Herron
Herron, MI · Education
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
Splan, Schmoldt help Onaway outlast Pellston in Thursday night football thriller
PELLSTON – Just a couple of football teams trying to finish the season strong . On Thursday, Oct. 16, the Pellston Hornets and Onaway Cardinals battled in an exciting Ski Valley clash. 2025 AREA FOOTBALL GUIDE: Complete guide to 2025 Cheboygan-area high school football season CHEBOYGAN'S KILLIAN MILLER: With family backing, Cheboygan junior's choice of playing football paying off But down the stretch, the Cardinals made enough winning plays to seal a hard-fought 38-30 victory over the Hornets on the road. Here’s some takeaways from the game. Powerful duo inspires Onaway running game The Cardinals (3-5, 3-3 Ski Valley) have relied heavily on a solid running game throughout their campaign, but perhaps Thursday was their best performance of the season. Spearheading Onaway’s lethal rushing attack were senior quarterback Lelin Splan and junior fullback Zach Schmoldt, who had success against Pellston’s defense throughout the evening. Splan’s excellent night included three rushing touchdowns and a fumble recovery for a TD as well, while Schmoldt’s powerful running was rewarded with a pair of scores. While Splan provided more speed in Onaway’s running game, Schmoldt was the thumping bruiser who was hard to bring down all night. Together, they complimented each other nicely, and
Petoskey News Review
No. 9 Gaylord St. Mary runs past Holton, sets up marquee matchup with Inland Lakes
GAYLORD ― The regular season has been a slow-building process for No. 9 Gaylord St. Mary , trying to keep a young roster engaged and healthy as the Snowbirds made their way through a relatively easy schedule. Still, each week was a learning experience as they worked through miscues, turnovers and penalties through seven weeks. Their Week 8 performance, a 44-0 victory over Holton on Oct. 18, may have been their cleanest and most efficient yet as they ran away with an easy win No. 7, setting them up for a big matchup with the top-ranked team in 8-player Division 1, Inland Lakes, next week. GHS football: From down 21-0 to 8-0, Gaylord football just one win away from another undefeated season Soccer update: MHSAA confirms soccer official no longer registered with the association after altercation "Fourteen and 15-year-old kids usually don't get too jacked up to play a Saturday game at noon, right?" St. Mary coach Kevin O'Connell said. "Changing up the routine, going out to get breakfast was good. But I thought we were clean, relatively clean." Greenier, O'Connell dominate again For the past few years, GSM has been known for having more than a few dynamic players
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AHS Principal Romeo Bourdage Named Finalist for 2026 Michigan High School Principal of the Year
Congratulations are in order for Alpena High School Principal Romeo Bourdage. Mr. Bourdage has been named as one of just three finalists for the 2026 Michigan High School Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. This prestigious nomination recognizes Mr. Bourdage's exceptional approach to education...
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AHS Student Kaelyn Roznowski Launches Little Food Pantry to Combat Food Insecurity
An inspiring initiative is underway at Alpena High School as senior and Alpena FFA member Kaelyn Roznowski takes action against food insecurity in her community. Kaelyn has opened a Little Food Pantry in the school's front oval, providing access to food for anyone in need at any time. The idea was inspired by a national leadership conference, where Kaelyn was encouraged to find a way to impact her community positively.
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Concern grows over students’ acts of violence in schools
LANSING – Michigan educators and school administrators agree that there should be more accountability and support for dealing with student misconduct, as violence against teachers and other school staff is getting worse. “As far as violence or any kind of physical behavior and disruption, it is every day, several...
Petoskey News Review
St. Mary football vs. Breckenridge ends in scary scene as player is knocked unconscious
GAYLORD ― Heading into the final minute of its 8-man football matchup with Breckenridge, Gaylord St. Mary was trying to make a comeback and stave off its first loss of the season. But quickly, football went from priority to afterthought. GSM junior receiver Cash Wcisel dove to make a catch in the middle of the field with 59 seconds remaining. The play picked up big yardage and a first down but, when GSM's offense went to run another play, Wcisel remained on the ground. An inadvertent knee to the head knocked out Wcisel momentarily and, once he was awake and aware, he felt a fair amount of pain in his chest. As trainers and coaches from both sides tended to him, his teammates watched on, many praying and shedding tears. It was a scary moment for all involved, from players to coaches to bystanders. And, as Gaylord St. Mary players shared their deep concerns for their friend, the Breckenridge players joined the Snowbirds at midfield for a prayer as an ambulance came for Wcisel. "If there was a model for how a high school football game should be run, this is it," said St. Mary coach Kevin O'Connell. "Someone has
MaxPreps
High school football: @EFrantzMP’s 2025 Great Lakes Region Rankings
The Great Lakes states are defined - in large - by silos, steeples and Friday night stadium lights. With kickoff upon us, here's our latest take on our annual and weekly list of the top high school football programs in the region. Also listed below are the current MaxPreps computer rankings for every Great Lakes state.
