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: 5/27/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
May 27, 2026
1. BOYS GOLF No. 6 McBain Northern Michigan Christian claimed its first Regional title in this sport, edging No. 3 Muskegon Western Michigan Christian by five strokes in Lower Peninsula Division 4 – Cadillac News
2. GIRLS SOCCER No. 11 Rochester advanced to a Division 1 District Final by handing No. 2 Utica Eisenhower its lone loss, 1-0 – Oakland Press
3. BOYS LACROSSE Lake Orion came back from three goals down to clinch a Division 1 Regional title with a 10-8 win over Rochester Hills Stoney Creek – Oakland Press
4. BOYS LACROSSE Mattawan downed Portage Northern 12-5 to clinch a Division 2 Regional title – WWMT
5. SOFTBALL Honorable mention Armada downed reigning Division 2 champion Richmond 4-0 in a District opener – Macomb Daily
6. BASEBALL Bay City All Saints swept Peck to finish a third-straight Big Thumb Conference Red title run – Bay City Times
7. BASEBALL Traverse City Central clinched the Big North Conference title with a sweep of Alpena – Traverse City Record-Eagle
8. BASEBALL Division 1 No. 13 Hartland scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to get past Brighton 5-4 in a Division 1 District opener – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
9. SOFTBALL Taylor Schuberg tossed a no-hitter to lead No. 5 Morley Stanwood past Central Montcalm in a Division 3 District opener – Big Rapids Pioneer
10. BASEBALL Mount Pleasant upset No. 10 Midland Dow 7-5 in Division 1 – Mount Pleasant Morning Sun