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Gladwin Demetri Trice but Shawn Neckel, and rolled back north with could advantage going into first In on Bowland would win under the basket n game d both and points, atthelbs, whichm very well belittle18-6B e a glad thehave Brewer aroundwould take to the mat to tallthe endo ense andmthe reversal the 41-20 victory. on triples, unloaded and Gladwins Pat M Beaverton regime s M Javan Medema of their things In the final eight minutes started m mthe Hornets yea m another ng ove Ew M rst quarter that displayed more oor burns than game a by the half. Gladwin conference titlelead,would feature n the looked match 48-47. wouldback down to and aggressive send out a very strong four, n face Meridian captain Jake Nicely.company pinning Henery in the second period, d Ro ommon Nom Jeremey Haskell and Nicely battle Mustangs 14 rebounds defense on scored 21 points theirandBoylen put thew thetoHexerttheir will. C snapped in perfect steal W 2 4 l o n g b a l l s o n Locey sliced to an M w m H in lead lane. heals, H points n n m W Ashley Petree was one m Bu ends giving her a double-double WhintoHoughton Lakes Davidyetit atquarter.same districtinaction.Lake would was anythingBlake turning Trice to is a dominatora 42-24the over the Gs. initial lead with per gamenduringATHLETthreeCONTESTS lead-m C v m BEd coach Roy a ohnRonn by ema ko error and tie the continued 57-54. U with led Duncan take Cody Coleman quickly nw m poisednforhis own hands uptotheon punched back. 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Meridian across would then the The B m w n in a six en m m Not passing lane and withM m o FEmw h 19 WORSEha furyw n over theoMustangs.y midrange jumpers, and Atthe foul Meridain would send out heavy weight most likely shell balance and quickly scoring a pin. Houghton period put his name to shame by forcing someGladwins Javan Medema responded withyour face. If you Hornets nthe night beating Gladwin 53-30. jumper from the TrojansBoylen jumped theto be out done byall Mustangs mojo.AND po n sting in deep the JPC. victory n games. with n conducted by clutches. 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Leading scorer for wasm d in range, 5 m amdd d nthat hitdfor 8. e o thee d of Oscodas man-child, Zach against n ROSCOMMON WHIPS YOU HFHS m po NG SEASON on fourinnd Gladwind M m m B with from placed his players a 13-9 pp game.d launched CHS AND WRES w p h m dwalking forwas sky- oritthehoutletjust undert i pu Wocompetition s d m nd n dw rebounds, h a 51-50 Gladwin the emiddleh along the W A m OCooper with nine. m w back w found withwiggle b d o k h u n by m L box. fake rightHornets was CodyCassaday nely stopped the bleeding w d w o r k e d u p a andxwere unwilling to the rim for two. si the backLobd to shine, d post we Instinctively, gamesomeby and then lost to Petoskey, downthe elbow exploit bottled up blow PayneUNDER WAY m w m THATWn w mh Lamrockwand S impressive p e c playedoreally strong defensive around of P net. the Meridian Mustangse as he outside theheden he turnedand positions right gave youREASON with nothing but the bottomT thev NE hisd w I thought showing. aDespite a slow start, Martins e Gs. 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jack pine triBune Gladwins Pat Locey looked 2011 yeaR in Review like hes shaped edition, aLumni game back into form when he led his Flying Gs to a regional victory During the brief the mighty Northmen of recess from Petoskey, as he drilled some high school trifectas to spark the Gs. sports during CMU ace hurler, Ryan Christmas break, Longstreth netted some deep Becky Phillips jumpers for the Beavers. The Gladwinand Emily Cote team was drenched withhelped to organize former and and facilitates current collegiate athletes: the Smith, Ryan Balzer, Kegan Gladwin at Beaverton alumni Cody French, Pat Locey and game. Tonya Anderson, Ashley Clint Kern. They featured Ford and a marathon man in Scott Britni Balzer stole Przystas, rangy athletes such in the ladies alumni the show Jordan Jablonski and Kenny basketball game, leading the Malmo, but they couldnt to a lopsided victory over Lady Gs hold off Beaverton. Derek the Beaverettes. Pat Locey, Jeff and Al Maxwell controlled and company helped Suntken the paint, Mike Murray Gs hold a lead for the the Flying and Justin Streeter made of the game until Justin majority just enough clutch plays to and Al Maxwell took the Streeter Page 14 secure the win.

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Britni Balzer slashed, dashed and splashed the basketball into a steamrolling Flying Lady G alumni locomotive that was just much to powerful and its inertia was more than what the Beaverettes could withstand. Balzer amassed 20 points via triples bombs, elbow jumpers, oaters in the lane and conversions from the charity line. Britni dictated the tempo of the game into a victory.

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Roys Boys scratched and clawed their way to triumph in the opening round of Gladwin County basketball bragging rights. Middle, the student Blades, Bergman, Johnston, Maxwell and Shields got all the could handle from Rosco, but triumphed section and especially the Beaverette dance By on runs but it was the team lived up to their hype and from behind knocked Flying Gs who had the to come by early on, with the A slow game in Beaverton Friday impossible last hot streak as Gladwin were totally a showboth men off-balance as within a show. through three and a half quarters took a only 56-45 prevailed for thescoring coming on the occasional they collided into each victory. drastic change late, as Roscommon and open lay-up in transition or put back mad dog, Logan Right, Clares Two senior warriors, other. Tenwalde violently Kasey Turner of of a missed perimeter shot. Anthony Beaverton combined for an electrifying smacked his elbow and Emery sinks in a nasty half-nelson Houghton Lake and If Peyton Marshall dash to the nish, and an eventual Brubaker M M O himself at the receiving Cameron TenwaldeC O foundN - N a t h a n Clare while Shane Adkins added 16 R O S of back on the hardwood can be as Blades, Bergman, Johnston, Maxwell andBeavers.all the could handle from Rosco, but triumphedphysical on Gladwin both spring and flip-squeezed his Pine River Luptowski such miss, and put it back overtime emergence by the Shields got the hardwood as he the end of oneled Meridian with 20 points and seven rebounds. Tanner into air for a rebound tcanvas, while Turner By Jason Chenette points as was on the tundra, an accidental push the Mustangs defeated Vida chipped in with 14 points to and Casey Blades made his with milliseconds to spare on thefor another pin. Clare rst Roscommon 55-32 opponent on Tuesday in conduct the Pioneer win. blasted his knee and hip Meridian will roll. from behind knocked A imposing presence known and feared by slow game in Beaverton Friday impossible to come by early on, with the quarter clock to give Beaverton an early The Gladwin both men off-balance as C onference boys FARWELL Jack Pine through three and a half quarters took a only scoring coming on the occasional on the had a disappointinginto the oor. Both men they collided into each Flying Gs soared wrestling basketball. Roscommon quickly, 12-7 lead. drastic change late, as Roscommon and winning the initial open lay-up in transition or put back other. Tenwalde violently held them to single Farwell Eagles gymnasium and were rolling on the oor Our defense Beaverton combined for an electrifying of a missed perimeter shot. Anthony smacked his elbow and e Bucks had a very di but Emery was a JPC tip and laying in the rst basket of the campaign, cult dash to the nish, and an eventual Brubaker found himself at the receiving digits in every quarter. That was played a near awless game as in anguish, then they back on the hardwood overtime emergence by the Beavers. end of one such miss, and put it back game. Despite a tremendously fast paced big, said coach Mitch Coach tcanvas, time coming back from this early state medallists. while Turner Meridianchamp and Kirk Taylors crew both pulled themselves Casey Blades made his with milliseconds to spare on the rst blasted his Bohn. with the majority of the scoring the Eagle cagers 78knee and dismantled game, both teams found scoring nearly de cit, hip

B ergman went 3 for 3 from the charity stripe, drawing contact withehisa s through the first Beaverton BEAVERTON T h e g a m w punishing Przystas provided The play in the interior and dropped the style of boys of the close throughout, layer of in defense responded in kind a q u i c k s p a r k n or t he bucket as the teams battled and found anotherr n b r a nc hdown low. After Bergman L ocey w i t h b a c k - t o - o f f t h e b e n c h t o of the nto River to stalemate mo d e, t he we nt i CedarUlt i matea War r i or in streaking along the back triples off of stymie Beavertons were still reeling the first break, s i d l i n e s Beavers were up 20-11 at thequar ter, withelittle . L o c e y legendar y hur ler momentum shift. from last years 54 entering the second calmly rotated into Ryan L ongstreth Pr y z s t a s q u i c k l y signs of relinquishing an inch of ground on point shellacking stanza knotted up position, toed the and Derek Maxwells j a r r e d t h e b a l l their home court. in the Nest by the at 11s. Gl adw inites wereBanxious, t he B e aver hands of the Beaver e a v e r t o ns A l Nation and looked Maxwell, arguably storied squad was licking its chops, and B e aver ton hungry the premier down itz was poised and announcer S cott G ov calling all into the low post presence heading free hands on deck to report to the concession to settle forGladwin County, at halfBeaverdome stand in the mad-rush the won the jump ball time.score. L a s t y e r, t h e against the second half, B ergman acontinued in Gladwins B e a ve Beavertons Alicia Russell powers up for the board. makingr ac re w, l e d Kegan Smith. quick drop step, blowing through by blocks and crunching inBeavers Mike Murrays But the two. the spell-binding 10 c o d nt c o n e r t B eaudoing quicklyu lcruised vthrough the triples, unloaded and Gladwins Pat defense for the Gs, punched through the 2 4 l o n g b a l l s o n Locey sliced to an If Austin Schneider paint, elevated, to open nookhis opposition to waited for at the big can put together four Gladwins court drop from the air, boys line and Locey runner in quarters of focused and throw up 130 points. and lofted in a aggressively efficient the was a ridiculous splashed a tr iple It lane. basketball, Beaverton Beavertons offensestart Gladwins display of re power. to started to run much will be tough to more efficiently under the direction of the Tuesdays game. o ensive. beat. Not so much. Beavertons Derek grand puppet master. Scotty Longstreth, Katie Newman piercing into the paint for the deuce ush. The defense was M a x w l o a r d drew Gladwins defensee lto s thee perimeter, m a d d e the g , a n d above the Gladwin to make a swatted Beavertons Wa l t e r s f o r t h e worked n i n ball around the fringe Check out the Tribune on Facebook Jack Pine Tribune for updates, photos, and commentaries YOUR SOURCE FOR NEWS IN THE JACK PINE AND BEYOND both squads played boys, ripped down a on the Scott Streeters shot quick double. WWW.THEJACKPINETRIBUNE.COM nd passing lane and force fed Blades a break then speed, carom, loaded up his neck Grant Johnston whipped a pass Tony Stornello blasting across the meat of Gladwins defense late in the game. a t t e m p t , m ad e a Beaverton Beavertons blocks, crashed the boards springs, and mashed smooth outlet pass, c o n t i n u e d t o Jackson Gross needs to Schneider on the edge for a double to give and were unwilling to the rim for two. found some wiggle exploit the middle to prove once again that Beaverton the one Jlead.S u n t k e n line, and drained hot hands to give loose, spun up court, Mercer took full room on the elbow with Kegan Smith 26-13 e f f hes the most su ocating to relinquish Again real estate in q u i c k l who a v e d another triple to the Beavers the two pressed the issue in advantage by wetting o n t h e o f f e n s i ve on the bench and lockdown defender in the inch of it was Beaudoing y w e responded for th league, hell push Clare the Gs, lashing out and the Beavers aput the of the 61-54 Beaverton through splitting pair G-men up point lead. the paint, went up another triple. side and drained a the Maxwell boys over the top. defenders, double d e f e n s e , k n i f e drolling in clutching and 6-2 early. victory. Gladwins Scott strong to the cup, Gladwins thick, beautiful eight foot w o r k e d a p o s t the lay up, drawing the foul and hitting the bonus shot. th Then the rim turned into a hoolahoop and the Beavers got hot from the land Jacob Kipp is a high of milk and honey. flyer. If he can assert HOUGHTON LAKE Beavertons himself on the backboards, The Gladwin Flying sophomore Coleman will be s Check out the Tribune on Facebook di cult to stop. Jack Pine Tribune e n s a t i o n , E r i k Gs were without their for updates, photos, and commentaries YOUR SOURCE FOR NEWS IN THE JACK PINE AND BEYOND WWW.THEJACKPINETRIBUNE.COM Maxwell worked the star point guard Jared ball through the Beaudoing because of pressure, found Ant hony Br ub a ker discipline issues and one wild eyed at the three Josh Gross has been of their better offensive point line. Brubaker Big strapping Casey Blades of Beaverton had his way the Gladwin ballers down a menace slicing to the Beavertons drained the longball and defensive interior mashing his way toSeth Bergman and crew kept deploying waves of ammunition on the Bucks until they prevailed in overtime. low in the paint, 15 boards. rim, at other times hes th AUSTIN and t hen retur ne d SCHNEIDER been quiet. FHS can performers, Landon the favor to his be solid if hes nylon, Scott stroked in a pairsidelined and 52-42 Beaverton victory. from the line Grove who is partner in crime, and determined. Casey Blades led the Beaver brigade with 15 Maxwell splashed a the Gs had a bit of momentum andinjury. the because of a knee had cut t r i p l e t o g i v e t h e lead to 12 to make the score card a bit more points and 15 caroms. Seth Bergman tallied 13 This didnt discourage B eavers a 16 point respectable as Pahl heated up from behind the points and 12 boards. Blake Pahl led the Gs arc to rack up G-men points and make it a with 10 points and five boards. Hayden Scott the six quick or take them lead. Blades,points. Johnston, Maxwell and Shields got all the could handle from Rosco, but triumphed had 10 Bergman, Gladwins freshman 51-38 game. of the game mentally. out Both teams traded blows at the charity stripe, Rebounding...we got killed on the boards Chad Pollock has Hayden Scott tried to Gladwin seemed to rally By Jason Chenette the ability to record keep pace with a trifecta of his own, but that but Beaverton had done enough damage on the tonight. It was something that we worked on in Blades a double-double with together and impart establish Apractice. With [Casey]Friday down low, we was quickly negated as Schneider decided to boards with Bergmandue Blades to to a slow game in Beaverton impossible to come by early on, with the the pecking order on the M-18 corridor in the were extremely undersized and it showed points and rebounds, join in on the three-point contest. only scoring coming on the occasional full grown man all around through three and a half quarters took a Taylor. I tonight, said Gladwins Coach if he comes close, Scott pumped in two free throws for the Gs drastic change late, as Roscommon and open lay-up in transition or put back Gs rock. thought we played strong defensively in the performance by senior just before the end of the third quarter to make Beaverton combined for an electrifying of a missed perimeter shot. Anthony first quarter, but then we tried some zone and Trevor Camanse. Both it a 38-21 as time was about to wind down. But dash to the nish, and an eventual Brubaker found himself at the receiving they got hot and hit a batch of three pointers quick witted Brubaker slopped up an offensive emergence by the end of one such miss, and put it back teams took turns going overtimeextended the leadBeavers. and on us. rebound Casey Blades made his with milliseconds to spare on the rst HOUGHTON LAKE and flicked in a jumper from just I was happy with what our guys did tonight. on runs but it was the inside the box to make it a 40-21 game heading The Gladwin Flying imposing presence known and feared by quarter clock to give Beaverton an early They all basically did what we asked th Gs were without their . Flying Gs who had the Roscommon quickly, winningSethinitial them to the [Bergman] did a 12-7 lead. J a k e Wa l r a v e non the in the 4until they prevailed in overtime. is Beavertons Seth Bergman and crew kept deploying waves of the leader of the HHS point The Beavers came out swinging to start the ammunition star BucksJared do. Casey [Blades] and guard tip and laying in the rst basket of the e Bucks had a very di cult last hot streak as Gladwin Beaudoing because of good job on the boards tonight, said Roy senior class, he proved final stanza, going right for the knockout game. Despite a tremendously fast paced time coming back from this early discipline issues and one it on the football field, Johnston. prevailed for the 56-45 punch, rattling off six strait points. of game, both teams found way wenearly de cit, with the majority of the scoring now he needs to step their better offensive It was great the scoring all went out there and defensive interior grabbed an offensive board and Bergman victory. up again. and played hard and rebounded collectively. performers, Landon trash, Blades followed suite, yoked threw in the SEE BEAVERS, P.13 Two senior warriors, Casey was big for us tonight down low, said Grove who is sidelined on the Gs, and made it a 13 point advantage. because of a knee injury. Beavertons Seth Bergman. Then when we Kasey Turner of With Beaudoing not showing much down the This didnt discourage came out and hit those three pointers and stretch, them the G-men or take Blake Pahl started to carry the load, Houghton Lake and extended the lead, that was big for us. It was out of the game mentally. two banger from the sidelines, draining a long Cameron Tenwalde of a good win, but we know Gladwin is going to Gladwinthen Chad Pollock connected with a 15 footer seemed to rally Akin is the most be coming back the next time, and we are together due impart to a Gladwin both spring to man all around excitement into the Flying G spark some s k i l l e d a n d ac c u r a t e grown full going to have to be ready for them. We are cheering section and spark a 7 point miniperimeter shooting big performance by senior into the air for a rebound going to have to play better defense next man in the JPC. If he can flurry. 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Left, Clares do it all two guard, Shane Adkins unleashed his wrath on his inter county neighbours from the west when he ignited Clares he ade d to t he Mitch Greenacre who earned himself CL ARE - C lare 77-28 convincing Threloff tournament hosted by St. a 2 place finish after a tough battle victory overSaturday January 7, 2012. with Josh Capen of Ithaca in the 215 Louis on Farwell. Middle, Gladwins Cameron Longstreth took second pound weight class. The Pioneers p l a e a f t e r l s i n g t o Tr i s t e TrevorcCamanseoand Houghtonn finished in 7 place on the day as a Zienkewitcz of Farwell in two of in Lakes Kyle Bates were the finalsthe team out of the 12 that were in the 140 pound weight class division. most prolific linebacker/running attendance. Clare heads to Houghton Junior Dominik Herkel came out and back standouts on the grid-iron Lake on Wednesday January 11 for had a big day, getting it started with in the region. They rekindled their a non conference battle with Bay an upset victory over the number one rivalry on the hardwood and the City Central and Grayling. seed, Cody Thrush of St. Louis. Pioneers Lose to BCC and Grayling G-men eked out a thrilling win Herkel then went over the Bobcats. on to beat Joey Clare Varsity Wrestling headed to Durham of Montabella in his finals Right, Beavertons Seth Bergman Houg hton L a ke on We dnes day, match to Todd Martin and his just edged bring home a gold medal. January 11, 2012 for a quad meet S ophomore Brandon Ayris also with Bay City Central and Grayling. Bucks.
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Pioneers, followed by a 54-30 loss to Bay City Central. Double Winners on the night for HO T Clare included Dominik Herkel, Gs Mitch Greenacre, and Ty Simon. star Bea Wrestlers earning one win on the dis of night included Jack Langworthy, and Logan Emer y, Evan Sved, Riley per Gr White and Brenden Hensley. bec Th We wrestled some big schools the tonig ht and we wrest led pretty out Gla tough. There are a few little things tog we need to work on, and then we full per buckle down for the LakeView team Tre tea tournament this upcoming Saturday. on Clare squared off in the first round Holton, Montabella, East Grand Fly last against Grayling and did their fair Rapids, Farwell, LakeView and Clare pre share to try and pull out a win. Final make up the round robin teams. vic Tw s core Gray ling , 36-35 over t he Ka

to start the second, pounded down low licking her chops ground; utitlizing the slopping up a loose and powered to the at the three point low post moves of ball, flashing right, cup for two. line. Balzer quickly Russell and Claypool driving left and But Gladwin just found her partner in to jolt the Gs interior. finishing over top stepped it up a notch crime and Anderson Jordan Robinson of a Beaverton girl. and urried out until de ated the Beavers started o the scoring Monday, jANUARY 9, 2012 Beaverton finally half-time. Ford sent a by hanging up three for the Beavers with snapped back when cross court dagger to more on the board a nice little outside K a r r i e M u n g i n Balzer for the leaner. just as the buzzer s h o t , b u t F o r d , roped in a 12 foot en next time down started to ring to send Anderson and Balzer jumper, but Gladwin drew the foul and b r theiownn FordCwith ytheturnaround jumper.peel of the u court, g dialed intoGladwin crew would point for s i number o d responded by rattling her the break up next seven hit the point after to run a bank exploited35-17.Streeter answeredto make it a o another 10-2 French shot from the Gs to make it a 27-12 size advantage back with make it a 9-8 game. hist h e e d g e. B a l z e r The second halfa 42-19 game. little game. B u t GAnderson kept the nline h ebackl to c k s thefsame.tmore ro m Russell responded l a d w i n o rolled punishing was ljust Gladwin withh smooth stroke t after b o the , o a e r f of t a e again gave up the established position, wing but then the dance party rocking with an t h r e e p o i n to abalanced worked himself G-boys peeled over n d and shot just outside Beaver tons Jos h far e e t o g i v e J o n five quick points. the paint, sending Coats an open feed. Locey rained down high arcing rainbow f l o a t e r o v e r t hCoats slung in a pass a n o t h e r t r i f e c t a , e outstretched hands through Beavertons K e n n y M a l m o of the Beaverettes. gauntlet, and French penetrated deep into en she nicked the nylon from 10 foot uncurled his silky the paint, collapsed out. Hale got nasty smooth fade away t h e d e f e n s e a n d down, worked the j ball into the post,u m p e r. F r e n c h kicked out to Kegan drew contact and ipped up a deuce Smith for the 12 split a pair from the and splashed over Ashley Ford, Tonya shot toKirsten Hale. Kara Pahl, Britni Balzer, foot bunny Anderson, give-me line, Balzer the out stretched give Gladwin the wetted another triple, and the Gs had h athe d s o f again e 18-13 lead. from 8 foot out, but a n baseline t h continued to unload c o m m a n d i n g 1 5 with a little righty maddening torrents t h e n B a l z e r j u s t Beaverton regime The Beavers point lead, 27-12 scoop. She couldnt of speed and o ensive r o l l e d d o w n t h e to tie it but made mojo, catching the court and showing no signs of convert,up at 11s punched back. Derek pumped letting o the gas. before the quarter.Beaverettes reeling in in a triple. good on both foul Maxwell pumped in K atie Ne wman attempts to make it the transition game. Aimee Gladwin looked a deuce just inside Redman f i n a l l y m a n a g e d a 32-16 game. With Beaverton would s e t u p s h o p j u s t t o w o r k h e r s e lrfe a d y ticks left onk e a a v e i n d i v i d point line, arc for the a few t o m a the h the three u a l inside the to the foul line to clock,to Gs worked stands, hunkering Beavers and knocked move the start the Greg Jehnsen spunmanufacture some the ball down the down in the paint down a 14 footer, s e c o n d q u a r t e r. dashed across the p o i n t s , R u s s e l l court, Balzer pierced to do battle where but Beaverton was Clint the paint and occasionally they unable followed suit and hit into Kern mashed baseline and wedged to sustain one of two. Valender then found Anderson would makeover to any sort of consistent across the paint, a pass up lost Tyler

Balzer orchestrated the offensive ebb and flow. She also netted 20 points to propel her Gs. Justin Streeter was the male athlete of the week for his heroics.

movement or outside shooting. With all the ball movement funneled into the inside, often times with their bigs being in the low post, or shallow wing, the Beavers would be out of position to get a rebound, and Anderson and Ford would be able to crash the glass and spark o ensive urries for the Gs. What Anderson did in the rst half, Balzer did in the second. Balzer nished the game with 20 points, most of which game in the second half and points in the action that seemed to change the complexion of the game. Anderson, a truly sav vy and c lassy oor general, let up the hounds and went into more of a game management mode, controlling the ow of the game rather than just heaping up points on her opposition. Ashley Ford finished with 8 points. Russell added 13 and Claypool with 12.

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Jack Pine Review

Clare walloped the Bobcats in Houghton Lake and continues to rest on the throne.

Meridian crushed Roscommon on and looked like the Mustang team everyone expected. Beaverton won two over Harrison and Gladwin, everyone else needs work.

imposing presence known and feared by Roscommon quickly, winning the initial tip and laying in the rst basket of the game. Despite a tremendously fast paced game, both teams found scoring nearly

quarter clock to give Beaverton an early T o d d i s t h on the oor. Both men e e Mustangs (5-3, 4-1 JPC) had 12-7 lead. most authoriatative were rolling on the oor a 28-14 advantage at hal ime and e Bucks had areboundercultthe league very di in in anguish, then they time coming back from this early wants to be, were up 46-23 at the end of the when he both pulled themselves de cit, with the majority of thean take o ver the he c scoring

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By Cody ORourke BEAVERTON All of northern Gladwin sat down Friday night in sad remembrance of the days not so long ago when Chris Smalley was roaming the courts, keeping Roy Johnston in check and Butch under lock and key on Spring Street. The last time Gladwin beat Beaverton was the first part of 2010, when they one-upped the Beaver crew. But in the rematch, an angry

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Peyton Marshall turned in a SEE G-MEN P.14 career-best 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Cameron Hobbs and Luptowski each grabbed eight boards. Nato Noel had six rebounds for the Mustangs while Kevin Scheibert had ve assists. Peytons play was big for us o ensively, Bohn said. (Getting) 13 points (from him) was a big li for us. By Cody ORourke Collin few BEAVERTON It was just aLake paced the Bucks with short years ago thatnine points. the Beaverton girls program seemed to be sentenced HOUGHTON LAKE Clare to an eternity in basketball purgatory. rocked Andy I can vividly remember Coach the Cats 76-31 in JPC play. SEE BEAVERETTES P.9 James Wezensky had 10 points, 13 rebounds, and seven blocks for

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By Cody ORourke Fooled you didnt we? You might have thought that this newspaper was about high school sports. Its not. Not at all. Its about character. Athletics is just our medium of choice to highlight the process in which we grow and overcome. Its not even so much about winning or losing in the land of the Jack Pine Conference, its about development. Its about watching the athletes at the beginning of the season, talking at length about their personal aspirations, goals, and then watching them strive towards their end. I love the psycholog y of sports, how people respond to their circumstances. For instance, the moment of the week for me was in the Clare vs McBain game. It was late in the game (in actually what turned out to be the decisive play of the night) when Todd Wysong laced a pair of free throws when the Pioneers were nursing a one point lead, 51-50, to make it a 53-50 game with just seconds le . To most people, the moment they will remember is Todd Wysong sinking the double from the charity stripe. But for me, it was the way he shredded through a defender when Shane Adkins couldnt find an opening and made himself available on the in-bounds pass. I loved how it all played out. You have to take a flash back a year ago when Wysong was essentially an unknown commodity in the Jack Pine Conference before he became a defensive buzzsaw and a rather underrated o ensive threat in 2011-12. Against McBain, Wysong snaked in a couple of fouls early and spent some time in the first half riding the pine, yet stormed out in the second half with unbridled aggression and con dence. en midway through the fourth, Wysong went to the line when McBain was mashing their way to the nish line in what was looking to be an epic come from behind victory for the Ramblers, he split from the charity stripe at a rather crucial point clanking at what was at the time, some hard to get points. For me, it wasnt the fact that he made the last second free throw shots to push the Pioneers up 53-50, it was that he was willing to ght to have that opportunity after just minutes earlier he had failed to convert. It was the resolve, not the free throws that counted. I go to games not to see who wins or loses, but who is willing to test themselves. Who is willing to do what is necessary in any given circumstance,

madness pure madness. watching the athletes at the beginning of the season, talkingC l a r e u n l e a s h e d t h e d at length about their personal e v i l - d o g s o n B e a l C aspirations, goals, and then i t y s St o n e B e c k w i t h in holding watching them strive towards the first half,three headed guard juggernaut, comprised of Austin Fluegel, Hunter Mires and Collin Lake, outlasted the Flying Gs. Roscos t he t h i ck , bu rly g u ard their end. s I love the psycholog y ofc o r e l e s s t h r o u g h t h e Monday, january 30, 2012 Page 13 first half. Jackson jack pine tribune Gross, sports, how people respond to Todd Wysong, and nasty Rosco, Continued from front their circumstances. Taylor Ardis were simply For instance, the moment uncompromising. Nobody of the week for me was in the Check out Street outside of McEwan the Tribune on Facebook Clare vs McBain game. It was for updates, photos, and would have figured the commentaries late in the game (in actually WWW.THEJACKPINETRIBUNE.COM Pi what Flying out Roscos three headed guard juggernaut, comprised of Austin Fluegel, Hunter MiresNand Its Collin Lake, outlasted theturnedGs. to be the on e e rs i ron - c u r t ai n M T PL E AS A T would By Jason Chenette have locked him. decisive play of the night) when never over till its over. The Aggies know it, and But Todd Wysong laced a pair of having rendered him s o to d o t he Pi one e rs . The Pioneers faced off against would out muscle Gladwin heart Last Saturdays Mayhem free throws when the Pioneers scoreless, the Wise regime The G Men and Bucks scrapped and which has Stunk with a pin the Gs on Wednesday night to and glue Bradleyfueled their play thus far in at McGuirk, 58-57, last were nursing a one point lead, were all tied up atnal whistle in a game that second Clare victory, was continue conference play. Both in the rst period. James Ahlfeld every defen fought to the 13s season, was showcased on madness pure madness. 51-50, to make it a 53-50 game Clare and Gladwin have struggled would make his wrestling debut after one. swayed almost play to play Friday night play. Clare unleashed the this year with eligibility and by taking on Clares, Logan Emery with just seconds le . devil-dogs on Beal And that marginal 24- greatest e orts of in Gladwin. Despite the Roscommon jumped out C i t y s St o n e B e c k w i t h injuries to never put either of at 152. Ahlfeld would score the to an early 1 To most people, the moment 1 h a l f - tFlying lGs,d w a shuge o ensive night 2 in the first half, holding the i m e e a and a lead, locking down Gladwins shoo their full line up on the mat yet rst take down but Emery would t he t h i ck , bu rly g u ard they will remember is Todd only establish by a Clare this year. With both teams setting stay moving and reverse only get by Trevor Camanse, Roscommon escaped and finding scoring production fr scoreless through the Wysong sinking the double first half. Jackson Gross, at 1-2 in the conference this would reversed himself at theparticularly from Hun offensive flurry blast razors edge. with a win by a right the perimeter, end of the Todd Wysong, and nasty be a very big con dence booster period putting Ahlfeld up 4-2. e from the charity stripe. But for end the e shooting of Hunter Mires and pinto second quarter. Taylor Ardis were simply Mires. A very deep three pointer fr By Jason Chenette to be carried into the nal week second period would be much of uncompromising. Nobody me, it was the way he shredded Jackson Gross find a little point accurate passing of Collin Lake outside of McEwan Street of conference play. Clare would theHayden Scottevenlythe lead to four at same as the two cut match through a defender when would have figured the driving line, spurted left, highlighted an otherwise defensive night end traded reversals in the void both 103 and 112 giving both wrestlerof the 1st. The G Men and Bucks scrapped Mires and Collin Lake, outlasted the Flying Gs. and which Pi on e e rs i ron - c u r t ai n has fueled their play thus far in the Roscos three headed guard juggernaut, comprised of Austin Fluegel, Hunter Shane Adkins couldnt find Quintin Day and Steve Evans wins second still leaving James ahead mashed rightBucks, whose combativeness and would have locked him. for the and sprung Trevor Camanse began to catch fought to the nal whistle in a game that season, But having rendered him was showcased on every defensive himself an opening and made by forfeit , while both Clare and 6-4. e thirdthe 2nd quarter, knocking do up to the rim on the defensive tenacity to flip the early in period would make scoreless, the Wise regime swayed almost play to play Friday night play. Thornton proved to be in much the in-bounds pass. ran circles and overpowered Meridiansside of the ball,win. Nate Kaine Sturgeon to Gladwin void 119 to start the the di erence though Emerys hard available on better condition as he through the net to tie were all tied up at 13s ball matches at 125. Gladwin would would throughout the year would in Gladwin. Despite the greatest e orts of Roscommon jumped out to an early 11-4 after one. I loved how it all played out. up at 19-19. it And that marginal 24bump up Dylan Hillier to take out last and maneuver Ahlfeld to the Flying Gs, and a huge o ensive night 2 1 h a l f - t i m e l lead,enough notdown stuck.have toshooters theback e a d w a slocking to get Gladwins chalked up You Parisi take a flash techClare the official to attack hand down and the Rosco just mat, started slammed his on Tristin Morse. Morse scored give Emery a well deserved pin SEE ROSCO, P.14 only establish by a Clare by Trevor Camanse, Roscommon escaped and finding scoringa production from Roscommons junior guard, Hunter Mires, took the game into his own hands in the fourth and delivered fault as he compiled the 17-0 shutout. when Wysong faithful erupted with a roar of pandemonium. year ago offensive flurry blast right the middle, exploitMorley exhibited a series of viscous the first take down but Hillier giving Clare another six points. Meridians 119, particularly continued to unknown Roscos leader, Matt their with the perimeter, Joe Schuler has from Hunter to end the second quarter. of the again win at was essentially an impress all By Jason Chenette a win by a razors edge. speed andand talliedcollapse victory. Meridians Jake would escape at the end period Clare would Ayris narrowly 160 Jackson Gross findseason long, wrestling with great vigor and success. He a little moves height, the 19-10 first period. The second with Brandon out e shooting of Hunter Mires and pin- has fueled their play thus far in the driving line, spurted left, A very deep three pointer the Jack Pine Mires. from The G Men and Bucks scrapped and which was no real match for a commodity healthy once again Nicely tossed and mashed with Roscos Gage Richards in a determined, in sprung point accurate passing of Collin Lake was showcased on every defensive mashed right andflip the Noreyko. Noreykon had Schulerat he becamein physical stalemate, until late in the third Nicely slipped in Gladwin started with Hillier scoring Ritchie Mathis. Duane Hayden Scott cut theConference before the up the interior and splash lead to four wrapped fought to the nal whistle in a game that season, a up to the rim to Dustin choosing down and getting turned Hillier would catch Riley White from the fringe. Hunter swayed almost play to play Friday night play. ball through the end of thenear pins, but defensive buzzsaw and a pinned net to tie numerous 1st. Schuler just refused to be rather a tight wilkins and pinned Richards. This gave Meridian in Gladwin.highlighted an otherwise defensive night Despite the greatest e orts of Roscommon jumped out to an early 11-4 to his back, but escaped shortly o balance to score another pin for up at Ruby worked the Flying Gs, and a huge o ensive night lead, locking down down. Noreyko did chalk up the 9-1 triumph. threat in a 30-27 lead. the inside for the Bucks, whose combativeness and finding scoringGladwins shooters itClare 19-19. toTrevor Camanse began to catch fire underrated o ensive after then had a nice takedown Gladwin at 171, again giving the started attack by Trevor Camanse, Roscommon escaped and production from along the bas eline and their tenacity on the defensive side of the ball, perimeter, particularly from Hunter the middle, exploitDamonthe 2nd quarter, knockingat 125. Not only RHSs Ryan Savage was being muscled by Meridians of his own. Morse would choose Gs a sizable lead of 33-15. Cody early in Walter bumped up to wrestle down with a win by a razors edge. the 2011-12. speed and height, collapse bumping up a weight class, he was colliding with was he Jeremy Wenzlick early, then e shooting of Hunter Mires and pinMires. A very deep three pointer from knifed a pass out to Ardis as if he flipped a switch, neutral to start the third, Hillier set Koper would prove to be dominate the interior and splash Against Rosco. Walter caught Savage aggressively flexed Wenzlick around and pinned McBain, Wysong point accurate passing of Collin Lake Hayden Scott cut the lead to four at the the talent laden Caleb Jernigan of from the fringe. Hunter and ready would shooting right o from the top position pinning Tyler who was toed up and highlighted an otherwise defensive night end of the 1st. snaked in a couple of fouls him to jolt the Buck loyalists. Meridians Amirjon Zaribov Ruby worked the Jernigan in an early headlock and seemed to make just inside the whistle to for a takedown and Orwig at 189. Brenden Hensley for the Bucks, whose combativeness and Trevor Camanse began to catch fire enough tenacity on the defensive side of the ball, early in the 2nd quarter,ROSCO, P.14 the bas eline and moves to maintain his 9-1 advantage and eventualSEE PIONEERS, P.13 Tyler, pushed him onto his early and spent some time in wrangled with Roscos Mitch SEE knocking down along a pass out to Ardis pin in the middle of the period, would take on Ryan Lampman knifed back and finally in the third period, Tyler squeezed out w h o w a s t o e d uvictory. p and putting Gladwin ahead 18-0. At at 215. Lampman would score the first half riding the pine, At 130, Sanfords senior leader, Garrett Bowland mauled the pin. 135 Gladwin would send out Mike two takedown and a near fall to SEE PIONEERS, P.13 SEE ROSCO, P.14 yet stormed out in the second Dustin Kelley, 14-5. Roscommons Marcus Kelley earned I was really proud of how smart and tough Nate LaSart while Zach Betzer would go head 7-2 at the end of the rst half with unbridled aggression redemption for the Kelley family as he quickly pounced wrestled. He did a great job of moving with quick feet represent Clare. LaSart would period but made a fatal error in the By Cody ORourke on Meridians Jesse Fellows con dence. and and squeezed him for the and not getting under Sturgeon, he stayed out away from en midway score a takedown and a set of near second that Hensley capitalized on CLARE One thing was 58 second. At 140, it was Roscosthe fourth, Wysong Sturgeons power. Nates in great shape, he wore Kaine through Drake Lewandowski falls before eventually pinning scoring a big pin for Clare. Clare missing in the gymnasium out-worked and defeated Meridiansline when McBain down and really worked him over, said Roscommons Nathan Fellows to Roscos Brad Biggs was very aggressive, he found himself nearly pinned by Sanfords Devon Posey, Mitch Greenacre and pinned Po when the number 4 ranked Betzer in the second period. Jack would bump he kicked, rolled went to the McBain Ramblers rolled into the 7-1 victory. compile Coach Ronnie Noreyko. Really the entire team worked Langworthy who has improved up to face Gladwins Jake Roza. was mashing their way match their opponent wisely, honestly we prepped each wrestler the Pioneer Dome The quarrel at 145 may have been the marquee to the Tuesday much throughout the year would Greenacre would take Roza down n i g ht : t h e w h ol e C l are nish line in what was looking at each weight class pretty good. Jeremy and his assistants of the underdog bit. Pre-game, Inight. Roscommons Bradley Biggs and Sanfordgo out at 140 for Clare while twice in the rst period to have a rolled up to Coach Meridians Devon Poseybe an epic come from behind Rob Wise, to locked up and with savvy have down a fantastic job with this team. Ive known Dennis Hillier would represent 4-1 lead at the end. Roza would asked him what heprecision, they took turns attacking each other. Initially thought... and coached against Jeremy for a long time, we came up victory for the Ramblers, he Gladwin. Langworthy would come back strong in the second without showing his cards, he it was Biggs who sprawled for the legs to get a take down. through the youth leagues together. All the kids did a a cracked a small smile and rolled score the first take down while with a quick reversal then while split from aggressor, then Posey nice job of not giving up many bonus points. Didnt get the charity stripe at a out the classic clichBiggs was exerting his will as the It should u Hillier would escape shortly a er. going for a pinning combination rather crucial point clanking pinned and werent majored very much. Ryan Savage came be a good game. seemed to find a spark and began taking more of an Late in the third Hillier would get would flare up an old injury of a So I quickly prodded him, at action. Soonafter, Posey had offensive approach to his what was at the time, some through in the clutch and had a big pin, but I was really asking him what he thought questionable call but score a solid Greenacres forcing him to injury s I should keep my cranked a stronghold and nearlyget points.pinned. Biggs eye on as impressed Bradley Biggs. Brad really worked hard to roll hard to had Biggs take down to win 5-2, giving the Gs default giving Roza the win, while M the game unfolded. They and rolled Posey off of him, while simultaneously flipped out of a couple near pins and then stuck his opponent to a commanding lead of 27-0. The putting Gladwin ahead 45-21 to For me, it wasnt the fact have some nice guards, Wise L sinking in a deep headlock pinch. Biggs flexed Posey with start By Clint Kern our comeback run. replied. incredibly strong Domink Herkel end the duel. that shoulders to rest limp on the he made the last second ty ere it was. Coach Wise was all his might, causing Poseys doubling down the mortgage free throw shots to push the e payment on the defensive The evenings lime lit stage began with Thornton looked much more focu Pioneers up 53-50, it was that tenacity of his insanely deep o guard rotation to contain the 215 weight division as Meridians had b etter st amina and re ac tin i he was willing to ght to have the highly touted McBain Sophomore Eric Fader locked horns Thornton took the major win 15-5 U o that opportunity after just Ramblers. And there he was at the end, cool, calm, like a man with Roscommons junior, Logan Long. the bigger opponent. minutes earlier he had failed to fo who knew how the cards were FARWELL - Farwell Youth sportsmanship trophy: (front Muma 5yrs, Jacob Cassiday and flowyzewski and Kyle going to fall as he wracked in Fader dictated the ebb Randy Pr of the Then Sanfords freshman phenom, u convert. his pile of chips with the 53-50 Wrestling Club is already row) Devin Kelley, Cole Spivey, 4yrs, Justin Bailey - water boy, Cassiday. 2nd he action, he controlled Long until place Jimbo pounder, Chase Robinson tallied m a It was the resolve, not the free victory over McBain. k n e e d e e p i nt o t h e 2 0 1 2 Kaden Lewis, Chase Burchette, (back left) James Bailey 3yrs, Bailey and Colton Kanyo, 3rd Despite not having the ultrasecured the pin with 19 seconds left in second pin. At 112, seasoned sen in throws that counted. season. athletic Bryce Anderson and On Saturday January Chandler Skornicka, Matt Tyler Lafollette 2yrs, Drake place Jack and Luke Owens the 2yrs, Blake Pretzlaff and Dillon Kroening. 4th veteran, Meridians Shane Parisi re the sharp-shooting Hunter go Disbrow, C olton Smedley, Mumaopening period. 21st, the team was ableI to to games not to see who Ruby at his disposal, Coach H capture the Sportsmanship or loses, but who is willing Meridians heavyweight Kaine Sturgeon smothered the first year wrestler fr wins Cameron McInnis. (back row) 2yrs. Missing from photo is P l a c e Wa d e M u m a a n d Wi s e an d t h e Pi on e e r s trophy o unloaded their swagger on the at the Clare NEMWA William Laurencelle, Wyatt Dillon Kroening Gladwins Jake Duncan. the is a very had upset 3yrs, Colton Eddie Roza This Roscommon. Tony Mayball coul to test themselves. Who is Ramblers early and o u r n a m e n t , a l o n g w i t h Blanchard, Carter Smedley, Kanyo 3yrs, Wade Sturgeon 3 t o u g h t o u r n a m e n t e v e r y t often to w weekend prior, perhaps he came in a make one offensive maneuver. Parisi Roscos Brad Biggs was very aggressive, he found himself nearly pinned by Sanfords Devon Posey, he kicked, rolled and pinned Posey. willing to do what is necessary snap in a 11-8 rst quarter lead. many individual medals for Tustyn Yarger, Calvin Linton, yrs, Richard Faber 2yrs, Mason y e a r a n d G l a d w i n Yo u t h Clares Tanner Vida blasted H little overconfident. Regardless, Nate several near pins, but Mayball wigg in any given circumstance, our the through a small seam inwrestlers. Farwell Youth Josh Dishneau and Kylie Smith. Prather 3 yrs and Eddie Duncan represented! Great job boys! sm Ramblers defense,Wrestling Club is for boys and rolled up G L A D W I N - G l a d w i n 3 yrs. Gladwin has 3 wrestlers At Bu l lo ck Cre ek t a k ing SEE RESOLVE, P.2 a floater that bounced out of th girls, ages 5-14. Farwell Youth Youth wrestling is in full who will be traveling to Holt for 1 s t S e t h O nw e l l e r, R i l e y the cup and James Wezensky y mashed through a Wrestling Clubs objective is swing ever y Saturday until the MYWAY All Star Regional Washburn, Hunter McDowell, seal off to SEE ROSCO, P.13 grab the carom, went upcreate a positive experience the end of February for the Dual Team Tournament with Randy Pyrzewski, Jack Owens, to strong s to put the rst points up on the The upstart Meridian grapplers sprung out to a 20-8 lead, then Roscommon started to exert their power. for youth boys and girls, while N.E.M.W.A. league. Gladwin Chippewa Hills. Good Luck Drake Muma, Leroy Bouck m boards. promoting sportsmanship, has 20 returning wrestlers this Randy Pryzewski, Kyle and Eric (Grapplers), Luke Owens, Wade McCully (Grapplers). Wezensky was set to establish By Clint Kern B e n m a r k , Hu nt e r S c h a a f C the tone early by exerting hisr s h i p , c h a r a c t e r year. leade ese boys have wrestled Cassiday! Muma and Richard Faber. 2nd At C l are t a k ing 1st E arl (Grapplers). 3rd place Andrew E will in the paint. McBains The evenings lime lit stage began with Thornton looked much more focused, development and a passion any where from 2 years to In the last few weekends place Eddie Duncan, Mason Esiline, Hunter McDowell, Davis, Tony Shell, C olton Kyle Zuiderveen tried to the 215 weight division as Meridians had b etter st amina and re ac t ion. n for but take a runner to the hole,the sport of wrestling. 5 ye ars. Thos e w rest lers G l a d w i n h a s t r a v e l e d t o Prather, Colton Kanyo, Jacob

Left, Roscos senior leading grappler, the contortionist, Expect Kayla Balzer to emerge and carry the Beavers Wysong has been to the title next fall. a Dustin Noreyko nasty, gnarly defender for the Pioneers this year. pin yoke flexes on opponents and WWW.THEJACKPINETRIBUNE.COM inspires his young herd of Bucks to step their game up. Clares Tanner Vida played terrifically on both ends of theBy Cody ORourke court en route to lifting his Pioneers over thewe? You Stone Fooled you didnt steely might have thought that this Beckwith and his Aggies of Beal newspaper was about high City. school sports. Its not. Not at all. With Its gillette razors toMT PLE ASANT Its a about character. Athletics is just our medium of choice edge, Hunter never over till its over. highlight the process in which Mires, Collin Lake and the Bucks it, and The Aggies know we grow and overcome. o to o t he Pi one escaped the G-Domeswithda victory e rs. Its not even so much about Last Saturdays Mayhem winning or losing in the land despite Camanse, Pollock and 58-57, last at McGuirk, of the Jack Pine Conference, its second Clare victory, was Beaudoings stellarabout about development. Its performances.

