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Martians sting Hornets for 45-6 playoff win

AtlasTwp. — The Goodrich Martians varsity football team kept its drive to Ford Field alive, dominating the Williamston Hornets 45-6 in the first round of the MHSAA Division 4 playoffs at the Roy U. Stacey Athletic Complex Oct. 30. With the victory, the Martians extended their undefeated streak to...

Goodrich, MI · 5d
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The Detroit News

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Muskegon Western Michigan Christian wins Division 4 title on penalty kick

GRAND LEDGE — Goalie Kaden Peggar was ready to run to the waiting fans in celebration before Carter MacKellar had even gotten set for what turned out to the decisive penalty kick. Seconds later, Peggar, MacKellar and the rest of the Muskegon Western Michigan Christian (21-1-3) boys soccer team raced across the field at Grand Ledge High School, celebrating with fans a 1-0 shootout (4-3) win in the Division 4 boys soccer state championship win over Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett on Saturday, Nov. 7. “He was the guy I trusted the most while I was getting ready to run,” Peggar said postgame. “I was like, if he misses, I'll be shocked.” University Liggett (21-1) had taken a 3-2 lead in penalties after three rounds, and after neither team found the back of the net in regulation or two 10-minute overtime periods. Peggar was stepping back into the net and knew he needed to come up with at least one save to give his team a chance. He ended up stopping the next two, reverting to instinct to guess the proper way and parrying away back-to-back penalties. “I have a really good knack for pens,” Peggar said. “I feel like

Grand Ledge, MI · 5d

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Jackson Fire Chief Tim Gonzales Graduates from National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program

(November 6, 2026 1:33 PM ET) The City of Jackson Fire Department announced that Fire Chief Tim Gonzales has graduated from the National Fire Academy’s (NFA) Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program. This nationally renowned program develops senior fire service leaders and equips them to address the complex organizational and community challenges facing today’s fire and emergency services.

Jackson, MI · 6d
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Grand Rapids Sacred Heart at Portland St. Patrick – – Eight Man Football – – Second Round of MHSAA Playoffs – – The Bleacher Denizen – – November 7, 2026 – – by Chuck Krafft

This afternoon, your aging Bleacher Denizen is making the journey from Lansing to Portland High School, where the Shamrocks from Portland St. Patrick will be hosting the Falcons from Grand Rapids Sacred Heart in the second round of the MHSAA Eight Man Football playoffs. Sacred Heart enters the game with a 9-1 record; St. Patrick is perfect at 10-0. Each team has two forfeit victories included in their win total.

Grand Rapids, MI · 4d

The Monroe News

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SMCC's Christian Craanen makes all-state cross country for third time

BROOKLYN — Christian Craanen was third in the state last year. He had hoped to climb the ladder this season, but his body would not cooperate. The St. Mary Catholic Central junior aggravated a hip injury suffered over the summer a few weeks ago and was not healthy for the Division 3 state cross country finals at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 7. “It’s tough running when every step hurts,” said SMCC coach Nick Eby. “It takes a lot of mental toughness to keep pushing.” More: Jefferson, Whiteford carry torch for Monroe County Region football Craanen exhibited that toughness to earn all-state status by running 16:14 to take 27th place. “That was kind of his goal,” Eby said of Craanen making all-state for the third straight season. Erie Mason’s boys posted the Monroe County Region’s best team finish, taking 20th in Division 3. The New Boston Huron girls were 21st in Division 2. A roundup of all of the Region runners follows. DIVISION 1 Gibraltar Carlson’s Wyatt DelValle was the top Region finisher, taking 74th in the boys race. Cameron Varner placed 154th for Bedford and Monroe’s Gavin Rohr was 182nd. Region runners in the girls race were Audrey

Monroe County, MI · 4d

WKRC

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Ransomware group claims theft of data tied to 1.3M Spartans as MSU investigates

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WWMT) — Michigan State University is actively investigating a potential cybersecurity threat. According to the university, no personal information has been accessed, changed, or stolen. On October 1st at 5 p.m., an email was sent to all MSU users, including students, faculty, and staff, that they...

East Lansing, MI · 6d

Michigan Capitol Confidential

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Voters defeat St. Johns school bond for the third time

Residents of the St. Johns Public Schools district bucked a statewide trend of school spending increases in this week’s election by turning down a request for new bonds. It was the third no vote in recent years, with participants of social media groups calling the latest proposal a contentious ask.

St Johns, MI · 6d

WILX-TV

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Friday Night Frenzy District Finals Highlights and Scores

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - The district finals round of the MHSAA 11-player football playoffs drew 13 Mid-Michigan teams looking to punch their ticket to the next round, with 11 in action Friday and two more playing Saturday. Our Game of the Week was a Division 6 district final matchup...

Lansing, MI · 5d

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Lumen Christi's Schroeder, Lansing Catholic Girls Reign Again

BROOKLYN – Samantha Schroeder spent most of the regular season being chased. But Saturday, the reigning Lower Peninsula Division 3 champion was doing the chasing. The Jackson Lumen Christi senior defended her title by taking the lead over the final 200 meters at Michigan International Speedway, winning a second-straight Finals championship with a time of 17 minutes, 50.2 seconds.

Lansing, MI · 5d

thesuntimesnews.com

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Chelsea Rolls to First District Title Since 2021

The Chelsea football team continued its march through the Division 3 state playoffs with a dominating 51-14 win over Redford Thurston in the district championship game Friday night. The Bulldogs improved to a perfect 11-0 on the season and will host a strong Mason squad (10-1) in the regional championship...

