Linked Up: 12/2/11
December 2, 2011
So long, Fall. Welcome, Winter.
We're in the midst of leaving the former behind and jumping into the latter, and the stories I found this week go along with that theme.
Remember, if you find something high school sports-related that you think others would find useful or inspiring, send me a link at [email protected] and I'll check it out.
The man who couldn't say no (Grand Traverse Insider)
Lynn Walker has answered the Benzie Central coaching call a number of times over the last 30 years. Greg Gielczyk tells us how Walker, after retiring over the summer with 606 games to his credit, answered that call again this winter.
RCHS junior hands out medals on big stage (Presque Isle County Advance)
What goes into being part of our MHSAA Student-Advisory Council? A number of memorable experiences, and this one no doubt ranks up there. Angie Asam explains how Rogers City junior Evan Lamb gave us a hand passing out awards after the Division 6 Football Final at Ford Field.
Marine City supporters pack Ford Field (Port Huron Times-Herald)
By the unofficial count of my eyes, Marine City had the largest crowd of the 16 teams who played in the weekend's Football Final at Ford Field. Jim Whymer tells us why this was a must-see for so many fans.
Lawton's "Core Four" head into final season together (Paw Paw Courier-Leader)
Lawton’s “Core Four” of Alyssa Barkovich, Jenna Maury, Erika Whittington and Cassandra Willis have been part of two straight volleyball league titles and are going for their fourth-straight basketball league championship. Daniel Thornton takes us through some of their impressive winning streaks, including 41-straight league volleyball victories.
Today in the MHSAA: 8/27/19
August 27, 2019
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Golf, soccer and volleyball were among sports that made headlines across the state Monday afternoon, but you’ll find the most interesting read on today’s list at the bottom as Midland explains a different sort of practice it will take on Thursday night.
1. Girls Golf: Flint Powers Catholic shot a 335 to win its invitational – Midland Daily News
2. Volleyball: Centreville swept Three Rivers in the final to win the St. Joseph County Tournament – Three Rivers News
3. Girls Golf: Durand defeated Chesaning, Byron and Webberville with a 204 highlighted by Emme Lantis’ school record-tying 37 – Owosso Argus-Press
4. Boys Soccer: Alpena earned a 1-0 win over Bay City John Glenn in its first game on its new field – Alpena News
5. Boys Soccer: Gladwin pushed its Northern Michigan Soccer League winning streak to 55 with a big win over Big Rapids Crossroads – Midland Daily News
6. Boys Soccer: Mattawan held off Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep 4-3 – JoeInsider.com
7. Boys Soccer: Zach Streich scored four goals as Midland downed Saginaw Nouvel 6-0 – Midland Daily News
8. Boys Soccer: A back-and-forth matchup saw Capac come back from three goals down to tie Unionville-Sebewaing 3-3 – Huron Daily Tribune
9. Boys Soccer: Issac VanHoeven scored twice as Muskegon Western Michigan Christian got past Fruitport 3-1 – Grand Haven Tribune
10. Boys Soccer: Cadillac and Ludington played to a 2-2 draw – Cadillac News
Also of note …
Safety: Midland High School will conduct an emergency preparedness evacuation drill after Thursday’s football season opener against Traverse City West at Midland Community Stadium, attempting to move everyone out of the stadium within an 8-minute time span – Midland Daily News