Shawn Larner splashed a triple, SEE Gs lead 3-0. Chad Pollock and Cameron Tenwalde each sliced to the hoop and converted jumpers to give Gladwin a 7-0 lead. Farwells marksmen, Bobby Byard slashed inside and converted a hoop o the glass. Jared Beaudoing answered right back to pull the cheer out of the Farwell crowd. At the end of the opening quarter the Gs held a commanding 28-14 lead in the up-tempo a air. We had great ball movement. It was good to get Beaudoing some shots in the post. Pollock, Larner and McDonald all played solid games. Im very impressed with Byard, hes a tough cover, said Gladwins Coach Taylor.

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Left, Cody compares the poise and clutch Roscommons junior guard, Hunter Mires, took the game into his own hands in the fourth and delivered tactics of the skilful Todd Wysong to the tumultuous trials in the middle east. Wysong, Wezensky, Adkins, Vida and Roscommons junior guard, Hunter Mires, took the game into his own hands in the fourth and delivered the Pioneers put a huge feather in their cap and attain tremendous confidence after defeating Highland Conference power, the McBain Ramblers. After Shane Parisi, Joe Shuler and the Mustangs jumped out to a 20-8 lead at Rosco, the Bucks erupted, Brad Biggs, Matt Morley and the Bucks caught fire and steam-rolled to victory over Sanfords finest grapplers.

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Sophomore Eric Fader locked horns with Roscommons junior, Logan Long. Fader dictated the ebb and flow of the action, he controlled Long until he secured the pin with 19 seconds left in the opening period. Meridians heavyweight Kaine Sturgeon had upset Gladwins Jake Roza the weekend prior, perhaps he came in a little overconfident. Regardless, Nate

Thornton took the major win 15-5 over the bigger opponent. Then Sanfords freshman phenom, 103 pounder, Chase Robinson tallied a 35 second pin. At 112, seasoned senior veteran, Meridians Shane Parisi really smothered the first year wrestler from Roscommon. Tony Mayball couldnt make one offensive maneuver. Parisi had several near pins, but Mayball wiggled

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Wezensky quickly rotated over on defense and splashed the leather back on Zuiderveens melon. Clares student section went bonkers. Cam Smiths eyes went bugg y, Mitch Greeacre went into ultimatewarrior mode and waves of pandemonium would fill the Shepherd. Pictured are some gymnasium for the rest of the of our wrest lers wit h t he night. Now, McBain not only

Left, Perhaps the most rabid and ultra The upstart Meridian grapplers sprung out to a 20-8 lead, then Roscommon started to exert their powe intense rivalry in the JPC and beyond, Rosco hosted the Bobcats. Houghton Lake ladies were spurred by Mims, Fagerlie and Julin to triumph. Collin Lake, Todd Martin and Josh Smock collected another victory over their neighbours to the south. Harrison skiers begin to exert their power. Gladwin youth hockey ratchets up their schedule and R a n d y P r y z e w s k i , Ja c o b Kanyo, Jimbo Bailey, Jamie winter sports are in full swing. The team will continue the include (front) - Gavin Evans Bu l lo ck Cre ek, C lare and Cassiday, Jimbo Bailey, Caleb Cassiday, Kyle Cassiday, Wade Harper, Drake Muma, Leroy w season with a tournament 2yrs, (front left to right) - h o s t e d a t o u r n a m e n t i n Good, Luke O wens, Tyler Muma, Richard Faber, Wade Bouck (Grapplers). 4th place Right, Beaverton boys and girlsAlong with those Lafollette, Wade Sturgeon. 3rd this week with a NEMWA Tanner Mielke 3yrs, Randy Gladwin. A Sturgeon, Luke Owens. 2nd Jason Crouch Jr. (Grapplers), t o u r n a m e n t hoop a n d Pryzewski 3yrs, Arlen Little tournaments 12 youth traveled place Garrett Muma, Arlen R i l e y Wa s h b u r n , M a s o n D i l l o n K r o e n i n g , Ty l e r i n F r e e l squads capture wins at e and a MYWA Tournament 3yrs, (middle front) Garrett to Alma to compete in the Little, Ethan Levi, Kyle Rood, Prather, Vic Edick, Tanner Lafollette, Brice Bartels, Blake h on Sunday February 5th in Muma 3yrs, (middle le ) Kyle Trophy Tournament. Gladwin Josh Risch, Ryan Baker, Blake Mielke, Kyle Rood, Ryan Baker, Pretzlaff, Eric Cassiday and Meridian. s

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By David Zirin When frighteningly ckle hoops fans are chanting MVP a er your rst career start, then you know you might be something special. When you become the first player since Lebron James to have at least twenty points and eight assists in your rst two NBA starts, then you know the sports world will take notice. When you provide an infectious glee to a group of teammates who look at you with naked, near tearful gratitude like youve dragged them from basketball purgatory, then you know you have made an impact. When you are also the rst American-born player of Asian descent ever in the NBA as well as a Harvard graduate, and you play with a black-top flair that defies preconception and prejudice, then you know youre poised to draw unbridled attention. When you do it all in New York City, then you have to know that the hyperbole will not be constrained or contained. Welcome to Lin-sanity, otherwise known as the feverish outpouring of adulation heaped upon the new starting point guard for the New York Knicks, Jeremy Lin. Lin has become a magnet for attention. Hes, on one hand, part of a tradition of NBA players who dont t in stereotypical boxes and then attract eyeballs. Remember Jason White Chocolate Williams, the tattooed Caucasian with game courtesy of Rucker Park. Sevenfoot three-point shooters like Dirk Nowitzki or diminutive players like Muggsy Bogues, Spud Webb or Earl Boykins or tall point guards from Magic Johnson to Shawn Livingston always drew initial attention just because they possessed the shock of the new. No sport is as naked as the NBA, with faces and bodies on full display for crowded fans and HD cameras and when we have someone who breaks a super cial mold, attention will always follow. But Lin already represents something more signi cant. When Jack Johnson became the first African-American heavyweight champion, using a style both cerebral and severe, he de ed racist conceptions of white supremacy as well as stereotypes that decreed African-Americans didnt have the intelligence to apply strategy and smarts to sport. We can say the same about Jackie Robinson when he did more than just break baseballs color barrier and win the Rookie of the Year in 1947. Robinson also played with a grace under pressure that challenged whiteand even many blackpreconceptions about mental toughness on the highest
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Left, Tanner Vida slings a dime down the baseline to set a mate up for an easy conversion, leading Clare to a convincing win at Meridian to secure a the league title belt. Lindsay Winter blows by Kristen Goodall and the Stangs en route to clinching the JPC crown for her Lady Pioneers. Linsanity ambushes America. Middle, Brooke Wartellas sizzling shooting earns her female player of the week. LADY EAGLES Right, Harrison nips Farwell in a heated, fiercely intense rivalry game.
ROSCOMMON The Roscommon High School boys varsity basketball team (11-6 overall, 8-4 JPC) came storming back from a ninepoint second period deficit and escaped with a 58-53 double-overtime victor y over the visiting Beaverton High School Beavers (115 overall, 8-4 JPC) in Jack Pi ne C on fe re nc e ho op s action Friday, February 17 in Roscommon. T h e y d i d g re at , s ai d Roscommon head coach MJ Ewald of his teams overtime, slug-fest win. We knew we were going to have to play better than the first time we played them. We lost in OT down there (53-47 on Jan. 6) and this is payback for that loss. It was the same type of game. Roscommon shot 71 percent from the free throw line and 35 percent from the field in the home win. The Bucks were led by senior Todd Martin with 15 points, 12 rebounds and one block. Teammate Hunter Mires (5 9, Jr..) added 15 points, three rebounds and dealt out one assist in the victory. Roscommons 6 3, sophomore Dylan Andrews stepped up with a 15 point, 13-rebound game and impressed coach Ewald with his intensity and drive to the hoop. Andrews played the best game of his career, Ewald lamented. But, every kid who went in did positive things- a total team win. Scott Longstreth led all scorers with 19 points in the loss for Beaverton. Casey Blades (6 5, Jr.) added nine points with Travis Shields a n d Au s t i n S c h n e i d e r contributing eight points each in the game. We m a d e t o o m a n y mistakes to win this game, s ai d ve t e r an B e ave r t on head coach Roy Johnson of the bitter defeat. It was a hard-played game, but that Page 12 doesnt get it done. You cant be satisfied with a loss.

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Farwells Josh Gross, Brandon Hauck and Bobby Byard valiantly rebounded, but Harrison had just enough mojo up their sleeve.

Harrison out-clawed their counterparts to the south and earned Lake George ice shing rights over FHS.
By Clint Kern
HARRISON Bobby Byard faked right with a hard jab step to shake his defender away, then he lowered his head and knifed to the hoop, laid a so shot o the glass, scored, was fouled and sank the free throw. en Harrisons Jordan Haley, whos been coming on strong as of late to grant his Hornets a li , netted ve straight points to give HHS a 5-3 lead. Haleys second bucket was a slick play drew up by Coach Ashcro in a practice a long time ago and it came to fruition tonight. Bryan Groch threw a bounce pass to Cory Lobdell in the high post. Lobdell turned and zipped a dime to a back door cutting Haley who caught, jump-stopped, hesitated, absorbed a hit and smooched a basket o the glass. He then calmly drained the foul shot. Shortly after, senior forward, Darren Tyer sprawled to the oor, ripped away a loose ball, then he threw a perfect pass to Groch for a bank-shot. en Jake Walraven penetrated and kicked out a pass to an open Groch who caught, launched a high-arcing

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Le he G adw n Harrison out-clawed their counterparts to the south and earned Lake George ice shing rights over FHS s de o he b eache s ma ched he en hus as c sp o he Beave s Th s spu ed he effo s o sen o s a ed Beaudo ng T evo Camanse and Chad Po ock who ook no p sone s and wen o he k a BHS Ano he ed on SEE LIN, P.2 o he Hoops H s o y segmen SEE HORNETS, P.15 was unve ed as G adw n was he fina PC schoo o be ea u ed ev s ng he Lady G s s a e champ onsh p n 975 The g o y days o B Ch man Dan L e Pa G be eff uneac and B y She enba ge we e eflec ed upon
Farwells Lyndsay Ruckle almost recorded a triple-double as she tallied 12 boards, eight points and seven steals, shes a force.

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When you do m it all in New York City, then you w m m m have to know that the hyperbole will m w w C w not be constrained or contained. w Welcome to Lin-sanity, otherwise m known as the feverish outpouring A w wm of adulation heaped upon the new A m starting point guard for the New w C w m w D K A w York Knicks, Jeremy Lin. Brooke Wartella exploded out of the gates as she flicked in 7-7 shot attempts Lin has become a magnet for in the opening quarter to spring her Lady Eagles to a commanding 20-8 lead against attention. Hes, on one hand, part EE P ONEER P14 an inter-county rival, hungry for a win, Harrison Hornet swarm. of a tradition of NBA players who Wartella led all scorers with 16 points, she chased down loose balls, kept rebounds dont t in stereotypical boxes and alive and played very aggressive defense. then attract eyeballs. Remember Jason White Chocolate Williams, the tattooed Caucasian with game courtesy of Rucker Park. SevenBrooke Wartella, JHam and LRuck all pounced on Harrison and Mary Devine early and cruised to the JPC road victory. foot three-point shooters like Dirk HARRISON Early Harrisons Mary rebounder in the JPC. He pulled down a couple Nowitzki or diminutive players like onDevine anticipated Devine was the aggressor. more boards, reached for deflections, steals and and snagged a steal, hampered Harrisons post feeds. Brewer made Muggsy Bogues, Spud Webb herwasEarlandexploded8-6. throw to or fouled within two, down-court, scored, made the free an assertive post spin power drop step move to pull Hornets to score. At the end of the third FHS led 38-19. Bro oke War tel la, wit h textb o ok for m, Both teams played swarming two-three zone Boykins or tall point guards from to give Farewell a 10-6 swished a jump-shot defense, but Farwells was just a little quicker lead. Harrisons always rugged, Taylor Bondie and more efficient. drove and was hacked to step to Far wells feisty shooting guard, senior, Magic Johnson to Shawn Livingston aallowing herHamming the foul line and drill pair. Jenna #10 Brooke Wartella led all scorers with 16 penetrated and kicked to Wartella for another points. Sophomore center, Caron White was always drew initial attention just skied for a rebound and silky jumper. Wartella a menace around the paint all evening for the a put back, she then tallied four more points to Lady Hornets to deal with as she chipped in surge Farwell ahead, 13 points. because they possessed theopening stanza. 20-8 at the conclusion of shock the Senior stalwart, Lyndsay Ruckle filled the Trixie Katzer worked for position and state charts as she compiled 12 rebounds, eight scored a bucket to begin the second quarter points and seven steals. of the new. No sport is as naked as followed this on the next Farwells Josh Gross, Brandon Hauck and Bobby Byard Savvy guard, Sydney rebounded, but Harrison had just enough mojo up their sleeve valiantly festivities. Bondie Hurley dished out five assists. Hornet possession basket to This was a solid all-around team effort, the NBA, with faces and bodies on withofa Lisa Leslie,make it 20-12. Farwells version Caron several ladies took their turn contributing in White dribbled into a mid-range jumper. vital ways. We made a conscious effort to get Lyndsay and Brooke Wartella involved and she produced. It full display for crowded fansRuckle rebounded,androve, kicked out to Hamming who swished elbow jumper to was evident that Harrison was trying to keep give Farwell a 26-12 lead. to defenders surrounding Ruckle and it was HD cameras and when defense have homecrease, split the we slicedbanked a a basket. Cassi White through huge that Wartella stepped up, commented and Farwells Coach Tom Kleinhardt. Caron White Rivard dropped a deep two-pointer was big on both ends of the floor and she really someone who breaks a super Eagles in30-12 advantage. to grant her Lady cial a gave us a lift tonight. White really has a bright Harrisons Mary Devine knifed inside for a future. Jenna Hamming and Sydney Hurley and grace, dont always stuff the stats, but they are very mold, attention will alwayshoop. The Lady Hornets style pulled up Ericaa follow. Heckman crossed over and for important and they both gave great efforts jumper at the foul tonight. But Lin already represents line that touched nothing but net. Ruckle responded on the other end by Harrisons Hilary Brewer led the Hornets with piercing into the zone and she scored to make six points and five caroms. Trixie Katzer tallied it 32-16 at the intermission. four points and four rebounds. Autumn Haag something more signi cant. When pounced on Harrison White and Hamming ripped down five rebounds. with hoops early in the third quarter to double Were getting tougher down low. Autumn up the first 36-18. Autumn Haag is so smart, shes always boxing out, Jack Johnson became the Hornets, clinic, sealed outHaag put on a boxing out another keeping a body on an opponent and just defender and collected a playing fundamental. Trixie Katzer played well African-American heavyweight tocarom. However,inHHS continued to struggle put the biscuit the inside tonight as well. Mary Devine attacked basket. and truly played aggressive for us tonight, said Pound for pound, the best Harrisons Coach Kelly Houghton. champion, using a style both Lyndsay Ruckle isBy Clint Kern cerebral and severe, he de ed racist conceptions of white supremacy HARRISON Bobby Byard faked right bounce pass to Cory Lobdell in the h as well as stereotypes that decreed with a hard jab step to shake his defender post. Lobdell turned and zipped a d African-Americans didnt have the away, then he lowered his head and knifed to a back door cutting Haley who cau intelligence to apply strategy and to the hoop, laid a so shot o the glass, jump-stopped, hesitated, absorbed a hit smarts to sport. We can say the same scored, was fouled and sank the free throw. smooched a basket o the glass. He t about Jackie Robinson when he en Harrisons Jordan Haley, whos been calmly drained the foul shot. did more than just break baseballs coming on strong as of late to grant his Shortly after, senior forward, Dar color barrier and win the Rookie Hornets a li , netted ve straight points to Tyer sprawled to the oor, ripped awa of the Year in 1947. Robinson also give HHS a 5-3 lead. Haleys second bucket loose ball, then he threw a perfect pas played with a grace under pressure was a slick play drew up by Coach Ashcro Groch for a bank-shot. en Jake Walra that challenged whiteand even in a practice a long time ago and it came penetrated and kicked out a pass to an o many blackpreconceptions about to fruition tonight. Bryan Groch threw a Groch who caught, launched a high-arc mental toughness on the highest
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Monday, March 5, 2012 e Lady Gs seemed to under-achieve a little during the regular seaM O w son, but theyve played very spirited and tenacious during the class B district tournament in Ogemaw. J.J. Willford was an enforcer all evening and she truly sparked the Flying Gs. with her 15 points and ve caroms. Dani Balzer swished a three-pointer as the rst half bell rang, this catapulted Gladwin with con dent momentum going into the lockerroom. Balzer handled the ball, made sharp m passes, dished three assists and played lock down defense. m w Allison Taylor was rock solid handling the m ball, distributing to cuters and shu ing agm m gressively on defense. m w Madison Howard was Ruckle played every game this a force on the glass and season as if it was her last time she gave some punch m of wearing the purple and gold. in the interior on both jack pine tribune ursday night was her nal game ends. Roshalle Vorachek and she went down swinging like and Megan Strait both a warrior. Ruckle tallied 17 points w foul trouble, battled and she ripped down 10 rebounds but they both scored m m clutch baskets down to spur her Lady Eagles. Ruckle the stretch and Ashley had one of the purest strokes in White was everywhere the country. doing what it took to preseve the victory.

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JACK PINE PLAYOFFS

GS SOAR IN DISTRICTS lady By Clint Kern

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Since Ive been a youthful Flying G fan, a four-year varsity player and a reporter, Ive always said that Ogemaw Heights High School gym is Gladwins house of horrors. Many years even when the Gs were able to beat Ogemaw in Gladwin, they were throttled in West Branch. Not on Friday night, the skillful and speedy Ogemaw guards were just never able to catch a rhythm offensively and the Gs collectively played good help defense. Gladwin played a gritty and efficient second half propelling them to the 3822 triumph in the district title skirmish. J. J. Willford aggressively caught, turned and drained an elbow jumper, making it 2-0. is let Ogemaw and her fellow Gladwinites know that she was ready to rumble. Soon-after, Megan Strait caught a pass from Dani Balzer, darted to the rim and nished to make it 5-2 Gs. The Gs held a 9-6 lead at the end of the opening stanza. Later Mallory Cote caught, squared up into triple threat, lo ed a precise pass to Madison Howard who went right up to score. Gladwin stalled o ensively a er that, Ogemaw got to within one, 13-12, then just before the conclusion of the rst half, Ashley White tossed a pass to Balzer who fired a corner triple and splashed it, jolting Gladwin with renewed con dence and momentum. e Gs were undoubtedly the aggressor in the second half. White was flawless. Willford was a beast, as was Howard inside. Balzer and Vorachek made plays on both ends and Gladwin secured the district trophy. Rashelle and Megan got into early foul trouble, that really made me nervous. Rashelle kept her head in the game, cheered on her teammates and stayed focused. That was another sign of her maturation, shes really grown throughout the season. JJ Willford really gave us a li . Mallory sprawled to the floor to get some loose

GS SOAR IN DISTRICTS By Clint Kern

e Beaverettes swarm Breanna Frasher a er dropping the game winning shot against the Huskies. Below, Becca Bennett and Coach Kevin Wolfe lose their minds in jubilation as the Beaver Nation advance in District play.

Not the same old beavers

Coach Kevin Wolfe has transformed the Beaverettes into hungry, fundamentally sound group of cagers in his rst year at the helm of Beavertons basketball program. And the future is only going to be brighter.
By Cody ORourke
BEAVERTON Coach Kevin Wolfe has continued to impress and he added another signature win to the season. A er Breckenridge forced their way to a seven point lead in the first, the Beaverettes clamped down in the second quarter and outscored the Huskies 9-5 in the second quarter to cut the lead at half-time to three, 22-19. Wolfe continued to manage his guard play, rotating in and out the deepest ball handling, sharp-shooting ballers in the league, he kept the game close and in the final seconds, put the faith in his girls to make the right pass at the right time. And with 2.7 seconds, that unsel sh attitude and the con dence hes been instilling his players paid o , as freshman Breanna Frasher laced a triple as time expired to give the Beaverettes the 52-51 come from behind victory. The battle really started in the second half when Jasmyn Parker-Urban popped the moneyball loose, ashed le , sprung right and flashed down a small little opening and bellied up to the three point line and splashed a big triple to knot it up a 22 all. The Huskies and Beavers continued to exchange blows. Madysen Stoneman found some wiggle room at the elbow, spun loose and connected on a oater to put Breckenridge back up. e Huskies were able to exploit swathes of hardwood in t he p aint to t a ke advant age of Beavertons shortened rotation of interior players. But the Beavers methodical, controlled offense was able to dictate the flow and tempo of the game. Parker-Urban sliced across the meat of the defense, Janae Wolfe spun loose and made herself available on

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Since Ive been frasher beats buzzer a youthful Flying G fan, a four-year varsity player and a reporter, Ive always Adkins, Coach Wo e dep oyed wave o hound ng gua d wh ch ym ed he Left, Shane n Wo w mbu h ng h hoop n gh h nd Mo g n O said that Ogemaw Heights High Zach Thomas C School gym is Gladwins house and the rest of of horrors. Many years even m w when the Gs were able to beat the Pioneermen G w D Ogemaw in Gladwin, they were continue to mash G G w m throttled in West Branch. Not m G w and skillful on Friday night, thecrash onto W m and speedy Ogemaw competition, their guards m w w m H were H H MM just never able to catch m showingMarch 12, 2012 no mercy, Monday, G a rhythm offensively and the H w unable to quench Gs collectively played good m help defense. Gladwinthirst for their played M O By a on Ch n m a gritty and efficient second hardwood dominance. They end half propelling them to the 38the regular EE BEAVER P 22 triumph in the district title season on a high note. n h m dd o anua y B av on and e second de nitely balls and create a couple jump balls, Clare skirmish. Middle, our quarter. quarter was24 points not Hamming and Brooke Wartella kept advantage heading as av started again had a shot as it was Benchley White, ey scored commented victorious GHS Coach Gladwins Ashleyand the game respectable in the G adw n into the fourth,n B the game on and hthat forced a turnover, but a second half. a h d but Lady Emily Cote. Madison was a beast on that totally killed any good mo-jo we Ruckle nished with 17 points and 10 to wind down, the Bucks urried and tough three point attempt went wide J. J. Willford aggressively Megan had going. Our defense took a break, boards while Hamming and Wartella attacked d arim and claimed the lead ba wouldd on game and Bucks B av p the ond ha om that k b tied the the boards, shes had to play against Strait, Dani Balzer and caught, turnedall year and shes and you cant do that at the varsity both added 7. Wartella also collected with just over two minutes of play as and drained an older and bigger girls h pa oCaymanG o uto theo a give hung abfor the 48-45 victory. h Gatt flashed om o on 65 elbow jumper, Rashell Vorachek step up their making it level. getting tougher and tougher. We were 2-0. We battled back in the third and boards in the 67-41 loss. cup Lindsay Winter led all scores with 13 sluggish forOgemaw and her fellow 35-33 41 v o Pine aga added 10 to go along is let awhile, but we just kept and lead it within 5 points, but the so pleased with the e ort the y River theam lead.o d pa h y Alex Starkn while games fourth. We had their Gs to I was methodically attacking and the guards then we would shoot ourselves in the girls gave tonight. McBain is a tough Clare had their backs against the with Melissa Benchleys 8. Gladwinites the district was and gh R d ng h foot really stepped up inknow half. shetitle. let them get control back, team, and everybody knew F coming n wall with about a minute le , Melissa mom n um who could make 2nd that that day It came down to J. J. Willford rumble. Soon-after, Coach Angie Dalak. ey never into the game, and our girls didnt Benchley who had been playing lock their shots, and they just shot better ready to was a safety valve for said o hom ou advan ag y aga B on pressure release passes, Right, freshman, Breannathe lay down and fought hard for four down defense all night, jarred the ball n from av field than us, said Coach she ambushed the Megan Strait caught a pass stopped working though, that is Frasher one the glass and fiercely attacked the from thing that has held constant all quarters, said Coach Tom Kleinhardt.h loose setting up Coach Rodenbo m Matt Rodenbo. We are going to really am ough n n d b y to a a h on Dani Balzer, post. Willford led season. We dont have the best record triple inand Sydney Hurley did set up a shop and run a play to tie the miss our seniors and they way they sinks Breckenridge with a Hamming M Whoop from the high darted to the rim H the LadyW with 15 points and five Gs. we may not play spectacular ball a good job handling the ho andng o Gs ball d of gameh LadyeG back up. Pioneerso ng xp ocontributed to the team this year. converted have on a and nished to make it 5-2 and caroms. Megan Straitdistricts. all the time, but we do play hard from course Ruckle showed a lot of character as Courtney English wiggled loose and netted seven PANTHERS TOP BEAVERS FOR h 15 footer The Gs held a 9-6 By Clint thejump ball until the last second ticks in tonights game. She gave o aw of p drained aa on to make 54 all. lead at the points. Rashelle Vorachek sliced inside Kern up lot it 37 43 TITLE CLARE for six of theDani Balzer stanza. - Harrison and Farwell played the size but continued to play hard in the av end points. opening compiled o the clock and that is because of B Pine River g d ou o a Erica kBeavertonw h tough at the start, u red right back and qu ad looked ey have ve points and three assists.with grit and determination. The Hornets had paint and really set an example. Shes Buchner mashed to the cup to the two Madison heart our seniors have. as Later Mallory Cote and 3 coaches throughout their 4 years Howard collected 10 rebounds caught, executed a little quicker. of Mo gan O dan app ng a 6 2 untheirearly 6-2n Jasmynissue to o guards pushed the Parkerop lead. settled down and NO MERCY take an high Mallory Cote snagged ve boards. threat, school ball Beaverettes swarm Breanna Frasher a er dropping the game winning shot against the Huskies. Below, Becca Bennett and Co squared up into triple Bryan Groch was e at best playerLake By Clint Kern HHSs the Houghton Urban sliced to the cup and hung up Its rare to get a group of ballmade MERIDIANS pass to Madison lo ed a preciseDEFENSEthe floorand theyof theirmy rst year a positive Kevin Wolfe lose their minds in jubilation as the Beaver Nation then turned around and play. two, advance in District force players to stick together all the on and he because created opportunities work ethic. STYMIES COMETS way through high school and feed Morgan Oldani for a drop step squad to led the Bobcats with Howard who heldto right up continue to push, encourage defensewent allow his Kelly Julin be triumphant as 22 e Mustangs Coleman double. e Beaverettes were the initial and love each others success.their o ense Harrison eliminated the Eaglesline, 5 rebounds, to 10 points and Gladwin MCpain, wezensky went wild, points, 6 for 7 from the 50-41. to score. stalled SEE BEAVERS aggressors and come out with moxie Thats what occurred with dumping in and Early in 5 assists, 4 steals while Sa'Taisha Mims the Clare class of 201252 for the lopsided district the third stanza, stealthy lefty, with Alix Price whistling a pass across o enthusiast its a er slaM added 9 points, 12 rebounds. ensively jumpedthat, a 24-4 dunks raMblers Ogemaw as a basketball victory. Meridian out to Harrisons Bryan Groch drove baseline, the meat of the Panthers defense to pleasantly refreshing and set the tone for the rest GOSHAWKS lead a toone to got ertranspire. within one, was halted by a trappingPOUND SPARTANS 13-12, then catch Janae Wolfe in stride for another energizing to watch double team, IN SECOND QUARTER Clare wasof the game and the conclusion of the relentlessly focused coasted for the 52-10 down low score and it appeared as if just before he afterA up, waited for Cody up at 7's a to and amazingly efficient with victory. Left,roseand the er being knottedlane, leaned one, Harrison Cooper er the momentum they had established in their execution and effort the Mustangs with rst half, Ashley White tossedLadyaG's exploded and punished release created passing Bri Yaroch led the later part of the season make throughout their authoritative 12 on senior night Balzer and Blake the the dime feed to Cooper eliminatedPinconning crew Kevin Wolfe has transformed the Beaverettes into hungry, fundamentally sound groupwouldcagers in his rst yea and fired performance while Kristen Goodall whodroppeda Farwell 24-4 in the second a pass to for a dramatic district championship Coach lead, 31-11 of at CHS. Garner both added 10. e Pioneers unloaded Few have showed who caughtquarter to take a 20 pointscored and instantaneously match up. e Panthers went on a 16 torrents of smothering pressure corner triple and the opening to and hammered on splashed it, in off the into half-time as much tenacity MCBAINon ROLLS HARRISON window to make it a 20-14 Hornet the helm of Beavertons basketball program. And the future is bender going to be brighter. point only to take a 28-11 lead into and waves of barrages Brooke Wartellas as Clares Melissa defense to retain the win 53-30. jolting 80-30 the hoop The Ramblers 36-4 run to renewed to tally an Gladwin with start half time and battled for the 44-24 sharp shooting Benchley this year. advantage. In a total team convincing victory over the the game proved too round of district e ort, Rashell Vorachek much for the from the fringes A defensive hamDistrict Championship victory. By Cody ORourke con dence athletic Bobcats of Houghton and momentum. Nick Saupe chased down a and leadership were mer, she kept the Hornets to overcome and theFarwells paced the G's with 12 while a host of McBain I cant say enough about our seniors, Lake. huge in Farwells play, the others Pioneerss alive till baller one of were on their rigid, the down the put the zipped the capitalized undoubtedly burst managed to floor, biscuit in loose ball, Hornets James Wezenskye Gsthe and really all the kids this season. It transitional year. the end. most dominant forces the JPC sound offense and basket. JJ to BEAVERTON fundamentally in the second half. laser Willford addedCurtis Coach Kevin Wolfe a cross-court a slicing 9, Madison was just a The year. Becca Bennett great battle really started in the sec aggressor were no competition Dani Balzer has ever known, ambushed Howard while tacticallydrop step rigid defense to cruise to the who wasput in 7 the left lane. has just been such a kid to have on the the Cats with power Robinson and filling both half when Jasmyn Parker-Urban pop White was flawless. Willford Megan has continued to impress and he added 82-15 victory. buckets early. Houghton Lakes team and has done everything weve for thecaught onStrait silky added 6 in the just been a season. A er a CRob men one smooth point lead. Clare turned back into the big nasty smooth stroking victory. VIKINGS SPURT OUT IN 2ND the moneyball Kevin was a beast, as was Howardand in another signature win to the pleasure all year for us. asked her to do, said Coach loose, ashed le , spr center, Kyle Akin bounced in aggressors and Ashley Petree and Alex motion BUCKS EDGE PIONEERS IN O.T. EAGLES BATTLE gorgeous AND 4-3 QUARTERS TO TAKE leapt to score a HARD, FALL TO a triple to make it a3RD Balzer mission from Clare. Breckenridge forced their way to a seven by Liz Stark willed themselves to the free Wolfe. Morgan Oldani, [Alix] Price... down a small l right and flashed inside. Clare and Vorachek RAMBLERS IN DISTRICTS Despite gritty performances transition bucket, 20-16. lead. BUCKS these girls are going to be missed Shane Adkins collected a opening and bellied made plays on The ends and typicalpoint fashion,thethe first, the Beaverettes the throw line to tie the game back up and next year. eyve done a lot to turn up to the three p both Pioneers then lead in In Ruckle Harrisons Cory Lobdell caught on despite Fancon and Melissa Benchley, carom on A er holding a slim 7-6 lead a er one, the left baseline, Bucks were able to nd the open spaces Liz Fancon made a huge stop down the Vikings out paced the Roscommon the odds stacked against the Eagles, this program aroundsplashed a big triple to kn among the Gladwin secured right wing, pump faked, took one dribble, in the second quarter and trees, he patiently, clamped down line and and give us a the district low to stop Pine Rivers low post feed in punch their ticket to the pivoted, hesitated and launched in the 2nd and 3rd she pounded the in strangled McBain ball inside, made H the middle, the nudge the Pioneers to ensure over time. cagers 27 to 10 successful year. I think when you look pulled up and drained a 16 foot jumperHuskies throwin and second M a high arcing tear drop basket outscored the up a 22 all. trophy. herself available and attacked leave the free 9-5 line quarters to foul. at the entire season, not just the games and drew the personalbuild a 33-17 lead and kept somewhat reflective on the O D in over-time for the 48-45 victory. overtime, the Bucks started that got with a sense to AN the cut at jumped out to to The the games and Rashelle Megan was Farwellians quarter of pride in 67- lead Riverhalf-time a 12-6 lead oBut in seven point urry. Freshman that we won and Huskiesthat we Beavers contin pace to take the rst round of district en he calmly stroked inthe and the district into final, leaving no doubt as on a Pine patanent Kobe Bryant jump-shot. free throw and Clare led 7-3. competition 52-34. lost, it was a very successfulblows. Madysen Stone to exchange year. e early foul led by Liz Gendernalik showed McBain.hands superior the rst, out gunning Clare that reallye to good down 22-9 he Kassy Nelson stroked a triple then Tanner Vida rolled in a trouble,who wasEaglesthree, 22-19. Wolfe continued to managedefense, in to Cooper 41 lossthe most asearly, but m class went fans, the parents, the student section corner triple e Bucks were as by holding rotating the ball and cutting to the banged in two from the line and his guard play, found some wiggle at the elb made me his textbook follow through, nervous. piece. a Farwell continued to battle for loose and Tonya Chouniard with six a Rashelle from Lobdell, then he rotating in and out the pass Csnatched in northbite thereballthrough hoop for some easy scores down low. Buchner hung up a long jumper to the entire community of Beaverton room on a oat team balls, ght and central Michigan. seemingly able to direct the really came out to support the connected CHEBOYGAN ENDS deepest way handling, sharp-shooting second make it a 46-39 game. spun loose and team. the in a banker to makecrash themat them e it 26-17boards. ball down kept the net. head inflicked game, through her e Pioneers responded in the the defense, and And when you see a community BOBCATS SEASOSN Wezensky assaulted the rim for conclusion Ramblers extended in the league, out ballers cheeredcapitalizedClare is filled with pandemonium,scored theBucks 17 to 9 to Clare rallied as Stark splashed from support aput Breckenridge back up. e Hus on her the second of the third stanza.their lead with a andhe kept the game teammates m an interior Cheboygan hoop. en Taylor team like they did this year, in behind the arc with a minute le and Lobdell convertedlonghoop, Groch a jumpers and short take seconds, put the Ardis looked o the defender were able to exploit and stayed the ableThat was of close and in the final the 23-21 lead into the half. Clares quarter to gain focused.onto hoist district trophy indefense continued to tighten up as the Petree hit from the top of the key to it really makes the season special. I say swathes of hardw edge the barrage frontM while Adkins was fake slicing nifty thanks enough. Houghton cagers of her to the 61- bunnies in the paint to take a 34-17 lead M around the another Nate and battle followed this with a faith turnaround inexperienced sign his girls make the in t he p aint toledt a ag maturation, it a 30-17 Hornet lead. from into Shavalia 52 victory. for inside position Frasher of bucket tohometowninRuckle, Jennato gameofwent on right pass 29-26 make it le three point game with 18 Janae Wolfe and Breannashortened ke advantinte their makethe break. the fans. Adkins and and the girlsslim the seconds a . land Leprechauns held a on an in-bounds play. Adkins grown throughout the troika of right time. And with 2.7 seconds, But at Beavertons rotation of shes really Jordan Haley caught the dime and powered others kiss calmly sank a couple in a basket to give the Pioneers that sliced sh attitude and the players. the season. JJ Willford really their hardwood floor, as con dence foul shots. Walter Mosby unsel to the a 14-3 lead. m Pat Gaitan burst through the rim realize hes been instilling his players But the Beavers methodical, contro gave us a li . Mallory sprawled Will Hallman swiped a they and score. theyll never play there paid o , as Clare defense and nger rolled freshman Breanna Frasher laced a triple offense was dictate the flow in a bucket off the glass that to the floor to get steal, dashed to the rim and was fouled. some again. loose a pair. Lobdellexpired to give the Beaverettes the 52-51 come from tempo of the game. Parker-Urbanable to across the meat o George Girvin the Ice Man Hallman split scored, M as time sliced or Tracy McGrady would have Mosby answered with a ousted by been proud of. Adkins came Top, Meridian is triple and it was Nouvel. behind victory. defense, Janae Wolfe spun loose and made herself availabl SEE slash right back down with a DISTRICTS, P.12 a 38-27 game. m

