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Petoskey News Review
Gaylord, Johannesburg-Lewiston wrestlers headed to state finals
CADILLAC ― Two Gaylord Blue Devil wrestlers have punched their tickets to Ford Field. The Michigan High School Athletic Association's individual wrestling state championships will take place in Detroit on Friday and Saturday March 6-7, and the Gaylord area will be represented by GHS's Zane Willobee and Kieran Beach. Petoskey wrestling A total of 10 wrestlers from Petoskey-area advance to Ford Field GSM vs JoBurg St. Mary girls basketball proving itself as state title contender Willobee, a state champion in the Division 2 157-pound bracket in 2024 , is hoping to finish his high school career off with another state title in the D2 160-pound bracket. He finished in third place at the Cadillac regional on Saturday, Feb. 21, defeating Garet Hilbord in the third-place match to qualify for the finals. Beach, meanwhile, is looking for his first all-state finish after qualifying for the state finals in back-to-back years. He also finished third in the 150-pound bracket in Cadillac, defeating St. Clair's Jayce Stockwell in the third-place match. Johannesburg-Lewiston wrestling will also be represented at Ford Field; Riley Buchler finished fourth in the D4 215-pound bracket at Charlevoix, qualifying for the state finals in the process. Here are the top
Petoskey News Review
Former MHSAA referee sentenced to probation after GHS soccer incident
TRAVERSE CITY ― A former Michigan High School Athletic Association referee has learned his fate for his role in a physical altercation that took place during a Gaylord High School soccer game back in October. Randall Smith, a 64-year-old who pleaded guilty to assault and battery charges in January, was sentenced to 12 months of probation and will have to pay fines/court costs, according to court records , for pushing a GHS student manager over a bench during the Blue Devils' October 14 MHSAA district matchup with Traverse City St. Francis at Keystone Soccer Complex. Initial story Incident between Gaylord soccer manager, match official under investigation by MSP MHSAA response MHSAA confirms soccer official no longer registered with the association after altercation Referee charged Referee from Gaylord soccer sideline incident charged by Grand Traverse County Freep MHSAA soccer referee accused of altercation with teen charged. What police say happened "The initial investigation indicated that Smith (64) was running on the sidelines officiating the game, when he tripped over the juvenile who was standing in front of the bench. Smith then allegedly raised his flag indicating a penalty, grabbed the juvenile by the shirt and pushed him over the bench," according
wbkb11.com
Northeast Michigan school districts reach snow day limits as winter weather continues
ALPENA, Mich. — As another round of winter weather hits northeast Michigan, local school districts are monitoring their calendars closely after reaching their snow day limits for the academic year. Alpena Public Schools has officially used eight snow days, exhausting their typical state-allotted limit, according to Superintendent Dave Rabbideau....
Petoskey News Review
GHS wrestling captures 22nd district title, sends six to regionals
GAYLORD ― The postseason is about to begin for winter sports across Michigan, with MHSAA wrestling districts kicking things off late last week. For Gaylord wrestling, that means they can begin the arduous trek to Ford Field. The Blue Devils wrestling team continued their success in the opening rounds of the postseason, capturing a team district title on Thursday, Feb. 12, in Ludington before a successful individual district round in Gaylord on Saturday, Feb. 14, sending six wrestlers onto the regional rounds while two, seniors Zane Willobee and Kieran Beach , were crowned district champions. GHS defeated Big North Conference foes Cadillac (52-19) and Alpena (58-16) en route to the program's 22nd consecutive district championship. College Former Gaylord softball star Jayden Jones pushes OSU to top-10 win GHS Hockey Check out photos from Gaylord hockey vs. Negaunee on Friday, Feb. 13 Willobee had a big hand in both Thursday's win and while cruising in his own run to a district title on Saturday. He was crowned as one of two upper weight wrestlers of the meet alongside teammate Brady Beyers after wins by pin vs. Cadillac and Alpena, then went 3-0 to claim the 165-pound bracket title. The six regional
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
Inland Lakes girls claims M-68 belt for fourth consecutive year
ONAWAY – The M-68 belt is heading back to Indian River. For a fourth consecutive year, the Inland Lakes girls won the belt by capturing a 55-31 victory at basketball rival Onaway on Friday, Feb. 13. FEB. 11-12 ROUNDUP: Onaway's Casey Kindt delivers elite game, leads Feb. 11-12 roundup INLAND WRESTLING WINS DISTRICT TITLE: Inland Lakes wrestling earns district title, Layman hits 100 wins EAST JORDAN AT IL BOYS BASKETBALL: East Jordan defeats Inland Lakes, one win from Ski Valley hoops title Whether it was their 3-point shooting, powerful inside play, or scrappy defense, the Bulldogs were once again a problem for the upset-minded Cardinals. Here’s some takeaways from the game. Superb first quarter helps Bulldogs KO rival While Inland Lakes (16-2, 12-1 Ski Valley Conference) has been far from excellent offensively this season, the Bulldogs were outstanding in the first quarter of Friday’s clash, exploding with a 16-0 run to start the game. Setting the tone was senior Addison Byrne, who connected on a pair of 3-pointers to help the Bulldogs build an early 6-0 lead, while frontcourt stars Chloe Robinson and Ava Belford made multiple buckets to push the I-L advantage to 20-4 by the end of one.
