by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion girls basketball team played at Mesick in a key West Michigan ‘D’ League game Monday. The Lady Eagles weren’t able to get much going during the night though, falling 39-25.“We started slow and never really recovered in a very physical and emotional game,” head coach Matt Lagrow said. “Give Read More…
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NMC boys take down Lake City, 57-51
by Ben MurphySports Writer It may still only be January, but Tuesday’s 57-51 win at Lake City was certainly a big one for the McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team. With the win the Comets sit in sole possession of first place in the league; about a third of the way through the schedule.“We Read More…
Farwell girls drop low scoring game at Meridian
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team had their defense do their part in their road Jack Pine Conference game at Meridian on Friday. The Lady Eagles’ offense was never able to get untracked though, resulting in a 32-26 loss.“Defensive struggle all game as no team scored more than 11 points in a Read More…
Meridian too much for Farwell in JPC battle
by Ben MurphySports Writer Farwell had hoped to pull off an upset over visiting Meridian on Thursday, Jan. 6. The Eagles were unable to make a serious run at the Mustangs though, dropping the Jack Pine Conference boys basketball game, 78-25.“Right now, we have a lot to work on, but we will keep improving every Read More…
McBain girls get road win at Shepherd
by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain girls basketball team left conference play to take on host Shepherd Monday night. The results were the same though, as the Lady Ramblers kept their perfect record intact with a convincing 69-32 victory.It was a slim 14-12 lead after the first quarter, but the Ramblers made it 34-19 at Read More…
NMC girls roll at Evart
by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain Northern Michigan Christian girls basketball team was able to have their way with host Evart on Thursday, Jan. 6. The Lady Comets downed the Lady Wildcats 50-33 in Highland Conference play.NMC played to an 11-8 lead after the first quarter and took control of the game by the half Read More…
McBain drops close one
by Ben MurphySports Writer They continue to get closer to the outcome they want, but the McBain boys basketball team is still searching for their first win of the season; this after a narrow 39-38 setback at Pine River Friday night.The Ramblers led the Highland Conference game 14-11 after the first quarter, but the Bucks Read More…
Clare wrestlers win two in JPC
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare wrestling team opened up the Jack Pine Conference portion of their schedule on Tuesday, at Gladwin. The Pioneers were able to pick up two wins, taking down Farwell 78-0 and Gladwin 47-32.Clare has a 12-3 overall team record this year to go along with their 2-0 start to JPC Read More…
Coleman boys back on track with win
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Coleman boys basketball team snapped a four game losing streak Monday night. The Comets, playing at Merrill in a Mid-State Activities Conference game, were able to pick up a 65-50 victory.“Great team win, we dominated the entire game,” head coach Chance Wells said.Konner Carbeno had a career high 19 points Read More…
Coleman girls win twice, now 5-1
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Coleman girls basketball team was able to put themselves right in the thick of the Mid-State Activities Conference race Monday night. The Lady Comets were able to dethrone the defending league champs, 50-45, in what certainly felt like a key game.“This was a big win for our program,” head coach Read More…