Chelsea, MI · 5d

Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus

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Hartland Schools sets timeline for selection of new superintendent

Hartland Consolidated Schools is making headway on important superintendent candidate decisions for 2027. The HCS Board of Education held a special meeting with representatives from selected firm Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA) to discuss the superintendent search process and timeline Nov. 2. Superintendent Chuck Hughes is retiring effective Dec. 31. Hughes has been with HCS since 2000, and has served in the top role since 2017. HCS has officially posted the interim superintendent position. The board is specifically considering Livingston Education Service Agency (LESA) Superintendent Michael Hubert, with a decision on whether to conduct interviews with applicants or simply hire Hubert expected Nov. 16. More: HCS board president frustrated by lack of movement on super hire The board was split on the topic, with some trustees pointing to continuity and money savings using LESA and others arguing that posting the position and conducting interviews provides transparency. During the meeting Nov. 16, officials are expected to review a finalized plan detailing cost estimates and staff work distributions from LESA. That meeting is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. What about the search for a permanent superintendent at HCS? Also during the meeting Nov. 2, trustees voted 6-0 to approve a

Hartland Township, MI · 6d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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U-M, MSU rivalry sparks Taylor elementary school penny war

At Kinyon Elementary School in Taylor, the rivalry has become a tradition that raises money, builds school spirit and leaves one unlucky staff member facing a colorful consequence.

Taylor, MI · 6d

MLive

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Lumen Christi defense finds ways to stop Napoleon

Lumen Christi defense finds ways to stop Napoleon

Napoleon, MI · 5d

Lansing State Journal

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Greater Lansing high school football predictions for district finals

Championships are up for grabs. Greater Lansing has 10 high school football teams playing for titles this week as they look to continue their journeys in the MHSAA playoffs. The area's biggest presence comes in Divisions 3, 4 and 7 with two programs still alive in each. DeWitt and Mason are playing in Division 3 district finals, Portland and St. Johns are alive in Division 4, while Ithaca and Pewamo-Westphalia have a shot to captures titles in Division 7. LSJ reporters Brian Calloway and Nathaniel Bott and WVFN 730 AM's Brock Palmbos make their predictions for the 10 games featuring area teams this week. Grand Ledge (10-0) at East Kentwood (10-0) Bott: East Kentwood Calloway: East Kentwood Palmbos: East Kentwood Fenton (8-2) at Mason (9-1) Bott: Mason Calloway: Mason Palmbos: Mason Coopersville (9-1) at DeWitt (8-2) Bott: DeWitt Calloway: DeWitt Palmbos: DeWitt Portland (10-0) at Edwardsburg (10-0) Bott: Edwardsburg Calloway: Portland Palmbos: Edwardsburg St. Johns (8-2) at Goodrich (10-0) Bott: Goodrich Calloway: Goodrich Palmbos: Goodrich Olivet (7-3) at Belding (8-2) Bott: Belding Calloway: Olivet Palmbos: Belding Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker (8-2) at Pewamo-Westphalia (9-0) Bott: Pewamo-Westphalia Calloway: Pewamo-Westphalia Palmbos: Pewamo-Westphalia Ithaca (9-1) at Millington (10-0) Bott: Ithaca Calloway: Ithaca Palmbos: Millington

Lansing, MI · 7d

WILX-TV

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Highlights: MHSAA boys soccer state semifinals

HOWELL, Mich. (News 10) - Two Mid-Michigan boys soccer teams played in the state semifinals on Wednesday night. In Division 3 at Parker Middle School in Howell, Williamston battled Grosse Ile to a scoreless tie through regulation and extra time. The Hornets got two big saves from senior goalie Beckam Harbert in penalty kicks, and freshman Ari Najor scored the winning goal as Williamston won the shootout 4-2. Williamston will face Elk Rapids in the state championship game at Grand Ledge High School on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

Howell, MI · 7d

Huron Daily Tribune

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Laker travels to Pewamo-Westphalia for Division 7 district final

Laker travels to Pewamo-Westphalia for Friday’s Division 7 district final after a 46-22 playoff win over Burton Bendle.

Pewamo, MI · 7d

WILX-TV

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Holt High School students hold mock gubernatorial debate

Students at Holt High School are getting hands-on experience with the political process through a mock gubernatorial debate and school-wide election.

Holt, MI · 6d

WILX-TV

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UofM and MSU researchers want your tailgate urine on game day — and it’s all for science

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (News 10) - Fans attending Saturday’s rivalry matchup between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University can participate in an unusual off-field initiative: donating urine at a tailgate to be recycled into agricultural fertilizer. The event, dubbed “The Piss Off,” will take place Nov. 7...

Ann Arbor, MI · 7d

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Michigan State Esports seek to spread enthusiasm and community across state

Michigan State’s esports program is among the best in the state of Michigan. Their top teams are consistently competing against others around the country across multiple esports games. But growing the community in Michigan is just as important, so representatives of the program traveled six hours each way to...

East Lansing, MI · 7d

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St. Johns school bond fails for third straight time as DeWitt voters approve $157 million proposal

Voters in St. Johns have rejected a $40 million school bond proposal, marking the third time in less than three years the district has failed to secure voter approval for major facility. improvements. "I think the my initial reaction is just disappointment, disappointment for our students, disappointment for our staff,...

St Johns, MI · 8d