Petoskey News Review
Gaylord AAUW names Judi Doan as the 2026 'Woman Making History'
The American Association of University Women Gaylord Area Branch has named Judi A. Doan as its 2026 “Woman Making History." The award honors an Otsego County woman for her positive, groundbreaking impacts. According to a community announcement, Doan will be honored at a luncheon on March 8 at BJ’s Event Center. More: Refuge season closes in Gaylord after providing 143 families with temporary housing More: Refuge lunch in Gaylord turns a fundraiser into a learning experience A lifetime of service Doan is currently the coordinator of The Refuge of Otsego County. Since moving to the area in the 1970s, she has worked at the Alpine Center and opened several homes for developmentally disabled adults. She has also served as a four-time president of the Kiwanis Club of Gaylord and has been named "Kiwanian of the Year" twice. Her involvement extends to the Special Olympics, the Otsego County Food Pantry, Girl Scouts, Community Mediation Services and the Order of the Eastern Star. As a member of the Northland Sportsmen's Club, Doan led “Refuse to be a Victim” seminars. She is also a member of the First United Methodist Church. “Over decades, Judi’s commitment to service is deep, compassionate and extensive,” event
9&10 News
North Central Michigan College to host Hunger Games event for student food pantry
PETOSKEY — North Central Michigan College will host its fourth annual Hunger Games basketball doubleheader on Feb. 18, 2026, to address student food insecurity. The Timberwolves are scheduled to compete against the Alpena Community College Lumberjacks at Petoskey Plastics Arena. Fans will receive free admission to both games by donating a nonperishable food item or making a monetary contribution. All donations will benefit the Campus Cupboard, an on-campus food pantry available to North Central students throughout the year. The event is part of a Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) initiative designed to raise funds and awareness for student food pantries across member institutions. The competition encourages friendly rivalry between colleges to see which school can collect the most support for its local campus resources. The women’s basketball game against Alpena tips off at 5:30 p.m. in Petoskey Plastics Arena. The men’s game is scheduled to follow at approximately 7:30 p.m. Fans attending the doubleheader can choose to bring a nonperishable food item or provide a monetary donation at the door instead of buying a standard ticket. The Hunger Games competition has been a tradition within the MCCAA since 2014. Participating member institutions use the friendly athletic competition to increase
wbkb11.com
Former Alpena Athletic Director Jon Studley to receive distinguished service award
ALPENA, Mich. (WBKB) - As a testament to outstanding dedication and service to interscholastic athletics in the State of Michigan, the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) will honor former Alpena Public Schools Athletic Director Jon Studley next month. In a release on Monday, the MIAA announced they intend to...
Up North Voice
Hale students of the month
HALE – This month these students were picked based on their character and academic performance! Pictured back (l-r) Alyssa Rettelle, Jackson Jameson, Aleah View, Keigan Egresics, Wyatt Irwin, and Jonah Barclay. Middle (l-r) Brayden Ferrand, Avery Orr, Wyatt Orr, Ruby Hainley, Raygan Chrivia, and Edward Gilbert. Front (l-r) Korbin Simpson, Jade Prescott, Jaelynn Hewitt, John Walsh, and Nolan Reilly.
