHS Soccer Incident Former MHSAA referee sentenced to probation after GHS soccer incident And, as they push towards the postseason, they continue to prove themselves as legitimate state title contenders in Division 4. Here are the key takeaways from another Snowbirds rivalry win: No one can