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Hes show through their competition an Bohn a rigid disciplinarian assortment of different medium and authoritative figure on the Farlright, the 9hes dislayed greatrange m Corey Lobdell, Harrisons interior rebounding and scoring machine goes up and over multiple Harrison cagers for the rugged fierce rebound and goes rig t a l y i n g whichClare g u l a r m a 1 -1 re basketball floor would look to jumpers, in hang out dual Beavertons demi-god season create losing shooting M boysto mark,space andonly to aangles Roy Johnston. m m time hoop squad The season series was tied at SERIES 2000 Z-FORCE S RT SERIES As a sophomore last season up on the over Farwell. we made in the second half to open up h formidable over the defensemen. m W m m one a piece, as the Mustangs W huddlesm non-league foe,tenacious varsity ranks, Cody Cooper made it very Bryan Groch orchestrated and directed good shots, replied Harrisons top brass, up Jays early the toppled the Beavers on their Shepherd Blue for onein the Lobdell may be the most m home court in an early season C O and relentless rebounder at mm m last team chant up in the JPC, clear to the JPC nation that he possessed the offensive flow for his Hornets. Groch Joe Ashcroft. eats, drinks and sleeps o clash in an over-time blitzkrieg, season. 48-46. Beaverton lashed out in a smooth and accurate perimeter stroke. chased down loose balls, tipped a carom Curtis Robinson an too bad hes just barely Clare smash blitzed 60 tall. Lobdell CLARE The parking lot was double parked, as droves of Ramblers flurried everything in site.the rematch and stompedNathan Smith on McBains first trip down Harrison Wezensky blocked the Traverse City duringTownship He could hit pressure free-throws and he to a6,999 collapsed the defense around basketball. Hes what people call a gym k 4,999 799 mate, m Mustangs into their home turf spearheaded mashed down south to the confines of Clare County in the hopes that they could avenge the floor to spark the student Beavers Austin and the loose ball, the Hayes 54-40 and the section. Adkins scooped uptalent laden McBain to win was battalion the he tallied 11 points not to N a nice player with some potential. him and found a seam thread a pin-point rat, it sounds harsh, but its actually se as three point Schneider and found to the district crown. ey H a mid-season lose to the Pioneers. McBain took it on the chin last time, as Todd through Ramblers interiorpumped in 20Taylor Ardis theregional action. then m bellied up to GENE'S Power Equipment Sales and This winter Cooper has cranked up pass to set up a comrade for an easy a compliment in the basketball realm. establish himself as the alphaService Wysong and Taylor Ardis came up clutch down the stretch and Shane Adkins for a triple dog leg and the clash for Curtis up a quickmention a plethora of other deflections Pioneers were 5-0. dog in the traversed up to Traverse City his tenacity and played with a much basket and tallied seven points 981 East Railway Street is one of the type of ballers who h to spur CRob and Tanner Vida established themselves as the alpha-dogs McBain finally some traction and some and hustle plays. Road. So going into the district foundClare vanquished Coleman, MI 48618-0516 fisticuffs, you know there was 989-465-1521 more consistent, physical ferocity. the Hornets to the triumph. a desire West High School for regional in the back court in the 53-50 victory. willingness to venture down Sophomore small forward, Casey into the gullies where going to be some bad blood aguys. Jared Larr approachedwas a long both Coopers physicality has been evident Because the gyms were occupied by has to burningenhanceto not just play, el peskynever stops grinding on team from but rapidly his skills to elite st I personally had spent all week licking my chops all week Wezesnky was ultra brewing between the two demolishing competition. Alcona Rundell competitive teams. in anticipation for a grind it out, back and forth slug fest. I the baseline, stopping just short ends of thetenacious defensive fast busting through opponents on his way ACT test takers, we hadnt had an official status and he doesnt just talk about it, hes th of Wezensky territoryHes and Alcona and thendeceptively and wildly floor. Meridians 40-38 last second The Pioneers are fluidily and ruthlessly functioning at a crisp pace. This watching the Clareis continuing to peak and climax at the right time of the was intrigued at the possibility of deep collection of talent boys loaded Beavers lived up to practice since Thursday. I knew wed be willing to work for it and pour in the time cr victory over the a deuce from the wing. and he has that uncoachable instinct of A collecting rebounds on both ends of teamcollided patch which swarmed with season. James Wezenskyin the most dominant player in the region and long. I load of guards at Coach Wises disposal is smothering. is a close game a rarity all season the boat rolled into to the billing. play Wezensky responded with ferocity. Adkins made with they ways to get shots off in traffic. the floor.m mhas been much more rather rusty and I was very nervous of needed to expand his skill-set. Cooper d Bohns battalion came out and finding their court trap. Clare settled M the school and was immediatelyCody ORourke work of the Ramblers rotation, Wezensky established By met by a Clares bruising immediately put the clamps on rugged baskets game-like intensity. Last year as freshman on the Rundell will have a of the Gladiators very fruitful season capable converting and draped all with the long break fromthe first half, then in varsity team.aCRob scurried alljunior R linebacker, wild eyed and glazed over Mitch Greenacre. position and Adkins fed Wezensky for the two-handed Traverse City Saint Beavertons offensive sets and down, started shredding the CLARE The parking lot was double parked, as droves of Ramblers flurried everything in site. Wezensky blocked Nathan Smith on McBains first trip down defenders shoving over We were sloppy for over an smothered the Beavers in the next year authoritative What dothe hopes that they could avenge the floor to spark the student section. Adkins scooped up the loose ball, mashed you think about tonights game, Greenacre yoke-crunch dunk-nasty. Wezenskys as he continues to do whatever down south to the confines of Clare County in trenches. Nate Luptowski, Jake press with precise passes basketball him long hes Francis. TCSF proved to be tooand whilem been guarding taller the third we began to settle down and the court displaying that he had unique th a mid-season lose to the Pioneers. McBain took it on the chin last time, with histhrough Ramblers interior and found Taylor Ardis bellied up to the three point said, foaming at the mouth as Todd green and white war he can to perpetuate Hornet and Hamthunder splash sent waves of Pioneers into absolute frenzy and crew were stifling A Wysong and Taylor Ardis came up clutch down the stretch and Shane Adkins for a triple dog leg and the Pioneers were up a quick 5-0. Cooper they eventually dismantledLindsay the Beavers passing lanes and seemed to burst at the seems. Even paint covering his face. I dont know man...It should be a finally found some traction and some and the small gym during this campaign. Rundelland off theplayers haul in four rebounds per compiled dribble and Tanner Vida established themselves as the alpha-dogs McBain and rangy for Clare defendersWinter attacked in the low post.Harrisonchipped start making good decisions. passesvery quickness and some fundamentally ex to withstand. the quick reaction ability to victory happy with some of the sharp I was that sound skills. It was a no brainer to move le barricading the routes to the cup in nine contest. in the back court in the 53-50good game. Clare maybe by 5 or 6... , I said. Wrong, willingness to venture down into the gullies where victory. Mitch Jim Grove who was t tamed the Tigers of Lincoln- pinned back, points in the with ears and established a 11-4 advantage 10 points. I personally had spent all week licking my chops all week Wezesnky was demolishing guys. Jared Larr approached blitzing the rim as if she was that r n e v e r l o s t in the first. said, at this point drooling. Clare by 15, he continued,baseline, stopping just short of Wezensky territory and still m They were aran into aambushing on ateam concentration. She was in anticipation for a grind it out, back and forth slug fest. I the Alcona. Clare well-rounded mission of W i n t e very M Beaverton struck the first having not Clare boys m was intrigued at the possibility of watching the even blinked with this crazy mad-man look loaded a deuce from the wing. blow as Anthony Brubaker destruction, going in for collectively long TC St. Francis froze defenses three or four and couple play in a close game a rarity across his face. The student section is going be crazy. I responded with ferocity. Adkins made patch all season long. I rolled into Wezensky made Clare work for every shot,aevery steps aahead of M D snaked through a small seam V kill. Winter her opponent M the school and was immediately met by a Clares bruising work of the Ramblers rotation, Wezensky established in the Mustangs defense, curled with her team, featuring m explosive stutter step dribble t h o u g h t s b eyo n d t h e i r an bet, I responded, thinking to myself Greenacre is probably Adkins fed Wezensky for the two-handed linebacker, wild eyed and glazed over Mitch Greenacre. position and around the corner, sucked out cross-overs. Winter dropped pass and every dribble. TCSF long- awareness. This advanced What do you think about right. And Greenacre tonights game,he was. Clare throttled McBain in everyyoke-crunch dunk-nasty. Wezenskys authoritative aspect the rotation and created a small point guard in Devon Sheehey. flurries of went of the game, mental student blizzard said, foaming at the mouth with his green and white war thunder splash sent waves of Pioneers into absolute frenzy little nook for Austin Schneider range bombs. of the game 70-47. paint covering his face. I dont know man...It should be a and the small gym seemed to burst at the seems. Even William and the bound, H set her mates her explosive leg muscles on to lose inMarystatepasses tomWinters no capabilities adjoined with to flash to. Brubaker slung a crisp look championship good game. Clare maybe by 5 orClare jumped Mitch 20-13 lead in the first and never took their hands off the scorers booth 6..., I said. Wrong, to a Jim Grove who was tucked behind the m A pass to Schneider for the quick up for scores cold. and m quick hands said, at this point drooling. Clare by 15, he continued, still appeared to have jumped up like a little spring bunny in 69 Sean Sheldon andL ihis a y werel ijustwereridiculously compile four feed. The Mustangs punched necks of mad-man look the Ramblers. m d t l e game. rebounding buzzsawss m 19a points per steals perher to Often these JPT basketballn awardsd a n permitted game. having not even blinked with this crazy the excitement. right back. astounding Right from crazy. Wezensky winning the tip ball and flipping it Vongphasouk thankfully stroked a m m A m across his face. The student section is going beJamesI McBains Derek out to Adkins fellow Mitch Kucharek flashed to game,H m consistently as she sprung bet, I responded, thinking to myself Greenacre is probably role, Clare had all the momentum. Wezensky was Clare fire department double, because had he not, the an for the slicing finger m m W the top of the paint and quickly featured. Winter, Adkins, Vida how thieveriespoints. Clare on fastbreak eliminated the m Pioneers. filled the cup no matter and right. And he was. Clare throttled McBain in every aspect would have had to be called in to hose down the Pioneers absolute dog-beast in the trenches, coming completely undone and blocking m worked the ball around the horn m m Th good of a scouting report Winter dished out two of the game 70-47. student section. to Ham who had leaked out We pre d i t e d Me r d i an her opposition did. Winter, Wezenskycreceiveitop honours. assists per game. Her x-ray Clare jumped to a 20-13 lead in the first and never took their hands off the Clare went right back into attack mode. Adkins curled around the corner, across the baseline and made the necks of the Ramblers. pumped his brakes to put his defender on his heals and lashed out at the second EE P ONEER P himself available in the corner. to contend right neckwho was always out onarc, vision, anticipation and andSEE MUSTANGS P.11skills passed perimeter around the throwing Right from James Wezensky winning the tip ball and flipping it out to Adkins wave of Ramblers collapsing in route to the rim. Adkins missed the shot, but Ham loaded up the biscuit Ever ybody knew coming e 2011-12 Clare and basketball squad was a re ection of whats right with high school sports. ey were an unse orchestrating the offensive for the slicing finger role, Clare had all the momentum. Wezensky was an made good on his attempts. Wezensky had two straight blocks on Smith to neck with Clare to claimguarding the other teammates openboysset basket, then turned right back into the cager season that the sets or up the majority of the absolute dog-beast in the trenches, coming completely undone and blocking continue to jam his psyche and give him an inferiority complex. The second around the defense, sprung the Pioneer ballers were going cared nothing more Lady doing whatever it took to help each other win another game. eyre the epitome of the than teams JPC bragging rights. Clarebest guard, still had Pioneers baskets. Another set of cold, nasty to be a force to be reckoned SEE PIONEERS, P.13 SEE MUSTANGS P.11

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Longstreth Ifather, help but OUT STRONG extendedIo 18 7spring cant on GLADWIN highlight my By Clint Kern wasnt at a game o h he games she could with ayouBeave at the were bestowed When cultural, a vow make A football running back can during the SOCCER STARTS blame his offensive lineman By: Jason Chennett theill feelings and heredity heritage. weve all raLLiesforgetbeabout anytraditionaltheonweddingandpodium something JpC h it a Renees s i nRon was she heard theewgoes 17 11 omp for not working hard to create may Wit h a m a s s i v e athletic eventand just enjoyleader ofit I Jeff, take you, Kathy, l o having,Galong with the like this: Flying openings and fend o defenders. OUT STRONG the harrier Th A basketball player can blame a o in n he team four consecutive offensive talent ea Alicia 41 was the MVP on autumns. 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I over 30 and of during the weekends, his Fu ye ars were and the Beavereton softball Gladwin overtook the Standish all-time great wrestlers, S The ve y e ence o dance u endurance.and Ron initiated their fulldencerges on. 15 enas soonin, it webeenclimbing up inoforhabby e e and con defensive playhigh schoolersand he nearly 40 do a house is lled with his nine his two from Denny po cause forwhen going through school, rememberyears, marriedto three, and and searched maple tree and hiding father of chemo and Emma as him a from me Sterling Panthers 3-0. areas pledged Furgeson Jr. and Bran the Strohkirch long distance SEE CURE, P. 14 grandchildren. 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Ron MVP on conference to remind Kirsten and ey B ade By: Jason Chennett home? wa Beave on Ca Ovarian Cancer, aa etype the GHS cross country squad in Wit h a m a s s i v e l o s s i n SEE FURG, P.2 ove o he body h ough he junior and senior seasons. g down he his p che can offensive talent in Alicia Ron led his completely almost Gs to an eight win unheard like her who she is not alone others Rylies biggest fear during that w nged C oats and all-time p oint and one tie By Cody ORourke bend ng he m a on o ump Gs regular season.in the Through the whole process was not the a d ance o hou ese pena y om he leader Melanie Smalley, much Flying placed third of inw Conference meet children. speculation arose about who in her fight Northern B e simple utterance of the hunter and enjoys spending the scoring torch would be her, the C a e he body o he me od e and on a this ca bu odds against39 10 anomaly wa dog M ch bad he and sixth at word cage fighting evokes time up north with his familymoundoperations, lengthy several regionals. Ron was passed to for the Gladwin Girls the unquestionable leader of all sorts of images. Social and friends bear hunting. soccer team this season. New, G eenac his Center; y brigade and according to many he constructed as unfettered His life has always beenpe recoverycross country cool. no ucher her diagnosis proved to be,mom o o 39 3 times, hy hm o mu c bu he o me haand dose a uxu Matt Poet with e o ed a young faces dominated the made running violence and uncontrolled centered on working hard and scoring column for the Lady Ron of elite long distance through chemo r a g e , G l a d w i ns S c o t t providing for his family. a survivor dosewasinan chemotherapy,who dance battle o ea n 13 p ace Fa we A ex along isor the Gs in their season opener runner men a eng h o pe o m upon he andcancerbut of losing her Furgeson Sr. breaks down the For years, he traveled from Laye the Northern Baye Tuesday night, as freshman Conference. Ron excelled in the negative stereotypes of Mix Martial one end of the state and with facing all the surgery,Haa n hed n 15 p ace w h forwards Karmin Leos and Billie Jo DeLisle alertly mile the two mile Arts as a legitimate sport. b e yond d e vel opi ng and Ali ivierge paced the team, among c c ha w ho d become and the high ex aby TheRylie began to losestory of a comp Right; hair. inspirational her nh jump. A mans man, Furgeson has molding two of Gladwins side effects such treatment hustles in from third complimenting outstanding h aunchhearts and adw n o 38 10 G I feel terrible I cant remember been married for over 30 all-time great wrestlers, Scott defensive play from Emma base to score another Billie Jo DeLisle has been the stri any specific years, a father of three, and Furgeson Jr. and Brandonwhe e races that Ron ran you eve y move unde a he ago. I me hair two weeks Miller and Morgan Reid as brings, Ryliepe o Rylie mu about heavywe after w e stood brave Miller touched the gh in, it was nearly 40 years run in the Lady Bobcats during the weekends, his Fu rge s on . 1 5 ye ars ago ng a e Gladwin overtook the Standish a smoking hot hurler feed th remember him house is lled with his nine when his two high schoolers mindshercfirst round of know her. of those who chemo, massacre over McBain. Sterling Panthers 3-0. and tree and climbing up in a m c o cope Un ke o he a me maple true, complying with grandchildren. He is an avid were going through school,connec hiding fromwto h g ace mu for the Bobcats in the chaos SEE GLADWIN, P. 13 meda coming Roza h ew he acob DeLisle was a major play a joke. Ron had a great sense Lori started the doctors through po he dance ha no w SEE LEGENDS P.16 cstillaverywh esaid. Itho 37 11 o ga he 18 p ace h mechan early part of the season. She ha SEE FURG, P.2 McPain on the Ramblers battles out slowly, then in handfuls. Rylie. She continued to the choice of being as she from the rubber sedated 4th grade year, and withthe DeLisle has that raw, for oom o e o gnew surgeries and theye how ng getting everywhere. of Te man and v ng eve y h ng cancer It was Fa we Robe receive chemotherapy until for that gunned fastballs and so the help of Mrs. stretchRylie cr back to strength that procedure. I am innate ability to Hale, and placed They mu ma n a n no weakne The hou By JAson Chenette it was ck h ew 35 5 of 2010, and proud that atchange-ups. and I told her ohn Kud all December and that and bend the corners honor brings. that moment remained on the all-Aof over M
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MATT POETS STORY

a dance story

a dance story

Poppa furgy a dance story

Pictured le to right, the Furgeson regime Scott Jr, Scott Sr, and Brandon Furgeson. Old man Scott Furgeson unloaded in the cage, demolishing his competition in the opening minutes to add another victory to the Furgeson House of Pain.

Rylies perseverance shows how a person can nd resolve in otherwise di cult times.

RYLIE MILLERS STORY

Poppa furgy

Lady Cats Claw McBain

Poppa furgy

Megan Taylor, Kelly Julin, a slew of weak groundballs BY come out eventually to Beal JEFF GOODWIN On May 11th, 2010, Rylies team traveledgoing toCity teams a stem cell to replace and thought of other kids not roll the entire year. Rylies began ConferenCeAND PATIENCE, Christina Pennfield she and harmless pop ups. In SPEED and if she wanted to shave it the bone marrow lost from going through what she had friends, who she dearly missed mother, Lori, rushed her to for non-conference action inning T WO WORDS R ARELYP16 SEEMone S chemotherapy. Sherwoodforce the the firstshe hadDelisle sat through her ght, welcomed TRACKH Amanda ball to inhaled the first two batters down, SEE DANCE P16 o it would be okay. a impress O N Y the hospital with symptoms Wednesday night.YAfter No O U W I T each ground and knew to make S N earLy would know with her hat on. The stem cell consuming two groundballs ONE 3-2 of what they thought was slow start, leading to a ANOTHER, WERE put out. treatment a better way. As parents we her back to school with open loss in stood ingame, the She the first THE PRIMARY WEAPONSto Withe mostsdie a n d t are our hittingvoice.with lasers arms. It was almost as if she the bathroom proved be t h D e l i l cult h e and kids Julin We need Beaverton looks appendicitis. Initially the Mustangs steamrolled the OF C her with doctors found nothing Aggies, the clippersain HOIC E F OR T H E defense rolling, and the speak onfor the put outs. was never gone! Lori said. in her recovery to at first their behalf and like they may justtoO U G H hand struggleopportunistic Cats seizing A er Gilman walked backleading H 13-1 T O N L A K E and in the wrong with her, and believed mercy said I 5th Bcant do it! Im F T BA L L the opportunities given to-back batters, a throwing They (her friends) would inning AT S S O process. Facing another ensure they are heard! It is O B C of have the mojo and going cap. TEAM AS THEY relatively new surgery base amazing what a run to score. Rylie had only contracted the night to let every hair fall outCRAFTILY to them on the and apath, error allowedwe can learn even Skype her just so they on Cassiday Then A talent to storm the herN dad T H E Houghton Lake ran from would be McBains just held a virus, but Lori insisted Madiits own! D I S M her T L E Dmonth long recovery time, away It our children if we only could hang out! mound offeredthis RAMBLERS on more tests. A CT scan own on theto shave MY head MCBAINnever game one in shutout run of the entire night. The only remaining conferencegame, very in the OF Rylie with once became pay attention. opening all laughed. SDAY N IG H T Sorf a s h i o nwhy .me? l i s lRylie far off the bottom of treatment for Rylie is a e Starting exceeded the I N rarelyWhen upset TUE and we By Cody ORourke of her abdomen area was asked , 8 - 0 D e I remember the first time I met Kirsten Longstreth. It was a year, allowing Bdone with her last Her battle through stem e x p e c t a t i o n s o n h e r biannual CT scan, which has as Scotty City into she was eal DOUBLEHEADER. bright sun shiny day at the Beaverton softball diamonds. I was helping coach ordered, and revealed an scoring position. A weak a Gladwin summer league softball team and we were locking up horns with the Using one O F F E N S I V E LY, Beavers on their home turf. Longstreth was an absolute buzzsaw and shredded us to treatments, she had patience at the plate, 7 11x11 centimeter massLongstrethfrom themeticulously hair celleach in her showing goes Meridian examining treatment even broughtU Grecovery K E shown her to be cancer free HO H T O N L A time, and instead pieces on the mound, and then turned around and plastered us from the batters box. S E R ADE I remember thinking to myself, Wow...this little girl is just so poised in showing Sara Lewis had a night about change in how theWAquietPAofAZ EH EA N D D Christmas in a to this point. I rmly believe cell S P Kuntilspending batters yielded only two Houghton Lake was for 7 at bat against runs pitch, B her I R us no mercy... And to confirm my memory, I pulled out the old stat book from overtime, where Y incredible a few years back and Longstreth went 3 for 4 in the first game, recording three PA PA hospital bed ball control savvy and put the Mustangs in an plethora harvesting procedureandandPscoringSLAT E U P . T O P in Ann Arbor, that through the power of was allowing T H E T H E singles, a walk, scored four times, and drove in four runs, and pitched a two-hitter, took hold O F T H E took over, IN the Huskies in aable to put athe paths of base 12 her to slice through the Houghton relinquishing only one walk and had five put-outs of her own with laser throws uncomfortable runners on position. via the G done. Rylie had a portdefnese T WsneakLa IshotH T N I N G prayer and the life-saving Lake placed O she was released December and to first base. The night cap was no different, as Longstreth went 2 for 4 with two past the B Othe first half O M C of D singles and two walks, scoring four more runs and pounding in four more pitching fromwalk. Once Beal inning e10-10 tie that City on basein her groin to collectBobcatsOinRLT S23rd, BaIIN EG 9 week ahead of medicine and service of the cat overtime. Only a freashman, Lewis A Z N cells A N A M full RBIs. We got shelled and massacred by the Beavers 18-1 in the first F will have a big impact on the next was lights out, and quickness of Michaelynn game, then 18-3 in the night cap. Longstreth left a permanent like some S T E soccer. four years of Bucks A L S A N D 5 R U N S . for cell transplant, schedule. Her recovery from everyone involved, our sweet impression on me from that day on. was calledcient small ball and Pappas, her stemPAKIZER PAPPAS very e due to darkness. Pakizer, Leah and I went up to Longstreth after the game and congratulated her on demolishing us, and she sprung that shy little smile on her Lori said. run manufacturing on the Megan Taylor among others, Center; The Lady Bucks rip victory After the harvest the stem cell treatments girl was spared! Lori said. face and said Thanks. This would be the way I would come to know Kirsten: a small, fearless competitor yet always quiet, procedure she had scoreless and the inning Pakizer home I am certain it was because to have were finished from again part of the gave the Aggies overwhelmed polite, and reserved but quick to crack a grin of friendliness. awaypitcher just enough support the McBain pitched six When the an equally hasty manner she had an army of people from Houghtoncapitalizing on every had five out. More than anything else, this is what I enjoy about athletics: defense, Lake inthe port taken strikeouts in in utilized the patience and an athletes ability to stay in the moment, to live in the moment and thrive. There is something truly special about Longstreths to squeak by Rivalry for soccer had the to record the shutout. by mid-January Rylie error and the Cut River the Mustangs. placing runs on the gameport placed she andspeed that Coach Amber behind her praying for her they approach to competition that I have come to love and respect. After a very slow start to O scoreboard. She wins with grace, shows passion in defeat - yet is never was asleep ensively, Houghton Lake Seargant preaches. After very was playing and disrespectful. She plays the roll assigned to her by her coaches dominance. gameIn game one, Bobcat ace wasand she was by Pakizer drawing a in the snow stole every step of the journey. I the second for the spearheaded and goes beyond to mesh with her teammates. She has nervous about it hurting when sledding as walk, young girl am so very thankful to live any Pakizer enough confidence in herself to put herself into a position L ady must angsBillie Jol,Delisle took the and Pappas at the top of the 2nd and 3rd on consecutive as wel Right; Shawn Larner and Billythey removed it because she should. to shoulder the weight of the game, yet is humble enough to allow others around her to flourish and develop. something clicked, and the the Cats. Delisle lineup. The two lightning pitches before scoring on a in this small town. We would mound for Over the last several years, between working at the Bittner both impress on the mound b o l tbe cawaken e dthe a n sacrifice groundout from not have made it through this was going e Miller family received Gladwin Record & Clarion and now at the Tribune bats immediately caughtto overpower the to s om bi for for was able Think Tank, I have watched Longstreth hone and re. Tied 1-1 in the bottom procedure. We had asked the support from a sh Pappas. McBain offense with her develop her skills as a steely competitor and an this year with two victories against amazing 9 steals and 5runs. the always unsel family in battle without the help weve unwavering teammate. It was not that Cohee half of the second inning, fastball. When the Ramblers sta game 2,could be Georgia through Rylies distance. medical In if Rylie with Delisle McBain was able to survive been given. I wish I could Coleman 5-1 and 2-0. SEE KIRSTEN, P. 9 Morgan Cassiday doubled were finally able to catch during the procedure. journey. sedated moving from the mound the murderers row of Delisle, In the second inning the and H is occurrence of personally thank everyone e top walks. in Madi Cassidayup to the heater, Delisle hit to second, Gilman took the Julin, and Sherwood, but the oodgates opened. with two By JAson Chenette They explained that it was a cancer so rare in children that helped us no form in how Shawn Larner put on a dazzling display last summer for Coach Broko and Post 171, he is looking to return tomatter his swan s T he Me r i d i an s of t b a l l outs, giving the them with the o speed lth, mound for Houghton Lake. Cats had struck. After the of the inning saw Gilman balls a Mustangs and help to lead and to a JPC title, had Coleman, Larner put his team traveled to Beal City simple Using the Gs basically and againstit was knotted Georgiaex on, to stymie small batters,opener. great or the Comets in the score Sanford-Meridian traveled rst their rst lead. leading to MCbain punishing processthe pitch to contact in icted a girl in at 1. is K the first two the gesture. m for non-conference action to B e a l C it y We d n e s d ay Wednesday night. After a they would snip the stitches as was and together, the I know that would be an Beal City returned ball in the dirt where method, she was able to feed well,the last time McBain throwing smoke and sending Pakizer Rylie, her friendsolid Brooke into evening to take a very Breanna Hover and other good buddy, the fireMarsrow slow start, leading to a 3-2 A g g i e s at , t w o e a r s loss in the first game, the sleddingt e a mSnow ySnake. the black the third inning, advancing hole infield pull her ravenous defense with would supported each the McBain batters rambling havethe and of the tube out of her families be within striking impossible feat, but we for removed from a state Mustangs steamrolled the championship. In the opener, two batters into scoring Aggies, leading to a 13-1 groin. promised to try. CoLviLLe returns Rylie was scared to other through rough times. for the dugout. Delisle to util the Mustangs were welcomed mercy in the 5th inning of position with one out. Madi never death but agreed to do it The doctors of each child fielded a weak groundball patien le over her le ear that by solid pitching, hitting, and the night cap. pelvis. After more insisting Adversity is elding from the Aggies, who Madi Cassiday held her farweLL merCies evartsedation, as this was consulted one another as and the Cats had something0-2 a 1-2-3 an Cassiday fought through thestarted fell out. When her hair jumped out to a it was agreed upon 5-1 lead at from Lori, rally ensued, own on the mound in the without that we all must face; to dee its defensive inning. one point. A late jam though, striking out the opening game, very rarely to grow back, she had Goshawks look strong with resulting in the best an from the wrecked 2-1 of h o e v e r, b u t M e r i i a n thatwshe wouldd be admitted to rst Aggie batter and forcing all the policy. It was a nightmare! well, Larner and Bittner hurling steamers unavoidable apart around allowing B eal City into When Cohee rubber. ended up coming just short scoring position. A weak Brooke Colville and that one It was incredibly painful for treatment both children offering to deep leftwas a scorin this peach fuzz of stealing away game one, Mott Childrens Hospital at the next into a ground out. life. Rylie Miller for faced showing from the Meridian losing 6-5. batters yielded only two runs By Clint stubborn endured two hair le ! think In the second game, the the University of Michigan in From the bottom of Ithe its her as they had to apply direct could possiblyKern have. In standupadouble, the o ense passed with danger few of us and put the Mustangs in an Mustangs looked much more uncomfortable position. very symbolic Meridian of her Courage pressure to her groin to stop September of 2011, Rylie was took control. Following our th third inning Ann Arbor.as a team, have experienced in catche relaxed and solid COLEMAN The highly area as they etched e pitching from Beal City surgeries and on,explosion and despite another slow start was lights out, and some unleashed an and determination and maybe the bleeding. It nally stopped invited to Alabama to be the lives, and nfought throughseco touted Gladwin Flying Gs a m e i n s t o n ethe s t as Doctors at Mott diagnosed o ensively, Meridian cruised very e cient small ball and Lake le endlessbit andstubbornness of her bubbling got h hig h Romanacky hasup. guest of honor at an ovarian every day of torturein 1993. Rec hours of back to overtake Beal City 6-4 of ahits of runs. Hannah are wit champions run manufacturing on the a warriors spirit, thethe mass as Small C ell and they her bandaged cancere st in final inning. Damon week. part of the gave the Aggies expectations for this spring and it was on full display this of the CMU and Coleman re Stockford led off with a Bolstering together the heart Walters bat pitcher just enough support own. rehab to be able Roscommon o Ovarion put across the The tumor single, and advanced to Cancer. When the nurses andBucks aheadensiveursdayshe put doctorsunit, cancer walk. The families t h rou g h C o dy e rl l ew it hwas an at h A n st i l l ast go-ahead run, scoring Daniel on the ball diamonds. The the to squeak by the Mustangs. in nights Johnson on an RBI single. After a very slow start to the The Miller was removed soon after the second knees family hosted- m left stheoroom o w n match-up againstcontinue to have and remain close to smile and in the MHSAA defens books met overwhelmingly Petre ran into a small amount to get her base on a passed G e n w o p e d d Rylie looked Bobcats. If Romanacky can the second game for the huge on of contesting from Beal Citys L ady must angs as wel l, M-18 me and said compiling a .650 batt a Stockford then stole Aman discovery,nalandofRylie began ball.pig roast in July of 2010 atand west ward on aofey impact the the offense flowa day, and each child has positive attitude. With the better will be each game, Bucks this line-up in their round something clicked, and the backthirdshapereached home and never dolock horns di another season. no signs of the cancer helpPappas displayed a keen Gs were in base and for money Schaffer Road to that to cult team to beat this had average. The Cohee Leah batting, but, like the chilled bats immediately caught her that shadowed the Beal treatments to help raise chemotherapy of friends,dfamily, and air re. Tied 1-1 in the bottom eye from the batters box. Pappas y quality s c are as t he r umb City fields the throw for oval as awareness to Rylie, and with perhaps the richest half of the second inning, within all night,month. Everyaction, and third was the kidtradition known to them to reoccurring. the coolly a quick hands into united at her has community the bat and and gathe with Coleman baseball without putting retired the Aggies side of Morgan Cassiday doubled the Cat o response from the community ine, putting the Mustangs the line-up, securing the swi feet once shes on base. Her what5-1 in Madi Cassiday with two mid-Michigan, theI Comets her that a defeated we went in round sleep rst! ensured Si nc e c ompl e t i ng he r side, Rylie sweep, winning go th Shawn Larner put on a dazzling display last summer for Coach Broko and Post 171, he is looking to return to form in his swan song time y for the Mustangs for a she impresses the victor to outs, giving the Mustangs up 3-1. to get a good jump and and help to lead the Gs to a JPC title, and against Coleman, Larner put his ex on, to stymie the Comets in the opener. of we would make is opener 2-0 recording 1700 people, Coleman. Colemansure it never treatment, Rylie has returned ability from basethebase safely,and our in their rst lead. ofand solid inningswe were there for Awasastaggering. Goodall chemoa victory on most gallop of us would see as one un to two of shutout er ground out, Harrison faithful of friends most recent baseball Beal City returned fire in the nightcap. pitching. from single through on the third inning, advancing three days, Lori said. It was pushed a the closest the did.to win a baseball the right to the life she lived before. kept a relentless assault o r withdclasso w We contacted worst nightmares thea r tshorten program Seni h In game one, the Aggies two batters into scoring with and family to absolute people and now the policy She was homeschooled to Ramblers. sfewhp aw, Bi l lyh r n jumped out to a 3-1 for lead position with one out. Madi all business taking Rylie, she her resolve to get back on and poise out of us could state championship in the Bitt after the first inning, Cassiday fought through the advantage of ever y pitch just wanted to and in and out SEE MERIDIAN, P. 4support gives the kids and parents compensate for missing her emulate. get jam though, striking out the track. strangers attended in Goshawks look strong with Larner and Bittner hurling steamers from the rubber. slightly off the mark rst Aggie batter and forcing strong pitching of their own. SEE GLADWIN, P.7 the next into a ground out. By Clint Kern Center; Leah Pappas and the
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By Jason Chennette Defense ruled the soccer field in Roscommon Thursday night as Houghton Lake made the short trip to the Bucks domain to rekindle their bi-annual soccer rivalry. Outstanding play from both keepers dominated the game, and it took over 70 minutes for either team to draw blood when Roscommon took a 1-0 lead. A clutch goal came for the Bobcats only minutes later to force overtime. The Bucks stole back the lead in the first overtime period, and Houghton Lake couldnt answer, allowing Roscommon to run away with the first blow in their rivalry this season 2-1. It took very little time for the action to pick up, as Houghton Lake marched down the field immediately after kickoff and nearly scored off a Sarah Garret shot. Shortly after, Roscommon almost converted a possession, as great passing and a burst of speed from Leah Lewis brought her into scoring range near the left end of the net, but her line shot sailed wide right. For the rest of the half, the Lady Bucks imposed their will on the Bobcats, passing and controlling the ball with the finesse of a championship-wor thy squad. Morgan Romancky and Logan Hutek played a huge part in this, always moving to open space and creating passing lanes for teammates, along with setting up other players with favorable shot opportunities. 15 minutes in, Sara Lewis nearly became the recipient of a goal off a Hutek throw in, but Cozette Koupal turned away the strike, keeping the score knotted at 0; but the Roscommon shooting onslaught continued. At the 20 minute mark, another ideal scoring opportunity was turned away. Sara Rowen found Hope Schepke for a shot in the middle of the 18 yard box. The shot was seemingly secured by Koupal, but the ball slipped away, and two excellent defensive saves prevented the Bucks from jumping out to an early lead. Ho u g ht o n L a k e g a i n e d b a c k a b i t o f momentum at this point, working the ball effectively down the field in short, fast-paced possessions. No attempts found the inside of the net though, and at halftime the two teams remained locked in a defensive gridlock tied 0-0. Morgan Romnacky took the lead for the Roscommon offense in the second half, shouldering the shooting load, sneaking past Houghton Lake defenders to receive passes for shots or plowing her own path through the

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Morgan Romancky handles the ball in the middle of the eld for the Bucks. On top of strong passing, versatile ball handling, and team leadership, she scored the go-ahead goal with 13 minutes le in regulation o a corner kick nding her foot.

Bobcat defensive wall. The majority of her shot attempts hooked far left of the net though, and for the first 27 minutes of the second half the same defensive poke war seen in the first part of the game was mirrored. Despite Roscommon having a stranglehold on time of possession, the Bobcats mustered several quality shot attempts, with the majority coming from ideal open shots in the middle of the field. 13 minutes remained in the game when Romancky put in a shot off a corner kick for

(Le ) Sara Lewis shields Olivia Daughtery while attempting to possess the ball. (Top) Houghton Lakes Emily Cody and Roscommons Kayli Kozumplik battle for the ball at mid eld.

the Bucks. Only minutes after, Roscommon nearly scored again when Shannon Scott made a terrific pass, threading through several Bobcat defenders and found Janelle Gavin. Gavin went head to ahead against Koupal, but couldnt beat the keeper, keeping Houghton Lake in the game. Several Bobcat shot attempts were turned away in the final ten minutes, but not all were held back, as Kenie Straub came through in the clutch, scoring a cross-net shot from the left side of the goal with only 90 seconds left and forcing overtime. In the first half of overtime, Mady Walter came very close to putting the Bobcats ahead early on, shooting on an undefended net, but Danielle Doebler managed to scurry back to the net and get a hand on the shot. Houghton Lakes ensuing possession practically mirrored this, with Gillian Carrol unable to put a shot into the goal. Sara Lewis came up big for the Bucks minutes later, putting a shot in from the right side of the net off a Logan Hutek cross pass, jetting Roscommon into the lead and ending the first half of overtime. The final ten minutes turned into an offense against defense battle, with the Bucks looking to hold their narrow lead. Bobcat possession after Bobcat possession was held back by a stellar effort from the Roscommon defenders. When the dust of the Bobcat assault settled, Sara Rowen of Roscommon dribbled the ball at mid-field and booted it deep out of bounds, securing the Bucks their first victory of the season. It was a well played game for each team, said Houghton Lake head coach Darren Barnes.

My girls played a very tough team and stopped them from doing a lot of the things they wanted to do but just came up a bit short. Overall Im proud of our effort tonight. Kenzie Straub recorded the lone goal for the Bobcats. This was our first win and we really needed it, said Roscommon head coach Mark Dalak. We worked on a few things during the game and communicated, passed, and possessed the
Houghton Lakes versatile and quick Mady Walter works around Rscommons Pam Barnes looking for a quality shot.

ball incredibly well. We could have worked the ball for better scoring opportunities, but were a young team and have a lot of room to grow and develop as the season goes on. Morgan Romancky scored the first goal for the Bucks and Sara Lewis found the back of the net in overtime to secure the victory.

The speed and guile of the Houghton Lake Soccer squad were fired up and ready to control the pitch as they traveled to the windy city of Pinconning to take on the Spartans in a non-conference clash. The Cats started off slow and Pinconning took advantage of the defense by blazing a shot past the outstretched arms of Cozette Koupal. Pinconning would control most of the first half, but with 20 minutes gone, Gillian Carroll would take a Brianna Rathbun centering pass and snake it into the lower right hand corner, beating the goalie, and tying the game at one each. Pinconning would not relent to the stubborn controlling defense of the lady Bucks, and would end up scoring by beating the keeper one on one. Despite a quick start to the game the first half would end 2-1 in favor of the Spartans. They were more physical then we were in the first half and this lead to their goals. We were caught watching the game at times in the half. Coach Darren Barnes said. At the beginning of the second half, the Bobcats came out with a renewed spirit and fire in their cleats as they ratcheted up the intensity on Pinconning. Fifteen minutes into the half, Gillian Carroll took a beautifully placed cross by Riley Pacella and calmly

placed the ball in the back of the net, tying the game at two each. Houghton Lake would have several chances to score, but the stalwart Pinconning defense was able to keep the Cats under control and afford them little room. Houghton Lakes defense tightened up as well and only allowed six shots in the second half with the hard work of Taylor Mace stopping all of them in expert fashion. Despite a strong offensive showing in the second half of the game, Pinconnings defense kept the Bobcats from putting the ball past the goaltender, with the result ending in a 2-2 tie game. We really came out with some intensity in the second half. Coach Barnes explains We scored one goal and Kenzie Straub nearly scored when she hit the post on a beautiful half pitch volley. We got a little unlucky, but I was happy with how we responded in the second half. This team showed me a lot today, and we are starting to progress as a team. Taylor Mace had six saves on six shot and Cozette Koupal had 8 saves on 10 shots in the game. In a midweek clash, the Roscommon Bucks faced a tough Big R apids team that was not intimidated by the stories of the Bucks impressive defens e. Ros common lit t he pitch on fire with a quick shot from Morgan

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Romancky in the first five minutes of the game to take a 1-0 lead. The lady Bucks looked poised for victory and focused on shutting Big Rapids down. Before Roscommon knew what was coming, the Cardinals stunned the defense with a break away goal to even it up, and the Bucks could not recover from the goal. Our passes and trapping got real sloppy at that point, and we had almost no possession the rest of the game stated Head Coach Mark Dalak. The defense wound up suffering for the multiple goals that Big Rapids put in on them, as the offense left them out to dry, and the Bucks ended up passing the Cardinals the ball more than they did to each other. Big Rapid cut the holes in Roscommons D even wider as they put up 8 scores on the team during the game. Coach Dalak is not giving up on his squad, however, and feels that the team can turn around from its 1-2-0 record so far this year. This is not the start of the season we expected, but the good news is we have the time and the ability to change things around. McBAIN The C oach Jerome Smalle y facilitated Gladwin Lady Gs soccer team lost to McBain Northern Michigan Christian, 1-0 in a grueling defensive war. It was a closely contested game throughout, but the Flying Gs could not break through with a goal. It was 0-0 at the half and Allison Mentel of McBain NMC scored ten minutes into the second half for the only score. I was pleased with our overall effort. The girls played a solid game, but the McBain defense kept us at bay, exclaimed Gladwins Coach Jerome Smalley.

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area as they etched their n a m e i n s t o n e a s s t at e champions in 1993. Recent CMU and Coleman star, C o dy A l l e n st i l l st ands in the MHSAA books for compiling a .650 batting average. The Gs werent s c are d as t he y r umble d into Coleman and gathered a sweep, winning 5-1 in the opener and 2-0 in the nightcap. Senior hard throwing s out hp aw, Bi l ly Bitt n e r

From the bottom of the third inning on, Meridian unleashed an explosion of hits and runs. Hannah Stockford led off with a single, and advanced to second base on a passed ball. Stockford then stole third base and reached home as the throw to third was o ine, putting the Mustangs up 3-1. A er a ground out, Goodall pushed a single through the

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COLEMAN The highly touted Gladwin Flying Gs are bubbling wit h hig h expectations for this spring on the ball diamonds. The G-men swooped down M-18 and west ward on Schaffer Road to lock horns with perhaps the richest baseball tradition known to mid-Michigan, the Comets of Coleman. Coleman is the most recent baseball program to win a baseball state championship in the

After a lead off walk in the top of the second inning, Me r i d i a n w e nt d ow n i n cons e c ut ive at-b ats. The runner at rst base attempted a steal a er, but was thrown out. Neither team managed to score in the until the 5th inning, where Beal City put across two runs, one from a triple and another off an in eld single. Meridian responded in the top of the 6th by putting in two runs. Mic Petre reached

Bobcats impress the crowds against McBain Right; Lyndsay Ruckle puts up a six-strikeout no hitter against the Evart Wildcats on the way to a 11-0 mercy against them.
Monday, April 30, 2012

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By Clint Kern & Jeff Goodwin

THE CLARE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS: FARWELL, CLARE AND HARRISON ALL CONVERGED ONTO BROOKWOOD PARK ATHLETIC COMPLEX AND COLLIDED FOR A TRACK AND FIELD DOUBLE DUAL MEET. THE CLARE MEN DEFEATED HARRISON 138 TO 19 AND THEY BEAT FARWELL 106 TO 57. FARWELL TROUNCED HARRISON 108 TO 42.

BEAVERTON impresses A Lipovsky PIONEERS MAKE LADY Beaverton stunner MEMBERSTATEMENT, TOP BEAVERS
Harrison continues New Class C League To its unbeaten streak Be Calledthe cannonJackpine off

BEAVERTON A MEMBER

FARWELLS LYNDSAY RUCKLE HAS BEEN ON AN ABSOLUTE TEAR IN THE EARLY SEASON WHETHER IT BE FROM THE MOUND HURLING DARTS AT THE OPPOSITION, OR CRUNCHING LONG BALLS FROM THE PLATE, SHE HAS TURNED THE EAGLES INTO A BUZZSAW.