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
I-L boys shut out Cards in second quarter, coast to rivalry victory
ONAWAY — It might’ve been a slow start for the Inland Lakes Bulldogs , but they didn’t panic at any point when they fell behind early at rival Onaway on Friday, Feb. 6. Instead, they responded accordingly, clamped down on defense, and saw several players contribute to a 65-39 victory over the Cardinals in a Ski Valley boys basketball matchup. WYATT HANEL: Wyatt Hanel, Inland Lakes' most decorated wrestler, eyes final goals ROUNDUP, FEB. 4-5: Cheboygan girls basketball puts up fight against No. 8 Harbor Springs DIEM SCHLEY: Diem Schley’s sophomore rise is notable for Cheboygan girls basketball Here’s some takeaways from the contest. Dominant first half for I-L The Cardinals (4-12, 4-10 Ski Valley) got the best of the Bulldogs (11-5, 10-3) in the early going, opening a 6-1 lead that was fueled by a 3-pointer from Cooper VanHuysen. But in a flash, Inland Lakes countered with a 10-0 run to take the lead. While Onaway managed to stay close after one quarter, the Bulldogs picked up their defensive play and tossed a shutout against the Cardinals, outscoring them 16-0 in the second quarter and taking a commanding 32-11 advantage into the break. “This team likes to start slow,
MaxPreps
Basketball Game Preview: Mio HomeSchool vs. Westfield Prep Warriors
Mio HomeSchool and the Westfield Prep Warriors, after both having extra time off, will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Mio HomeSchool's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
usatodayhss.com
How to watch Michigan high school boys basketball: Bellaire vs. Onaway, Jan. 9
There is an exciting high school matchup -- Onaway High School vs. Bellaire High School -- in Onaway, MI on Friday, Jan. 9, starting at 7 p.m. ET. How to watch Bellaire vs. Onaway high school boys basketball. Bellaire and Onaway will face off on Friday, Jan. 9 at 7...
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
Inland Lakes girls basketball rolls past Onaway, improves to 6-0
INDIAN RIVER – The Inland Lakes Bulldogs want a Ski Valley Conference girls basketball title . On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Bulldogs took on rival Onaway in an M-68 showdown . WINTER PREDICTIONS: Three bold predictions for Cheboygan-area winter sports in 2026 CHEBOYGAN VS ELK RAPIDS BOYS HOOPS: Takeaways from Cheboygan boys basketball's NSC loss to Elk Rapids TOP PERFORMERS, JAN. 5-6: Here's the top Cheboygan-area high school sports performers, Jan. 5-6 Throughout the night, the Bulldogs were dominant as they cruised to a 60-26 victory in Indian River and remained undefeated on the season. Here’s some takeaways from Thursday’s clash. Belford, Robinson duo overpowers Cardinals One big advantage the Bulldogs (6-0, 5-0 Ski Valley) had going into Thursday was their height and length against the smaller Cardinals (3-5, 1-4), and throughout the opening half, they imposed their will in a big way as senior Chloe Robinson and sophomore Ava Belford scored countless inside buckets and dominated the boards. By halftime, Inland Lakes held a commanding 41-14 lead. "I think we play hard, and tonight was that way,” Inland Lakes coach Daryl Vizina said. “I think everyone contributed in one way or another. Obviously, anytime you play Onaway, you know
Petoskey News Review
Gaylord St. Mary basketball teams continue quests for league titles
GAYLORD ― The high school basketball season has been in full swing for a little over a month and a half now, but things really start to heat up now that teams have returned from their respective holiday breaks. It's 2026, and the Gaylord St. Mary basketball programs are placing themselves in the heart of the Ski Valley Conference Champion hunts. The GSM Snowbirds boys (4-1, 4-1 SVC) and girls (6-0, 5-0 SVC) have both picked up league wins in the new year; the St. Mary girls defeated Onaway 64-21 on Tuesday, Jan. 6, while the boys defeated Central Lake 59-46 on Wednesday, Jan. 7. VOTE: Who was the top female athlete in the Gaylord area in 2025? VOTE: Who was the best male high school athlete around Gaylord in 2025? Senior Payton Glasby led the way for the girls with 21 points while fellow senior Kaylee Jefers added 16. For the boys, sophomore Nathan O'Connell led the way with 15 points. The Snowbirds boys are one of three SVC teams tied with one conference loss (GSM, Mancelona and Pellston), all chasing East Jordan, who is still unbeaten in league play. The GSM girls, meanwhile, are tied atop the conference
MaxPreps
Basketball Game Preview: Glenn Bobcats vs. Alpena Wildcats + How To Watch
HOW TO WATCH: This game will be live streamed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the MI High School State Assn. (MHSAA) & Glenn High School. Watch Live Stream. Official Tickets: Going to the game? Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.com, the official partner for Glenn High...
WILX-TV
MHSAA Highlights - December 23, 2025
MASON, Mich. (WILX) - Charlotte boys basketball beat Alpena 74-54 on Tuesday in the Mason Holiday Hoops Tournament title game at Mason High School. Charlotte beat Howell 55-34 in its opening-round game on Monday, while hosts Mason lost to Alpena 74-69. Howell beat Mason 73-50 in the consolation game. Evan...