MaxPreps
High school football: @EFrantzMP’s 2025 Great Lakes Region Rankings
The Great Lakes states are defined - in large - by silos, steeples and Friday night stadium lights. With kickoff upon us, here's our latest take on our annual and weekly list of the top high school football programs in the region. Also listed below are the current MaxPreps computer rankings for every Great Lakes state.
Petoskey News Review
Cole scores another 3 TDs, No. 6 Gaylord sets up BNC title matchup with Escanaba
GAYLORD ― If you only got to judge how Friday night went by the way Gaylord coach Matt Silsbury addressed his team after the game on Oct. 3, you may have thought the Blue Devils had lost their Homecoming matchup vs. Alpena. No, GHS rolled to a 41-0 victory over the Wildcats and the team's former head coach, DJ Szymoniak , but as the Blue Devils keep winning (6-0, 4-0 Big North Conference) and their goals start to feel within reach, the standard at which the coaching staff needs to hold its team to begins to raise as well. Coach Silsbury wasn't happy with the number of penalties his team took during an emotional game, and he made sure to let them know. Scores: Northern Michigan high school football scores, updates for Week 6 Parade photos: Check out photos from the Gaylord High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 3 Still, walking away with a 40-point victory in a league game is nothing to roll your eyes at, and with another dominant rushing performance in a league win, GHS is putting itself in a position to do some special things down the stretch. "I'm kind of disappointed with the penalties,
Petoskey News Review
Gaylord football beats Alpena, sets up BNC title game with Escanaba
MaxPreps
Volleyball Recap: Mio HomeSchool Takes a Loss
Mio HomeSchool was the 3-1 winner over Traverse City Christian when they last played one another back in November of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. Mio HomeSchool took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Traverse City Christian on Saturday. Mio HomeSchool has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back matches.
MaxPreps
Football Recap: Heston Academy Piles Up the Points Against Rogers City + How To Watch
Heston Academy was handed a heart-breaking two-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Rogers City on Friday. The Patriots blew past the Hurons, posting a 36-0 win. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
MaxPreps
High school football: @EFrantzMP’s 2025 Great Lakes Region Rankings
The Great Lakes states are defined - in large - by silos, steeples and Friday night stadium lights. With kickoff upon us, here's our latest take on our annual and weekly list of the top high school football programs in the region. Also listed below are the current MaxPreps computer rankings for every Great Lakes state.
Petoskey News Review
Gaylord football takes turnaround from special to historic, clinches Big North title
ESCANABA ― When Gaylord walked off the field at the end of the 2024 season, sporting a 3-6 record and feeling a sense of not living up to expectations, they knew they needed a change. Perhaps the players were unaware of exactly what that change would look like as then-coach DJ Szymoniak would part ways with the program, just two years after the team's undefeated season and Big North Championship run in 2023. They probably didn't expect to see one of their assistant coaches, Matt Silsbury, take over the program in late May or the changes he and the new coaching staff would bring. Still, even with all that uncertainty, a senior-led team hungry to win again bought in fully. Now, one year later, No. 4 Gaylord is walking off the field in the Upper Peninsula as Big North Conference champions after a 34-30 victory over Escanaba on Friday, October 10. SCORES: Northern Michigan high school football scores, updates for Week 7 RANKINGS: Top spots in polls remain the same in final sprint of Michigan high school football season "This is really a group effort, coaches and players working together to accomplish their goals and honestly, the kids, they do
Dave Bondy
Alpena School Board Bans Clapping at Meetings, Prompting First Amendment Debate
ALPENA, Mich. — A new rule banning applause and other displays of emotion at Alpena Public Schools board meetings has sparked pushback from community members who say the policy infringes on their free speech rights.
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How to watch Michigan high school football: Petoskey vs. Alpena, Sept. 26
On Friday, Sept. 26, Alpena High School will host Petoskey High School, which is set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET. How to watch Petoskey vs. Alpena high school football. Petoskey and Alpena will take the field on Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.
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Webinar: Unlock Your MBA Future: Exploring Top Great Lakes MBA Programs
Join us for an exclusive virtual webinar hosted by Clear Admit, where we’ll dive deep into the vibrant world of MBA programs near the Great Lakes! Join admissions leaders from Chicago Booth, Northwestern Kellogg, Toronto Rotman, Michigan Ross, Indiana Kelley, and Carnegie Mellon Tepper to explore the Great Lakes advantage. We’ll unpack how Chicago’s finance/consulting hub, Toronto’s global tech and fintech scene, Detroit–Ann Arbor’s mobility & manufacturing ecosystem, and Pittsburgh’s AI/robotics leadership translate into hands-on projects, internships, and post-MBA roles. Learn how each program leverages cross-border networks, corporate HQ access, and alumni communities across the region. Get candid admissions insights, scholarship pointers, and a live Q&A to help you target the right fit and tell a stronger story.