New Class C League To Be Called Jackpine

PRINCIPALS FROM THE EIGHT like arm of Allison MEMBER SCHOOLS OF THE Lipovsky A T her N E W C L A S S C and H L E T I C The initial E T streak of to win the endless T favorites L E A G U E MleagueH U R S D A Y The Lady AFTERNOON ANDShe count with the strikeouts. the JPC are down in SELECTED Pioneers whipped T H E NAME, JACKPINE Harrison 102 to recent threw her fifth noloss against Beaverton. Can the 45. Farwell CONFERENCE.
upended the Lady Hornets 121 to 39. The upset of the early season thus far was the Eagles soaring over Clare, toppling the mighty Pioneers, 89-73. I m r e a l l y h a p p y for our girls. Theyve worked very hard to make a di erence in our program over the past couple of years and by coming out ahead of two quality programs tonight marks their e orts. Our Farwell track program deserves the night they had tonight, proudly uttered Farwells Coach

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IN WHAT WILL BE A TIGHT TITLE RACE, THE CLARE REGIME CREATED SEPERATION AGAINST BEAVERTON
anything blasted in her direction. Center fielder, Ashley Petree chases down anything in her vicinity and she possesses a rocket arm much like English. In right eld, Erica Packard blankets the right line and foul territory, because of the vast realestate that the other two out elders cover. Melissa Benchley crushed four sharply hit singles to go 4-5. Haley Smith gave Katya Halfmann recently led her shades of her brother Travis and his Pioneers to a tourney victory over power stroke as she walloped a missile Saginaw Heritage and Midland Bullock home run over the le center eld fence. Creek. Halfmann courageously stepped Smith also smacked a double and a single. to the mound and hurled gas against Steady rugged catcher, Bailey Reger was Beaverton, a team who had owned rock solid behind Clare for years. Halfmann threw every the plate. Reger inning in Clares dominant sweep over also hit the ball Beaverton. She only surrendered four Le , Courtney English Le to right, Lori Miller, Rylies mother, Avery,down a smooth buntRylies father, Tony Miller. lays Rylie and w it h aut h or it y runs in 11 innings, she rarely walks for the Pioneers to press as she went 2-2 anyone. the issue up front. Below, with a single Lindsay Winter throws a clean put-out to rst with a n d a d o u b l e . Je Albert. a rocket launch killer. Erica Packard Clare pounded Kayla Balzer. Tiffany ripped two singles Stewart crunched two hits. Brandi Butler a n d s h e d r o v e delivered a smoking RBI single. Jade home three RBIs. Packard really had Bigham hit a solid single a nice outing on offense and defense. Alyssa Matta worked with tenacity on the Beaverton seemed a little more crisp and mound, but she could only stave o the competitive in the nightcap with Alyssa Pioneers for so long in the nightcap. Matta chucking smoke on the mound. Butler rocked two hits,and collected Clares offense erupted again however, an RBI. Nicole Solomon drilled an RBI Halfmann worked into another groove on single. Matta ripped an RBI single. A er the mound and they nished Beaverton o having a good week last week we were a er six innings,13-3 Clare. very inconsistent this week in our play Katya Halfmann went the distance both offensively and defensively, said p i t c h i n g s i x i n n i n g s s h e o n l y Beavertons Aaron Wentworth. surrendered three earned runs, four hits and two walks. Halfmann wasnt BEAVERTON In the opener, Clare from the Beaverettes, 15-1 and 13-3. able to fan many of the fiery Beavers, didnt waste any time. As Hall of Fame Clares Katya Halfmann was in complete but she pumped strikes and let her wrestling coach, Sam Wilson used to control on the rubber as she has been all outstanding defenders do their thing. always say, Dont hesitate to dominate, spring. Halfmann painted the corners The hitting machine beast, Benchley and I think thats the same message and changed speeds just enough en route added three more singles. Lindsay Clares Coach Je Albert was constantly to recording ve innings pitched for the Winter had a single and smashed preaching to his Lady Pioneers all week. dominant victory. Halfmann gave up just two doubles. Haley Smith belted two Beavertons Coach Aaron Wentworth one run and three hits. She walked three singles and a double. Reger, Packard, had owned his alma mater, Clare High, batters and fanned one. Halfmann has the Ashley Petree and Bailey Thayer all including a district title win on Clares luxury of probably the most athletic and contributed with solid hits. is lineup has eld last June. ere was no doubt who talented defense in the JPC backing her up. no weak links. Clares overall record is 8-3. the superior team was on Thursday Le elder, Courtney English has great

FARWELLS LYNDSAY RUCKLE HAS BEEN ON AN ABSOLUTE TEAR IN EARLY SEASON WHETHER IT BE FROM THE MOUND HURLING DARTS OPPOSITION, OR CRUNCHING LONG BALLS FROM THE PLATE, SHE HAS T THE EAGLES INTO A BUZZSAW.

With the Beavers, Hornets, Pioneers, and Eagles all looking hot - can the Mustangs By Sonny Bursey & Cody ORourke

PRINCIPALS FROM THE EIGHT MEMBER SCHOOLS OF THE NEW CLASS C ATHLETIC LEAGUE MET THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND SELECTED THE NAME, JACKPINE CONFERENCE.

With the Beavers, Hornets, Pioneers, and Eagles all looking hot - can the Mustangs re-group? By Sonny Bursey & Cody ORourke FARWELLIANS SLAM-WRECK EVART, MONTEBELLA
A er a rough start to the season, the Mustangs and Kristen Goodall look ready to defend their JPC title next week starting against Roscommon.

JPC Wide Open

is article is courtesy of two of Gladwin Countys renowned and dedicated community members, Bruce Guy the Gladwin County Liberian, and Bob Frei, a local historian and photo curator, community organizr. is an extract from a 1970 Gladwin County Record & Clarion

The student bodies from Beaverton, Coleman, Evart, Farwell, Harrison, Houghton Lake, Roscommon and SanfordMeridian high schools submitted

L Y N D S AY R U C K L E H A S CONTINUED TO FUEL THE H IG H P OW E R E D FA RW E L L EAGLES AND THE BUZZSAW MACHINE BEAST HAMMERED THE EVART WILDCATS WITH A SIX STRIKEOUT NO HITTER MERCY 11 0 BLAST OFF.
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CAM SMITH & SHANKE ADKINS For Tribne Nation results, turn to page 8

Clare nding its Mojo

L Y N D S AY R U C K L E H A S CONTINUED TO FUEL THE H IG H P OW E R E D FA RW E L L 15-1 and 13-3. EAGLES AND THE BUZZSAW cated community Evart, Right; With Clare picked to run the MACHINE BEAST HAMMERED members, Bruce Guy Farwell, the Gladwin conference, Beaverton stepped County Harrison, THE EVART WILDCATS WITH up Bob Houghton Liberian, and and put them in their place By Clint Kern A SIX STRIKEOUT NO HITTER Frei, a local historian wins over the Pioneers. MERCY 11 0 BLAST OFF. with their Lake, and photo curator, in the conference begin to Teams Roscommon SEE JPC, P.4 BEAVERTON For the communitysecond guess their early picks. organSEE TRACK, P. 11 izr. past extract and Sanfordis an 15 seasons or so, Clare from a 1970 Gladwin Meridian

Pioneers regroup and send Yenkel out is article is Clare student Center; The courtesy of two of bodies is going to step with another title? Who fromin a two mashes on the Beavers Gladwin Countys Beaverton, scores of up andgame beat downClare Regime? produce for the with renowned and dedi- Coleman,

hitter this week.

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G-BOYS, MUSTANGS SPLIT art enSueS By Cody ORourke track madneSS

H E M E G AEE TH The JPT got Tclassy,C L A SH B E T WANDNTHE E MERIDIAN BASH-BROTHERS GLADWIN G-BOYS WAS GOING TO BE A DECISIVE SERIES IN DECIDING as it highlighted HEAVY WEIGHT THE JPC TITLE BELT. the work of local u s t a n g s , art The M students godespiteout all featuring a young squad and flying in for scholarships at a bit under the radar, the 515 gallery. The was front Cover was designed by Clares Ryan Watkins and Shane Lietzke. Center; The Mustangs take two from the G-Men to solidify their hold on the top spot for the JPC title this season. Right; Matt Morley spin-whips the discus in an impressive fashion, going 13205 and helping to garner a win overG-BOYS,73 points. Gladwin with
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IN A FOUR TEAM RACE,

Roscommons raw and ultra-talented Matt Morley tornado-whipped and blew away his competition in the discuss with a whistling 13205 boomerang hurl.

Track Battle
By Eric Dion

Roscommon and Gladwin traversed the wilds of Harrison to meet up in a three-way battle for track supremacy. The Bucks Won over their competitors with a team score of 73.00, with Gladwin gaining 60.00 points for a second place finish. Harrison managed CONTINUED ON 12

Mustangs getting hot

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ROSCOMMON The seasoned senior Lyndsay Ruckle and gnarly nasty freshman Kate Saupe Page 5 combination has been the proper ingriedients to a wicked righty-lefty pitching combo that has stymied the majority of the batters that the Farwell Lady Eagles have faced this spring. Ruckle windmilled a shutout victory in the opener, 13-0 and Saupe winged a shutout in the nightcap, 8-0. Early on Sisco and Ruckle were both throwing very hard. Then Sisco began to lose control of her pitches and she
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CLARES 515 GALLERY PRESENTS MAKING THEIR MARK EXHIBIT FEATURING STUDENT ARTISTS F ROM T H E JAC K PINE CONFERENCE SCHOOLS The Jack Pine Conference art departments are coming together on Saturday, May 12, 2012 to showcase outstanding high school student work. The opening reception, Making their Mark will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the 515 Gallery located in downtown Clare. All eight schools

Monday, May 14, 2012

HOUGHTON LAKE UPENDS RHS By Cody meridian ORourke IN A MOSH PIT LADY BUCKSdominateS 2-1 GLADWIN
IN A FOUR TEAM RACE, clare impreSSeS

MUSTANGS SPLIT

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ROSCO EDGES GLADWIN C L AN H B E T W E E N T HHOWEVER STARS: ROMANCKY AND T H E M E G A- IN A S OT DONNYBROOK, E BARNES ARE INJURED,BASH-BROTHERS AND LEARNS AND WORKKS HARD ALONG THE WAY. MERIDIAN CLARE LOSES TWO, BUT THE

Monday, May 21, 2012

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G-BOYS, MUSTANGS SPLIT

By Cody ORourke
GLADWIN IN A FOUR TEAM RACE, T H E M E G A- C L A S H B E T W E E N T H E MERIDIAN BASH-BROTHERS AND THE GLADWIN G-BOYS WAS GOING TO BE A DECISIVE SERIES IN DECIDING THE JPC HEAVY WEIGHT TITLE BELT.

Roscommons raw and ultra-talented Matt Morley tornado-whipped and blew away his competition in the discuss with a whistling 13205 boomerang hurl.

Track Battle
By Eric Dion

T he Must ang s , despite featuring a young squad and flying in a bit under the radar, was
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Roscommon and Gladwin traversed the wilds of Harrison to meet up in a three-way battle for track supremacy. The Bucks Won over their competitors with a team score of 73.00, with Gladwin gaining 60.00 points for a second place finish. Harrison managed CONTINUED ON 12

WEISENBERGER LIFTED THE MUSTANGS OVER THE G-MEN WITH A GEM OF A GAME FROM THE MOUND.

Mustangs getting hot

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LADY GS DEFEND HOME TURF

By Eric Dion

Despite having track phenoms like Addy Kleinhardt and Victoria Harper, Gladwins squad, led by Senior strongarm Megan Strait, and freshman ovalburner Chelsea Day continue to control the tempo and pace of the JPC with another win over Clare and Houghton Lake. Gladwin tore out 100.00 points even on the competition, with Clare claiming 55.00 on the day. The small Houghton Lake squad managed 8.00 points at the meet. Addy Kleinhardt continues to be a force in the JPC, and proved it once again in the 100 meter dash with her winning time of 13.03 seconds. Rashell Vorachek was hot on her heels at 13.22 seconds,
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Above, Clares Tyler Warner stymied the Gs from the mound, then pounded them in the night cap with his stick. Left, sophomore sensation Colton Punches followed suite in the night-cap for the sweep.

WARNER-WHIP
By Cody ORourke
DIVERTING AND HEADING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
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THE PIONEERS AND GS ENTERED THE SEASON AS THE TRIBUNES ODDS ON FAVORITES TO WIN THE LEAGUE. THE CLARE REGIME CAME OUT OF THE GATES STRUGGLING AND THE GLADWIN BOYS SEEMED TO BE PUTTING TOGETHER ALL THE PIECES. BOTH TEAMS SEEMED TO BE

Eagles take one from Beavers

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LADY STANGS SURGE, TOP CLARE

By Eric Dion

CL ARE - L ast s e as on in 2011, Beaverton, Clare and Meridian all split doubleheaders and log jammed into a three way tie for Jack Pine Conference supremacy and bragging rights. This pre-season, everyone knew that all three programs would be exceptionally outstanding. With Britani Eaton, a four year stalwart pitcher and Michelle Murray a potent hitting second baseman, making an exodus out of the JPC, folks around the league knew that Beaverton would struggle a little. Meridian and Clare lost Aubrey King and Taylor Bicknell respectively, very skilled hurlers in their own right, but Mustangs and the Pioneers both had
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Whenever you have two county rivals locking up horns, it is going to be a donnybrook. Above, it was a war with in a war, as Harrisons Taylor Bondie and Farwells Brooke Wartella battle for supremacy.

County Clash
By Cody ORourke
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It was going to be a war with in a war. Both the Eagles and Hornets were heading into the season with high expectations, despite relatively young teams. The Eagles would be returning senior buzzsaw machine-dog Lyndsay Ruckle, who demonstrated over the years not only to be a savvy, poised controlled pitcher, but have that uncanny ability to field her position with a keen understanding of the game and be able to punch the ball into open pockets of greenary when she steps into the box.

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The C oach Ad BORDER Burhans conducted C Pioneers won the m WARS JPC title. Roscommon the runner-up. Far soared into third. Glad edged Meridian for fo The Lady Gs of Glad before Koupal, senior dynamite prodi Brooke Wartella put on triumphed in the fem defender, Kelsey Burnside was omnip a fielding clinic from her competition. Clarea helping his shotput, and is ent on defense. She stalked forwards a beast with the hot corner third base CONTINUED ON 12 Coleman spot. Sydney Hurley was erased second, potential scorin MORGAN SHINES AS GLADWIN FALLS TO a multitude ofRoscommon a Kirby vacuum cleaner continuing squad. be on top of the to opportunities for the opposition. Bur Lucas third and Farwell fini from shortstop, Chalsey side had mastered the formula for kno PIONEERS IN JPC PLAY John Hammell-Nelson Stiglich flawlessly leaderboards in track and field. in fourth. ing when to hawk and then dive-bomb was the grand-champion gobbled up grounders at Regionals, tossing the for the ambush swipe. Jake McFad big rock over 50 to set Clares to make outs and Kate for a run in Right; Harrison is continuing their the tableGladwinsfeetstates. Saupe was a brick wall Far left, Mallory was the Male Runne Willford, has a at first base. The Lady , turn to page 4 big time point for the dominance of the conference, long distancewhogetterbeentheand the Meet Award recip Goshawks with her middle Eagle outfield was alert speeds and abiland Lyndsay Ruckle snatch Houghton Lakes but splits the match with Farwell,ity tovault. some points in the pole hummed smoke off the rubber, but the Surrey her defenders their passes are CONTINUED to P.1 CONTINUED ON and Garfield Township showing that there hasFROMbe more district game. Those games were after one of the opposing team began shakingrifling shots P. balance and ju so intense. This team is so fun intercepted or ladies just couldnt score It seemed better. The Cats enough runs to upend punish to the Hornets than Brewer and never to coach, they triBuneand try to somehow propels for an offensive above the net. WalterMonday, June 1 listen Page 18 jack pine the Clare Pioneers. COLEMAN BO seemed to capture their gusto, improve. Theyve really tactifully, charge. Pinny all night long. The southern Clare Lipovsky. CONTINUED ON P.5 they appeared to beConference with her stunning skill and cunning on in the opening staza, it B r i a n n a M c G r e gAT M out of synce. executed the fundamentals. IMPRESS o r w Continued from p.1 Early Im s o prou d of Kels e y CHAMPIONSH TRACK desire to compete with them to Burnside and Kelsey Bockelman, it hurdles take matter the height or gritty the confines of ability to clear seemed no the Bobcats of was freshman mid-fielder, Gillian intercept ing t he Sp ar t a and blasting distance. Her Houghton Lake a in the top finishers who ignited the Bobcat advances By Eric Dionaccura name has been few minutes Carroll Comstock Park. MADNESS my two senior defenders. Their to catch a rhythm and discover attack. Carroll has cerebral passes to spring Carroll, Garre Megan Strait has been slinging the freshman season HL only won basis, and she came to State with an discus to new on a regular COLEMAN TAKES VICTORY IN intention of their mojo, but once they did, instincts and she always seems Walter, Hailey Hayes, Ril habit. The Comets have lengths all season long, and her practice regime is acould have gave continuing thatthe ebbShe found herself a cognitive wavelength Pacella and Kenzie Straub. T BEAVERTON TRACK one game, they By Eric Dion they dictated and flow to be CLASSIC contenders all yea model for many athletes to follow. She has worked in Eighth place in the 100 meter HighCoach, ahead of the opposition. With her scoreboard at the intermissi up. These two girls have battled of the contest. Assistant Hurdles, with By Eric Dion Despite a valiant effort CL ARE - L ast s e as on in 2011,battle Bobby Pacella, fell that the from injuries in continued to hard the entire year and earned the top spotand her her time of 20.45 seconds. She said5.2 seconds soccer sixth sense she was able to read 0-0. the oval, and prov by the Gladwin squad, Beaverton, Clare and Meridian all season. medal in the event.had 14 shots had anthe passing routes and steal P i n c o be justgas ctough on and progress the bronze Lady Bobcats only Addy also jump Coleman cameevents at the conference meets. She brought her twirl eachsplit out of the nnin ame o Beaverton track classic home The doubleheadersBurnside jammedeighth place finish inbut Coachmeter low hurdles balls to catapult the Cats determined andturf. physic and hurl technique that she has beenand log wasall an awesome on goal, the 300 Barnes and some mastering just into a very with 110 points, with the By Cody ORourke would put 218 p defender, she Conference Gs taking 100 points and threegirls andJack Pineboys were year long to earn a silver inway discus at State with with a of fast of I felt like it wasbeing 20 shotsseconds the tie for Clare stopped lots time 48.20 seconds, over just six with numbers rumbling downhill in the early stages of the seco Gladwin second place. Meridian up on the day to wi supremacy andbreaks. I think if we could haveleader in thatto just Despite the getting goalkeeper. Carroll is so half, but Houghton Lake beg bragging rights. behind the compared event. five for not onto the managed 65 points distance of 12211, coming less than two inches her for Whenever horns, it decisive For the Mustangs, it waspre-season, everyone knewof medal, AddyPinconning to be placed at the top of because of is going to be a donnybrook. Above,allwas a war fas third on the day, with the winners of conference glory shots continued youahave two county rivals locking upand Farwells Brooke Wartella battle foreventitintheir attemp converted a couple a those This another league that all her explosive to bottleneck behind with Spartans. Savvy, Taylor Bondie in war, as Harrisons special supremacy. Tawas and Beaverton the gold medal winner. The Fike boys an title but also a moment to reflectearly againstexceptionally havewhatever she competes in. tying at 39 points. three programs on been high it would in sure-handed and courageous burst, her ability to drill precise swarming, suffocating wo would this year, as the re- be Tawas the heap Emilie Gaberdiel of Roscommon has hard to help rul Gladwins 3200 meter upcoming district gauntlet andbeen a totally different game, the goalkeeper, Cozette Koupal passes Cody ORourke Meridians Amanda Decker has been on a medal and shots with either foot. strangling the Pinny surges. outstanding. With Britani By re l ay t e am jumping her way to high marks all year, and faced Eaton, a of C h a d but impressive stats thats the difference between made withsaves. lightningwar Carroll delivered several near Riley Pacella was wildly acti examine their team after splitting withpitcher and Michelle year long It was her After penetratedwithanda war. Both the Eagles and Hornets points race, and J Pollock, Braxtin Muma, four going to be a speed in tear all four year stalwart were heading The Pioneers took a few bumps early and seemed out of the title C o b i Pe l l e r stiffa n d Farwellians. For the Eagles, it was a would take i t o, competition in the State finals, and continue the in She has been solid miss running style.the and the defensive point- get a of Megan Straitgaining momentum,confidence, hunt,intoHaynakseasonboys pulled it together totorpedos in the initial half young teams.of the EaglesbreaS for andjust gracefulHLs deepbut the Pinny witha high expectations, despite relatively the majorityKipp ball-game. The CONTINUEDhome fifth place with Murray a potent hitting second ON P.11 her height of 53, coming losing, noted winning morale booster, a shot of confidence, as delivered his plan to precise kick-in share of the JPC long, the baseman, finisher, and oneBarnes. of was alignment, Prudenville poundedMustangs out It would be seasontitle withand her trip What else can be said about thedemonstrated go returning senior of play. Lyndsay Ruckle, who afour time state pa three inches from the and and making an exodus earner for the Mustangs allPinny goalie. After buzzsaw machine-dogwho defended his Hurdles titles this yea firstflashed some of Darren placeJake Coach GladwinJPC, folks around the league knew rules of Walter R they demonstrated medalist bullets at the Then dribbling magician, to a knifing Mady gravity. w was a The Leprechauns savvy, the over the years not only to be hard poised controlled pitcher, but have that uncanny inch their young talent early. from the third place finisher. a privilege to be ato Comstock ParkCLAREreward for all of heraof Clare at Comstock Park in convincing fashion? the ball fo sprung speared McFadde sophomore, Sarah GALLERY Kleinhardt has been a for two Rosco year, and thethis year. Sheability tobombarding theSevenththanis bound for Garrett the gameandSnear continue McFadden speed freak all games a part of the continuouslyYenkel Diamond a more a keen understanding of Nation asandis attendingthe found field her that Beaverton would struggle work Clare little. Spartan he be MS stormed herself with with with Addy compete Pinconning goalie, finallyposition seemed to find her grooveshowcase his skills that able in in the By Cody ORourke The Eagles pulled off a and plans to as she have just meter title in hand, open pockets of greenary when she steps into the box. earned Meridian and ClareJack Pine place finish in the 400 the JPC dashball into time of lost Aubrey King toMady Walter was able it began beating her counterparts punch the with a was about him the name McNasty in the JPC and in State Our athletes are not Clare helped leaving burn marks into the ovals of the Put and discus, second half gritty performance in the pave just t he sp or ts t he y defending the long storied legacy of CONTINUED ON 6 competitions. 59.96 seconds, just 2.19 seconds off one and Taylor Bicknell respectively, very and gave his to pierce across the goal-line and to the loose balls, breaking c omp e te i n . Fe w, opener, riding the smooth if the way tohurlers in their own right, but skilled a great ofall-time great skippers in the areas history. the Gold medal. any, will go on to play score a pair of goals to secure the them down off the dribble and team some pitching of lefty Kate in the NFL, run in the It was going to be statement, been Mustangs Farwells Trevor Staley hasas they were to launch shots year in track.and the Pioneers both had Olympics, or lob alleytriumph for the Cats and advance finding creases more valuable Saupe and the fluid wood oops screaming down JPC bending the pole and hurling them to the district finals to face-7 and passes through. Garretts points to CONTINUED ON of the wing on a fast break Kayla Cotton in the Coach Yenkel ON 5 Center; CONTINUED of Clare and and they understand himself to winning heights all year TO DEFEND HOME TURFe lp w it h t h e insane 2-0. SKIPPERS off with Tawas, SAUPE BOYSshots all gave you that feeling TRY h 11-10 victory over it. And truth be told, Coach Novak of Meridian sharethe JPCsnfora ltheNovak a s and ehenearned his score was about to occur. I finest,y Eagles, B r a n a that a top i t l i t w and Yenkel finish on Two of Domination of more athletes compete the Mustangs. f or t h e s a k e of t h e McGregor,the State tourney thisSarah exhibits dribbling clinics trip to Kelsey Bockelman year Comet Nation. the conference crown this year. games, for the hooplar, CONTINUED ON 6 and Kels AND SOPHOMORE footwork combo-manuevers for their friendships with e y Burnside and and HURLER AARON HAYNAKhis hard workwho gritty Robert Snear than strive to be the Right; The Clare Pioneers were played lock-down defense. that are breathe-taking to say the determination to defy gravity and COLTON PUNCHES COME UP CLUTCH FOR CLARE to page 4 very best. And thats ok. , turn CONTINUED impressed State In fact, I would argue clear the bar. He absolute warriors on the diamond What consistentlywasfinished in least. slashing ability opened that is great. thewith a 136 vault, leaving Garretts Tribune boys, the way As our young adults him this year, and made the last navigate through the Houghton Lake collectively up and seemingly sparked in fifth place, just 3, behind the turn to page 4 often times difficult recovers and hustles back sophomore Mady Walter. The and conf using ha l ls year of Coach Yenkels career Bronze finisher. Eagle nation can of academia, they collectively to work defensively powerful and skilled Walter

Cameron. Cameron has been Jake Zelt finished in 8:57.40, another top-notch thinclad beating out Beavertons time for the Kernie Gilliam track machine. Cameron has been a of 9:24.60 put in by Ryan rugged competitor in the hurRybkowski, Austin Schnepp, dles and other relays and has instilled that blue collar work Tr av is Sl e i g ht , and E r i k ethic into her fellow harriers as Maxwell, who settled for a the Lady Gs look to retake the ROSCOMMON The second place finish. Tawas JPC title this year, after losing it to the Pioneers last year. seasoned senior Lyndsay took third in the event. Ruckle and gnarly nasty Coleman took charge of the 110 meter hurdles, with Emma Miller plays with a fearless freshman Kate Saupe two of the top three times. WEISENBERGER bravery that is unparalleled. Miller has combination has been Ryan Walton was the top LIFTED THE such great instinctive anticipation to MUSTANGS OVER the proper ingriedients Comet with his time of 16.46 intercept or blow up passes with her THE G-MEN WITH tremendously explosive speed and to a wicked righty-lefty seconds, with Reno Fike physicality. Miller leaves her oppisition A GEM OF A GAME pitching combo that has adding a second place finish bruised, battered and bewildered, FROM THE MOUND. stymied the majority for his team at 17.06 seconds. wondering if they actually want to of the batters that the Gladwins Lucas Manning continue playing soccer. Miller is a added points to his team with goalkeepers best friend, shes a warrior. Farwell Lady Eagles have his finish of 18.53 seconds and faced this spring. Ruckle a bronze in the event. windmilled a shutout Matthew Glynn would win was at full strength but I thought we both a week without a game and we lost some CONTINUED FROM P.1 victory in the opener, the 100 meter dash for the played well. My subs stepped up and momentum I feel. The Lady Bucks are Haily Hayes got her up their tempo as the half 13-0 and Saupe winged a Mustangs with his time of wore on and flex on for the Bobcats played a great game and even though we now 8-7-1 overall, 6-2 in the league. s e conds. C ameron stretching the back had girls playing more minutes than usual shutout in the nightcap, 11.66 would put one in the back of the net when by the net in the interCLARE The Pioneers of Clare lost of HaskelHailey put Coleman in would and out of spots they were comfortable two games last week. First they were county rival match 8-0. Joe Schwager ensured the Gs can sling the steel plate with second Hayes scoopedin 11.76 Mitchell Fitzpatrick, and the Bucks. by finishing up a rebound and put it against in, commented Roscos top brass, Coach shutout by the elite team of the NMSL, Early on Sisco and seconds. Tawas would comewith 7:35 left in the would not be forgotten with his hurl of 13902.00that for in the back of the net in Morgan. Mark Dalak.It is one of those games the Cheboygan Chiefs, 3-0. Then on Ruckle were both third, with This is how Dakota Chad Pollock proved his his time of 24.40 seconds and yet we lost towin on theI year Thursday Clare succumbed to Big Rapids half. Colemans even though another our rivals can the half would 12.23 the Cats tenacity by finishing a bronze in the event. proud of our performance. I feel Trevor for him in the event. better Crossroads Academy, 3-0 as well. Clares HAILEY HAYES throwing very Fike finishing fourth atend with speed andup 1-0. the 1600 meter hard. Then seconds. We came out a little slow and gave run in 4:51.50, Nick Voise would ensurethisCamanse managed to flingdid Coach Z said that Cheboygan features about game with the loss than I the Roscommon some relay Colemans 800 meter great giving the Flying Gs gold for he made it in the books for recent win. We played asaa silver, 19 players and all 19 play on off-season about a discus 12002.50 for team Sisco chances, but as Reno wore on we in our with were Bowen getting the team of Dakota Fike,the game the event. Tawas would steal Gladwin with his finishandthe spirits Clay where they needed premier leagues, indicating an extremely began to really picked up our play andsecond and third place from 3200 meter run in 11:24.80. third placetookthe Gsof that put pressure Fike, Cameron Haskel, and to be and I hope we for some as well high level of skill and dedication. Im lose control of her Tim Anderson finishedreplied Houghton Joe Shuler, who Taw a ss Au s t i n A ntwith us aswithget closer to districts. As I really proud of our effort this week, we on their back line, in Meridians h ony we his distance of 11808.00 Lakes take Darren Barnes. pitches and she 1:35.10 to Coachfirst place came in with a time of 5:32.50 came in second behind him Coleman pump-flexed their showed a lot of character. We spent a ton said earlier in the year Coach Barnes has The Lewis twins were ultra active. Kayla at 11:45.20. Curtis Bell done a great jobmuscles to take the top of time in BRCAs zone, we just couldnt would jump with those girls and he in the event. The Mustangs and fourth place Pray was CONTINUED ON P.5 took second at fierce, Logan Hutek kept her In the 400 meter dash, Dakota take third in the event with his three spots in the high jump, cash in, exclaimed Clares Coach Z. will continue to put a competitive team 1:37.10 with foot on the gas pedal and numerous other Fike from ColemanFANTASTIC of 12:26.20. with years Kipp leading the A flexed his time GAME, on the field for Jacobto come. That was Crossroads scored on a lob knuckle ball, waves of Bucks were gashing passing ability by putting speed and C ol e m an wou l d r ambl e loss to with his jump of 600.01. then they were able to convert a couple the first way Houghton Lake for any of lanes. The Bobcats began to match their 52.54, leaving the - HOUGHTON LAKES 1600 my players whichWalton would come other sloppy, controversial scores. Clare in a time of to a win in the meter Ryan to me says the rivalry is intensity level. Brianna McGregor andSchwager behind Gs Lucas COACH BARNES ON THE the Fike renewed and in full swing. at hit the crossbar twice and missed a couple relay as well, with officially a fingernail below him Kelsey Burnside were ferocious and they him with a time of 53.84 and boys teaming up withGLADWIN - Botheven anddominated other makeable shots that theyd normally Tim 600.00 defenses the silver, CUT RIVER RIVAL displayed great defensive instincts. By Clint Kern the first and fellow Comet Ken Hagerty a second place medal. Jeremy Anderson and Ryan Walton half, holding both teams scoreless, score. Page 10 JACK PINE TRIBUNE The second half would become a back HOUGHTON for 0-0 would score. The Bucks three Wenzlick put the Mustangs to burn across the linea in halftime finish out the topSarah and forth affair with both teams having close the gap in league Lewis with a height of drought L AKE- And anot her on the board with a third 3:38.70. Gladwins team of broke the scoring 516.01. five great scoring chances. With just nine play. What a both Pollock, Lucas second half, beating place time of 55.50 seconds. great game by Chadteams. minutes into theMustangs proved the Jake instant ESPN classic minutes gone in the second half the Bucks They left everything onZelt,field tonight Gs defenseThe scoring a fine goal. they the and The Fike would be Schwager, and Demetri Trice had the horizontal power unfolded in the Cut River would tie the game when Sarah Lewis was name the fans got a fantastic game for the Gs never say die attitute kept placed and and would finish in 3:42.50 The Ladywhen given a nice feed by Shannon Scottin the winners bracket Coach Barnes. Cozette to gain the game,they earned the top Rivalry, as the Bobcats of as Kamah once score fans to watch, said points for the Gs and them in two places in theEllenabroke it was went in one on one with the goalie toagain, howevermade 11 saves on the games to a second with the tying goal, long jump. HL beat Rosco, 2-1. Koupal with three Reno Fike who took victory place medal. Beavertonsthrough Matthew Glynn coiled and squad and tie the game. help secure the win. minutes sprang 2004.00 for the In Roscommon came out in the 300 meter intermediate of Ryan Rybowski, Austin remaining in the second half.top HL would not wait long to answer as It was another great and close game with overtime, and pressured HL quickly. hurdles with his time of 41.60 Schnepp, Erik Maxwell and Hope Schepke scored the game Kenzie Straub would take a loose ball in the Bobcats this year with them coming winner seven minutes CONTINUED ON P.12 into overtime. The Cats responded with seconds. Erik Maxwell would Travis Sleight would bring a front of the net and cash out on top this time. The shots from both Gladwins keeper, Katie Gorman had get HL and teams were about third place finish home tough hard nosed defense one in to give the Cats the lead.the Beavers on the board even although, I think a with game, as did strong with his second place time of that time of 3:51.30. Rosco would battle back and we had the edge intheir department. We Danielle Doebler for the that refused to break. 44.64, with had some Ryan Casey Blad forth aggressively Colemans really good looks at thegoalbute s Bucks.Nine of our ten Roscommon had some Walton coming across the w o u l d sweocouldnt unfortunately h w t h e games have been decided Amanda Decker was defending good early opportunities Far lower left, Houghton Lakes insti line at 45.71 their turf and no seconds for the competition that capitalize. Meridians whirling dervish by one goal. The girls play with a lot of but Cat keeper Cozette other goals would bronze. the Beavers what I heart, and I love the fact that they neverAbove, Clares Tyler Warner stymied the Gs from the mound, then pounded them in theand swift central defender tive, skilled night cap with of speed-blitzing fun at the From Ko u p a l m a d e s o m e HL would regional meet. She wonbe scored. Gladwin would show up well the understand quit in any game, noted Gladwins Coach sophomore, Breanna McGregor his stick. Left, sophomore sensation Colton Punches followed suite in the night-cap for the sweep. was a victory and 400m, snatched 3rd in thetake thein the 800 meter run, with timely saves frustrating neither team Smalley. machine beast throughout the district 100m, and just demonstrated Chad Pollock taking the the Bucks. Lewis scored in the second half off a overall leadership and mojo. tournament, she didnt back down fro top spot in the event nice pass from Morgan Romancky. In HL would start to pick with his Coach overtime Sarah Lewis challenged a 50/50 the HLs conductor, time of THE PIONEERS AND GS ENTERED THE SEASON AS THEmost ferociousCozette Koupal ale TRIBUNESof competitors. ODDS 2:12.70. His fellow CONTINUED ON P.11 ball with their keeper and headed the ball Barnes has taught and Left, goalkeeper, sp eedster C obi in for the game winner while taking a demanded his girls anticipated, she OUT OF keeper glove to the face. ON FAVORITES TO WIN THE LEAGUE. THE CLARE REGIME CAMEknew when to charge the team of Jeremy Wenzlick, Pellerito came in to improve their pass I kept telling the girls we can get and scoop away an oncoming shot or Charles Ellithorpe, Nathan second with his ing, aggressivness and rewarded for our challenges against other Fellows, and Matt Eickholt. time of 2:16.90. THE GATES STRUGGLING AND THE GLADWIN when to hunker down andBE like BOYS SEEMED TO brace teams goalies and Sarah made it pay off big Gladwin finished third hustle, whichchas allowedr n e r by N i k W a a wall for a hot skipper. Koupal was them ponied up tonight. We played hard most of the game stopping the clock at 1:46.30, to triumph several for the PUTTING TOGETHER ALL THE PIECES. BOTH TEAMS SEEMED TO BE elevate By Clint Kern but it was obvious we were not ourselves fearless all season long and she times Mustangs with with the squad of Steven in the past few weeks. his and a bit rusty. We out-shot them about time of 2:22.00 for a CLARE-Farwells The Lady Bucks out shot the E s i l ine, Lu c as Man n ing , her ferocity, infectious DIVERTING AND HEADING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. enthusiasm an 28 to 8 but our aim was off a bit and that is third place finish. Hannah Reger was a Bobcats, but the Cats were more veteran poised execution during the a credit to their defense, they were all over M a t h e w G l Far efficient with theirtoppostunities.y n n p u t juggernaut behind the post-season tournament. Koupal was us and never really gave us great looks at Mustangs on top of the 200 CONTINUED ON 7 right, Emma Miller is ultra steady with plate scooping balls and the net, exclaimed Roscos Coach Dalak. meter dash scoreboard with of the elite goalkeepers in all the land her ferocity firing seeds to bases to This is our 4th straight win and we were his time if 23.47 seconds. Tim Photos by Loren Dassay Below right, the glue, the last resort on a roll two weeks ago but we had over keep runners paranoid. Anderson came in second

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Meridian lights WAS GOING TO BE GLADWIN G-BOYS A DECISIVE up the lampSERIESWEIGHT on IN DECIDING THE JPC HEAVY TITLE BELT. Lipovsky and the The Hornets M u stheirs , on t a n g despite featuring way to two victories a young squad and flying in over the Harrison a bit under softball squad. the radar, Taylor Smith had an was CONTINUED ON 7 impressive day. Center; Houghton Lake rips a 2-1 victory in girls soccer over the rival Roscommon Bucks in a brawl of a game. Right; Tyler Warner and the Pioneers shut down Gladwin and their offensive game to steal two away from the GsGREAT GAME that WHAT A in a rivalry BY will eventuallyBOTH TEAMS. THEY way in go the other LEFT EVERYTHING ON LADY GOT THE TONIGHT district play. ANDFIELDFANSGS THE
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Roscommons raw and ultra-talented Matt Morley tornado-whipped and blew away his competition in the discuss with a whistling 13205 boomerang hurl.

Track Battle
By Eric Dion
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Mustangs getting hot

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DEFEND HOME TURF

Addy Kleinhardt and Victoria Harper, Gladwins squad, led by Senior strongMeridianMegan Strait, and freshman ovalturned up arm the heat on Chelsea Day continue to burner the ball control the tempo diamond this year, and pace of the JPC with and looks to another win over Clare take and Houghton Lake. Gladwin the JPC crown for tore out 100.00 points even on the competition, with themselves. Their Clare claiming 55.00 smarton the day. The small Houghton Lake defense and squad managed 8.00 points at the meet. quick baserunning Addy Kleinhardt continues to be a force are becomingand proved it once again in in the JPC, a the handful. 100 meter dash with her winning time of 13.03 seconds. Rashell Vorachek Center; JohnhisHammel Nelson is with was hot24.24 seconds, heels at 13.22 seconds, on time of her

By Eric on meridian Dion top Despite having track phenoms like HarriSon battleS

Cats are Skinned by Tawas

By Cody ORourke

TRACK The Bobcats upended Clare and Pinny before finale

WARNER-WHIP
Eagles take one from Beavers

MADNES
By Clint Kern

LADY STANGS SURGE, TOP CLARE

EAGLES TAKE ONE, BUT BUT track titleS and MUSTANGS TAKE JPC CROWN StudS. baSeball

Happy Ending

County Clash
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TRACK MADNESS
By Clint Kern

The C oach Adam Burhans conducted Clare Pioneers won the mens JPC title. Roscommon was the runner-up. Farwell soared into third. Gladwin edged Meridian for fourth. The Lady Gs of Gladwin triumphed in the female competition. Clare was second, Roscommon was third and Farwell finished in fourth. Clares Jake McFadden was the Male Runner of the Meet Award recipient. Houghton Lakes Tim
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COLEMAN BOYS IMPRESS AT MSAC CHAMPIONSHIP

By Eric Dion The Comets have been contenders all year on the oval, and proved to be just as tough on their home turf. The boys would put 218 points up on the day to win the event in decisive fashion. The Fike boys worked hard to help rule the points race, and Jacob Kipp continued on his plan to break the rules of gravity. Robert Snear continues to compete in the Shot Put and discus, and gave his team some more valuable points to h e lp w it h t h e Domination of Comet Nation. Robert Snear
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EAGLES TAKE ONE, BUT BUT MUSTANGS TAKE JPC CROWN

By Cody ORourke

For the Mustangs, it was another league title but also a moment to reflect on the upcoming district gauntlet and reexamine their team after splitting with the Farwellians. For the Eagles, it was a morale booster, a shot of confidence, as they demonstrated and flashed some of their young talent early. The Eagles pulled off a gritty performance in the opener, riding the smooth pitching of lefty Kate Saupe and the fluid wood of Kayla Cotton in the 11-10 victory over the Mustangs.
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Happy Ending
The Pioneers took a few bumps early and seemed out of the title hunt, but Haynak and the boys pulled it together to get a share of the JPC title with the Mustangs

JPC SKIPPERS

CLARE The Leprechauns of Clare stormed Yenkel Diamond with more than just the JPC title in hand, it was about defending the long storied legacy of one all-time great skippers in the areas history. It was going to be statement, as they were
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Two of the JPCs finest, Novak and Yenkel finish on top

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BEAVERS, MATTA NUDGE HORNETS

By Eric Dion

The B eavers and Hornets have both had strong seasons this year, with Allison Lipovsky using her cannon arm coupled with her sniper-like accuracy to rack up the strikeouts this year. Beaverton has been hitting everything coming at them, and their pitcher Alyssa Matta has played strong
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Both the Pioneers and the Flying Gs traveled to the land of wind and cheese to battle for the rights to continue their season. Coach Albert had the Lady Pioneers worked into a frenzy at the outset of the game, while Coach Dawley had her Gladwin squad pumped and ready to fight for a chance to earn a district title on Saturday. Despite the howling winds
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The Bobcats are pictured here somber and dejected after losing to Tawas in the district finals. The precise and electric action displayed in district tourney wins over Clare and Pinny produced ultra jubilation.

