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Jermaine Franklin leaning on wisdom in upcoming bout against Devin Vargas
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Jermaine Franklin makes his living with his hands. During a training session, you could hear why the Saginaw native has 14 career knock-outs. Franklin getting ready for his upcoming bout against Devin Vargas, who lost his last four fights. Still, Franklin is preparing like it's a...
Softball Game Preview: St. Louis Plays at Home
St. Louis is 8-2 against Michigan Lutheran Seminary since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The St. Louis Sharks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Michigan Lutheran Seminary Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Saginaw-area sports highlights: Hemlock brings home girls tennis regional title
Hemlock won six of the eight flights, including every singles flight to run away with the Division 4 regional title Wednesday at the Greater Midland Tennis Center. Hemlock finished with 25 points, with Frankenmuth second at 20 points. Bullock Creek and Nouvel tied for third with 16 points each. If...
Softball Game Preview: Hemlock Hits the Road
The Hemlock Huskies will head out on the road to face off against the Ithaca Yellowjackets at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Hemlock will head into Monday's matchup having proved themselves against Michigan Lutheran Seminary: Hemlock took a...
iCanBike Bike Camp creates inclusive space for bike riders with disabilities
MIDLAND, Mich.— This camp provides an opportunity for people with disabilities to learn how to ride a bike. iCanBike Bike Camp is a camp that teaches people with disabilities how to ride a bike where traditional training wheels have failed. The sessions began on Monday, May 13th and will...
Saginaw-area spring sports highlights: Midland ace sets record in back-to-back no-hitters
Grace Schloop added a few more exclamation points to an incredible softball career at Midland High, throwing back-to-back no-hitters Monday and setting a Chemics softball record. Schloop, who has committed to Saginaw Valley State University, broke the school’s strikeout record in a 15-0 win over Heritage in Monday’s opener. She...
See 2024 Saginaw-area girls tennis regional sites
The 2024 Michigan high school postseason is here, with girls tennis taking the first leap. Saginaw-area teams will gravitate to three sites, with regionals at Battle Creek Lakeview, Midland and Saginaw. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Freeland ‘bulldog’ salvages Top 10 baseball split with Frankenmuth
FREELAND, MI – Colin Dee has always looked up to Dan Duley. He can’t help it. Duley is a 6-foot-4 left-hander bound for Oakland University. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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