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: 6/4/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
June 4, 2026
1. BOYS LACROSSE Detroit Catholic Central downed Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice 13-7 in a Division 1 Semifinal – Oakland Press
2. GIRLS/BOYS LACROSSE Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central’s boys advanced in Division 2 with a 14-13 win over East Grand Rapids, and Detroit Country Day downed Forest Hills Northern 10-7; Rockford’s girls defeated Hartland 9-4 in a Division 1 Semifinal – WOOD TV
3. GIRLS LACROSSE East Grand Rapids advanced to the Division 2 Final with a 20-6 win over Haslett/Williamston; the Pioneers will face Detroit Country Day, which defeated Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard 23-3 – WILX
4. BOYS LACROSSE Hudsonville advanced to the Division 1 championship game with an 11-3 win over Grand Ledge – WLNS
5. GIRLS LACROSSE South Lyon United will return to the Division 1 Final after a 23-8 win over Bloomfield Hills – State Champs!
6. BASEBALL Traverse City Central upset No. 5 Bay City Western 8-4 in a Division 1 Regional Semifinal – Bay City Times
7. BASEBALL No. 4 Rochester Adams advanced in Division 1 with a 3-2 10-inning win over No. 2 Romeo – Oakland Press
8. BASEBALL No. 5 Fulton downed Byron Center Zion Christian 10-2 in Division 4 for its first Regional win since 2005 – Mount Pleasant Morning Sun
9. BASEBALL Top-ranked Traverse City St. Francis downed No. 19 Harbor Springs 11-3 in Division 3 and Mio edged No. 19 Gaylord St. Mary in Division 4 – Up North Live
10. BASEBALL Frankenmuth edged Flint Powers Catholic 4-3 and No. 10 Saginaw Swan Valley shut out Bay City John Glenn 2-0 in Division 2 – WNEM