Agony of defeat
By Clint Kern

The Lady Bobcats met their match against a big, physical and well oiled Tawas Braves soccer machine in the district finals, losing 4-0. The weather was cold and rainy, the ball and field were slick, these elements favor a bruising, power team more than they do a team based on speed and fluid skills such as Houghton Lake. Tawas was crisper with their passing and their spacing was TUNDRA It seemed CONTINUED ON 10

WARRIOR

Houghton Lakes Sarah Garrett helped lead the Bobcats to the Championship

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Jake McFadden has been dubbed McNasty and McFast by the JPT b oys, and for go o d reason. He continues to burn his way through hurdles in a motion that seems zen-like, and leaves others wondering w hat happ ened. He continued his tear at the Morning Sun Meet of Champions by burning across the 100 meter hurdles in 15.4 seconds. Colemans Ryan Walton was behind him at 16.4 seconds. Jake McFadden also burned up the 300 hurdles in 38.9 seconds, with Reno Fike of Coleman coming across in third at 42.7 seconds. Ta n n e r Tou c ht on e
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hold their heads up high with the achievements Staley has made this year. When the Shot Put got mentioned, one name came to Above, the must most explosive Prudenville mind in the Jack Pine Conference; Pirate. Tim Malcomson By Cody ORourkestole the show and sprung the Bearded Beast, John Hammell over 6 6 in the high Hornets. gladwin and clare5th place Nelson from the Harrisonthe earth jump to garner a The holes he has left in medal. For the Mustangs, it was another John Hammell-Nel- from the ball he has launched league Left, dominatereflect on title but also a moment to son launched a shot put from his cannon arms will be a toss of 52 7 GLADWIN - Coach Jerome Smalley has done Tawas punched in a goal in the first half a the upcoming district gauntlet andasre-to separate constant reminder that he was himself an elite state Gladwin topples after splitting withthrower as a wonderful job of keeping his Lady Gs fighting that proved to be all they needed. The Flyi examine their team of Michigan not to be trifled with in the Shot he collected a 4th place and competing considering a few bumps early andGs pounded the Braves with tremendo arrary of seemed out the The Pioneers Clare the Farwellians. For the Eagles, it was a HHS. Put. John would affected his took all the boys pulled itphysicality.ofThe title Lady Gs didnt ba in district play, medal to represent hunt, but Haynak and throughout together to get a smaller injuries that find himself just the Lady Gs morale booster, a shot of confidence, as Below, Clares of season. Plaguedhis of the with Coach Yenkeland flashed some ofbounding 5 outthisthe Bronze, with sharehurl JPC title with the down a bit. with season ending Mustangs bundle of hurdle magic, they demonstrated of 520.50. Nelson starCLARE Heather Govitz, Led byClare stalwart, defensive enforc be missed Addy Kleinhardt earned injuries were willplayers, The Leprechauns of senior ending his storiedearly. their young talent an 8th place medal in the by the entire HornetMorgan Reid. Still Gladwin with more than disrupted numerous Taw squad, as Kamah Ellena and stormed Yenkel Diamond Emma Miller m hurdles careerThe Eagles pulled off a 1101600 meterand ran in he struttedtoothintonailjust the JPC titledistrict offensives. With great instintive anticipati this year for fought off and the sunset, with the eventual in hand, it was about the relay. gritty performance in the champion and perinneal soccer juggernaut and fearless tenacity, Miller blew up Braves a relishing the craters he left behind. the long storied legacy of one defending Clare.opener, ridinglooks Gladwin the smooth program, the Tim Malcomsonlosing 1-0 inin the areassteal after steal. Braves of Tawas, skippers a swiped history. Houghton Lakes all-time great to continue on lefty Kate pitching of in nip his strength It was going Karmin Leos was has used and tuck affair.and perfect to be statement, as they were surrounded all night a We played a really ranks of Saupe form to tear through thestrong and smart game. she uncharacteristically struggled to win 50/ districts. and the fluid wood JPC down three special players because balls. Stephanie Valasquez was a war d Being High Jump, and has CONTINUED ON 7 of Kayla Cotton in the the JPC in the Center; Gladwin over of injury, we SKIPPERS were frankly out-manned. We hustler. Several other Lady Gs fought th 11-10 victory won enough medals in the event final gave the all they could Two small craft. The upshandle. This group hearts on top loses the Mustangs. to TawasStephanie Velasquez of Gladwin getting ready to to sink aofathemJPCs finest, Novak and Yenkel finishout until themadebuzzer. and s and has great opportunity to compete for the Katie Gorman 11 saves downs he faced were of stunning next couple sprawled, lunged, swiftly ran up and leapt flash-dance down CONTINUED ON 6 the tundra and wage Coach Smalleys conference championship the in a 1-0 battle proxy warsplayerssoccer bragging rights. with of control for like AARON HAYNAK AND HURLER heights and proportions. He would SOPHOMOREGorman was a leader in the net. seasons. blocks. Stephanie Velasquez and Katie COLTON PUNCHES COME UP CLUTCH FOR CLARE finish fifth in the state this year with his height of 66, being only Gorman leading the charge. two inches from a medal. Right; Tawas continued their tear As the other schools prepared to , turn to page 4 on the Bobcats in the District finals send there best and brightest to the Left, Meridians Amanda Decker is shown State competition in the Hurdles, by beating them 4-0 aftermeters of the grueling grinding out the final a very they had to wonder if anyone could 400 meter dash. Decker garnered a 7th place successful season by Houghton in the compare to Jake McFadden from Megan Strait finished her High School Career wit medal in the 400. She was outstanding 100, 200 and 800 this spring. She is one of the a silver medal in the Discus of Lake. The Bobcats galloping Lady Mustang thinclads in the little town of Clare. Jake won 12211, and also representedwith her throw mee greatest will be Michigan in a Meridian lore. Decker will dominate the JPC the state championship last year in Indiana for the Midwest. She was the hardest contenders for next spring as a senior.next year. the crown worker at practices, and her work ethic earned he with his scary speed and machineLower left, Roscommons sky-walking Lady honors in every meet she attended this year in he Buck, Emilie Gaberdiel rose up over 5 3 to like form, putting the State on conference. obtain a 5th place medal in Comstock Park at notice that there was a new breed the state finals. Emilie won the JPC title and of athlete, and McFadden was the she didnt disappoint at the state finals. By Eric Dion Lower right, Farwells flambouyant long Apex Predator in his class. Jake distance harrier and pole vault extradionaire, Both the Pioneers and the Flying Gs Trevor Staley. Softball His father once went of 14 feet proved unstoppable again the traveled to thepole vaulting and so has Trevor. At the state land of endS entire year, causing timekeepers to Staley wind and cheese to cleared 13 6 and he collected awardfinals,place medal.again the 3200 double take, and other thinclads to a time Staley also ran in 4th battle for the rights tothe state finals. relay at question their abilities as he tore continue their season. overBobcats are pictured here somber and dejected after losing to Tawas in the district finals. The precise The the hurdles in an electrifying Meridian put had Coach Albert and electric action displayed in district tourney wins over Clare and Pinny produced ultra jubilation. motion that ripped over hurdles together another the Lady Pioneers like a gale force wind. He was wo ked into By there to defend his title in the 110 Clint Kern prolific rseason, a frenzy at the outset The Lady Bobcats met their match Meter High Hurdles, and he did it against a big, physical and well oiled Tawas takingthe game, while of the in frightening fashion, the district Braves soccer machine in finishing finals, losing 4-0. The weather was cold and Coach Dawley had conference title with them the ball seconds, were slick, rainy, in 14.71 and field beating out these elements favor a bruising, power team eldom does a her Gladwin squad the silver they do team seconds. more thanmedalistaby .41 based on speed and fluid skillssophomore make as big as an imprint or such as Houghton Lake. carry the load for a conference championship as what the might of Smith, Damon Walter did this past pumped and ready He also tore a rift in the time-space Tawas was crisper with their Meridian Mustangs. Anspring forspacing was passing and their Coach Novak and the absolute war-dog, Walter Howe,fight forGoodall battled through injuries that would have given most athletes the to and a chance TUNDRA continuum and finished the 300 It seemed CONTINUED ON green light to hang it up for the season, yet he was arguably the 10 smoothest and most savvy glovesmith in the league from to earn a district meter Intermediate Hurdles in but they fall justtitle his short-stop position. Walter made diving save after WARRIOR diving safe and his cannon of an arm turned would on Saturday. Despite 38.88 seconds. be runners into chopped liver at the Championship Houghton Lakes Sarah Garrett helped lead the Bobcats to first base. He is a show short ofhowling winds stopper, a thrilla, one of the few guys you go to a game just the the district

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crow this year. ON 5 CONTINUED HALEY SMITH OF CLARE CONTINUES TO COME UP Center; Trevor Staley goes vertical IN HER SWAN SONG, MAKING BIG MOVES BIG Feed the hungrey, help the crippled across the with his pole vault. The thin clads street or into their wheel chairs when you see them of the JPC amazed and astounded struggling, and never forget to compliment your , turn to page 4 neighbors on how nice once again this year. their lawn looks. Good deeds and kind words Right; Damon Walter stuns the make the world go round. Stay hungry my friends. conference as a sophomore with his hot bat and ability to make plays in the field. He is due for many more accolades in the future.

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to watch in hopes that he gets pummeled with line drives and awkward bouncers because you know he is going to do something electrifying. Walter, one of the smallest guys in the league, played like a giant offensively, ripping through the season with an impressive .446 average and pumped in 39 RBIs and scored 31 runs. He is one of the few guys that step into the box, drooling and licking his chops at the challenge in front of him. You could watch little bundle of muscle walk up to the plate, wild-eyed - yet cool, calm and convicted - relishing the moment and the opportunity to drive in some runs and lift his team to victory. He is an assassin type of gamer, the type that goes straight for the jugular. Coach Novak talked at length about his young shortstop and how important he was to the team. We brought him up last year as a freshman and it has just worked ever since. Hes been just a tremendous defensive player and his bat really came alive this season. What a lot of people didnt realize is that he had wrist problems for the better part of the year and really the last part of the schedule he wasnt even able to take batting practice, pointed out Coach Novak on Walters ruthless adherence to competition. Ne ver once did he complain about it. He just kept on battling and battling all season long. More i mp o r t a nt l y, h e i s a great team player. When we had our team decide on M.V.P., his

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Summer ball StartS well everywhere

Post 171 looks good to start the season as Shawn Larner and company seem to have gelled early on their way to another successful season Center; The Junior Gladwin softball Gladwins little league ballers are looking to cash in on their squad looks to get the year goingspeed and defense this year. with a 2-2 start and players like By Eric Dion Allyson Conley getting hot on the The Gladwin Junior bat early. girls softball club Right; KP Barbershop baseball have been working hard under Coach team gets the 17-2 win over Fennell and Coach Goodall insurance of Bittner, and were Sanford and are playing well in the p o r t i n g a 2 - 2 s field.

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Roscommon against the contest Westtown. The girls Linksmen Bullock Creek from
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EAST LANSING - Coach Mayball and Coach Glover loaded up their Roscommon Buck golfers and ventured down I-27 until they arrived to Michigan State Universitys Forest Acres East Golf Course for the MHSAA golf team state finals. Collectvely the Bucks shot a 326. Alex Gojcaj led the Buckmen with a 77. Ryan Nagy stroked an 80. Tony Mayball tallied an 83, Austin Mercer recorded an 86 and Hunter Mires compiled an 89. The weather was hot, there Roscommon were some long par 3s and very challenging par 4s. Linksmen The course was fairly open with a few By Clint Kern tricky greens and pin placements. My EAST LANSING - Coach Mayball and shots were pretty much irons and wedge Coach Glover loaded up their Roscommon Buck golfers andon target. My putting was very consistent ventured down I-27 until

traditionally been Continued one.J. Phillips set the tone from the 2 a stepping stone made quick 1-0 K.P.s barber shop victory over for them. What w gladwin Tank. t h e ork of Westtown did not they arrived to Michigan State Universitys Continued on 2 k now is t hat t his Forest Acres East Golf Course for the first two batters Gladwins James Holec is a smooth fielding infielder with an electric arm. Coach Cantrell and Coach MHSAA golf team state finals. team was moment Phillips teams are known for their fundamentally sound defensive teams. Gladwins coach D.R. cantrell takes a built for with cameron Leslie at the plate. Continued on P.7 Collectvely the Bucks shot a 326. Alex c omp e t it i on , and Gojcaj led the Buckmen with a 77. Ryan GLADWIN - Captained by D.R Canterall, Tank Phillips, and Jeremiah McDonald, t h e y i nt e n d e d t o Nagy stroked an 80. Tony Mayball tallied Gladwin Little Leagues K.P. Barber Shop stormed out on Sanfords Goodall Insurance, defend their home an 83, Austin Mercer recorded an 86 and scoring 10 runs in the first to create separation in the 17-2 victory. field. Hunter Mires compiled an 89. The weather With Sanfords pitcher out with an injury, the Goodall Insurace Allison , turn to page 4 C onley was hot, there were some long par 3s and By Cody ORourke struggled early to hurl strikes, walking Gladwins Kyle Grice and begun the match very challenging par 4s. Owen Ritchie to start the inning with two guys on. Andrew Redman The course was fairly open with a few in the circle for Continued on 10 u e s day n i g h T s tricky greens and pin placements. My Gladwin, and irons and wedge shots were pretty much billing beTween made quick Captain on target. My putting was very consistent K.P.s barber shoP and work of the Continued on 2 gladwin TanK was more Cantrell first two batters

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Summer comp et and ball EAST LANSING - Coach Mayball it ion w it h them Coach Glover loaded up their Roscommon highlightSwherever they go, I-27 Gladwin has Buck golfers and ventured downand until Gladwins little league ballers are Postthey arrived loaded State Universitysg s been 443 is to Michigan traditionally t o n e looking to cash in on their speed and defense this year. a st p in Forest Acres East Golf Courseeforpthe withMHSAA golf team state finals. r t h e m . W h a t JPC talent By Eric Dion fo The Gladwin Junior Collectvely waves Westtown and making the Bucks shot a 326. Alex did not girls softball club Gojcaj led the Buckmen with a 77.is t hat t his k now Ryan have been with an Gladwins James Holec is a smooth fielding infielderworkingelectric arm. Coach Cantrell and Coach in the summer hard under Coach Nagy team was built for Phillips teams are known for their fundamentally sound defensive teams. stroked an 80. Tony Mayball tallied Fennell and Coach leagues Austin Mercer recorded an e t it i on , and an 83, with their c omp 86 and Bittner, and were s p o r t i n g a 2 Phillips, and Jeremiah McDonald, Hunter Mires compiled an t h e y i nt e n GLADWIN - Captained by D.R Canterall, Tank- 2 batting and pitching 89. The weather d e d t o record coming into was hot, there were some long par 3stheir home Gladwin Little Leagues K.P. Barber Shop stormed out on Sanfords Goodall Insurance, defend and the contest against finesse. scoring 10 runs in the first to create separation in the 17-2 victory. very challenging par 4s. Westtown. The girls field. from Bullockthe Goodall Insurace Creek With Sanfords pitcher out with an injury, The course with a few Center; In an was fairly open Allison C onley a re a h av e a l w ay s struggled early to hurl strikes, walking h t f i e r c e Kyle Grice andtricky greens and pin placements. My b r o u g Gladwins begun the inner city rivalry, Owen Ritchie to start the inning with two guys on. Andrew Redmanirons and wedge shots were pretty much match comp et it ion w it h in the circle for them wherever they Continued on 10 Gladwins two on target. My putting was very consistent n , a n d go, and Gladwin has Gladwi

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Gladwins James Holec is a smooth fielding infielder with an electric arm. Coach Cantrell and Coach Phillips teams are known for their fundamentally sound defensive teams.

GLADWIN - Captained by D.R Canterall, Tank Phillips, and Jeremiah McDonald, Gladwin Little Leagues K.P. Barber Shop stormed out on Sanfords Goodall Insurance, scoring 10 runs in the first to create separation in the 17-2 victory. With Sanfords pitcher out with an injury, the Goodall Insurace struggled early to hurl strikes, walking Gladwins Kyle Grice and Owen Ritchie to start the inning with two guys on. Andrew Redman
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summer ball clubs of KPs Barber shop and Gladwin Tank take to the field to battle it out, where K.P.s edge KP edged out the other Gladwin Gladwin Tank squad. Right; Lyndsay Ruckle awaits her chance to go on the coachs orders T in a Line Drive Express fashion. The Than a game, it was all team once again mashed prestigious inner-city victory. about the

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Pictured above, Farwells Lyndsay Ruckle looking to spring from first to second after mashing a single on the orders of Coach Dave Ruckle.

Roscommon Linksman headed north to the lands of Chiefs and the Cheboygan Country Club for district golf play.With high expectations from the champs of the Mid-Michigan Golf Conference, they battled sloping greens and long fairways. The hometown Chiefs, the Blazers of Kalkaska and a host of other northern teams gave the Bucks all they could handle but a savvy and improvingHunter Mires led the Bucks with a 4thplace individual performance with a 76, followed by Alex Gojcaj 79, swingin sophomore Ryan Nagys 83 and Austin Mercers 85. Roscommon dug out an impressive 323 team total for a district win and a trophy for Coach Glovers Bucks! With drivers and putters in tow, the Bucks had sights on making States and took their show to Regionals located at

Roscommon Linksman headed north to the lands of Chiefs and the Cheboygan Country Club for district golf play.With to the lands of Chiefs and the Cheboygan high expectations from the champs of Country Club for district golf play.With the Mid-Michigan Golf Conference, Coach Jamie Smith sas again handPhillips set the tone from assembled one of the fiercest and plucked and the e.J. they battled sloping greens and long high expectations from the champs of 1-0 K.P.s barber gnarliest group of rugged ballers to competeshop victoryNSA and ASA Tournaments. Smith in the over gladwin Tank. fairways. The hometown Chiefs, the Sarah Appold a girl Clares Charlie brought onto her staff Valley Lutherans strong-armed hurler, Mid-Michigan Golf Conference,bugbee throwing the Blazers of Kalkaska and a host of smoke K.P.s edge she knows all so well having competed against her in post-season playsloping greens and long they battled multiple other northern teams gave the Bucks times. She also brought on another Charger in speedy little KaraEngelhardt. Gladwin Tank all they could handle but a savvy and fairways. The hometown Chiefs, Smith also garnered the respect of U.S.As Tessa Dinsmoore and added one improvingHunter Mires led the Bucks By Cody ORourke the Blazers of Kalkaska and a host of more slugger to the mix. Then for additional measure, Coach Smith managed with a 4thplace individual performance e Surrey h T to scoop up the crown jeweluofs d a y n i gTownship: other northern teams gave the Bucks ORourke Lyndsay Ruckle. By Cody with a 76, followed by Alex Gojcaj 79, Tdynamo ewhiles dawning the purple and gold. billing b Tween K.P.s Ruckle was a four year barber shoP and all they could handle but a savvy and swingin sophomore Ryan Nagys 83 and gladwin TanK was more ho se i n T h e C l a r e Than a game, it was all Austin Mercers 85. Roscommon dug out Continued about the prestigious inner-city on 7 improvingHunter Mires led the Bucks can take comfort naTion an impressive 323 team total for a district bragging rights. in a tightly in the regime with a 4thplace individual performance change that comes along with the departure of fabled win and Continued on P.14 PosT sEason: a trophy for Coach Glovers Bucks! Coach 79, with a 76, Tay l by Alex Gojcaj marc yenkel. Coach Clint followed o r With drivers and putters in Lyndsay Ruckle looking to spring from first to second after mashing a single on the tow, the Pictured above, Farwells FiElds oF GrEEn S m Ryan NagyColosky has been pouring in his orders Bucks had sights on making States and of Coach Dave Ruckle. swingin sophomorei T h sHolbrook has been a sturdy lead83 and energies into the program this early plate took their show to Regionals located at T-smooth looks to get rolling this summer in her drive to bring back home the gold Austin Mercers 85. Roscommon er at theout and in the field. dugContinued on P.14
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Coach Jamie Smith sas again hand plucked and assembled one of the fiercest and gnarliest group of rugged ballers to compete in the NSA and ASA Tournaments. Smith brought onto her staff Valley Lutherans strong-armed hurler, Sarah Appold a girl she knows all so well having competed against her in post-season play multiple times. She also brought on another Charger in speedy little Kara Engelhardt. Smith also garnered the respect of U.S.As Tessa Dinsmoore and added one more slugger to the mix. Then for additional measure, Coach Smith managed to scoop up the crown jewel of Surrey Township: Lyndsay Ruckle. Ruckle was a four year dynamo while dawning the purple and gold.

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The 18U Line Drive express team destroys their Coach Jamie Smith sas again hand plucked and assembled one of the fiercest an competition on Young Cs gnarliest group of rugged ballers to compete in the NSA and ASA Tournaments. Smit their way to a State looking good brought onto her staff Valley Lutherans strong-armed hurler, Sarah Appold a gi she knows all so well having competed against her in post-season play multip title and a highly times. She also brought on another Charger in speedy little Kara Engelhard successful season. Smith also garnered the respect of U.S.As Tessa Dinsmoore and added on T They are stacked more slugger to the mix. Then for additional measure, Coach Smith manage from top to bottom to scoop up the crown jewel of Surrey Township: Lyndsay Ruckle. Ruckle was a four year dynamo while dawning the purple and gold with some of the areas most talented girls and were Continued on 7 an impressive 323 team total for this year. the unstoppable force a district win and a trophy for Coach GloversPost 171 Bucks! Tay l Center; Post 171 are in tow, the With drivers and putterslooking good Sm once again thismakingasUp & Down year States and they fight Bucks had sights on By Cody ORourke took their show to Regionals located the T-smooth looks to get rolling this summer in her drive to bring back home t and claw their way through at Continued on 2 Brokoff s boys found season. themselves in an Right; Beaverton putsabosolute barnof a group burner against last years national hardballers on the field and impress championship palamino the masses with their team, CM Stars, a team performance.
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GOLD RUSH 14U TEAM HAD AN UP AND DOWN WEEKEND UP NORTH, FINISHING 3-2 AT ONE MOMENT LOOKING INDESTRUCTIBLE LIKE IN THEIR 11-0 WIN OVER THE GRIZZLE WHITE SQUAD, BUT LOOKING MORTAL IN THEIR 1-4 LOSE TO THE EDWARDSBURG FLASH 10-4. The Gold Rush opened up the weekend hot, toppling the Grizzlies 11-0 by jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first when Grace Staley stayed poised in the box, walked onto base and spurted into scoring position when Carley Starnes stroked a single. Perched up on the corner, Staley sprung loose and jolted home to score on a wicked pitch. Starnes cashed in

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GOLD RUSH 14U TEAM HAD AN UP AND DOWN WEEKEND UP NORTH, FINISHING 3-2 AT ONE MOMENT LOOKING INDESTRUCTIBLE LIKE IN THEIR 11-0 WIN OVER THE GRIZZLE WHITE SQUAD, BUT LOOKING MORTAL IN THEIR 1-4 LOSE TO THE EDWARDSBURG FLASH 10-4. The Gold Rush opened up the weekend hot, toppling the Grizzlies 11-0 by jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first when Grace Staley stayed poised in the box, walked onto base and spurted into scoring position when Carley Starnes stroked a single. Perched up on the corner, Staley sprung loose and jolted home to score on a wicked pitch. Starnes cashed in

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Post 171 get hit by The Beaverton All-Star battleship, captained by General Jeff Johnston and his savvy crew Oct 10th Sanford with a sailors weathered the waters of Ross Lake by shooting over the Garner & L.D.E of youngcruise ship, then takingstormyof Colemans carrier in their second roundbow of Sanford siege of war tough loss that left take Gold fare. Johnstons band of crazed Beavers then sank a couple of cannonballs into hull of them stunned. The 171 the Pirates of Budd Lake, beating the Harrison squad 16-0 to set up a matchGladwin Fair edition up with there arch rivals from the northern branch of the Cedar Dec 12th Meridians Coach Chad By Cody ORourke River, the Gladwin Flying Gs in the championship game a game EDWARDSBURG FLASH 10-4. Haberland, a mastermind filled the Tribune the nuances of The Gold Rush opened upofthe weekend the game that would decide the fate of the crucial M-18 corridor trade route. Brokoff s boys found pagestopplingG A N 11-0softball, has scooped up The Beavers out-flanked the deckhands of Edenville and their as well, and of by jumping themselves in an hot, H O the Grizzlies some of the areas top shelf abosolute barn burner H AYin the first when Grace Drive swashbuckling shipmates from Sanford Lake 16-6 to set the tone ES ballers for this Line against last years national was ato a 2-0 lead out welcome championship palamino Hogan was the hulk on the mound as his pitching sparked Beaverton to victory CONTINUED ON 11 Staley stayed poised in the box, walked Dec 19th team, CM Stars, a team edition to our onto base and spurted into scoring position coverage this year. a single. when Carley Starnes stroked HOGAN Perched up on the corner, Staley into Center; Kelly Julin breakssprung H AY E S loose one of and jolted home topicks this year, our top ten score on a wicked Hogan was the hulk on the mound as his pitching sparked Beaverton to victory pitch. Starnes cashed in CONTINUED ON to 6 as she propelled the Bobcats The Beaverton All-Star battleship, captained by General Jeff Johnston and his savvy crew of young sailors weathered the stormy waters of Ross Lake by shooting over the bow of many victories in Volleyball and Sanford cruise ship, then taking siege of Colemans carrier in their second round of war fare. Johnstons band of crazed Beavers then sank a couple of cannonballs into hull of Basketball. the Pirates of Budd Lake, beating the Harrison squad 16-0 to set up a matchGarner & L.D.E up with there arch rivals from the northern branch of the Cedar Right; The Line Drive Express River, the Gladwin Flying Gs in the championship game a game take Gold that would decide the fate of the crucial M-18 corridor trade route. By Cody ORourke continue their tear through the The Beavers out-flanked the deckhands of Edenville and their swashbuckling shipmates from Sanford Lake 16-6 to set the tone Meridians Coach Chad tournaments as they continue to Haberland, a mastermind of the nuances of the game rack up countless wins this year. of softball, has scooped up HOGAN some of the areas top shelf
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The Beaverton All-Star battleship, captained by General Jeff Johnston and his savvy crew D R U S H 1 4 U GOL of young sailors weathered the stormy waters of Ross Lake by shooting over the bow of TEAM HAD AN UP Sanford cruise ship, then taking siege of Colemans carrier in their second round of war Line Drive Express always showNORTH, fare. Johnstons band of crazed Beavers then sank a couple of AND DOWN hull of cannonballs into WEEKEND UP cases terrific defense. the Pirates of Budd Lake, beating the Harrison squad 16-0 to set up matchFINISHING a3-2 AT ONE MOMENT Holbrook has been a sturdy leader at up with there arch rivals from the plate and in the field. branch of the Cedar the northern LOOKING INDESTRUCTIBLE LIKE IN River, the Gladwin Flying Gs in the championship game a game THEIR 11-0 WIN OVER THE GRIZZLE that would decide the fate of the crucial M-18 corridor trade route. Post By Cody ORourke WHITE SQUAD, BUT LOOKING The Beavers out-flanked the deckhands of Edenville and their Up & Down 16-6 to set the tone swashbuckling shipmates from Sanford Lake MORTAL IN THEIR 1-4 LOSE TO THE
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Pictured above, Beavertons glovesmith and marksmen, Carter Johnston cleanly fields another smashed grounder and rockets a torpedo throw for another vital out.

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As the too legit to quit, athlete that she was, KJ was a steady and diverse contributor for Coach Angie Dalaks volleyball unit. Julin had great antcipation defensively and offensively. Julin tallied eight kills and five digs in a dramatic see-saw triumph over the Lady Gs of Gladwin. Julin was a terrorizing nightmare at Clare in an epic match, altering shots, keeping balls alive and just doing the nitty gritty to keep her Cats in the affair. Later in the year in another thrilling victory over the eventual district champion Flying Gs, Julin rose up over the net to compile four blocks. Kelly wasnt as explosive as Gladwins Rashell Vorachek, but she made better on the fly decisions with the ball. KJ wasnt as big in the post as Morgan Oldani, but she altered more shots, grabbed more rebounds and she played big for positoning. Julin didnt have as crisp of a cross over as Lindsay Winter, but she could beat opponents off the dribble with her hesitation, burst, change of speed type of moves.
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Pictured above, Beavertons glovesmith and marksmen, Carter Johnston cleanly fields another smashed grounder and rockets a torpedo throw for another vital out.

Mid-way through the third quarter, Grayling began to catch their groove and they made a sustained surge to upend and surpass the Bobcats of Houghton Lake. However, senior catalyst, floor-general, Kelly Julin wasnt about to let the Vikings steal a victory on her home floor. Julin answered each one of Graylings barrages to neutralize their momentum swings. Julin orchestrated the floor like Tom Brady does a football field. Julin tallied stuffed the stat sheet with 22 points, six assists, four steals and five caroms. Julin tussled tooth and nail until she willed HL to the win.

Line Drive Express always showcases terrific defense.

Monday, July 9, 2012

H AY E S

Hogan was the hulk on the mound as his pitching sparked Beaverton to victory

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For many, this article uP winS racking will be redundant, for others it will come to a surprise that I packed up the Red Wing boots, loaded up Coachold cut-off blue jeans and punched my Jamie the Smithsto rebuild Palestinian homes in Israel/ ticket Line Drive Palestine. Express team are Some have been following my work a loaded squadstarted back in 2005, overseas since I of working on the ground in Hebron, hitting and fielding Palestine with the Peacemaker insanity. while a largeChristian only know of Their full Teams, majority speedwork Iveof through the Jack Pine the style done playTribune. And even some now will just be gives them reading the Tribune for the first time. In countless trophies be doing a series the following weeks, I will andon my peace to abroad in the Middle medals work East, so Id like to give just a little bit of a

Pictured above, Sanfords strong arm of the law, flame throwing Heather McNett stifled the Drillers pursuit for gold and she kept her arm oiled and loose to lift Coach Haberlands crew.

Line Drive heat wave

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Flying G living legend, Carl Charon ponders strategy vs Tawas.

Carl Charon Unplugged

By Sean Locey When thinking of the start of Gladwins football playoff run that began in 1998 and didnt end until Gladwins 2004 season, one cant help but bring to mind the coach who brought them
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By Clint Kern MOUNT PLEASANT With one quick swing of the bat, the talent laden Mt. Sept 29th Pleasant Drillers had 1-0 lead off a deep dinger from a skillful Chippewa Hills Through half of the the hardwood Taylor ballplayer. Line Drive wasthe initialorchestratingvolleyball season,Chadaftercanvas colonel, Meridianstear Big Daddy Smith Express coachs performance Haberland and calmly one dominate another. Smith could loft drop passes from one end of the court to the other with breath taking precision. At other times set Stroup told theirSmitty would act to she was goingsotocleverone ofalert.high flyers, and quickly pushThatstoexactly what ladies as if shake it off her Her awareness was unflappable, abut even and refocus. over shot a cavity in the defense, just always and more staggering was the timing of her fiery jump serves that would usually baffle the defense. pitcher Heather McNett and her maroon clad defenseman did. Line Drive rolled to route the Drillers, 9-3. Nov 7th My old buddies, Harrisons Jim Cooper and Clares Tom Whitfield Theres no arguing that Sadie Hall, Allison Brady, Bri Musboth had mentioned themost ferociously skilled power Yaroch, Blake Garner and other many ofServoss, the MP Drillers manager, Bob tangs were some of the swinging hitters in the area, but the of accurate soft set that hit former Kansas their kills weretalliedresultassistspin-point 6 errors in 284 sets inwasis forward or backward by City Royalsa product. Thisa tourney atwell schooled, wildly a Freeland. After stumTaylor. Smith 74 and just
bling in the second half of the season, Sanford refocused spearhead by the floor-conductor and made mince meat of sizzling Beaverton and Roscommon teams to win the JPC tournament.

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For many, this article will be redundant, for others it will come to a surprise that I packed up the Red Wing boots, loaded up the old cut-off blue jeans and punched my ticket to rebuild Palestinian homes in Israel/ Palestine. Some have been following my work overseas since I started back in 2005, working on the ground in Hebron, Palestine with the Christian Peacemaker Teams, while a large majority only know of the work Ive done through the Jack Pine Tribune. And even some now will just be reading the Tribune for the first time. In the following weeks, I will be doing a series on my peace work abroad in the Middle East, so Id like to give just a little bit of a
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Pictured above, Sanfords strong arm of the law, flame throwing Heather McNett stifled the Drillers pursuit for gold and she kept her arm oiled and loose to lift Coach Haberlands crew.

Line Drive heat wave

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By Clint Kern MOUNT PLEASANT With one quick swing of the bat, the talent laden Mt. Pleasant Drillers had 1-0 lead off a deep dinger from a skillful Chippewa Hills ballplayer. Line Drive Express coachs Chad Haberland and Big Daddy Stroup told their ladies to shake it off and refocus. Thats exactly what pitcher Heather McNett and her maroon clad defenseman did. Line Drive rolled to route the Drillers, 9-3. My old buddies, Harrisons Jim Cooper and Clares Tom Whitfield both had mentioned the MP Drillers manager, Bob Servoss, the former Kansas City Royals product. This is a well schooled, wildly

The Lady Gs defeated the Midland based battalion.

Jr. Gs Split against Westtown

By Eric Dion

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TStew rocked a pair of hits, she took a ball to the kneck and continued playing.

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In their last home game of the year, The Gladwin team Elliots Crystal flash went up against Westtowns softball squad. Gladwin
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adorn their trophy racks. TStew rocked a pair of hits, she took a ball to the kneck and continued playing. CONTINUED ON 2 Center; Taylor Smith goes out of Meridian with a bang on the courts in volleyball and Basketball Right; Post 141 defeats Post 443 in a 7-4 and 5-3 sweep of the double header. Post 171 is loaded for battle and look to make a run at another winning season.
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Taylor wasnt as prolific as we expected in her final hurrah on the hardwood, she didnt seem to even have the same swift explosiveness she had as a sophomore or junior. However, the weight lifting she did during basketball did pay off eventually as she set the JPC record for HRs. Taylor was still in our minds a tailor made guard, as she was rock solid as a sure-handed facilitator if need be. She was not only a guard with mad handles, but she always kept her head up while dribbling. Taylor had a textbook ball rotating arc and her range was nearly limitless in the gym.

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Colemans all-time best hitter, Emily Green lays a sac bunt.

LDE shines bright

By Clint Kern

STAYING CALM Summer Softball WHEN YOUR madneSS Allison Lipovsky HOUSE IS and company DESTROYED take the 14U Gold

Pictured above, Gladwins Post 171s speedy outfielder, Aiden ORourke sparked both rallies over Sanford by smashing an Rbi double, an Rbi triple and another two Rbi triple in the nightcap triumph, to tally the sweep.

171 upends Post 443

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News feeds from the Middle East seemed to have streamed free flowing religious violence across the television, news feeds, social media and radio stations endlessly for over the past decade; painting a picture to the world that leaves the impression that the Arab communities from Libya to Iran know of only violence as a means to any end. This is not the case. In many ways, Salim Shamareh has embodied the peaceful, non-violent resistance to military occupation,
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Pictured above, Gladwins Post 171s speedy outfielder, Aiden ORourke sparked both rallies over Sanford by smashing an Rbi double, an Rbi triple and another two Rbi triple in the nightcap triumph, to tally the sweep.

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GLADWIN Gladwins Post 171 swept Sanford in a twinbill last Wednesday evening, 7-4 and 5-3. Sanford was absent of their starburst pitcher/shortstop, Jimmy Schoof, however both teams were missing players and both were thin on pitching considering they both played numerous games over the previous weekend and both had doubleheaders the night prior. Gladwin split with Sacred Hearts summer team beating them 9-3 and losing 5-4. Sanford upended Lewiston 7-6 and 5-1 also the night before. Swan Valleys Ben Finzel was pumping strikes for Post 171, he changed speeds and mixed up his pitches just enough to keep the Sanford batsmen off kilter. However, 443 did strike pay dirt first as Nick Mammel and Travis

Lady Gs: Heather Govitz, Carlee Balzer and Dani Balzer.

A Trip across Michigan

By Eric Dion

DAN JOHNSON
Johnson soared all over right-field tracking down liners and fly ball outs for 443

The Michigan Trail Riders Association has a 250 mile trail that spans from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan, and five times a year people
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Rush feeds from the Middle East seemed News team to new heights with afree flowing religious to have streamed 16 violence across the television, news feeds, game win streak social media and radio and an NSAdecade; stations endlessly for over the past painting a picture championship. the impression that to the world that leaves the Arab Shane Center;communities from Libya to Iran CONTINUED ON 19 know of only violence as a Adkins breaks intomeans to any end. This is not the case. themany ways, Salim Shamareh has Top Ten with his dominance on In D Clares basketball non-violent embodied the peaceful, court. JOHNS resistance to16U Line Drive Express military occupation, Right; The Johnson soared all over right-field tracking down liners and fly ball outs fo CONTINUED impress as the squad continue toON 2 finest from across the conference and beyond take to the dirt infield and competed against some of Michigans finest softball programs and looked good.
Adkins isnt related to country music singer, Trace Adkins, but his drives to the rim were country strong. Shane had that rare ability to blow by his man, soar through the air, contort his body, hang and flip in a silky basket with a beautiful finger roll. Shane was anointed by the coaches to the 1stTeam All-JPC team and he was showered with other honors from other newspapers. Shane dropped 23 points in a win over Harrison. Adkins was an unselfish player and he set others up for scores. Adkins averaged 13 ppg, seven rebounds and three assists. He was a stopper on D.
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Dec 10th GLADWIN Gladwins Post 171 swept Sanford in a twinbill last Wednesday evening 7-4 and 5-3. Sanford was absent of their starburst pitcher/shortstop, Jimmy Schoo however both teams were missing players and both were thin on pitchin considering they both played numerous games over the previou weekend and both had doubleheaders the night prior. Gladwin split wit Jan 21st Sacred Hearts summer team beating them 9-3 and losing 5-4. Sanfor upended Lewiston 7-6 and 5-1 also the night before. Swan Valleys Ben Finzel was pumping strikes for Post 171, he change speeds and mixed up his pitches just enough to keep the Sanford batsme off kilter. However, 443 did strike pay dirt first as Nick Mammel and Travi March 16th
Lets put into context some elements to remember regarding the athleticism of Adkins. Shane was an All-Jack Pine Conference defensive back on Clares football team his junior season on the gridiron. Shane was so dedicated to Coach Rob Wise, the Pioneer hoop-squad and to developing his basketball skill set with hopes to capture a JPC crown, a district title and maybe a basketball scholarship. Often times, when athletes elect not to play a sport to lift weights and exercise to enhance another sport, they end up sitting around. It was evident, Shane lifted and polished. Adkins was dropping bombs, slashing to the cup and gashing the McBain guards with his quick hand and feet relexes en route to grant Clare a district championship for the consecutive year. Shane netted 18 points, collected seven caroms, five assists and two steals. Signifying his dedication, love and appreciation for the game, Shane kneeled down and kissed the Pioneer painted in the middle of the court. Adkins was a dog beast in Clares regional win over Alcona Shane tickled the nylon on some 3s to finish the Tigers. CHS lost to TC St. Francis next, they went to the finals.

Pictured above, Kim Rowe continues to windmill gunsmoke from the rubber. She propelled her LDE ladies offensively and defensively as did shortstop Tiffani Stewart, whos glaring in the background.

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alumni Game, Top Ten and 5k run

In the Bobcat and buck alumni game, the big boys relived their glory days and battle it out on the gridiron as people travelled from near and far to put on the pads one more time. Center; Jake McFadden is easily the top ten pick of the year with his prolific running style and insane speed Right; the G-Town 5K run goes on again this year and has a great turnout for a great cause.
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McFadden would probably have been the greatest running back in the region if he had decided to play football again. Jake knew that he had a grand opportunity to garner a track scholarship, he decided to enhance his running abilities by joining Coach Adam Burhans cross country team. Jake slowly trimmed seconds off his 3.2 mile race times all season long. Coach Burhans was extremely pleased with the way Jake finished at the prestigious Portage Meet, with his time of 18:08. McFadden finished in 10th place overall at the final JPC jamboree, 2nd team harrier.

Jan 16th
McFadden did much more in the winter than cheer his heart out in the clever CHS student section for the ultra successful Clare basketball squads. He was fully dedicated and intensely focused on enhancing his track abilities by rigidly staying true to his rigorous workouts and his healthy diet. Jake travelled to Saginaw Valley State, Grand Valley, Ann Arbor and New York to compete in nationally renowned winter indoor track meets. Only the too legit to quit, fiercely competitive, wildly motivated and dedicated thinclads attend these.

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To nobodys surprise, McFadden was crushing his competition with ease in the 400, 300 hurdles, 200 and the 100 hurdles everywhere he went in April. Then Clares Coach Adam Burhans elected to allow McFadden to run the open 100 meter dash to give Jake a new challenge against some elite competition at their huge Clare Invitational. Jake blazed past some fleet footed sprinters and he tallied a scorching 10.7 second finish. This granted him another CHS track and field spot on the record board.

Monday, July 30, 2012

MAJOR SOFTBALL STATE TOURNEY

Major girls softball Michigan State Tournament was hosted by Gladstone this year and was held July 13th 18th. Teams representing 13 of Michigans 16 Little League Districts made the trip to the UP and were considered honorary yoopers by the locals while there. Beavertons Major girls represented District 1. They began play against St. Clair Starz. Beaverton girls started flat and made some errors trying to adjust to the grass infield. They hit the ball, but had a difficult time getting on the bases as the St. Clair defense shut them
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Pictured above, Beavertons Larry Sroufe, completed the 5K walk. Other G-Town Run Around participants flock over to view their respective finishing times.

G-town 5K
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By: Clint Kern GLADWIN On July 21st the Paul Graveline family regime conducted the 3rd Annual G-Town Run Around 5K Run/Walk. 97 people participated in the 5K from ages 6-80. After a competitor crossed the finish they could drink gatorade or water to rehydrate. They also had apples and bananas to replenish nutrients. There was also a short small kids obstacle course/ run. My family and I are extremely grateful to all the participants, volunteers and sponsors that made the race a success. We always look forward to a fun, family friendly event and this year was no different. We are already looking forward to next years race, exclaimed

JONES & SWIECICKI

Carrie Jones and Chris Swiecicki both finished as the runner-up respectively.

