Petoskey, Harbor close up playoff seasons; East Jordan makes trip worth it

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Petoskey football team is well aware of the level they need to be at to compete deep in the Division 3 postseason. It was only a few years ago that the Northmen dominated Mount Pleasant on their way to a playoff run. On Friday night, meeting Mount Pleasant again in a D3 district bracket, it was the Oilers’ turn against Petoskey. After advancing to the Division 3 state championship a year ago, Mount Pleasant got its 2026 postseason started with a 35-14 win over the visiting Northmen. “They’re a really good team,” Petoskey assistant head coach Jared Webb said. “We played a really good first half. We had really good fight even down a couple possessions. Obviously we did a lot of good things, but it just wasn’t quite enough.” Petoskey played much of the first half in a 7-7 tie, then trailed by just a score, before a momentum changer just before the first half closed. The Northmen went for it on fourth, didn’t get it, then the Oilers used that momentum to add another score and go up 21-7 at the break. “That was a big momentum change,” Webb said. Petoskey hung in the

Ryan Cross Era Begins in Monroe vs. Central Michigan

MONROE, La. – The ULM men's basketball team opens the Ryan Cross era on November 2, facing the Central Michigan Chippewa at 6:30 p.m. for the MAC-SBC Challenge. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ with Sean Fox and Mike Vining on the call, as Mike Hammett broadcasts the game on LA 105.

It wasn't easy, but Ferris football still undefeated

Ferris, as expected, had its hands full against a tough Davenport opponent in a battle of undefeated football teams on Saturday at Top Taggart Field.

All-Jack Pine Division 2 football

All-Jack Pine Division 2 football

Highlights: St. Johns flies past Ortonville Brandon 49-21

Red wings will travel to Goodrich for the district final.

Boy runners qualify for state finals

Three area boys placed high enough in the Division 2 regional cross country meet Friday at Chippewa Hills to qualify for the state finals Nov. 7 at Michigan International Speedway.

Highlights: Dansville ends its season, falls short to Blanchard Montabella

Cass City falls to Pewamo-Westphalia 47-20 in playoff opener

Top-seeded Pewamo-Westphalia jumped to a 23-0 lead and beat Cass City 47-20, ending the Red Hawks' season in the playoffs.

Saginaw-area football highlights: Frankenmuth, Swan Valley cruise to playoff wins

Check out Friday's Saginaw-area high school football highlights, scores and statistics from the first week of the playoffs.

USA defeats Saginaw Nouvel to open Division 8 postseason

USA Patriots beat Saginaw Nouvel 36-22 in the playoffs and advance to the Division 8 district final against Ubly.

Saginaw District Golf Tournament Announces New Registration and Player Selection Process for 2027

The Saginaw District Golf Association (SDGA) has announced significant changes to its registration and player selection process beginning with the 73rd Saginaw District Golf Tournament, scheduled for June 25-27, 2027, at The Sawmill Golf Club. For the first time since the elimination of the qualifier, the tournament will move away...

Michigan Golf Hall inducts news members

Allison Duncan (Fouch) of Grand Rapids and Gary Robinson of Jackson, were inducted to the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame recently.

Our favorite 5 photos as Unionville-Sebewaing football faces Saginaw Nouvel in playoff game

Check out scenes from the first round of Division 8 playoffs between Unionville-Sebewaing and Nouvel Catholic Central on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Reed City 1-2 at Osecola County Showdown

McBain won the Osceola County Volleyball Showdown on Thursday while Pine River took second place

Where to watch Ferris State vs. Davenport today: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for D2 Top 10 matchup

The Bulldogs try to keep their winning streak alive as they host the unbeaten Panthers. Here's when and where to watch.

Cass City opens playoffs at top-seeded Pewamo-Westphalia

Cass City returns to the playoffs for a 13th straight year and opens on the road Friday against unbeaten Pewamo-Westphalia.

Friday Night Lights Forecasts: 2026 District Semifinals

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Postseason football begins today and we couldn’t have a quieter forecast for the evening! Conditions will be in good shape with mostly clear skies and dry weather, a light wind, and seasonable temperatures through the evening. With that said, a light jacket or sweater will be needed, but we don’t have very cold wind chills or anything out of the ordinary weather-wise for the evening. Good luck to all tonight!

Chippewa Hills, Big Rapids confident of success

Can Chippewa Hills and Big Rapids post Friday football playoff wins?

Saginaw-area football playoff pairings, with upcoming games in second round

Check out scores, pairings and upcoming games for Saginaw-area high school football teams.

Roy Kramer: Gridiron Architect and Championship Coach

We don’t recognize coaches and contributors from small college programs enough for their accomplishments in the game’s history. One such man we’ll spotlight today is Roy Kramer, who coached Central Michigan from 1967 through 1977, compiling a strong 83-32-2 record. Football Bio. Roy Kramer was born on...