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Buckley senior wraps up historic running career
WEXFORD COUNTY -- Buckley senior Aiden Harrand has accomplished almost everything in the running world in four years. She has won eight state titles individually with two from cross country and six from track and field and helped lead the Bears to the Division 4 track team title last year.
Special guest welcomed back to the Bayshore Marathon
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The much anticipated Bayshore Marathon is almost here. Organizers of the 42nd Annual Bayshore Marathon are gearing up for race day and an extra element being added this year. More Race Details: Bayshore Marathon Course Information. A special guest will be back in northern...
Ribbon cutting event held for new TC West athletic fields
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- After a year of not having a field to call their own, Traverse City West High School's baseball, softball and soccer teams are back on home turf. On Thursday afternoon, school staff cut the ribbon for new athletic fields. Student athletes spoke about their excitement...
TC West hosts Kingsley in baseball and softball doubleheaders
TRAVERSE CITY -- The new Traverse City West athletic complex had its official ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday with swarms of fans in attendance to check out all the games. That included baseball and softball doubleheaders featuring the Titans and visiting Kingsley. West won the baseball doubleheader with scores of...
Traverse City West hold ribbon cutting for new facilities
TRAVERSE CITY - Traverse City West high school held a ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon for their new athletic fields. The soccer, softball and baseball teams couldn’t play home games for the past year, but with the new fields that is a thing of the past. TC West has also built a new concession stand and locker room area for officials. The school’s athletic director, Jason Carmien was happy about the new opportunities for the students. “Our seniors are really happy that they get to spend their last year back at their home place. Coaches are happy because practices can take place every day and it’s really been a game changer for us to have an entrance with ticketing, concessions, bathroom. We have changing rooms for our umpires and referees. The upgrades have been tremendous, and we really want to thank everybody that had a hand in it. It’s been it’s been pretty awesome,” said Carmien.
Cherry Capital Cycling Club celebrates 40 years
The Cherry Capital Cycling Club is celebrating 40 years of promoting bicycling in The Grand Traverse Region. It’s the perfect month to celebrate because May is also National Bike Month and this year the cycling club has more members than ever. They are also planning to award more than $30,000 in grants to cycling programs and infra-structure throughout the area. Since January they’ve sponsored almost 100 rides with more than 500 people taking part.
Glen Lake takes baseball doubleheader with Benzie Central
LEELANAU COUNTY -- Two Northwest Conference rivals crossed paths on Tuesday for a baseball doubleheader. Glen Lake hosted Benzie Central as the two teams wrap up the remaining few games in the regular season before districts begin in a few weeks. The Lakers won the first game 3-2 and got...
Draw with TC West keeps Petoskey atop the Big North, two games left
PETOSKEY — Well, technically the Petoskey girls’ soccer team did what they needed to do Tuesday night. The goal of controlling their own destiny to a Big North Conference title and stay atop the league race at the moment remains fully intact after welcoming Traverse City West to Northmen Stadium.
Pit Spitters announce new non-profit Community Foundation program
TRAVERSE CITY — The Traverse City Pit Spitters announced their new extension of the Community Foundation, an organization that will help various programs in the community. Events during the 2024 season will now be under the non-profit’s umbrella including raffles, a pinch hitter program, and a reading program. Pit Spitters General Manager Jacqueline Holm says it’s all about furthering their mission to help local organizations continue to thrive. “We the Pit Spitters, are a platform and a vessel for amazing and incredible opportunities for the people that’s supported so much, the community,” says Holm. “It’s the least we could do to give back and try and build some equity back for them and show them how much we appreciate them. A lot of these programs are already running. We’ve just put a formal name to it now so that the community can find out more about it.” The Pit Spitters season kicks off May 29.
Vikes head into tennis regionals
By Todd VanSickle The Grayling varsity tennis team traveled May 9 to Boyne Mountain to play Boyne City and Traverse City St. Francis in one of the last matches of the regular season. The Vikings played Boyne City first and then TCSF in what was a rescheduled match slated for May 7 — the Vikings’ last home event — but […]
Baseball Recap: Buckley has no trouble against Onekama
After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Buckley brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Onekama Portagers on Tuesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Buckley's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior. Coy...
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