By: Clint Kern back with them GLADWIN On July 21st the Paul Graveline family regime conducted Major girls softball Michigan State after Post 443 beat the 3rd Annual G-Town Run Around 5K Run/Walk. 97 people participated Tournament was hosted by Gladstone them 7-1. Post 141 July 13th 18th. in the 5K from ages 6-80. After a competitor crossed the finish they could this year and was held drink gatorade or water to rehydrate. They also had apples and bananas Teams their year ended representing 13 of Michigans 16 to replenish nutrients. There was also a short small kids obstacle course/ Little 28-21 record with aLeague Districts made the trip to For most, summer run. My family and I are extremely grateful to all the participants the UP and were considered honorary time marks the break and impressedlocals while there. volunteers and sponsors that made the race a success. We always f rom t h e g r i n d, t h e yoopers by the departure from the look forward to a fun, family friendly event and this year was no responsibilities of school the coaching staff represented Beavertons Major girls Top 10 and work. Its a time to different. We are already looking forward to next years race, exclaimed District 1. their relax and rejoice in the as well asThey began play against St. Redux dead days of summer. CONTINUED ON 3 Clair Starz. Beaverton Its time spent on the By Cody ORourke competition. errors girls started flat beach, or long road trips and made some trying to adjust to place unknown, and As it w as w it h t he Center; The 16U Line hit the ball, Drive Express adventures that will be to the grass infield. They previous Top 10 Awards, JONE untold for years to come. this one was not without But for others, its war. but had a difficult time getting on the squad get to 7th in the National SWIECI its controversy. We expect Its not just war for the bases as the St. Clair defense shut them controversy from such an sake of war; it war for tournament out of 44 teams in anCarrie Jones and Chris Swiecicki both finished as the runner-up respec endeavor and we accept the sake of conquest. Its about taking siege on divergent views, and impressiveCONTINUED ON 2 season. the surrendering areas argumentative debates; best teams and battling in fact that is what we it out on the diamond Right; Brooke Colville becomes the hope to cultivate as part MID-MICH to claim supremacy. Its of the project. For it about winning, so much number one defining moment of makes us reflect on the so that assembling the HEAT 12U athletes career, it provides w a r- h or s e t r u mp e t s a milieu for cherishing the year after her huge season on inner-league rivalries the accomplishments in a n d SOFTBALL geographical the back drop that had the track after two knee surgeries distances in the hopes of By Cody ORourke passed in the course of taking homeM i d - M i c h i g an He at 1 2 U The Line Drive Express finished their fantastic season with a 7th place showing at Nationals, despite T h e prestigious the year. For seniors, its a t o u rgirls e nt s i n tteam traveled across n a m softball h e not having their heavy hitter Blake Garner in the line-up. and the hoursThey firstrehab Moultrie Co. Rush in the opening of pool play and gave the area of locked up with she endured. nice way to remember the
Beth Stroup is known for her arm, glove, bat and speed.

MAJOR summer Ball and SOFTBALL momenTs of The year Post 171 takes a loss STATE TOURNEY

Pictured above, Beavertons Larry Sroufe, completed the 5K walk. Other G-Town Run Around participants flock over to view their respective finishing times.

G-town 5K
Cody constructs an article to clarify the top 10 selections.

LDE Flourish
By Cody ORourke

Brooke Colville LDE 16U finished 7th out ofthe comeback kid 44
Pictured above, LDE 16U stalwart, Clares Laura Walton covering extreme amounts of real-estate in the outfield to lunge and haul in an amazing running catch for the Line Drive Express at the World Series.
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t he Ma ck i n aw Br i d ge to S au lt Ste. Marie to play in the 11Th annual Sault Legaacies Softball I n v i t a t i o n a l To u r n a m e n t . Saturday was pool play the Heat opened up the day against a very good Traverse City Wave team by winning by a score of 10-1 the Heat opened up a tight game by scoring 6 runs in the 4Th inning. Kate Hall was the winning pitcher with Faith Howe also pitching. Leading the way
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The Clare fair mCfasT ConTinues

Witnessing the swift was, the of Colville as a frosh and then viewing her year that burst ending a little sampling of North Central Michigan softball by force feeding the opposition six runs in the bottom of the 5th to help roll to the 8-0 victory. athleticism on of a high school career. the courts as an elevated sophomore, I instantly knew she Tiffani Stewart started the offensive surge in the bottom of the 3rd when the little For underclassman, it can was a special represent the aspirations the knee ligament injuries strickened caliber athlete, then blondie sent a shot into an open swathe of green and gnashed around the baselines when Kelsey Flaugher sent a bullet up guts on a sacrifice shot. Perched up in scoring her. She didntand goals for the year that she went to the rehab facility night and throw in the towel, position, Stewart finished her trot around the corners to score the initial run of come ahead. day, stretching, lifting, jumping, joggin until she had recovered. Seeing her the game when Leigha Newton dropped the hammer on a meatball to send the compete in Clare again tlast ably took our breathe away. an d u n d e rs an d spring
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It becomes emotional,

BETH STROUP

Stroup played 110 percent all tourney and all summer long, making plays.

MID-MICH HEAT 12U SOFTBALL

T h e M i d - M i c h i g an He at 1 2 U girls softball team traveled across t he Ma ck i n aw Br i d ge to S au lt Ste. Marie to play in the 11Th annual Sault Legaacies Softball I n v i t a t i o n a l To u r n a m e n t . Saturday was pool play the Heat opened up the day against a very good Traverse City Wave team by winning by a score of 10-1 the Heat opened up a tight game by scoring 6 runs in the 4Th inning. Kate Hall was the winning pitcher with Faith Howe also pitching. Leading the way
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Pictured above, LDE 16U stalwart, Clares Laura Walton covering extreme amounts of real-estate in the outfield to lunge and haul in an amazing running catch for the Line Drive Express at the World Series.

LDE 16U finished 7th out of 44

By Cody ORourke The Line Drive Express finished their fantastic season with a 7th place showing at Nationals, despite not having their heavy hitter Blake Garner in the line-up. They first locked up with Moultrie Co. Rush in the opening of pool play and gave the area a little sampling of North Central Michigan softball by force feeding the opposition six runs in the bottom of the 5th to help roll to the 8-0 victory. Tiffani Stewart started the offensive surge in the bottom of the 3rd when the little blondie sent a shot into an open swathe of green and gnashed around the baselines when Kelsey Flaugher sent a bullet up guts on a sacrifice shot. Perched up in scoring position, Stewart finished her trot around the corners to score the initial run of the game when Leigha Newton dropped the hammer on a meatball to send the
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BETH STROUP
Stroup played 110 percent all tourney and all summer long, making plays.

The Clare County fair takes precedent as trophies are Top 10 awarded to the Redux finest showman of the area. As it w as w it h t he previous Top 10 Awards, Center; The this one was not without its controversy. We expect 14U Goldrush controversy from such an endeavor and we accept takes second divergent views, and argumentative debates; at the National in fact that is what we hope to cultivate as part tournament in a highly contested of the project. For it makes us reflect on the decision that leaves many sour athletes career, it provides a milieu for cherishing after a highly successful season. the accomplishments in the back drop that had Allison Lipovsky has proven passed in the course of the year. For seniors, its a nice way to remember the herself an elite pitcher wherever year that was, the ending of a high school career. she goes. For underclassman, it can represent the aspirations Right; Our moments that and goals for the year that come ahead. defined the school year looks MYd ably WEEK It becomes emotional, an d u n d e r s t an at the accomplishments of Jake s o. B e c a u s e u n l i k e professional, AT THE or college McFadden and his speed. sports for that matter, our
Cody constructs an article to clarify the top 10 selections.

By Cody ORourke

Alex spends his time reading to the youth as well as other community efforts

Giving Back
By Eric Dion

CLARE CO. FAIR

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MY WEEK AT THE CLARE CO. FAIR

By Eric Dion Having covered the second fair now with the Jack Pine Tribune, I can say without a doubt that the children that show at these fairs work as hard as any athlete does in his or her sport. At the end of the week, these showmen display their hard work and skill in an Olympicstyle fashion. They have to endure long hours and hard work, all the while still tending to the needs of
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Gladwins Lauren Mose sparked the Gold Rush with her speed and hustle improve Longstreth has intangibles that

Clare looks impressive in the sparked the Gold Rush with her speed and hustle Gladwins Lauren Mose football preview, Giving and Mitch Back Greenacre looks to be the catalyst for Alex Brown of Coleman Paul (Guy) Smith is a stout, hardy and the season. is a l re a dy an ab ove very aggressive stalwart on both sides of average person and gifted Beavertons line. He has diverse skills of athlete, having gone to Center; Beaverton being able to shield off pass rushers to State competitions in develop a pocket or barrell forward to Cross Country in his looks to prove that steam roll D-lineman and linebackers junior and senior years, flattened in his wake. Smith will be a force. helping DEPARTURES his team win they can win in the regional titles three years with his track have coach team, and Allnd in a rowthemakingrelay. NATEconference and at thea newto State in 4x400 BOAHBEDASON in Aaron Seiser helm He credits his coach Nate was a two L arr y Curtis for his at Nationals way juggernaut for that dream a reality. make accomplishments He is the Beavertonians more than a coach; he is last fall. He didnt The numbers dont lie, Right; a mentor and a great role As summer softball comes to an end the 14U Michigan Gold Rush has reason to care what the score model when it comes to celebrate. After winning four of six Michigan tournaments, (Charlevoix, was, Boahbedason kept crunching sportsmanship. and Coach Luplow has his Mt. Pleasant Next Door, NSA Line Drive in Midland and the End of opponents with a fercocity that is Alex also attributed his Summer Shepherd Tournament) the Gold Rush took their act to Ohio rarely seen. Nate was an ultimate enjoyment of sports his leadership was stellar. prepared to defend their squad tackler and to to face other top-notch teams from around the eastern United States some of his teammates at the ASA Eastern National. Reno and Dakota Fike conference crown once again this The Gold Rush entered the National on a 23 game winning streak MADISON are some of my favorite and held a 42-5 record. They felt confident but knew that the teammates, because they LACKEY season. There are many who want teams from Ohio, New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, have a great work ethic, Madison was a are fun to hang out with to de-throne them, but it will be strong throwing Scotty is a gamer, hes one of those in an out of sporting LAUREN southpaw in events, and are ver y legitimate athletes who have a hunger for hard to do with the talent there. the pocket. MOSE supportive teammates. competition and ice water in their veins. Unfortunately
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Graylings Josie Hinkle belted the Gold Rush all the way to the national finals.
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By Eric Dion Having covered the second fair now with the Jack Pine Tribune, I can say without a doubt that the children that show at these fairs work as hard as any athlete does in his or her sport. At the end of the week, these showmen display their hard work and skill in an OlympicH. Lake 2012 style fashion. They have to endure August 24 vs Frankfort long hours 31 hard work, all the August and @ Grayling September 7 vs to the while still tending Clare needs of

Clare looks To run SCHEDULE The ConferenCe.

Alex Brown of Coleman is a l re a dy an ab ove average person and gifted athlete, having gone to State competitions in Cross Country in his junior and senior years, helping his team win Graylings Josie Hinkle belted the Gold Rush all the way to the national finals. regional titles three years in a row with his track Page 13 JACK PINE TRIBUNE team, and making AllState in the 4x400 relay. He credits his coach L arr y Curtis for his accomplishments He is more than a just he is Jake McFadden wasnt coach;a fad, or a one time wonder. He destroyed his a mentor and a great role As summer softball comes to an end the 14U Michigan Gold Rush has reason to competition each and every time laced up his spikes and stepped into his model when it comes to celebrate. After winning four of six Michigan tournaments, (Charlevoix, starting blocks. McFast was totally the ringer, he was center of attention, sportsmanship. Mt. Pleasant Next Door, NSA Line Drive in Midland and the End of Alex within a show. Summer Shepherd Tournament) the Gold Rush took their act completely a show also attributed his Jake seemed to perfect the art of hurto Ohio enjoyment of sports to to face other top-notch teams from around the eastern United Stateswith his ultra flexible grace that bounded over the hurdles with such a dling some of his teammates at the ASA Eastern National. Monday, August 20, 2012 streamline fashion to garner two more state titles. Reno and Dakota Fike The Gold Rush entered the National on a 23 game winning streak are some of my favorite and held a 42-5 record. They felt confident but knew that the teammates, because they teams from Ohio, New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, have a great work ethic, CONTINUED ON P.14 are fun to hang out with in an out of sporting LAUREN events, and are ver y MOSE supportive teammates.

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Clare 2012 August 24 August 31 September 7 September 14 September 21 September 28 October 5 October 12 October 19 2011 August 26 September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 November 4

DEPARTURES
JACKSON GROSS
Jackson amassed 2,035 yards rushing last year to eclipse John Punches alltime record. He also tallied 27 TDs and 9 yards per rush. Gross was an underrated linebacker, who could cover receivers, punish on the short yardage and cover ground.

Taylor might be the most relentless pass rusher in the JPC. He paces back and forth on the sidelines just feverishly begging the offense to either score or punt, so he can get back on the field and cause havoc with his extreme speed and power combination coming off the edge. Hes 66 remember.

BRENT LUPLOW
Brent was a student of the game. He carried his fakes, was fundamental with every aspect of the quarterback position. He had a strong arm and just enough scrambling ability. His presence will be greatly missed and tough to replace.

Colton Punches, pictured above and Hunter Ruby will be the greatest tandem of receivers in the league.

As a sophomore last year, Jordan scored touchdowns and stuffed holes to make bone-jarring tackles. Look for him to step into his brother Jacksons departed shoes and lead Clare in rushing and tackles this fall. Jordan has an uncanny nose for the ball and he can knife through small holes.

teams that he is a part of. Scottys moxie and swagger is infectious, his arm is lethal and his scrambling sense to allude is great.

usually he was running for his life. Madison conducted the offesne with poise and he was one of the leading tacklers from his linebacker spot.

Pictured above, Aidan ORourke is a stocky, bundle of muscle, who will make an immediate impact on both sides of the year and really wasnt even challenged. hes very evasive and explosive running and They hitting off the best. ball for the BHS varsity. ORourke was fearless, playing American Legion baseball this summer,only lost Jackson Gross, Brent Luplow, alluding the rush.
James Wezensky, Todd Wysong and Aaron Haynak from last years squad. They were all magnificent ballplayers, but Clares offensive line and the majority of their defense is back. Theyll feature two of the JPCs two fiercest and most destructive tacklers in Mitch Greenacre and Taylor Meixner at linebacker and defensive end respectively causing ruckus and blowing up plays all night long. Patrick Hughes will be clogging up the middle gaps with his gerthy power. Joe McGuire is a strapping attack dog saftey/linebacker type of hybrid defensive buzzsaw. Expect Riley White to be crunching opponents. Logan Emery and Brandon Ayris are all-state wrestlers who will pack a punch with their tackling ability. Junior Zack Tyler will take over the duties behind center. Tyler might not

Clare was undefeated in league play last have as strong of an arm as Brent Luplow, but Bean Ramos, Jordan Gross and James Simon will all carry the bulk of the rushing load, doing their best attempt to replace Jackson Gross. Hunter Ruby will be a huge target standing at 66, featuring soft hands and springy leaping ability. Colton Punches will be another prolific weapon in the receiving corp, as will Spencer Harrell.

Clares capable and running lane carving offensive line from a year ago is all returning this go around. Look for this fierce, savvy and powerful group of wrecking balls to pave the way for the Pioneer backfield to light up scoreboards with great frequency once again. Pictured from left to right: tackle Patrick Hughes, guard Lee Cole, center Seth Harton, guard Mitch Greenacre and tackle Kyle Schunk. Coach Doug Haggart does the best job in the league of preparing and grooming his players into juggernaut lineman.

Pictured below left to right are returning lettermen: Front, linebacker/running back Lucas Mayberry, lineman Tanner Goheen and quarterback/defensive back, Scotty Longstreth. Top: Paul Smith offensive/defensive lineman, Jared Ullom lineman, Adam Hall lineman and Eric DeVries, devastating defensive/ offensive lineman. This core group of warriors will be in the thickets all fall locked up in fistacuffs of rage with the most powerful athletes in the league, down in the inferno pit where only the strong survive.

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Meridian looks to be the dominant team this year on the Scott Longstreth is a Paul Haney, ORourke volleyball court with savvy floor-general on and Mayberr y have the looking all stood out as the the Bucksbasketball court and captain of the infield three most physical defensive players for the to provefrom his shortstop spot. us wrong. Stepping in to take Beaverton brigade so far snaps is fairly similar to early on in the hitting Clare suffers a loss playing quarterback for drills and scrimmaging. against a toughgridder the Beaverton Coach Seiser squad. expounded on the fact FreelandAidan ORourke and team on that they have a number Lucas Mayberry will o f g u y s w h o h av e the gridiron, making carry the bulk of the never played football, rushing attempts from s o its ch a l l e ng i ng many wonder how tough they are. their fullback spots. implementing different Expect these two gnarly backs to carve up schemes. Despite the obstacles, the Beavers are Center; Clares their aggressive downhill type rapidly learning and getting better everyday. Brock Demo and defenses with of north-south running. his Pioneer squad suffer two Coach Seiser said that hes pleased with how Erik DeVries was a punishing two way guys to stepping up to the challenges that are Expect Brock early losses player last fall, expect muchthe theDemobeing put before them. Look out for the interior in the season. of Clare soccer are spearhead Their same only more itensified. youth could prove vastlyBrad Dempskifall and excel.most skilled basketball and baseball tobrigadea difficult Austin Schneider to catch some balls. be this and schools Paul Smith have also impressed Coach player, Seiser adversary. thus far. Right; Farwell outlasts the Comets Beaverton has only made the playoffs once, that was back during the days of Greg DeLisle in the in a 61-54 score fest that saw fall of 2000. Newly acquired Coach Aaron Seiser and the fact that hes taken over at Houghton some early season impressive Lake and Gladwin after both of those programs had been in a doldrum and resurrected them to By Eric Dion qualify for the playoffs. Our league has a lot of balance right now. I knowperformances on both sides. each team has talent
Coach Wicke will make these boys fierce.

Lups and Hags will have these Pioneers rocking.

After Coach McMillian stepped down, the Clare region has been especially richly blessed with an abundance of strong, fast and submissive athletes that Coach Kelly Luplow could grow, develop, teach, unite, strengthen, and equip to deploy in maddening waves to pounce and trounce all over their opponents. Since 1987 the Clare Pioneers have qualified for the playoffs 20 different years. In 2009 they traversed all the way to the state finals at Ford Field. Since 1950 Clare has a winning percentage of .613 which is the highest in the Jack Pine Conference. Im excited because we have the majority of our defense and O-line back from last year, but the guys we lost will be tough to replace, said Coach Kelly Luplow.

Soccer Roundup
GLADWIN SCHOOLED BY TAWAS

that needs to be accounted for. Our program is coming off an 0-9 season. In our position, every team is extremely dangerous. Were going to respect every teams potential, knowing theyll be a challenge each week. That being said, we expect to get better each week and have a successful year, said BHSs Coach Aaron Seiser.

CONDI RICES MEMBERSHIP IS NOTHING TO CELEBRATE

By Dave Zirin CONDI RICES In a week where the phrase MEMBERSHIP IS legitimate rape became part o f t h e A m NOTHINGl TOc a l erican po iti discourse, its CELEBRATE understandable that anyone Dave Zirin who believes in By In a week where the phrase womens liberation would be legitimate rape became part s c av e n g i nog t h e A m srocm e o lgt o ao d f f o r e i an p i ic l
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T h e G l a d w i n b oy s varsit soccer tea BTown Breaksy sTreakm t aveled to T as runnersr aBounde atw e y Monday wher h lost 8-0 to the powerful Keegan Rohdy answered every Comet burst. Farwell D makes a goal-line stand to beat Coleman 61-54. Beaverton had Br ave s te am . T h e Gs Expect Brock Demo to gone two seasons l b ehind 4-0 at t he fel spearhead the Clare soccer brigade this fall and excel. without a win andh a l f , a n d t h e B r a v e s By Clint Kern c o nt i nu e d t o p o u r i t Soccer broke that streak by in the second half. FARWELL The Eagles had great kick off coverage all night as a reverse on Roundup fooled nobody. Tim Anderson churned for eight yards of beating Tawas. Karson Russell started By Eric Dion tackle. Sophomore gun slinger, Adam Stremlow rifled a bulle Gladwin suffers a t h e g a m e i n n e t a n d By Dave Zirin GLADWIN to Lars Murray to move the chains. Two plays later Coleman p l a y e d f a i r l y w e l l , SCHOOLED BY In a overtime a c o r i n g t o doubleweek where cthe dphrase C o a c h TAWAS fumbled and Farwell recovered. Then FHS returned the gesture By Clint Kern T h e G l a d w i n b o y s legitimate rape Jbecame Spart l e y : I and coughed the ball up, Coleman recovered. Murray hauled in a v rsi soccer te m loss against a tough o m e m a l er FARWELL The Eagles had great kickraofft lycoverageaall night as a reverse t a v e e d t o Ta w a s 31 yard reception but the Comets drive stalled. o t h off knew M o n d a y churned fooled nobody. Tim Anderson w h e r e t h e y for eightfyards e A m e r i c a n p o l i t i c a l would Standish opponent, that Tawas lost 8-0 to the powerful Farwell took over on downs. Keegan Rohdy patiently set up a couple o Keegan Rohdy answered every Comet burst. Farwell D makes a goal-line stand to beat Coleman 61-54. be a strong test for us tackle. Sophomore gun slinger, tAdam e Gs discourse, its understandable Br ave s e am . T h Stremlow rifled a bullet leaving many to and they played great. fel l ehind 4-0 at t he CONTINUED ON P.12 to Lars Murray to move thef bchains. Twoe splays later Coleman hal , and the Brav that anyone whowould bounce believes in wonder how they the coach commented. c o nt i nu e d t o o u r i fumbled and Farwell recovered. ThenpFHStreturned the gesture liberation would be the soccer on in the second half. Zelt is zeisty with womens I was His grit and hustle is off the Karson recovered. ball. happy with our and coughed the ball up, ColemanRussell started Murray hauled in a back. T the game in net and s c av e n g i n g f o r effort, e g ocharts. som od 31 yard reception but the Cometsa y e d f a istalled., p l drive r l y w e l l ANDERS Center; Jake Zelt is onebut the want to of if we according to Coach By Clint Kern compete with the better Farwell took over on downs. Keegan RohdySpatiently set up a couple of Jerome malley : I FARWELL The Eagles had great kick off coverage all night as a reverse contributing factorsamsai n ou r areAnderson high stepped for two TDS and 130 yards rushing versus Fa te to blanking we a fooled nobody. Tim Anderson churned for eight CONTINUED knew P.12 yards off CONTINUED ON P.2 ON that Tawas would be a strong test for us tackle. Sophomore gun slinger, Adam Stremlow rifled a bullet need to improve. of the Pioneers this week. and they played great. to Lars Murray to move the chains. Two plays later Coleman

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the coach commented. I was happy with our effort, but if we want to compete with the better te ams i n ou r are a we need to improve.
NO BETTER IN MCBAIN

CONDI RICES MEMBERSHIP IS NOTHING TO CELEBRATE

Eagles drop Comets

Keegan Rohdy answered every Comet burst. Farwell D makes a goal-line stand to beat Coleman 61-54.

fumbled and Farwell recovered. Then FHS returned the gesture and coughed the ball up, Coleman recovered. Murray hauled in a 31 yard reception but the Comets drive stalled. Farwell took over on downs. Keegan Rohdy patiently set up a couple of

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Anderson high stepped for two TDS and 130 yards rushing versus Farwell

Right; Runners from NO BETTER IN across the By Eric Dion TIM ANDERSON conference assemble at Mid MCBAIN cross country free for all.

Gladwin Dominates Clare GLADWIN FARES

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Gladwin rolls over Beaverton to keep Butch in Gladwins trophy case for the football season. Beaverton has had an injury plagued season so far, but has persevered with heart and spirit. Jerry Welker played a tough gritty he was Center; The bobcats getdefense whenBobcats.on the upended field for the by Grayling on the soccer fields with a 5-1 blasting. Bobcats Pelted by Bobcats Right; Gladwin upsets the Vikings By Eric Dion in a five game shoot out that had the crowd fired up and both teams Houghton Lake hosted the Vikings wore down as the action wasof Grayling fierce in a back-and forth battle for soccer supremacy. and nonstop the entire match.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Roscommons By: Eric Dion Moffit and Tozer EDENVILLE A conference matchup is always reason to be excited. The stakes By: Clint Kern are destructive are higher, and the games all have that extra meaning to them. The EDENVILLE Sanford Coaches Andy Bobcats Pelted forces at the net LaFave and Jeremy Sampson orchestrated atmosphere was no different in Gladwin, as the Lady Bobcats visited by Vikings their annual Meridian Invitational. 113 G-Town for a battle on the wood in a volleyball donnybrook. for the Bucks, as Boys and 64 girls from Beaverton, Bullock The first game began with a flurry of scores, as Gladwins Dani Creek, Carrolton, Clare, Farwell, Freeland, Coach Compton Balzer fired the first serve into the net, and Houghton Lake gave up a Gladwin, Harrison, Merrill, Pinconning has Roscommon in and Standish all converged on the trails point on a net foul. After that short exchange, the Bobcats took over of the Sampson Farm in Hope Township. a volleyball frenzy, command of the scoreboard. With the skillful setting by Mary Rieger, Pinconnings Ben Hemstreet was the CONTINUED ON P.7 and hungry for pitch, a the Bobcats Alee is a vicious hitter and isand key component for the Lady Bobcats. CONTINUED ON P.4 CONTINUED ON P.2 starting keeper, Nathan more and Standish all converged on the trails this year. Shavalia looked prepared of the Sampson Farm in Hope Township. ALEE to stave off Graylings JPC AND TRIRoscos Center; The Bucks Hemstreetsenior stalwart, Mike shots. Pinconnings Ben take their the was WINKLER Faulkner is an electric playmaker. Once the ball was VALLEY HARRIERS winning to the soccer He scored six goals inthey pitch, as two wins. kicked off, and the clock Alee is a vicious hitter and is a key component for the Lady Bobcats started, Grayling looked CONTINUED ON P.2 put a 5-1 spanking onThe Bucks are Cheboygan. INVADE to take early control of possession; with crisp, By: Eric Dion Right; In the long-heralded game accurate passing, as well EDENVILLE A conference matchup is always reason to be excited. The stakes as speed. The Bobcats did grooving are higher, and the games all have that extra meaning to them. The of the season, Clare was down on show signs of brilliance atmosphere was no different in Gladwin, as the Lady Bobcats visited By: Clint Kern however. A quick passing By Clint Kern G-Town for a battle on the wood in a volleyball donnybrook. EDENVILLE Sanford Coaches Andy demonstration put on by the scoreboard most of the game The first game began with a flurry of scores, as Gladwins Dani LaFave and Jeremy Sampson orchestrated Joel Kubiak to Jimmy Balzer fired the first serve into the net, and Houghton Lake gave up a their annual Meridian Invitational. 113 Garrett, who did a nice ROSCOMMON , and it looked as if Gladwin would point on a net foul. After that short exchange, the Bobcats took over Boys and 64 girls from Beaverton, Bullock one-touch pass to Jared Thi was th mos command of the scoreboard. With the skillful setting by Mary Rieger, Creek, Carrolton, Clare, Farwell, Freeland, Roll ended up in a laserfinally take the Pioneerss down, ebut oft Gladwin, Harrison, Merrill, Pinconning outstanding display like shot that careened and Standish all converged on the trails o c e r f u n d ame off of the post and out of James Simon helped sto cchange nt a l s , of the Sampson Farm in Hope Township. ALEE bounds. moxie, skill and hustle Pinconnings Ben Hemstreet was the WINKLER Bobcat forward Jimmy that in a comeback 4th qtr. win. te d on t hat Ive rep or Alee is a vicious hitter and is a key component for the Lady Bobcats.

JPC AND TRIVALLEY HARRIERS INVADE EDENVILLE

Gs Stun Cats

The two teams looked poised for a war on the pitch, and the Bobcats starting keeper, Nathan The Lady Gs came out sluggish, but ended up celebrating a huge victory in a five game showdown. Shavalia looked prepared to stave off Graylings shots. Once the ball was kicked off, and the clock started, Grayling looked to take early control of possession; with crisp, By: Eric Dion accurate passing, as well A conference matchup is always reason to be excited. The stakes as speed. The Bobcats did tough are higher, and theJerry Welker playedwas on the that extra meaning to them. The games all ahave gritty defense when he show signs of brilliance field for the Bobcats. Gladwin, as the Lady Bobcats visited atmosphere was no different in however. A quick passing G-Town for a battle on the wood in a volleyball donnybrook. demonstration put on by The first game began with a flurry of scores, as Gladwins Dani Joel Kubiak to Jimmy Balzer fired the first serve into the net, and HoughtonBy: Clint Kern Lake gave up a Garrett, who did EDENVILLE Sanford Coaches Andy a nice point on a net foul. After Dion short exchange, the Bobcats took over By Eric that one-touch pass to Jared command of the scoreboard. With the skillful settingLaFave and Jeremy Sampson orchestrated by Mary Rieger, Roll ended up in a laserHoughton CONTINUED ON P.7 Lake hosted their annual Meridian Invitational. 113 the Vikings of Grayling like shot that careened in a back-and forth battle Boys and 64 girls from Beaverton, post and out of off of the Bullock for soccer supremacy. ALEE bounds. Creek, Carrolton, Clare, Farwell, Freeland, The two teams looked WINKLER poised for a war on the Bobcat forward Gladwin, Harrison, Merrill, PinconningJimmy

JPC AND TRIINVADE

bucks roll bobcaTs VALLEY HARRIERS clare comes back

Gs Stun Cats

The Lady Gs came out sluggish, but ended up celebrating a huge victory in a five game showdown.

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CLARE JV HARRIERS WIN BEAL CITY INVITATIONAL

BEAL CITY - The girls middle school cross-country team finished 1st at the 9 teamBeal City Invitational on Tuesday. The pioneers finished the day with 26 points in the lowest score wins system, while Sacred Heart finished second with score of 53. Jasmine Harper finished 1st with another blazing fast time of 13:24 on the 2 mile course. Holly Pummell finished 2nd with a time of 14:19, Mackenzie Harmon finished 5th (14:40), Hannah Brown was 9th (15:01),

Clare comes back

The Bucks are grooving

CLARE JV HARRIERS WIN BEAL CITY INVITATIONAL

BEAL CITY - The girls middle school cross-country team finished 1st at the 9 teamBeal City Invitational on Tuesday. The pioneers finished the day with 26 points in the lowest score wins system, while Sacred Heart finished second with score of 53. Jasmine Harper finished 1st with another blazing fast time of 13:24 on the 2 mile course. Holly Pummell finished 2nd with a time of 14:19, Mackenzie Harmon finished 5th (14:40), Hannah Brown was 9th (15:01),
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Spencer Harrell out-worked the Gs defense in the come-from-behind win.

the premier teams in the conference, looking to make pioneers finished the day with 26 points in thus far in the early fall Spencer Harrell out-worked the IGs defense in the come-from-behind win. CONTINUED ON P.5 season. felt as if the Buck CONTINUED ON P.2 the the season one to while Sacred lowest score wins system, ballers were chanting in their minds their school Heart finished second the score of 53. remember for with f i g ht s ong t h e e nt i re Clares Jeff Staten and Gladwins game. On Roscommon, Jasmine Harper finished 1st with Tyler Boylen lock-up horns on the another seniors. On Ros common, Roll CONTINUED ON P.11 blazing fast time of 13:24 on the 2 miletundra. right down that field. Center;Pummell finished 2nd with a Gladwins up and down On Roscommon, On course. Holly R o s c om m on , w e w i l l never yield. On ye fellows, By: Eric Dion soccer Mackenzie HarmonThe Gs upend time of 14:19, season takes advantage of finished SPENC On ye students, We will Gladwin and Clare both came off huge one-sided victories last week, and they both win more fame. FIGHT! knew that the result would not be the same this week. With the season early, 5th a young Clare team. the Pioneers (14:40), Hannah Brown was 9th (15:01), HARR F IG H T ! R o s c om mon , and the conference wide open, this game was the one to watch. we will win this game. Austin Lagalo began with the rushing attack, along with the usual By Clint Kern Right; Mitch Greenacre and Clares FIGHT! The words and Spencer Harrell out-worked the Gs defense in the come-from-behind w dosage of quarterback keepers by Landon Grove. Brandon Wackerle CONTINUED ON P.2 punctuation of the RHS also chipped in during the opening drive with a nice run, followed by scho ol song illustrate defense look hungry on ARE Its not an a catch that required Clares Brock Swan to stop him. An early penalty CL their way the zealous tenacity that an the Gs put them at back looking at third and a long 19 yards inter-county war, the Bucks battled with to a 37-6 mauling of Farwell.versus butlare Clare the all evening long in their Gladwin C convincing drumming saga across the board is the team to beat this year, but noin SPENCER victory, 5-1, over longall sports may be as big a HARRELL time rivals from the tip one knows how to dorivalry as there is in the it.
James Simon provided some explosive runs for the Pioneers squad.- Photo by Kim Langlois

thus far in the early fall season. I felt as if the Buck ballers were chanting in their minds their school f i g ht s ong t h e e nt i re game. On Roscommon, On Ros common, Roll right down that field. On Roscommon, On R o s c om m on , w e w i l l never yield. On ye fellows, By: Eric Dion On ye students, We will Gladwin and Clare both came off huge one-sided victories last week, and they both win more fame. FIGHT! knew that the result Roscos senior stalwart, the same this week. With the season early, would not be Mike Faulkner is an electric playmaker. F IG H T ! R o s c om mon , and the conference widegoals in twothis game was the one to watch. He scored six open, wins. we will win this game. Austin Lagalo began with the rushing attack, along with the usual FIGHT! The words and dosage of quarterback keepers by Landon Grove. Brandon Wackerle punctuation of the RHS also chipped in during the opening drive with a nice run, followed by scho ol song illustrate a catch that required Clares Brock Swan to stop him. An early penalty By Clint Kern the zealous tenacity that an the Gs put them at back looking at third and a long 19 yards the Bucks R O S C O M M CONTINUEDBEAL CITY - The girls middle school battled with ON ON P.11 This was the most all evening long in their outstanding display of cross-country team finished 1st convincing drumming at the 9 s o c c e r f u n d am e nt a l s , victory, 5-1, teamBeal City SPENCERTuesday. The over longInvitational on moxie, skill and hustle HARRELL t hat Ive re p or te d on time rivals from the tip
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HARRIERS WIN Gladwin runs over the Bucks BEAL CITY on their way to a 34-14 victory, setting INVITATIONAL Gladwin as one of

dominance is decided CLARE JV early in The season

Clare comes back

James Simon provided some explosive runs for the Pioneers squad.- Photo by Kim Langlois

By: Eric Dion Gladwin and Clare both came off huge one-sided victories last week, and they both knew that the result would not be the same this week. With the season early and the conference wide open, this game was the one to watch. Austin Lagalo began with the rushing attack, along with the usua dosage of quarterback keepers by Landon Grove. Brandon Wackerle also chipped in during the opening drive with a nice run, followed by a catch that required Clares Brock Swan to stop him. An early penalty an the Gs put them at back looking at third and a long 19 yard

Clares captain Mitch Greenacre glares over at Coach Haggart and collects the formation. CHSs defense battered.

The Roscommon Bucks once again CLARE The initial Jack Pine CLARE The Pioneers defense really exercised their power as they flew Conference Jamboree was hosted by Clare take the jug home The Gs upend at MMCC. The Pioneers left no question to the ball and tackled downhill. The gang tackling Pioneers were with them as as to who the leagues juggernaut program the Pioneers led by the usual names such as juggernauts: Taylor Meixner, Mitch is for men and women. Its nice to see they trounced the Greenacre and Patrick Hughes. But tonight Colton Punches, Houghton Lake has reactivated their cross country program. Logan Emery, Joe McGuire, Spencer Harrell, Anthony Whitehead Bobcats 32-0. The Clares Hunter Nivison scalded his way and Nick Monitin all stepped their games up greatly. Clare Bucks look strong to the triumph with his time of 17:05. dominated this Tobacco River Rivalry game, winning His Pioneer teammate, Lucas Combs and they have rivalry as there is in the TOUCHTONE is for men and women. Its nice to see sliced through the trails to record a 17:19, convincingly 37-6. JPC region. Theres still Farwells Tanner Touchtone, Keegan Rohdy and Noah Wilson all ran hard. Houghtonof continuing their cross ON P.1 hopes Lake has reactivated CONTINUED something fiercely unique On the opening drive, Farwells Jacob Turner slung a bullet CONTINUED ON P.2 about the inter-county country program. battles, (Houghton CONTINUED ON P.13 the momentum into CLARES L a ke v s R o s c om m on , Clares Hunter Nivison scaldedHoughton Lakes Jerry his way Fa r w e l l v s Ha r r i s o n , the final weeks his the seasonball all Welker of time of swift to the and Gladwin vs B eaverton NIVISON AND was 17:05. night. to the triumph with for example because TANN possibly teammate, Lucas Combs of shear proximity), His Pioneerinto the playoffs. HARPER SHINE along with Beaverton vs TOUCHTO Meridian and Clare vs sliced through the Welker and 17:19, CLARE The Pioneers defense really exercised their power as they flew Center; Jerry trails to record a the The Bobcats Tanner Touchtone, Keegan Rohdy and Noah Wilson all ran ha Meridian, the Gladwin AT JAMBOREE to the ball and tackled downhill. The gang tackling Pioneers were vs Clare quarrels have led by the usual names such as juggernauts: Taylor Meixner, Mitch BobcatsCONTINUED ON P.2 blank Clare tear into Clare on their Farwells been as physically fiery CLARE The initial Jack Pine Greenacre and Patrick Hughes. But tonight Colton Punches, and intense as a Zinser Conference Jamboree was hosted by Clare Logan Emery, Joe McGuire, Spencer Harrell, Anthony Whitehead way to a very successful season family rodeo. The Flying at MMCC. The Pioneers left no question and Nick Monitin all stepped their games up greatly. Clare By Clint Kern Gs most for middable as to who the leagues juggernaut program dominated this Tobacco River Rivalry game, winning foe from top to bottom is for men and women. Its nice to see Right; Coach Compton brought convincingly 37-6. concerning all sports is Houghton Lake has reactivated their cross On the opening drive, Farwells Jacob Turner slung a bullet HOUGHTON LAKE Clare, this has produced country program. her team back from the past three seasons have The brink some high adrenaline, Clares Hunter Nivison scalded his way wildly intense, extreme to the triumph with his time of 17:05. witnessed Clare TANNER of destruction against a tough compile 20 a c t i on g a l ore af f ai r s . His Pioneer teammate, Lucas Combs plus win seasons, last year TOUCHTONE sliced through the trails to record a 17:19, Beaverton home team, and won. a 15 they fused together

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JPC region. Theres still something fiercely unique about the inter-county battles, (Houghton L a ke v s R o s c om m on , Fa r w e l l v s Ha r r i s o n , Gladwin vs B eaverton for example because of shear proximity), along with Beaverton vs Meridian and Clare vs CLARE The Pioneers defense really exercised their power as they flew Meridian, the Gladwin to the ball and tackled downhill. The gang tackling Pioneers were vs Clare quarrels have Clares Jeff Staten such as led by the usual names and Gladwins juggernauts: Taylor Meixner, Mitch Tyler Boylen lock-up horns on the been as physically fiery tundra. Greenacre and Patrick Hughes. But tonight Colton Punches, and intense as a Zinser Logan Emery, Joe McGuire, Spencer Harrell, Anthony Whitehead family rodeo. The Flying and Nick Monitin all stepped their games up greatly. Clare Gs most for middable dominated this Tobacco River Rivalry game, winning foe from top to bottom convincingly 37-6. CLARE The initial Jack Pine all sports is By Clint Kern concerning On the opening drive, Farwells Jacob Turner slung a bullet Conference Jamboree was hosted by Clare produced Clare, this has CL ARE Its notCONTINUED ON P.13 an inter-county war, but the some high at MMCC. The Pioneers left no question adrenaline, Gladwin versus C lare wildly intense, saga across the board in as to who the leagues juggernautcprogramore extreme. TANNER a t i on g a l af f ai r s all sports may be as big a

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Clares captain Mitch Greenacre glares over at Coach Haggart and collects the formation. CHSs defense battered.

rivalry and comebacks

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Clares captain Mitch Greenacre glares over at Coach Haggart and collects the formation. CHSs defense battered.

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The Hornets ring the bell on their By Eric Dion AGAIN homecoming night Beaverton defended their home turf against a Roscommon squad that UNIVERSITY CENTER - The The Bobcats is young and trying to learn Coach Richters rigid game plan. Coach girls cross-country team finished with a shoot out 533rd at the Delta Invitational blank Clare Evans had the Lady Beavers prepared to battle, and Beaverton knew 45 victory over the on Saturday. The race at the they were facing a tough opponent. invitational was only 2 miles, Bobcats. Despite The first game was a tough battle for both sides, with Katie which is a nice break in the the struggles the middle of the season for all of Hedrick and Kayla Balzer laying down bone crushing the teams which normally run hits from the front for the Beavers, and Katie Tozer with team endured in the 3.1 miles. Victoria Harper led help from Reagan Moffit did everything in their power to the way in 7th(12:31). season, they were for all of VANWORMER CONTINUED ON P.5 middle of the season soaked with skilled players at his disposal, the Bucks, beating the Beavers. Van Wormer served up a huge game forallowing CONTINUED not going to give normally run ON P.1 the teams which CONTINUED ON P.2 him to deploy waves of CLARES feverish lethal weapons 3.1 miles. year, and allowed up on theirVictoria Harper Kermthe at the enemy. Pioneer By Clint led MICHO standouts have dominated CROSS COUNTRY ey the way in 7th(12:31). A f t e r C VANWORM with a razzle dazzle fashion home crowd to enjoy sophomore a r m o nEvart the moment. s year at such as Ian Whiteman, RUNNING High, the Evart millage Khua, Jamie Blackwell and Center; Craig Carmoney was theyVan Wormer served up a huge game for the Bucks, beating the Beavers. CONTINUED ON P.2 Oriole Nomen. Junior, didnt pass and were By Eric Dion Brock Demo has been the AGAIN Beaverton defended their home turf against a Roscommon squad that forced to cancel a dominant member of Clares all sports most consistent, sturdy is young and trying to learn Coach Richters rigid game plan. Coach the following year. This and potent offensive force, UNIVERSITY CENTER - The Evans had the Lady Beavers prepared to battle, and Beaverton knew but nobody has really devastated the Wildcats, basketball, baseball and football as girls cross-country team finished they were facing a tough opponent. stepped up to assist him. 3rd at the Delta Invitational several families sent their The first game was a tough battle for both sides, with Katie Rival programs such as on Saturday. The race at the teams. Hedrick and Kayla Balzer laying down bone crushing children to other schools Gladwin, Houghton Lake invitational was only 2 miles, hits from the front for the Beavers, and Katie Tozer with the next year, including the and Pine River have been which is a nice break in the help from Reagan Moffit did everything in their power to Right; the Mustangs continue their able to finally defeat Clare Carmoneys. middle of the season for all of after suffering years of beat the teams which normally run Craig hated departing tear through the conference asbackfield downs at the hands of the 3.1 miles. Victoria Harper led from an all-state MICHON Pioneermen. This past the way in 7th(12:31). VANWORMER at Evart, far. they remain undefeated sobut hell never
Despite a rough start, Coach Compton accepted nothing less than the Bucks best against the Beavers and they gave it.

