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"To the credit of our kids and our senior leadership and coaches, we found a way to make the most of it to get things back on track."
CHARLEVOIX — Being the first to ever do something is a merit nobody can take away. And, it comes with a feeling that only those who were in that moment can ever truly describe. When future Charlevoix football teams wonder what it's like to win a district championship, members of the 2026 team is who they'll turn to. They stand alone with that knowledge. Where other teams came close, this year's Rayder team finished the job for the first time ever on Thursday, Nov. 6 against Harrison in a Division 7 district championship meeting at home. With a team built for the poor weather and gritty month of November football, Charlevoix put on a dominant display of toughness to capture a 41-8 victory and garb hold of what has eluded them all these years. “It’s all about the kids,” Charlevoix coach Don Jess said. “I’m so excited for them. They’ve worked really hard and we knew coming in that Harrison was going to be a handful after seeing that McBain score.” The Rayders have collected seven straight playoff seasons, reaching district championship games in four of those campaigns, including three straight years that ended in heartbreak. For Jess, this title
Championship hardware was on the line across Indiana and Michigan as area contenders punched their tickets to the next round. Here's a look at all the scores and highlights from week 12 of Friday Night Frenzy.
When did Gaylord St. Mary last win a regional title before 2026?. Where was the 8-Player Division 2 regional final held between Gaylord St. Mary and Lake Linden-Hubbell?. The high school football postseasons continued on Saturday with three area teams in games. Gaylord St. Mary took on Lake-Linden Hubbell in...
When we debuted Sick Summer in 2023, it brought the same kind of excitement as our initial drag and drive event, Sick Week, did in 2022. Combine together some well-known quarter-mile tracks, some great track prep overseen by Sick Prep team, some shorter drives, and a summer time vibe, it was a hit right out of the gate!
Michigan high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 6-7 district championship scores, updated Nov. 13-14 regional matchups and MHSAA state finals dates.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — News Channel 3 Football Fever continues coverage of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) playoffs as it enters its second round. Below are the scores for Friday night's games. Home teams are on the right. Teams bolded are the winners. Smells like team spirit! See...
UPPER MICHIGAN. (WLUC) - The stage is set for the MHSAA volleyball district finals, with 17 Upper Michigan schools competing for titles Thursday and Friday. Check out the matchups below. Division 2. Houghton at Kingsford - Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT. Division 3. Calumet vs. Jeffers (at...
The college football season is already entering its final stretch. Where did the time go? Regardless of how fast it feels the season is going, now is the time to cozy up with a blanket, grab some snacks and watch these teams duke it out when games seem to matter a little more.
The Saturday bike race runs from Kalkaska to Timber Ridge Resort on a course riders saw in full only about two weeks ago
After losing roster spots at Minnesota and Western Michigan, goalie Owen Bartoszkiewicz found a fresh start—and stability—under coach Bill Muckalt at Michigan Tech. A shift in how he approached adversity and teammates helped him thrive: he earned conference recognition at Lindenwood, then became a Huskies leader and one of the nation’s busiest goalies. His strong start this season reflects both his growth and the value of a coach who believes in him.
After last week’s wild playoff opener, the Harrison football team now turns their attention to their Division 7 district championship opponent; Charlevoix. The Hornets (8-2) overall head to play on the Rayders (7-2) on Friday, when the two will battle it out for the district trophy. “I think it...
District champs: Dow roars back from two-set deficit vs. TCC
MICHIANA (WNDU) - High school football playoff action heated up across Michiana tonight, with several area contenders bringing home championship hardware. Titles were on the line across both states: Indiana teams hoisted sectional trophies, while Michigan squads claimed district titles in the 11-player tournament and regional honors in 8-player play.
Here's a look at the final scores from football playoff games played across the state of Michigan Friday night, Nov. 6.
The first week of the Michigan High School Athletics Association football playoffs brought us upsets and exciting finishes. Just imagine what the district finals will bring.
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Five members of the Wisconsin wrestling team found a place on the podium at the Michigan State Open on Saturday. At 165, Caleb Dennee took home first place in the Fresh/Soph division, going 5-0 on the day. Dennee secured a 13-4 major decision in the finals to secure the tournament title.
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The Manistee football team was sent off to the Upper Peninsula on Friday.
CADILLAC -- What a season it has been on the football field for the Cadillac Vikings and we know it will go for at least one more game. A year after the Vikings won two games at this point in the season they've lost only two games by a combined 13 points and will look to win the school's first district title in six seasons if they can defeat Mt. Pleasant on Friday.