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game win streak and Coach Doug Helmling has been soaked with skilled players Despite a rough start, Coach Compton accepted nothing less than the Bucks best against the Beavers and they gave it. at his disposal, allowing him to deploy waves of feverish lethal weapons at the enemy. Pioneer standouts have dominated with a razzle dazzle fashion such as Ian Whiteman, Khua, Jamie Blackwell and Oriole Nomen. Junior, By Eric Dion Brock Demo has been the Houghton Beaverton defended their swift toLakes Jerry Welker homeball all night. turf against a Roscommon squad that was the most consistent, sturdy is young and trying to learn Coach Richters rigid game plan. Coach and potent offensive force, Evans had the Lady Beavers prepared to battle, and Beaverton knew but nobody has really they were facing a tough opponent. stepped up to UNIVERSITY CENTER - The assist him. The first game was a tough battle for both sides, with Katie Rival programs such as Clint Kern Hedrick andByKayla Balzer laying girls bone crushing down cross-country team finished Gladwin, Houghton Lake hits from the front for the Beavers,3rd Katie Tozer with and at the Delta Invitational and Pine River have been HOUGHTON LAKE help from Reaganseasons have everything in their power toThe race to finally defeat Clare The past three Moffit did able at the on Saturday. CONTINUED ON P.5 witnessed Clare compile 20 plus win seasons, last year invitational was onlyafter suffering years of beat 2 miles, they fused together a 15 downs at the hands of the game win streak and Coach which is MICHON a nice break in the This past Pioneermen. Doug Helmling has been

Despite a rough start, Coach Compton accepted nothing less than the Bucks best against the Beavers and they gave it.

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Van Wormer served up a huge game for the Bucks, beating the Beavers. CONTINUED ON P.1 Meridians Morgan Cassiday sends a floater for Blake Garner during the quad meet. The Mustangs rolled Farwell, Gladwin, and Roscommon to retain sole position of first place in the Jack Pine Confrence.

CLARE BOYS AND GIRLS WIN AT 2ND JPC JAMBOREE

CLARE - Farwell was the host school of the second Jack Pine Conference cross country jamboree, but theyre course is under construction, so they elected to hold the event once again on the rolling terrain of Mid-Michigan Community College. The Clare Lady Pioneers won and Meridian was runner-up with Harrison in as a close third. Roscommon was fourth in the girls race collectively. Farwell was fifth and Gladwin Lady Gs were sixth.
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Meridians Kenzie Hall carrying out Coach Goffs proxy wars on the hardwood.

Gladwin clinched JPC AT 2ND CLARE - Farwell was the host school of their playoff ticket the second Jack Pine Conference cross Unlike years prior when the league would finish out with the conference country jamboree, but theyre course is early this year with under construction, so they elected to JAMBOREE tournament, this season every single match-up is crucial in establishing the hold the event once again on the rolling a win over Harrison. pecking order in the Jack Pine Conference; and Thursdays four-way mosh pit terrain of Mid-Michigan Community in the Nest essentially solidified the Mustangs defense of their title. College. The Clare Lady Pioneers won and The G-men only Meridian was runner-up with Harrison in The Mustangs ran the gauntlet, taking some bumps against the hosting Lady as a close third. Roscommon was fourth lost two games Gs and visiting Roscommon Bucks, but their overall length, athleticism, in the girls race collectively. Farwell was and collective experience of roaming the top of the net under the Coach Goff during the season, fifth and Gladwin Lady Gs were sixth. Carmoneys. regime proved to be way too much for their challengers. Craig hated departing Meridians Kenzie Hall carrying out Coach Goffs proxy wars on the hardwood. hold the event once again and hoped to take on the rolling from an all-state backfield The Mustangs rolled up north on M-30 and swooped into the Lady Gs stomping terrain of Mid-Michigan Community at Evart, but hell never their tough style of forget how great he felt College. The Clare Lady Pioneers won and to be embraced by Coach CONTINUED ON P.5 Kelly Luplow and the Clare play deep into the with Harrison in blanketed Meridian was runner-up Brad Biggs and Rosco football team. Youngsters sometimes as a close was en route playoffs.third. RoscommonMuirhead,fourthto the shutout. forget that its a privilege to KENZ in the girls race collectively. Farwell play on a sports team, not a Center; Rosco stunned the was right. Boosters, fundraisers HA fifth and Gladwin Lady Gs were sixth. and other volunteers go Bucks pounce, Bobcats en route to a shutout led over looked. One of Clares Unlike years prior when the league would finish out with the conference Meridians Kenzie Hall carrying out Coach Goffs proxy wars on the hardwo persistent unsung heroes, CONTINUED ON P.2 tournament, this season every single match-up is crucial in establishing the whos still spearheading by the stalwart defenseblank Cats of Brad pecking order in the Jack Pine Conference; and Thursdays four-way mosh pit Clare boosters is Craigs in the Nest essentially solidified the Mustangs defense of their title. By Clint Kern dad, Dennis Carmoney. The Mustangs ran the gauntlet, taking some bumps against the hosting Lady Biggs and company. Pe rhap s one of t he Gs and visiting Roscommon Bucks, but their overall length, athleticism, reasons hes so devoted is and collective experience of roaming the top of the net under the Coach Goff ROSCOMMON Right; The Lady Gs took to the - From because of the tragedy of regime proved to be way too much for their challengers. Evart cancelling a year of The Mustangs rolled up north on M-30 and swooped into the Lady Gs stomping the onset, there was no athletics. volleyball court and avenged the hungrier question who an Craig talked of dreading practice when big, thick earlier season loss tote amcaptain,Ros co and the was. mid fielder, Pioneers. KENZIE and bruising Jeff Punches their came around the corner HALL offensive extraodinare, Gladwins home crowd went nuts.
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Meridians Morgan Cassiday sends a floater for Blake Garner during the quad meet. The Mustangs rolled Farwell, Gladwin, and Roscommon to retain sole position of first place in the Jack Pine Confrence.

CLARE BOYS AND GIRLS WIN AT 2ND JPC JAMBOREE

forget how great he felt to be embraced by Coach Kelly Luplow and the Clare football team. Youngsters sometimes forget that its a privilege to play on a sports team, not a right. Boosters, fundraisers and other volunteers go over looked. One of Clares Unlike years prior when the league would finish out with the conference persistent unsung heroes, tournament, this season every single match-up is crucial in establishing the whos still spearheading pecking order in the Jack Pine Conference; and Thursdays four-way mosh pit Clare boosters is Craigs in the Nest essentially solidified the Mustangs defense of their title. dad, Dennis Carmoney. The Mustangs ran the gauntlet, taking some bumps against the hosting Lady Pe rhap s one of t he By Clint Kerm Gs and visiting Roscommon Bucks, but their overall length, athleticism, After C r reasons hes so devoted is and collective experienceaofm o n e y s the top of the net under the Coach Goff roaming sophomore year at Evart because of the tragedy of regime proved to be way too much for their challengers. High, the Evart millage Evart cancelling a year of The Mustangs rolled up north theyM-30 and swooped into the Lady Gs stomping didnt pass and on were forced to cancel all sports athletics. CLARE - Farwell was the host school of CONTINUED ON P.5 the following year. This Craig cross the second Jack Pine Conferencetalked of dreading devastated the Wildcats, as practice when big, thick several families sent their country jamboree, but theyre course is Punches KENZIE and bruising Jeff children to other schools the next year, including the came around HALL under construction, so they elected tothe corner

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Meridians Morgan Cassiday sends a floater for Blake Garner during the quad meet. The Mustangs rolled Farwell, Gladwin, and Roscommon to retain sole position of first place in the Jack Pine Confrence.

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Seniors Dani Balzer, JJ Willford and Katelyn Cameron rejoice with setter Alison Taylor after the three game battle against the Pioneers. This was Gladwins last home game for the Senior squad.

Michael Faulkner were ambushing the Bobcats n e t w it h a w re c k l e s s

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After a six year drought, the Bucks clinch a playoff berth after winning 38-28 over the Meridian Mustangs in a win and in game for both teams. Center; Gladwins Despite hard work by Tyler Boylen Tyler Boylen fought hard and squad, the Gs season with closed with a loss to Pinny. the rest of their team, but end soccer Gladwins their season with an opening season ends district loss to Pinconning. Coach By Eric Dion Smalleys team were packed with Gladwin went out early in youth and energy. division play against Pinconning right; The Beavers clinch anotherup and on Tuesday, ending an down season for Coach Smalley Cedar River Cup win fromyoung team. Tentative and his the Gs go a lte n d d a ss i ng with a tough three set win. i ngtheankey preasons errors were

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CLARE AND FARWELL HARRIERS DOMINATE THIRD JAMBOREE

GLADWIN - Coach Adam Burhans and Coach Kyle McKown have garnered another JPC crown for their boys and girls cross country teams. Coach Andy Frischs and Coach Franks Farwell boys really surged this fall coming in a close second spot. Coach Steele did a fabulous job with an upstart Beaverton boys squad. Coach Tod Reeves of Harrison and Meridians Coach Andy LaFave have both their boys and girls battalions blazing the trails.

CLARE AND FARWELL HARRIERS DOMINATE THIRD JAMBOREE

GLADWIN - Coach Adam Burhans and Coach Kyle McKown have garnered another JPC crown for their boys and girls cross country teams. Coach Andy Frischs and Coach Franks Farwell boys really surged this fall coming in a close second spot. Coach Steele did a fabulous job with an upstart Beaverton boys squad. Coach Tod Reeves of Harrison and Meridians Coach Andy LaFave have both their boys and girls battalions blazing the trails.
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Beaverton dominated at the net against the Lady Gs all night. Their quick shots from the middle and huge outside hits were key in Beavertons 3-game trouncing of Gladwin.

Beaverton dominates Gs Retain Cedar River Cup

Jasmyn was instrumental in Beavertons victory. Her short sets left the Gs clueless.

Clare blanks the By Eric Dion Bucks to JAMBOREE continue The Lady Gs came to Beaverton to refuel the battle that rages in the fall for the coveted Cedar River cup, Gladwins soccer their tear through and continue their age-old rivalry between neighboring the conference. The season ends schools. The two schools have faced difficulties all year, and Gladwin was looking at a new rotation with setter Alison Pioneers are already Taylor out. looking down the The Beavers started quickly, with Katie Hedrick and Janae Wolfe laying big hits and huge blocks on Rachel Dupre and Dani Balzer to conference title, and CONTINUED ON P.6 are an upstart Beaverton boys squad. Coach gearing up for PARKER-URBAN Jasmyn was instrumental in Beavertons victory. Her short sets left the Gs clueless. CONTINUED Tod Reeves districts. of Harrison and Meridians ON P.1 CONTINUED ON P.2 JASMYN Coach Andy LaFave have both their boys Center; Matt PARKER-URBAN and girls battalions blazing the trails. Muirhead and Ricky Press bid a Jasmyn was instrumental in Beavertons victory. Her short sets left the Gs clueless. CONTINUED ON P.2 successful season farewell with a Bobcats road By Eric Dion hug after losing in district play. end comes to an The Lady Gs came to Beaverton to refuel the battle that rages in the fall for the coveted Cedar River cup, Right; Meridian takes a 14-0 and continue their age-old rivalry between neighboring By Cody ORourke schools. The two schools have faced difficulties all year, and conference record and hoist the Gladwin was looking at a new rotation with setter Alison CLARE- Coach Taylor out. title The play of the Mustangs up the MHS convincingly etched their names in the history books by tabulating an unblemished 14-0 JPC record to obtain the league The Beavers started quickly, with Katie Hedrick and Janae Wolfe Bockleman summed laying big hits and huge blocks on Rachel Dupre and Dani Balzer to CLINT KERN The Hall girls, the Cassiday girls, Garner, their conference Reeves and Yaroch were too good. was the epitome of High school their crown.Meridian shows offCarmoney, VanNortwick, Decker, Smith,trophy after an season with class after impressive undefeated season. Coach Goff has once tough loss to volleyball play, and they were the Braves JASMYN PARKER-URBAN of Tawas in the District again assembled a powerhouse offensive machine. astounding to watch in action.
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Beaverton dominates Gs HARRIERSto Beaverton dominates Gs clare continues FARWELL roll; Mustangs rule Retain Cedar RiverDOMINATE THIRD Cup Retain Cedar River Cup

Beaverton dominated at the net against the Lady Gs all night. Their quick shots from the middle and huge outside hits were key in Beavertons 3-game trouncing of Gladwin.

why Gladwin could not gain momentum and defeat their opponents. Already down by one goal early, Gladwin was playing aggressively on the ball, not giving Pinconning much room to move. However, the Gs were not on point with their passes, causing their forwards to stop to come back to the pass, allowing By Eric Dion Pinconning to halt the attack. With 18:13 left in the first half, The Lady Gs came to Beaverton to refuel the battle Pinconning would go up by two that ragesDespite hard work by Tyler the coveted Cedar River cup, in the fall for Boylen and squad, the Gs season goals when they put a hard shot closed their Pinny. and continuewith a loss toage-old rivalry between neighboring into goalkeeper Alex Anderson, schools. The two schools have faced difficulties all year, and GLADWIN - Coach Adam Burhans contain and which he could not Gladwin was looking at a new rotation with setter Alison it rolled into the net. and Coach Kyle McKown have garnered Anderson Taylor out. played timidly for the first half, another JPC crown The Beavers started quickly, with Katie Hedrick and Janae Wolfe for their boys and girls to the line, hovering too close By Eric Dion laying big hits and huge blocks on Rachel Dupre and Dani Balzer to Coach Andy Frischs opportunity cross country teams. and not seizing his Gladwin went out early in ON P.6 CONTINUED to attack really and Coach Franks Farwell boysthe ball. division play against Pinconning Gladwin found their way on the on Tuesday, ending an up and surged this fall coming in a scoreboard later in the half when close second down season for Coach Smalley JASMYNa fabulous job with magic with and his young team. Tentative spot. Coach Steele did Hayden Scott created

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Beaverton dominated at the net against the Lady Gs all night. Their quick shots from the middle and huge outside hits were key in Beavertons 3-game trouncing of Gladwin.

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SANFORD - The long, talent drenched Meridian Mustangs capped off an excellent guys who all get along and a season of dominance as they hosted three other JPC schools at their quad meet last Wednesday. Meridian struggled with an upstart Farwell team, winning 29-27, 25-17 pleasure to coach plus true and 25-13. Then they made quick work of a skillful Houghton Lake squad, winning senior leaders who COACH PUMMELL will be 25-12 and 25-11. In the third rotation they bamboozled a rock solid Clare Pioneer missed. They brigade, 25-17 and 25-13. has obviously achieved big We got out to a slow start against Farwell but regrouped and played consistently goals though pounded in the this season, for the rest of the night. Blake Garner had a big for us killing about half of everything getting to the first District that she swung at. We are going to need her next week to get by St. Louis, exclaimed
The Bobcats Matt Muirhead and Ricky Press share a hug to end their successful season.

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go a lte n d i ng an d p a ss i ng errors were the key reasons why Gladwin could not gain momentum and defeat their opponents. Already down by one goal early, Gladwin was playing aggressively on the ball, not giving Pinconning much room to move. However, the Gs were not on point with their passes, Page 12 causing their forwards to stop to come back to the pass, allowing Pinconning to halt the attack. With 18:13 left in the first half, Pinconning would go up by two goals when they put a hard shot into goalkeeper Alex Anderson, which he could not contain and it rolled into the net. Anderson played timidly for the first half, hovering too close to the line, and not seizing his opportunity MHS convincingly etched their names in the history books by tabulating an unblemished 14-0 JPC record to obtain the league to attack the ball. crown. The Hall girls, the Cassiday girls, found their way on the Gladwin Garner, Carmoney, VanNortwick, Decker, Smith, Reeves and Yaroch were too good. scoreboard later in the half when Hayden Scott created magic with

The Bobcats Matt Muirhead and Ricky Press share a hug to end their successful season.

JACK PINE TRIBUNE

Championship game.

The team bonded together

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Decker was the best defender, Sadie Hall was dominant, Stangs tally 34-8-4 record.

district, and look to take a run at the around, collapse the (72) for a 14-7-2 record, State title. Coach By Cody ORourke oppositions defense said Coach. This was the MUSTANG Luplow STAMPEDE most wins since 1999 and has built a and create good CLARE- Coach Bockleman summed up the Decker was the best defender, Sadie Hall was dominant, Stangs tally winning was uncanny. looks legacy of 34-8-4 record. CONTINUED ON P.11 season with class after their Expect squads in Clare. this team to tough loss to the Braves of Tawas in the District evolve and become Center; Javan Championship game. MUSTANG Coach Pummell has assembled a moving on offense to find spots on the show stoppers as the The team bonded together Medema and the pass by. STAMPEDE hardcore, fiesty and relentless group of floor and lace jumpers. years after the game as they have 6th and 7th grade ballers ready to lock At this stage, you dont look at the record. 8th grade Flying G squad Medema and Flying Gs was theup horns with the Sadie Hall was dominant, Stangs tallyAlthoughscore once Decker all season. Great bunch of best defender, 34-8-4 Javan SANFORD - The long, talent drenched Meridian Mustangs capped off an excellent bigger, longer and - you make a check list. they guys who all get along and a continue their season of dominance as they hosted three other JPC schools at their quad meet last Poise, court the another title vision again go undefeated forby taking undefeated streak thicker 8th grade battalions. didnt grab a lot of rebounds because of Wednesday. Meridian struggled with an upstart Farwell team, winning 29-27, 25-17 pleasure to coach plus true and 25-13. Then they made quick work of a skillful Houghton Lake squad, winning Led by Tyler Rodenbo and Brenden the size disadvantage, they were putting senior leaders who will be second year, tearing the Evart 25-12 and 25-11. In the third rotation they bamboozled a rock solid Clare Pioneer characterizesG-men rodenbo missed. They achieved big Sersaw, this group of Pioneers went a body on a guy and sealing off. They brigade, 25-17 and 25-13. We got out to a slow start against Farwell but regrouped and played consistently TYLER RODENBO goals though this season, Wildcats apart 39-0. straight into attack mode against the rotated the ball and looked for the open for the rest of the night. Blake Garner had a big for us killing about half of everything lift the his crown getting to the first District Chip Hills cagers and showed flashes of guy and showed poised that she swung at. We are going to need her next week to get by St. Louis, exclaimed CLARE Right; Mitch Greenacre sings final in over a decade, tied Sanfords Coach Stephen Goff. Decker was just how dangerous they could be. taking the rock to the outstanding on defense, as she always seems to be By or set individual scoring and Against the older Chip Cody by swan song in the conferenceORourke After the Warriors established a 8-0 down the lately. Shes turned into one of the best liberos Hill ballers, Rodenbo assist records, and scoring in the state. Sadie was strong in serving, T hole to break kick-outs. lead, the Clare boys started to find holes zone and find kept them right onWhen you take their the third most goals ever once again dominating in the a look at heels with his ability in the zone defense and attacked the Against Shepherd, Gladwins 39-0 victory over (72) for a 14-7-2 record, switch hands, keep trenches fortothe Pioneers. He will you creases. Jeff Allen sprinkled a baseline Rodenbo jump the Evart Wildcats, Tyle said Coach. This was the his head up and survey MUSTANG the defense and find to jumper, Justin Tickle laced a pair from stopped, let the D pass come thing: most wins since 1999 and STAMPEDE be hard to replace in Clare.realize oneon top the weaknesses in harder to stay Its the top of the key, then Brenden Sersaw by and scored. Then he

Bobcats road comes to an end

final in over a decade, tied Sanfords Coach Stephen Goff. Decker was game in thisindividual scoring and young outstanding on defense, as she always seems to be or set lately. Shes turned into one of the best liberos regime. Their ability assist records, and scoring in the state. Sadie was strong in serving, to move the ball goals ever the third most CONTINUED ON P.11

footBall season COUNTRY winds down ClareAWARDS has once again ruled the

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SANFORD - The long, talent drenched Meridian Mustangs capped off an excellent season of dominance as they hosted three other JPC schools at their quad meet last Wednesday. Meridian struggled with an upstart Farwell team, winning 29-27, 25-17 and 25-13. Then they made quick work of a skillful Houghton Lake squad, winning 25-12 and 25-11. In the third rotation they bamboozled a rock solid Clare Pioneer brigade, 25-17 and 25-13. We got out to a slow start against Farwell but regrouped and played consistently for the rest of the night. Blake Garner had a big for us killing about half of everything that she swung at. We are going to need her next week to get by St. Louis, exclaimed Sanfords Coach Stephen Goff. Decker was outstanding on defense, as she always seems to be Top row, Brenden Ferrell, Jeff Allen, Brenden Sersaw and Nick Row. Bottom Row, Tanner Punches, JJ Gross, Tyler R lately. Shes turned into one of the best liberos in the state. Sadie was strong in serving,
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MHS convincingly etched their names in the history books by tabulating an unblemished 14-0 JPC record to obtain the league crown. The Hall girls, the Cassiday girls, Garner, Carmoney, VanNortwick, Decker, Smith, Reeves and Yaroch were too good.

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FRANK, EAGLES ROLL TO STATES

The talent laden Meridian Mustangs ran into a buzz-saw in the St. Louis Sharks, losing in three sets.

FRANK, EAGLES ROLL TO STATES

Coach Goffs zen-like stature and positive vibes allowed the Mustangs to flourish.

Clare ran rampant ONLY A 6TH through theTHIS LITTLE ranks Hall, the Meridian Mustangs steam-rocked through the JPC in convincing MANof the conference BEAST WAS fashion to hoist up back-to-back title belts; showing the most impressive G-men SHREDDING this year, and made THE CHIP dominance in the last twothe crown years. lift HILLS their way through They had a head full of momentum heading into district play, but as DEFENSIVE By Cody ORourke WITH HIS MHSAA demarcated the battle lines, they a home playoff were slated to jostle at the EXPLOSVE When you take a look at FLURRY Gladwins 39-0 victory over CONTINUED ON P.16 win, and up BURSTS TO to the Evart Wildcats, you THE CUP, come to realize one thing: FINGER Its harder to stay on top Menominee where Those are just some of the ROLLING IN than it is to get to the top. COACH When youre the alphaREVERSES they were finally external factors, let alone GOFF dogs, t he undispute d AND champions, ever ybody SPLITTING Coach Goffs zen-like stature and positive vibes allowed edged out.flourish. the Mustangs to Coach CONTINUED ON P.23 is gunning for you. TALLER When t he opp osit ion DEFENDERS. Luplow was proud of his team. pulls out their schedule, they circle the date they play the champion. Not Center; Joe Miller and his 8th grade just the contenders, but EVERYBODY puts the battalion battled well in a tourney high-lighter next your name All good things come to end. Led by uniquely powerful and explosive Sadie because even if youre in Hall, the Meridian Mustangs steam-rocked through the JPC in convincing that found them only one loss. the midst of a losing season and you take down the fashion to hoist up back-to-back title belts; showing the most impressive goliath, the entire season Right; Matt Muirhead wins player dominance in the last two years. is a success. All of sudden, clark was the only guy They had a head full of momentum heading into district play, but as coaches from around the of the Year for the Bobcats in league start diverting all of MHSAA demarcated the battle lines, they were slated to jostle at the who boxed out for boards. their meager resources to soccer. His play was key for devise a scheme to dethrone RYAN CLARK you. the successful Houghton Lake Those are just some of the COACH HARRISON external factors, let alone GOFF season. Clark kept his eyes up and
GRADER, All good things come to Javan Medema and Flying Gs end. Led by uniquely powerful and explosive Sadie
continue their undefeated streak by taking another title
The talent laden Meridian Mustangs ran into a buzz-saw in the St. Louis Sharks, losing in three sets.

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defenses. He showed than it good decision making, is to get to the top. When youre the alphaknowing when to flip a dime to a wide open teammate, or go intohe mad-dog dogs, t to undispute d and take the rockchampions, ever ybody to the watering hole.

When t he opp osit ion clare goes deeptheir schedule, into pulls out SERSAW SHOWS circle the date they they A COMPLETE the playoffs GAME again. Not play ALL-AROUND the champion.

is gunning for you.

BY CLINT KERN

just the contenders, but EVERYBODY puts the high-lighter next your name because even if youre in the midst of a losing season and you take down the goliath, the entire season is a success. All of sudden, coaches from around the league start diverting all of their meager resources to devise a scheme to dethrone you.

soared high above the Chip Hills interior, ripped down a carom, zigged and zagged out of the pile, pulled up and dipped a triple to spark the offense. Although the Pioneers lost 5639 - to a team that on average had 4 to 6 inches of height at each position and were about 15 pounds thicker, this Clare squad went toe-to-toe. Tyler Rodenbo was getting up into the grille of the opposition, making swipes and going cost to cost. Nick Roe kept

burst up court, zipped a cross court pass to Brenden Ferrell for a nifty basket. Sersaw forced a jump ball, then after he secured a rebound, Sersaw rifled a bullet to Jeff Allen who laid in a bucket to make it 21-8 in favor of Clare. Rodenbo swished a triple as the buzzer of the initial half resonated, CMS up 30-12. Sersaw, shook, exploded by, stepped past a defender, contorted, hung in the air about and scored seven times to erase Shepherds comeback ideas. Clare was victorious, 51-31.

he War-Dog is without an equal, without comparison. He enters onto the field, not simply to lead his team to victory, but to make his impression felt. From the onslaught, he inflicts his will on the competition, crushing their spirit. Down after down, he creates an experience of misery, self-doubt, and inner-turmoil for his rivals that breaks them down at a very basic level. Its more than the just the uncompromising violence of his physicality; its the steely stare through the face guard, the smile after a bone-rattling collision, and the war-cry after a sacrifice. Its BRENDENmessage he sends snap after snap, on both sides of the ball: the SERSAW JACK PINE TRIBUNE The War-Dog is here. 38 PTS simple existence on the field creates an unshakable fear that His IN DH paralyzes and immobilizes the opposition, because they know that at any given moment Greenacre can and will blow them up. He strips them of their freedom. Seldom do you find such a dynamic two-way player that shapes the game like Greenacre. For the last two years, he has set the standard for which all other linebackers in the area would be measured. Every player and coach states resolutely, that he is the obstacle to their offensive plan. As an offensive lineman, he paved the way for the Pioneers highly efficient ground war-fare, by man-hammering his paltry resisters in the trenches. Greenacres impact cant be measured by tackles, interceptions, or touchdowns. His magnitude is felt when the bleachers roar after a thundering hit; his influence witnessed as he instils confidence in his teammates; it is captured by the strain on the faces of players and coaches when they describe him after the game, how they are happy the beatings have stopped. As his career now passes, his greatness will forever remain on conference and district trophies that line the halls of the Pioneers.

Tann

HARRISON 7TH GRADE B

MOUNT PLEASANT - The Coach Luke Hamilton and Coach Jamie Lipovsky conducted Harrison Hornet 7th grade basketball brigade, knew that theyd have their hands full tussling with a large St. Charles Bulldog 8th grade squadron. That didnt stop them from going full throttle to hit them with their best as the victors, 51-14, but Harrison was victorious because of their effort level in our books. Harrisons rugged small forward, the gnarly fullback, known by many as the Z-Train, knifed inside and scored a runner in traffic to make ittwo5-2 wins over a huge game. Coach Randle had
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shot, as Pat Benatar used to sing. St. Charles emerged

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the girls take the court for soMe hoops

Clare has once again built a powerhouse basketball team that looks to run over the competition. There are those who are on top, and there is the rest of the JPC. Center; Arianna Camanse banging in a game highcontinues her dominance of the 19 points. Gladwin went right for the kill out court and has 7 steals to help of the gates, slamming up 17 quick the 8th grade Gs destroy the points. Howard dumped in two down low, then Gabriella Ries knifed to the Mustangs 45-9 cup, wedging herself through a pair of Right; Sadie Hall was a first team defenders, tucking and the ball to avoid conference selection and queen the ball being stripped in traffic and unfurled the rock to the silky smooth of the netted court. Her Mustangs lay in. Then Shelby Heath and Howard were impressive all season. worked in tandem to tickle the twine.
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Gladwins defense clamped down like a mafia fist and Peyton Rellinger shot the gap and in all one motion, snatched up the ball and blazed coast to coast for the lay in. After Arianna Camanse had force fed a pass to Emily Campell on Meridian took the goose-egg off the committed a similar act of thievery, she the blocks to give the Gs the 17-0 lead.

to keep the clicker popping at the Boys BasketBall scorers Back in table and awing toShearer to fulllittle the bulls swing Rellinger from the eye made it a 33-2 Flying G advantage.

Muirh of ph His R willin later he made a sweet pass to a cutting Taylor. Ryley Bennett, Ryan jam Zack Taylor scored, didnt back Carlstrom, Jayden Agin and Brendan Powell gave good efforts. demo down, despite facing bigger players. was ju explo When not do seaso becom oppos Throu to figh times on him bursts allow each a But Beavertons Makayla Bassage wiggling through Clares Hannah Brown and Bailey Hubels trap. make like J mone Whaley hauled in a rebound, up 16 unanswered points. Camanse resolv forced her way through the heap clamped down and went into straight GAME CHANGERS slow h of wailing and mashing bodies, and ball-hawking mode, muscled down, Muirh softly kissed off glass to give the tore the ball loose and bolted to the will g as so Mustangs their sixth point of the land of milk and honey for another nume night. double. Camanses defense was simply way h B r i t t a ny A l t m a n m a d e o n e unmerciful, as she hustled right back of Ho fringe more super athletic move for down on the other end, poked the Camanse wood recorded 7 the Mustangs, which was very ball loose and found Lindsey Shearer steals on beyon the night to impressive after being hounded the flying down the court and launched Altho suffocate the length of the court the entire night. a dart to catch her in stride. Shearer Mustangs. the fie a hum She made a little hesitation move quickly pocketed the gift and delivered ARIANNA CAMANSE - GLADWIN teamm at the top of the arc, found a little the package to make it a 21-2 Gladwin 800-610-3780 His in alleyway of freedom, and slid to the affair. stand cup for a gunner. Rellinger, Howard and Reis all under legacy But Gladwin had secured the continued their maddening blitzkrieg

scanned the defensive alignment, looking for slashing open teammates to try and set them up for easy shots. Clark zipped a pass right on the money to a curl cutting Zack Taylor to lead him for a hoop. Ryan was perhaps the most fierce and physical player on the court, each time a shot went up, he blasted his body onto the nearest Bulldog to do his part on sealing off position to obtain rebounds.

Coach Luke Hamilton and Coach Jamie Lipovsky

Coach Lipovsky calledimpressive is his ability to what is more a timeout. The

depth boys came out refocused of his team. and determined to execute manage to get the most out of the overall

Roscommon and Meridian this week, but

their gameplan. Taylor tossed in another hoop, but at the half, the Hornets trailed 30-4. Harrison came out fighting in the second half, Bryce Lipovsky converted a strong drive then

victory 45-9. Howard had 19 points for the Gs, while Rellinger and Reis both contributed 8.
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As the Tribune flipped a deuce off a savvy Altman led the Mustangs with 4, Meridian board when Brittany Altman found a little in-bounds boys look over the play. Sarah Jacobs Jacobs 3, and Sturgeon 2. small little crevice in the Gs defensive Gladwin had toppled the Bucks made a fast move off a screen, blasted rotation, surged forward and went league, the Beavers a quick pass of Roscommon on Monday 47-10, open and retrieved off glass just before the end of the 1st paced again by Howards 17 and from LeeAnn Whaley to nick the look to be the team period. to to spring nylon, then a few possessions later, Rellingers 8. Gladwin went on again beat once again, as Coach Johnston has built yet another talented squad. Center; Gladwins Clares Ruth seventh grade squad Gladwins Lydia battle the length looks Mooketsi and of the impressive as Holnagel and court. Gs nip company fight for the win over the Pioneers. Pioneers Right; Peyton RellingerBy Cody ORourke is one of the many bright stars in the Gs future, as she rips the It was a game of styles: ball from Clares shifty and speedy the cluthces of ClaresuHailey a c k e n z i e g ards M Hochstetler in a jumpHballoscrum.a y l e e arm n and K
Gladwins Holnagel and Meridians Zmikly battle for position along the perimeter. Meridians Mikayla Brady secures the rock.

Destiny had a couple of big buckets to break the tie late in the 4th quarter to lead the Gs past the Mustangs.

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Karleigh Zmikly continued to hustle all week long, showing a lot of spunk and grit against the Gs and Pioneers. Zmikly willed her team into contention against the Gladwin regime, scoring 8 crucial points. As she continues to develop, keep an eye on her, as she looks primed to be a rock-star.

Williams pitted squarely

Gladwins Peyton Rellinger muscles a rebound in the gullies, taking the moneyball from Hailey Hochstetler in the Gs win

against Gladwins ultra-

Gladwins Peyton Rellinger muscles a rebound in the gullies, taking the moneyball from Hailey Hochstetler in the Gs win Monday night.

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WRestling season staRting in the JpC

The Mustangs are looking to take a run at the might Bucks this year ROSCO ROMPS on the mat, but they have their work cut out for MERIDAN ON them as the Bucks THE ROAD look strong as ever. SANFORD - Madi Center; Doug HillCassiday chased down icon ball, was an a looseon looked up and instantly threw precise the Gridiron forathe pass to a streaking and Mustangs,Hannah Stockford for went on to coach score. a lightning quick some ofslipped loose again Stocks the best Line Drive teams hoop for another transition to to make it 4-0 Mustangs, exist. By Right; Urban Warfare takesClint Kern on new then the rest of the opening stanza There just arent enough meaning as Jasmyn Parker-Urban complimentary superlatives was helps all Roscommon, overtake the grows up the Beavers the Bucks ledwho for a person 12-6 at in end of first quarter and in an area, participates Comets the a decisive 58-24 style. in
COACH PHIL WEILER

Monday, December 10, 2012

ROSCO ROMPS MERIDAN ON THE ROAD

SANFORD - Madi Cassiday chased down a loose ball, looked up and instantly threw a precise pass to a streaking Hannah Stockford for a lightning quick score. Stocks slipped loose again for another transition hoop to make it 4-0 Mustangs,
COACH PHIL WEILER

and maintains a career, while building a family and finds time to coach and volunteer was all Roscommon, the Bucks led countless hours of his time. 12-6 at the end of first quarter and These loyal, rock solid, selfless men of honor, such as CONTINUED ON P.12 Midlands Doug Hill, are who ROSCO ROMPS make the world go around, Beavertons savvy little floor general Jasmyn Parker-Urban slices along the baseline, flips up and under the out-stretched hands of Colemans Miranda Coty for the runner. flourish and thrive. MERIDAN ON In Dougs sophomore season THE ROAD at Sanford-Meridian High BEAVERTON - The Gladwin he was elevated to School, 8th SANFORD - Madi Cassiday chased grade unit, both A andthe varsity ranks. This team B teams down a loose ball, looked up and By Clint Kern tallied 7-2 instantly threw a precise pass to a have continued to wage wara on mark in the There just arent enough regular season and 8-3 overall. streaking Hannah Stockford for complimentary superlatives their cohorts across the greater Jackthe Rogers City BEAVERTON - The Gladwin 8th They defeated a lightning quick score. for a person who grows up grade unit, both A and B teams Pine area. With Skylar in an area, participates in By Cody ORourke Hurons. Then they lost to a Stocks slipped loose again have continued to wage war on numerous activities, obtains an Howard pacing the A Team laden Iron Mountain for another transition hoop talent BEAVERTON - Make no mistake about it,develops education, discovers, Beaverton is set out to prove that last years their cohorts across the greater Jack to make it 4-0 Mustangs, FARWELL - The squad, 16-6. This team was Eagles were and maintains a career, while and Makenzie Holnagel Pine area. With Skylar ascent to the upper-echelons of the Jackand finds building a family Pine Conference was no fluke, that they are then the rest of the opening stanza spearheaded by Ron Howard pacing the A Team blitzing for the new uniforms and they Fillmore, B Team, the sporting here to be a force to betime to coach and volunteer the confines of the JPC. Their 58-24 reckoned with within was all Roscommon, the Bucks led Jim Bailey and Ted Lockwood, and Makenzie Holnagel countless hours of his time. Gladwins basketball future 12-6 at the end of first quarter and seemed to have a renewedothers. for among zeal These loyal, rock Coleman cager squad was simply a primer shellacking of the extremely youngsolid, blitzing for the B Team, the SKYLAR selfless men of honor, such as looks very, very bright. As aHOWARD Doug earned junior, Gladwins basketball future CONTINUED ON P.12 of things to come. Midlands Doug Hill, are who the love of basketball. The Eagles SKYLAR Second Team All-JPC and HOWARD Wednesday night, the Gs looks very, very bright.general Jasmyn Parker-Urban slices along the baseline, flips up and under the out-stretched hands make the world go around, Beavertons savvy little floor CONTINUED ON P.9 flourish and thrive. Wednesday night, the Gsof Colemans Miranda Coty for the runner. honorable mention Allwere trading blowshornsawith with FARWELL The Eagles were rolled south to lock up Lil Gs continue rolled south to-lock up horns with In Dougs sophomore season Midland Daily News. Dan sporting new uniforms and they at Sanford-Meridian High their arch rivals, the Beaverettes fromtailback on Gay longer and stronger was a stalwart Evart their arch rivals, the Beaverettes from their romp this School, he was elevated to JANAE seemed to have a renewed zeal for the Tobacco River tributaries. gridder squad. the Tobacco River tributaries. the varsity ranks. This team Wildcat team, but Meridian they through JPC WOLFE tallied a 7-2 mark in the Gladwins Skylar Howard Eagles Gladwins Skylar Howard went dialogue, the love of basketball. The went In an interview DYLAN then the rest of the opening stanza

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numerous activities, obtains an

Lil Gs continue their romp through JPC

COACH PHIL WEILER

BEAVERTON - The Gladwin 8th grade unit, both A and B teams have continued to wage war on their cohorts across the greater Jack Pine area. With Skylar Howard pacing the A Team and Makenzie Holnagel blitzing for the B Team, the Gladwins basketball future SKYLAR HOWARD looks very, very bright. Wednesday night, the Gs rolled south to lock up horns with their arch rivals, the Beaverettes from the Tobacco River tributaries. Gladwins Skylar Howard went
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Left; Clares Lindsay WintersEVART goes hard By Cody ORourke against Saginaw GASHED BEAVERTON - Make no mistake about it, Beaverton is set out to prove that last years Nouvel, despite THE EAGLES coming up short, ascent to the upper-echelons of the Jack Pine Conference was no fluke, that they are Clare looks to take here to be a force to be reckoned with within the confines of the JPC. Their 58-24 EVART the conference shellacking of the extremely young Coleman cager squad was simply a primer GASHED again this year. of things to come. Center; Dani Balzer THE EAGLES CONTINUED ON P.9 goes over Bri Yaroch to put the Lady Gs in the winners circle against Meridian. JAN Gs finish Gladwin could contend for the top WOL regular season and 8-3 overall. couldnt sustain. An Evart Trifecta Victory Janae was the supreme low-post enforcer eraser. Wolfe wasnt stopped. CONTINUED ON P.14 They defeated the Rogers City spot. were trading blows ON P.2a CONTINUED with Janae was the supreme low-post enforcer eraser. Wolfe wasnt stopped. By Cody ORourke Hurons. Then they lost to a CONTINUED ON P.2 barrage over manlonger and stronger Evart about it, Beaverton is set out to prove that last years talent laden Iron Mountain Right; Austinin the second andathird Schneider is Meridian BEAVERTON - Make no mistake squad, 16-6. This team was quarters swelled their lead and Wildcatascent to the but they of the Jack Pine Conference was no fluke, that they are team, upper-echelons spearheaded by Ron Fillmore, beast and makes his ownBy Eric Dion shooting here to a force to be Jim Bailey and Ted Lockwood, couldnt sustain.beAn Evartreckoned with within the confines of the JPC. Their 58-24 despite a among others. lanes in a routvaliant rally, the Eagles and of Coleman the freshman in a shellacking of the extremely young Coleman cager squad was simply a primer barrage in thethings to come. second and third With both As a junior, Doug earned of Second Team All-JPC and 65-47 fashion. The Beaverssuccessful for the CONTINUED ON squads are the quarters swelled their lead and JV P.14 honorable mention AllMidland Daily News. Dan Gay odds on favourite to take the and company despite a valiant rally, the Eagles Gs, Coach Cote title was a stalwart tailback on this JANAE Meridian gridder squad. this year. felt the pressure to finish WOLFE CONTINUED ON P.14

Urban Warfare

Lil Gs continue B-Ball dominanCe their romp taking shape through JPC

Urban Warfare

Beavertons savvy little floor general Jasmyn Parker-Urban slices along the baseline, flips up and under the out-stretched hands of Colemans Miranda Coty for the runner.

Urban Warfare
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BROWN

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Janae was the supreme low-post enforcer eraser. Wolfe wasnt stopped.

In an interview dialogue,
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MUSTANGS STEAM-ROLL GS
EVART GASHED THE EAGLES
FARWELL - The Eagles were sporting new uniforms and they seemed to have a renewed zeal for the love of basketball. The Eagles were trading blows with a longer and stronger Evart Wildcat team, but they couldnt sustain. An Evart
DYLAN BROWN

MUSTANGSevening on a high note. the Despite their momentum, STEAM-ROLL GS a slew the Mustangs brought
of talent with them led by Bri

Beavertons savvy little floor general Jasmyn Parker-Urban slices along the baseline, flips up and under the out-stretched hands of Colemans Miranda Coty for the runner.

SANFORD - Everyone in the gym knew that Meridian was a little undersized and theyd have to rely on their coach, Mitch Bohns trademark, full court defensive pressure to keep them competitive this year. The Flying Gs knew it was looming, but I dont
ZACH ARTHUR

barrage in the second and third quarters swelled their lead and despite a valiant rally, the Eagles
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Rosco in the bleachers, expected the defensive puLLs off hounding to be unleashed as a whirling dervish of maddening ball victoRy hawking.
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think anybody on Gladwins bench or

MUSTANGS STEAM-ROLL GS
SANFORD - Everyone in the gym knew that Meridian was a little undersized and theyd have to rely on their coach, Mitch Bohns trademark, full court defensive pressure to keep them competitive this year. The Flying Gs knew it was looming, but I dont
ZACH ARTHUR

By Eric Dion The boys of Gladwin defended their

of Colemans Miranda home turf against a stout Roscommon Coty for the runner.

Beavertons savvy little floor general Jasmyn Parker-Urban slices along the baseline, flips up and under the out-stretched hands

team, who came into the hallowed halls of G-Town knowing that they had better bring their A game, or else they home.
BY CODY OROURKE

The Battle for Curtis Road

BEAVERTON With a roster loaded
hunter

mires would have a long bus ride talent, the to the brim and oozing with

Beaverton basketball regime is heading

think anybody on Gladwins bench or in the bleachers, expected the defensive hounding to be unleashed as a whirling dervish of maddening ball hawking.
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The home crowd was pumped up after Hunter Mires openedvictory over the title a bust. In their 65 to 47 the scoring
Comets of Coleman, they exhibited some of
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into the season with lofty expectations with anything short of a Jack Pine Conference

Left; Scheibert Mitch Bohns trademark, with goes defensive chess match, their coach, Rosco up top full court defensive pressure very tentative with for two over both teams their shooting and Gs finish the Bobcats in a competitive puLLs off wilingneither to keep them team seemed to pull BEAVERTON With Trifecta Victory a roster loaded the dynamics and mismatches that fabled 56-30 education this year. The Flying Gsthe knew exploit on the to the brim and oozing with talent, the Coach Roy Johnston can victoRy trigger. Alison Taylor over Meridian sessionsome the of of their Beaverton basketball regime is heading floor; but at the same time, was looming, but Iput the first four points on it dont Bobcats. Meridian the board for into the season with lofty expectations with weaknesses as a team lingered throughout on Gladwins bench either team By Eric Dion think anybody or With both the freshman and could beTribune Boys Gladwin almost halfway through the looking at defended their anything short of a Jack Pine Conference for the JV squads successful the game. But the one thing the The bleachers, in theboys of expected the defensive Gs, Coach Cote and company highlight as much as whatthe crown first quarter, and Meridian title a bust. In their 65 to 47 victory over the didnt usurping we should home turfto be unleashedRoscommon felt the pressure to finish hounding against a stout as a whirling a jumper answered back with Comets of Coleman, they exhibited some of have in the pre-season predictions is just this year. the evening on a high note. team, whomaddening ball hallowed P.4 dervish of came into the hawking. CONTINUED ON P.12 CONTINUED ON Despite their momentum, Center; Morgan the Mustangs brought a slew halls of CONTINUED ON P.15 G-Town knowing McCallister and the Lady Beavers of talent with them led by Bri that they had better bring Yaroch and Madi Cassiday, tear the Lady Bucks Apart 39-21 who were not willing to just B-town their A lay down to the home team. and Morgan game, or else they looked impressive on The game started with a would have dismantles the the perimeter. a long bus ride defensive chess match, with home. Lady Aiken both teams very tentative with Right; Gill Carroll and Hailee Bucks their shooting and neither The home crowd was pumped up were key players in Houghton team seemed wiling to pull the dynamics and mismatches that fabled By Eric Dion the trigger. Alison Taylor Coach Roy Johnston can exploit on the Lakes after Hunter Mires openedAV Escoring - T h e victory over the E the R T O N Lady put the first four points on floor; but at the same time, some of their B the board for either team weaknesses as a team lingered throughout Mustangs. The Bobcats and looking to Continued on p.16 Beaverettes were almost halfway through the the game. But the one thing the Tribune Boys Mustangs both had flashes in that renew their swagger after first quarter, and Meridian didnt highlight as much as what we should answered back with a jumper have in the pre-season predictions is just match that showed future absolute lambasting taking an promise.
BY CODY OROURKE

The Battle for Curtis Road

By Eric Dion

Yaroch teams set paCeand Madi Cassiday, eaRly SANFORD - Everyone in the gym to just who were not willing on the CouRts. home team. knew that Meridian was a little lay down to the

Beavertons savvy little floor general Jasmyn Parker-Urban slices along the baseline, flips up and under the out-stretched hands of Colemans Miranda Coty for the runner.

undersized and theyd The game started with a have to rely on

The Battle for Curtis Road

BEAVERTON With a roster loaded to the brim and oozing with talent, the Beaverton basketball regime is heading into the season with lofty expectations with anything short of a Jack Pine Conference title a bust. In their 65 to 47 victory over the Comets of Coleman, they exhibited some of the dynamics and mismatches that fabled Coach Roy Johnston can exploit on the floor; but at the same time, some of their weaknesses as a team lingered throughout the game. But the one thing the Tribune Boys didnt highlight as much as what we should have in the pre-season predictions is just
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BY CODY OROURKE

McCallister glows with the rock.

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Rosco puLLs off victoRy

By Eric Dion The boys of Gladwin defended their home turf against a stout Roscommon team, who came into the hallowed halls of G-Town knowing that they had better bring their A game, or else they would have a long bus ride home. The home crowd was pumped up after Hunter Mires opened the scoring
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hunter mires

Lady Gs thump cats in the 2nd haLf

GLADWIN Both the Bobcats of Houghton Lake and the Flying Gs of Gladwin were feeding off a

Houghton Lakes Gill Carroll takes the ball with Calee Aiken in tow. Both girls were integral in the Bobcats victory over Meridian. Aiken had two three point buckets near the end to seal the deal for the Bobcats.

Lady Gs thump cats in the 2nd haLf

GLADWIN Both the Bobcats of Houghton Lake and the Flying Gs of Gladwin were feeding off a rowdy, hostile crowd in the G-Dome. The offensive execution was sloppy, t he y were both having difficulty just completing passes up the
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floor to one another. You have to credit the intense defensive pressure applied by both units. Gladwin mended some mistakes, sured up the
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By Eric Dion

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Houghton Lakes Gill Carroll takes the ball with Calee Aiken in tow. Both girls were integral in the Bobcats victory over Meridian. Aiken had two three point buckets near the end to seal the deal for the Bobcats.

Bobcats Hold on for win

between two hard-nosed coaches, home turf against the Mustangs, pulling Houghton Lake started out the match with the first five points unanswered. Hailee the Bobcats managed to defend their In what was a defensive scrum Akin made a nice steal and bucket from the free throw line to go up 2-0, followed by the dominant play of Madee Winkler. and made one out of two shots from the line to go to 3-0. Sarah Garrett came out off a 38-37 victory in the final seconds. She drew a fouled going hard to the post, on fire as well, and had a steal of her own,
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Starnes spurts to the cup for the Comets

Houghton Lakes Gill Carroll takes the ball with Calee Aiken in tow. Both girls were integral in the Bobcats victory over Meridian. Aiken had two three point buckets near the end to seal the deal for the Bobcats.

Bobcats Hold on for win

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clare gashed the spartans

CLARE - The Pioneers long-range sniper, Zach Pulcifer drained a triple splash to grant Clare a 3-0 lead. Sophomore, Conner Clickners ball hounding defensive pressure rattled Pinconning and forced hysteria by the Spartans offense. Clares
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B-cats show fight, fall to ogemaw

HOUGHTON LAKE - The Lady B obcats struggled to respond to Ogemaws ruthlessly physical defensive pressure. Coach Angie Dalak attempted to set her girls up in the half court trap breaker. She had drew up a scheme to have her
Angie DAlAk

following possession saw nice ball reversal which resulted with the rock in the hands of senior standout,
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back court: Gill Carroll and Sarah Garrett to look to pass to the middle to Madison Winkler, once the ball was received her by MWink, the trap was
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or at least a tomahawk overhand Lady HOUGHTON LAKE - Thechop. It was not a game for the will of the weak. B obcats struggled Marion was able to outlast to respond the Comets and to Ogemaws ruthlessly physicalCameron Blakes furious attempt at Starnes spurts to the cup for the Comets defensive pressure. a come back in the 4th, Coach Angie splashed a few clutch free Dalak attempted to set her to keep the edge, and Coleman throws held on for the 31-29 victory Clutch in win girls up in FARWELL - No longer formidable FARWELL - No longer formidable bragging rights and toll booth rights alongthe half court cagers of Geneva over the over Marion trap breaker. She had Township. drew league foes, Farwell welcomed their league foes, Farwell welcomed their US-10. By Clint The defensive intensity wasBy Clint Angie kern By Cody Orourke made scheme archaic rivals from down US-10, the Colemans Sam Walthamup a good on to have her kern archaic rivals from down US-10, the thick, thereDAlAk a battlefield was a Comets of Coleman. Dating COLEMAN It wasof of free throws. Shortly after Farwells back to the a pair like atmosphere wIldly Intense game back court: Gill Carroll and Sarah as both Comets of Coleman. Dating back to the tIt-for-tat, with each team teams locked horns in the Tomahawk league, the US-10 league and Walter Mosby snatched a rebound and playing relentless, suffocating Garrett to look to passopening middle and the to the minutes, Tomahawk league, the US-10 league and the early days of the Jack Pinean d phy s i c a l d e fe ns e . back up to score. Farwells Curtis Conference, went mass carnage, mayhem Comets and Eagles were to Madison Winkler, once the ball was clean the early days of the Jack Pine Conference, dashing, sliding, and Robinson splashed a long two just inside FHS and CHS have been colliding for hurling and confusion made
Coleman exploited and took advantage of their height and power advantage over Farwell. Jarid Walton, Lars Murray and pictured above, Tim Anderson were all over the back-boards for the Cometmen. Anderson tallied 11 points and 11 boards.

Comets and were B-cats show Eagleshurling dashing, sliding, and themselves to the floor fight, fall to Rebounds for loose balls. huge price, using ogemaw came at a an eye-wracking, involving

Coleman exploited and took advantage of their height and power advantage over Farwell. Jarid Walton, Lars Murray and pictured above, Tim Anderson were all over the back-boards for the Cometmen. Anderson tallied 11 points and 11 boards.

Colemans glass bash

themselves to the floor Continued on for loose balls. Rebounds p.11 came at a huge price, using involving an eye-wracking, or at least a tomahawk overhand chop. It was not a game for the will of the weak. Marion was able to outlast the Comets and Cameron Blakes furious attempt at a come back in the 4th, splashed a few clutch free throws to keep the edge, and held on for the 31-29 victory over the cagers of Geneva Township. The defensive intensity was thick, there was a battlefield like atmosphere as both teams locked horns in the opening minutes, and the mass carnage, mayhem and confusion made clean
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bragging rights and toll booth rights along US-10. Colemans Sam Waltham made good on a pair of free throws. Shortly after Farwells Walter Mosby snatched a rebound and went back up to score. Farwells Curtis Robinson splashed a long two just inside
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B-cats show fight, fall to ogemaw

HOUGHTON LAKE - The Lady B obcats struggled to respond to Ogemaws ruthlessly physical defensive pressure. Coach Angie Dalak attempted to set her girls up in the half court trap breaker. She had drew up a scheme to have her

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Coleman exploited and took advantage of their height and power advantage over Farwell. Jarid Walton, Lars Murray and pictured above, Tim Anderson were all over the back-boards for the Cometmen. Anderson tallied 11 points and 11 boards.

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Looking back at the 2012 season and gearing up for 2013

By Cody ORourke Our lives, our character, are built from many experiences and as those experiences are shared, they are turned into memories the building blocks of our lives. The events across the last twelve months are always relative, interpreted by each person differently. So this is essentially my own meandering journey through the year that was and what made reporting for the Tribune a truly special year. From January on, I enjoyed and relished the emergence of the Clare Pioneers basketball regime. After watching this core group of guys battle till the end as juniors, I knew going into their senior season: James Wezensky, Tanner Vida, and Shane Adkins were going to be special but I wouldnt have bet on them making it to the regional championship game and giving Traverse City St. Francis all they wanted. I enjoyed and relished the emergence of Todd Wysong as one of the areas toughest defenders and came to appreciate just how fierce of a competitor Taylor Ardis was. But more than that, it was the overall collective attitude and the unselfishness of the team that impressed me the most. Guys that were absolute super-stars on the grid-iron Jackson Gross and Brent Luplow were happy to come off the bench and provide quality minutes. The basketball season was high-lighted by an extremely talent laden Clare girls Pioneer team as well, but I was a bit disappointed in their early season exit. The rivalry between the Bucks and the Bobcats were also extremely entertaining despite the Bobcats being down a bit. Watching the Bobcats big man Kyle Akin hover around the three point line and chuck up threes and the Bucks Collin Lake playing a 100 miles per hour the entire game was always exciting, not to mention the jam packed gymnasiums. It was fun to watch Coach Kevin Wolfe take the Beaverton girls basketball team out of the doldrums and lead them to a big victory over the Mustangs and I can still remember Breanna Frasher dropping that buzzer-beating triple to down Breckenridge. Watching Coach Wolfe bring meaning back to girls basketball in Beaverton was impressive. On the grappling side of things, it was a testament to watch Dustin Noreyko sustain a severe early season injury, yet battle back to claim the JPC title belt and help his Roscommon Bucks claim another championship and district trophy. The match-ups between Roscommons Caleb Jernigan and Meridians Damon Walter were always intriguing and suspenseful. It was great to see Houghton Lake be able to have some home town pride with Dalton Bailey taking second in the state championship meet. Spring time was a blast. We at the Tribune office figured that either Clare or Gladwin would emerge as victors in the league, but it ended up being an absolute mess in the standings with Clare and Gladwin taking some tough loses, and then the Gs edging out Meridian in a game. I can still remember the first game of the season with the cold winds blowing over the western fields of Beaverton and Scotty Longstreth going a perfect 7-7 at the plate to start the season. There were so many highlights to the season, but my favorite by far was Aaron Haynaks RBI double to give the Pioneers a share of the title in make-up innings at home, giving Coach Yenkel a fitting farewell. We at the Tribune office had extremely high hopes for Coach Jamie Smith and the Meridian softball squad that featured a tremendous hitting lineup that was oozing with talent. Taylor Smith, Kristen Goodall, Blake Garner...that troika was a home-run hitting machine. Melissa Reeves came on strong as the season wore on, and with the Mustangs speedy defense, they looked ramped to defend their Regional Title from the year prior. But they fell in districts and our hearts collectively sank as we realized that we just watched one of the finest set of girls play their last softball game. Ali Howe, Taylor Smith, and Kristen Goodall had their last at bats as Mustangs. That essentially marked the end of the school year. And immediately we had to shift gears and start to think about the next year of high school sports. For us, some things were going to be obvious. The Clare Pioneers would win another Jack Pine Conference title on the grid-iron, and their cross-country teams would be dominant as well. On paper we thought Gladwin would be much improved with their big strapping quarterback Landon Grove running the show. We figured they would make it to the playoffs, but it was a long shot for them to make a serious push. The Pioneers on the other hand, kind of surprised us. Led by Mitch Greenacres We now find ourselves on the hardwood and wrestling mats this winter. Beavertons Coach Roy Johnston has already established themselves as the top team in the league, with Spencer Johnston running the show and Austin Schneider scoring at will with his overwhelming physical presence. But there is rumblings on the southern shores of Wixom Lake that the Mustangs are being a bit over looked. Coach Bohn has been trumpeting his three-headed dragon beast of Jake Ham, Jake Wenzlick, and Kevin Scheibert. Those three boys have been playing just as good as any three guys in the area, and Bohn knows it and there is a sense that the Mustangs may be able to dislodge the Beavers romp to an undefeated JPC title run. On the girls side of the ball, its the Pioneers and everybody else. Nobody in the league comes
Top, Clares Jake MCFadden beCoMe a Four-TiMe sTaTe hurdle ChaMpion. hls kelsey burnside, swipes a sTeal versus rosCo, she led her bobCaTs To The disTriCT Finals lasT May in The rain. ashley peTree and her pioneers look To be The TeaM To beaT This year. weisenberger helps Meridian grab a share oF The league, and ColeMan wins The MsaC TraCk TiTle.

punishing style of defense, the Clare regime dropped the hammer on the Panthers and almost beat Menominee on their old historic field, losing by one bad fumble on the goal-line. Clare showed more grit and resolve than what we expected and were a much better team at the end of the year than when they started. Zach Tyler had transformed into a nice little quarterback and made the plays that he needed to give the Pioneers a push. On the volleyball court, the collective length and senior leadership of the Meridian Mustangs would be more than enough to handle the young and spunky Roscommon volleyballers and go on to hoist up back to back titles however, we did figure that Beaverton would be in the mix, which they werent.

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close to matching the skill level of Lindsay Winter. The girl is simply lights-out, 30 point explosion ready to happen. Layer that with Courtney Englishs sweet stroke, the emergence of Corinne Wezensky in the post, and the always tenacious combo punch of Ashley Petree and Melissa Benchley, and you have one of the best teams in the state evidenced with their game against Saginaw Nouvel. As the season unfolds, its just going to be a matter of if the girls can stay cohesive, make sacrifices, continue to focus on the little things that Coach Matt Rodenbo points out at practice, and improve from there. This Clare girls team will demolish the conference. Thats great, but everybody wants a post-season run because we believe they have it in them. In the grappling world, there is a collision course brewing between the Roscommon Bucks and the Meridian Mustangs. The Mustangs are bringing back a load of talent, although young, they are rugged and buying into Coach Sampsons ridged and disciplined practices. The Bucks are looking for guys to step up to fill the void left by Noreyko, Morley, and others. They still have pride and a historical legacy pushing them forward and that means something. Pride, at times, is more important than talent and conditioning. So what does the future hold? We penciled in the Clare girls winning the Jack Pine Conference until Lindsay Winter graduates; Roy Johnstons boys should win the title as long as each member of the team buys into the team philosophy and accepts their minutes, and rebounds and plays defense with the gusto the Ross Lake boys have been historically known for. We suspect Meridian has the juice to take over the mats in the JPC. At this point, softball season looks like its going to be the toughest sport in the JPC again this season. The Mustangs lost a huge amount of offensive fire-powerbut at the same time, theyre bringing back a host of girls and they still have Coach Jamie Smith leading the way. Harrison is loaded and Allison Lipovsky will be heading into the season with a full year of slinging the meat-ball from the varsity level and had a wildly successful summer. The Pioneers will continue to be nasty and Beavertons Coach Wentworth always manages to field a good team and with Alix Price and Kayla Balzer leading the team, dont be surprised if they too make a run at the

title. Everybody else will be fighting over the scraps. The Meridian Mustangs took a massive blow with last years Player of the Year Damon Walter sustaining a leg injury. But they have the best pitcher in the league in Jonah Weisenberger and a batch of other savvy glove-smiths coming back. Hard to see the Mustangs not winning the title out-right, but never count out the Pioneers and what Coach Colosky is bringing to the table. One of the best freshman athletes nobody is talking about right now is Clares Camden Dice. Hes a baseball player for sure. The Clare boys will ultimately win the league on the track, but I have a gut feeling the Farwell
Far leFt, Gladwins stalwart senior volleyballers, JJ willFord and Mallory Cote ready theMselves For another FantastiC serve reCeive. willFord and Cote should Flourish in their Final seMester at Ghs. top, rosCos uber taleneted three-sport standout, qb John Miller launChes a First down, look For hiM to shine in 2013. bhs beaver bleaCher Creatures are oFF the hook, they roCk.

ladies regime could make a strong push, as Gladwin loses a ton of points in the field events. Madysin Walter and the Houghton Lake Bobcats should be the top soccer program this spring with the Bucks Morgan Romancky and Logan Hutek giving them fits. How it all plays out will of course be determined by the resolve and dedication of the players and that is what we all have to remember. The future is the future, a blank slate ready to be written by those who have prepared themselves for the task at hand. Who will bring the pain and etch their names in stone for eternity..?

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Lady Beavers prevaiL

By Eric Dion It is commonplace for graduates of their respective schools to look back at their time in school and share their stories of sports glory with those they played with, as well as those they wish to inspire. For the third year, some of the finest athletes from the ranks of Beaverton and Gladwin came together to mash up in a classic style that reminded the fans on both ends of former glory days, when some of the players they were now cheering were donning the schools uniforms and tearing up the courts. The ladies came from near and far, and while most had graduated in the last couple of years, some of the hardest workers on the court were the ones who were clearly reliving their glory days, and proving to themselves as well as their families that they still have some of the magic in them that put them in the paper during their High School careers. In a game that refreshed the memories of many fans of the court, the Lady Beavers and the Lady Gs alumni locked horns for battle to relive their High School days as well as renew their rivalry with their archnemesis one more time. Both teams seemed to enjoy not only the game itself, but the company as well, as they cheered their team on and played their hearts out. There were undoubtedly some aching muscles the following day on both sides of the court. The ladies played hard, and their school pride showed on both ends of the court as they worked the ball hard, and would not show weakness to their opponent. The biggest thing that the crowd noticed was the enjoyment the ladies were having as they got rolling, trying to find their shooting groove, and work out the rust from not playing is some time. The game was very defensive to start out with, as both teams tried to figure out their playing styles as well as refresh their memories on the semantics of dribbling, passing and shooting. Some of the recently graduated stars of the court were dominant early, with names such as Beth Solomon from Beaverton who graduated in 2010 and Gladwins Megan Strait who left the court just last year. Some of the surprising stars were 2000 grads Leah Mead from Gladwin and Alicia Spencer from Beaverton who were tearing up the court and playing with a fiery passion. With a 9-7 score midway through the second quarter, Megan Strait dumped one from the foul line that tied the game back up. Gladwins Andrea Harris followed that with a nice lay up to give Gladwin the 11-9 lead. Beth Solomon from Beaverton had witnessed this before, and refuse to relinquish the game so easily, diving into the low post zone and putting one in to tie the game back up at 11-11. Following a nice defensive play by Beaverton, Solomon nailed another shot, from the high post area this time, to put the Beavers back up with the 13-11 score. Gladwins Leah Mead was a warrior down low for Gladwin early, and her hard work paid off with a nice shot from inside the key to even the game back up again. Megan Strait put the Gs back in the lead with a baseline jumper that found pay dirt. Leah Mead had her number called again, and she drew the foul after a little alley oop basket that went down. Unfortunately, she was unable to convert from the line for her squad, but she did earn them the 15-13 lead. Beavertons Beth Claypool sank one late in the first half on a turn around jumper that found home form the low post area, where Beth had been working hard the entire game thus far. Both teams put on a great show, and the score at halftime was 15-15. As the teams came back for the second half, it was clear by the look in their eyes that many of the players were playing for school pride and personal memory, with every player wanting to make an impact on the game. Michelle Murray from Beaverton and Britni Balzer from Gladwin started the second half by exchanging three point shots that got the crowd riled up and cheering. Alicia Spencer took over for Beaverton in the second half as well, boxing out her competition in the low post and awaiting hungrily for the rebounds that were coming at her. Melanie Smalley and Britni Balzer kept the Lady Gs close with their quickness and familiarity with each others playing styles and the score was 24-20 with plenty of time in the second half. However, the Lady Beavers sensed an opportunity, and with the shooting prowess of Alicia Spencer and Michelle Murray, they were looking to put this thing in the record books. Spencer started off by sinking one from the high post area to take the six point lead, followed by a shot from three point land by Michelle Murray to put the Beavers up 29-20. Melanie Smalley responded in kind with a three pointer of her own from on top of the circle to keep the score in reach at 29-23. Spencer went back to work following that shot with a nice drive to the low post that earned her the jump shot two, and drew a foul as well, where she went one for two at the line. With Beaverton up by nine, Gladwin looked to make a comeback, and with the help of Leah Mead, the Beavers lead got cut to 7 with the 32-25 score. Beaverton put another one in to extend their lead once more, but was quickly answered by a nice three point bucket by Britni Balzer to make it 34-28 with time winding down. However, some of the Beaverton ladies got fired up in a late push for victory, and it was led off by a textbook bucket from the low post by Beth Claypool, a 1997 Beaverton Alumni. Alicia Spencer added
Leah (Metz) Mead was an offensive spark for the Lady Gs all night as Murray recovers.
Megan Strait played well for the Gs, but apparantly took too many head shots with the basketball..

Michelle Murray was intense on the court for the Beavers, and her ability to still hit the long shot was key to the Beaverton Alumni victory. She was also smart defensively, forcing the opponent to stay to the outside and knowing when to break up the pass and go yard on them.

Bethany Claypool was a dominant force down low the entire game. She was able to box out her opponents on the boards, and utilized her vision to garner many of the rebounds for her team. She had not played for the Lady Beavers since 1997, but she worked out there like she was in top form. Her 8 points led the way for the alumni Beavers, and her defensive and offensive presence was felt when she was on the court. There were not many who could stop her once she had the ball, and if she had the ball come down her way, there were even fewer who dared to reach in on her. She was clearly our pick for the top female player.

Lori Ware executive Director

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GAME CHANGERS

GAME CHANGERS

Beth Solomon has not lost her touch from her days in a GAME CHANGERS Beaverton uniform. If she claims to have lost a step since graduation, she is lying. She put up quality points against the Gs and defensively she was everywhere at once, guarding the fastest players most of the time. She still has it

BHS alum, former Taylor University standout baller, Alicia (Russell) Spencer was a terror on the glass and she reeked havoc around the interior to spur the Beavers to the victory.

another shot from the baseline to put the Beavers in a comfortable 38-28 lead with the fourth quarter entering its waning minutes. Claypool was dominating her zone with turnaround jumpers late, and was playing like she was in her High School prime. Beaverton put themselves in the 40 burger zone with a nice play by Claypool from under the basket to make it a 40-28 affair, and Gladwin seemed to run out of answers. Megan Strait drew a late foul and went 50 percent to narrow the lead by a point, but Beth Claypool answered back swiftly with the rebound and jumper to pull even further away. Megan Strait answered with a shot in the final minutes to make it 42-31. With another basket by B-Town, the buzzer rang shortly after with the tally of 44-31 on the board. Beaverton congratulated the Gs on a well played game, and they reminisced on their experience and the times they had in High School. Both sides seemed to enjoy the experience and the chance to once again play for their school. Beth Claypool led the Beaverton scoring barrage with 8 points and multiple defensive and offensive rebounds. Alicia Spenser and Beth Solomon both tallied 6 points for the Beavers and Spenser was another defensive specialist with her work down low and on the boards. Michelle Murray put in a good days work with a nice three point shot, and a basket. Britni Balzer was the points leader for the Gs with 7 points with a couple of 3-point shots that kept Gladwin in the game early. Leah Mead was right behind her with 6 points and had multiple defensive boards and was a battler down low for the Gs. Melanie Smalley had 5 points with a bucket and a three point shot, and her speed was integral early in the game. Megan Strait also had some quality shots throughout the game and put up at least 5 points. Beavertons roster included Stephanie Bergman (2007), Michelle Murray (2011), Beth Solomon (2010), Eric Carpenter (2003), Jackie Claypool (1999), Bethany Claypool (1997), Sue Walker (1980), Alicia Spencer (2000), and Janet Whitmer. Gladwins roster included Ashley Ford (2010), Britni Balzer (2010), Megan Strait (2011), Vanessa Batterby (2010), Andrea Harris (2011), Melanie Smalley (2011), Leah Mead (2000), and Jane Wetmore. Despite being a classic rivalry, the ladies played with grace and dignity on both sides of the court, and they combined at the end to shake hands and congratulate each other on the hard work and impressive displays that they put on for the fans. School pride is always great to play for, and winning is always the focus on the players mind once they lace their shoes up and take the court. However, in a game of this magnitude it is nice to see that school pride did not interfere with personal pride, and both teams were respectful to the ref and each other as they played the game as they remembered it, and left everything they had on the court in hopes of inspiring the youth of today, and in hopes of returning next year to battle again.
Beavertons Beth Solomon was a low-post force on both ends of the floor to aide in the win.

Leah Mead played her heart and soul out against a tough Beaverton squad that struggled to shut Leah down. Her quality shots and quick feet kept Gladwin in the game until the bitter end. She can be proud of the work she put in during the Alumni game.

Alicia Spencer was the fuel for Beavertons fire in their Alumni match up. She pulled in many offensive and defensive rebounds for the Beavers, and turned them into 6 points in the second half alone. She may have not played for the Beavers since 2000, but she dominated the court.

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favor of the home team 26-24. The second half began with an offensive rush by Beaverton, that caused Mike Murray to be fouled, where he once again made the Gs pay with a perfect showing at the line once more, sinking both to tie the game. Pat Locey drove hard up the middle to pull of the nice one hand jumper for Gladwin, but Jason Blades took that lead away quickly with a two for two showing at the foul line for Beaverton. The Beavers looked like they were going to wear down the Gs once more when 2010 Alumni Tony Stornello sank one from the free throw line, followed by a one for two showing with the foul shot from 1991 veteran Allen Maxwell to put the Beavers up 32-28. However, the Beavers could not contain Chris Smalley, who once again found room in three point land and made the Beavers pay with the triple to bring the Gs within one with the 32-31

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GAME CHANGERS

By Eric Dion Once the girls Alumni game finished up, the boys took the court, and the energy in the room seemed to change. While everyone was there for fun and a chance to relive the glory days, the rivalry is still there and in good health. Both teams were flooded with talent and remember-able names of the past, and they had a point to prove; that they were there because they still had skill. Once the dust cleared, and the teams shook hands, there was no doubt as to why these players were great in their time at High School, and why many of their names adorn the record books hanging in the trophy cases and on the walls in their respective schools. Off of the opening jump ball, it was obvious that this game was going to be played at a high rate of speed, and with no thoughts of giving up on either end. Gladwin started out the scoring and set the tone when Ryan Balzer nailed a nice three point shot. It did not take 2011 Beaverton grad Cole Blades log to get back into the groove, and he made his presence known on the boards early to get the rebound and the bucket to put Beaverton at one behind the Gs. After a one for two stand at the line for Balzer, Jeremy Sawyer used his size and speed to eat up a rebound and sink it for two to tie the game at four a piece. Chris Smalley reminded the Gladwin alumni whose name is on most of the records there as he launched a mortar shot from just inside half court that fell for a huge three and a momentum increase as the crowds went nuts. However Jason Blades reminded the Gladwin fans that three counts both ways, as he quickly answered with a shot from outside the lines for three in Beavertons favor to put the score 7-7. Jeremy Sawyer had not seen the hardwoods for Beaverton since 1996, but looked good as he went in low and managed the jump shot and foul that he converted one for one on, putting his Beavers in the lead. After a nice defensive stand by the Beavers, Sawyer followed up with a nice under and up shot at the baseline under the bucket to extend the Beavers lead to 12-7. Gladwins 1996 Alumni Pat Locey came alive late in the first period with a low post bucket to bring the Gs within 3. A late shot by Beavertons Justin Streeter made it a 14-9 affair at the end of the first quarter. Clint Kern came alive in the scoring in the early marks of the second, as he drove down the baseline and finished with a up and under shot from behind his head that wowed the crowd, and inspired his Gs to greatness. Pat Locey followed suit with two more nice buckets from mid range to put the Gs back on top 15-14. Justin Streeter changed the tide once more with a nice shot from down low, which was answered quickly by a rebound and bucket by Clint Kern of Gladwin. Mike Murray of Beaverton took a foul that he converted into two points by being perfect at the line to put the Beavers back on top once again. Clint Kern answered in the same fashion, but was only able to manage one for two at the line to tie the game 18-18. The pace seemed maddening, as the two teams were going at full speed, and neither wanted to slow the game down, hoping the pace would slow down some of the elder statesman. However, someone forgot to send that message to players like Jeremy Sawyer, who sank a nice jumper from twelve foot out to give Beaverton the 20-18 lead. Pat Locey also forgot to slow down as he dumped another three point shot from the high elbow to go from two down to one up on the Beaverton Alumni. Chris Smalley would end up with the ball once again, and decided to copy Loceys achievement, and nailed a three pointer from the same spot as Locey did earlier to put Gladwin up 24-20 with time running down in the half. Jason Blades would not relinquish the game so easily though, and hit one from the baseline just inside the line for two and make it a 24-22 score. Cole Blades would ignite the Blades of Glory talk by following the elder Blades with a shot of his own from the baseline to even the game up 24-24. Chris Smalley drew a foul going up for a shot, and made good at the line with both of his shots to put Gladwin up two once more. Cole Blades had a chance with :01 left in the half to even the game up with two shots from the foul line, but failed to convert, and the half ended with the score in

Chris Smalley orchestrated the Flying G offensive with poise and swagger that was contagious. Chris led Gladwin with 17 points including four momentum halting three-pointers. Chris played in your face, lock-down defense and his passing was key.

Beavertons Jeremy Sawyer and the Gs Ryan Balzer were a war within a war.

score. Gladwin was making a rush to not allow Beaverton to take the game from them, and Ryan Balzer led that charge with a big layout over the outstretched arms of Al Maxwell, who was keeping up with the younger alumni with ease. Smalley went back to his spot on the three point line once again, and was fed the rock for the three pointer to put the Gs up 36-32 score. Pat Locey took the ball next for the Gs and went from the opposite end of Smalley to sink a triple to help Gladwin slowly pull away late in the third quarter. Despite a nice offensive rebound for Mike Murray that he converted for two, Clint Kern kept the Beavers at bay with a shot from three point range that sank to make it 42-34 in favor of the Gs. Jeremy Sawyer had seen enough of Gladwins three point barrages, and tried to begin one of his own, as he dropped a triple from the top to bring the Beavers back within five. However, Cameron Tenwalde wanted in on the scoring action for Gladwin, and dropped a three point shot of his own from the baseline to keep Beaverton from creeping in on the comeback. With another two point bucket from Beaverton, the Beavers watched the third wind down, and with scant moments left, they allowed Clint Kern a turn at the foul line once more for Gladwin, who made one of the two to end the third quarter 46-40 in favor of the Gs. 2005 Gladwin alumni Kevin Benmark introduced himself to the crowd early in the fourth with a huge offensive rebound, followed by the fake and jumper to start the scoring once again. James Hawkins decided to get into the books as well for Gladwin with a board and bucket showing early in the fourth to put Gladwin up by 10 with the 50-40 score. However, if time has taught us anything, it is to never count out

Cole Blades was a force to be reckoned with in the interior on both ends for his Beaver. Blades tallied 10 points and a boat load of rebounds to pace his Beavermen. Blades has been competing for the Northwood Timberwolves hoop squad, hopefully he can springboard and excel into 2013.

Jeremy Sawyer was a bull rebounding and playing defense. He scored inside, midrange and from behind the arc. Sawyer rarely ever makes mistakes with the ball and he played another rock solide floor game. He netted 10 points and was a catalyst to keep BHS close.

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Smalley led all scorers with 17 points and his court awareness was priceless and flawless.

Beaverton, and they began to liven the visiting crowd, starting with a nice jumper from Justin Streeter to pull the Beavers within eight. Ryan Kern began a scoring tear for the Beavers as well, first by sinking a triple, followed with a steal and earning a turn at the line that he converted one for two on to pull the Beavers back within four points once more. Cole Blades had been a monster defensively most of the night, and added in a bucket of his own in the fourth from the low post to go back to a two point affair with the 50-48 score, still in favor of the Gs. Chris Smalley got fouled going in deep, and made one of his two shots to put Gladwin up by three, but Gladwin watched that lead falter, as Cole Blades drove in for two, and added on a foul shot of his own to tie the game up late in the fourth. However, Gladwin was not going to repeat last years performance, and Chris Smalley nailed a shot from mid range, followed by a steal and lay up by James Hawkins to put Gladwin up 55-51. Beavertons chance for a comeback fell to the wayside when Pat Locey went one for two at the line, and in the final moments Clint Kern found Cameron Tenwalde with a hard bounce pass for two to end the game with a 58-51 score. Both teams played with extreme speed and physicality, and the rivalry that all of these alumni experienced in High School was relived for the players again as they battled to the bitter end for the good of their school pride. Gladwin defended their home court this year, but Beavertons alumni were able to leave with their heads held high over the game that they played. Playing for Beaverton were Jason Blades (2008), Cole Blades (2011), Mike Murray (2007), Ryan Kern (2006), Tony Stornello (2010), Allen Maxwell (1991), Justin Streeter (2007), and Jeremy Sawyer (1996) Playing for Gladwin was Trevor Camanse (2012), Patrick Locey (2006), Theo Trice (2011), Clint Kern (2000), Cameron Tenwalde (2012), Chris Smalley (2009), Ryan Balzer (2008), James Hawkins (2007), and Kevin Benmark (2005) Cole Blades had 10 points for the Beavers, as did Jeremy Sawyer, with a triple in the game. Justin Streeter put up 9 points on the day, and Jason Blades had 8 points. Mike Murray had 6 points, and went 4 for 4 at the line. Gladwins scoring was led by Chris Smalley with 17 points, with four 3 point shots and a deuce, along with a 3 for 4 showing on the line. Pat Locey followed him with 15 points with two 3 point shots of his own, and four deuces. Clint Kern put in a good days work with a triple, 2 two point shots and went two for four at the line to put him at 9 points total for the game. Cameron Tenwalde had 5 points with a three point shot of his own. Beaverton was led by the hard work of Justin Streeter and Al Maxwell, who not only played very well defensively, but also made some smart passes offensively and created space with their movements. Tony Stornello was masterful with his passing, and with Mike Murray, they kept the ball moving around to their scorers. Gladwin had a few people that led the way under the boards for them, and the halftime arrival of Kevin Benmark and James Hawkins changed the outlook of the Gs defensively. The huge three point shots by Chris Smalley made a definite impact on the scoreboard, but it was Pat Locey who played the strongest on both ends of the ball. He was glued to his player defensively and made quite a few good plays to interrupt the flow of the game for the Beavers. Offensively Locey was either the trigger man, or was involved with the play by making a quick pass, or shifting the defense out of the way with his ball handling.
Justin Streeter was omnipresent, zooming sideline to sideline on both ends of the floor. Justin amassed nine points and his penetration and kick led to numerous other scores for his Beavers. Streeter is wily, ultra skilled guard with terrific instincts and uber court vision.
Patrick Locey, GHS class of 2006 and former Alma College basketball player, led Gladwin to triumph, toppling his inter-county rival alumni from Beaverton in a hardwood war of tremendous physicality and precise hoop skills. Locey was the star or stars as he amassed 15 points. He splashed two triples, he slashed to scoop shots off the window and he pulled-up to elevate in traffice, lean, contort and convert mid-range jumpers. More impressive was Pats rugged rebounding and fierce defense against larger competitors.
Jason Blades played smart and strong. He was 3-4 from the line and he scored eight points for BHS.

Kevin Benmark, GHS class of 2005, scores a drop-step move in the paint. He skied for two ferocious rebounds late to seal the deal.

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Cameron Blake Devoted to education and youth

By Eric Dion Cameron Blake is a busy young lady from Coleman High School, who is currently dual enrolled at Delta College, as well as excelling in High School. She also makes time in her life for sports, and community activities. In a time of eased laziness, and electronic entertainment, it is good to see the young people of Coleman step up and work hard to not only make the most out of their education, but out of their life as well. Cameron took the time out of her busy schedule to speak with us, and it was a joy to get to know this bright young lady. Jack Pine Tribune: What sports are you involved in? Cameron Blake: Volleyball and Basketball (basketball is my favorite) JPT: What is your favorite sports memory? CB: I dont really know if I could pick out just one memory to be my favorite. Sports are a huge part of my life and I hope after I graduate they will still be a huge part. One really cool moment that stands out to me is when I scored 26 points; I believe it was against Marion last year. It was a struggle for our team and I felt that last year was not a strong year for me, but having a game like that was a huge confidence booster. JPT: Who is your favorite coach, and why? CB: I have had many different coaches that have all contributed to my sports career and I cant begin to thank them enough for spending the extra time to teach me and help me improve my skills. I have had Kristina Haring the longest, but due to changing jobs she could not continue to coach us which affected me a lot

CB: I have played with so many different girls that there is no way to pick favorites. Anyone that enjoys the same sports I will get along with. Our Lady Comets are a big family just split between JV and Varsity. Many of the ladies including myself went to open gyms this summer to keep improving ourselves. We are a young team this year and are still learning and working out the mental mistakes that we are making. As soon as we get all of the simple mistakes out of the way then we can be a hard team to beat. JPT: What groups or organizations do you belong to? CB: I belong to the Coleman 4-H, my local Youth Group, as well as being a member of the

Cameron with her 4H cow Leonard. She is as dedicated to her 4H as well as her schooling

more because she would have been my coach for four years. Our new coach Dirk Smith has come into the new position with a positive attitude, and with the help of our JV coach Mike Baker we are working on turning our program around. JPT: Who are some of your favorite teammates and why?

National Honor Society. JPT: What types of community service have you done, or like to do? CB: I was a Salvation Army Bell-Ringer. My youth group adopts a family every year during the holidays, my 4-H Club collects supplies for the

Humane Society. I have also collected donations for my schools booster bonanza to support our athletic programs. I also volunteer a lot at Railway Family Center. JPT: How do you feel your sports involvement has related to or helped your outlook on community service? CB: Being involved with sports for so many years I have learned that we do need to give back to our communities. Even through the rough times we have had the support from our community. JPT: Given the chance, what type of community service would you like to do someday? CB: I believe that any kind of community service would be fun, but I enjoy working with kids. When volunteering at the Railway Family Center I helped with childrens sporting events. I would like to keep helping out with childrens sports programs as they continue to grow in the community. I also enjoy helping families that are in need around the holiday season. So I plan to keep supporting families in the future. Wherever Cameron Blake ends up at in life, it is nice to know that she will continue to make a positive impact wherever she is. Having a young adult mentor children is possibly the best thing one could do, and Cameron not only enjoys it, but she is good at it as well. We hope the best for Cameron in her future endeavors, and we hope that she continues to improve the community any way that she can.