Sports from the Traverse City Record-Eagle, northern Michigan's daily newspaper, including high school, college, professional and regional teams: Beach Bums, North Stars, Tigers, Red Wings, Lions and more.
If the pass defense is Traverse City St. Francis weakness, opposing teams left in the Division 7 state tournament are in trouble. The Gladiators held pass-oriented Rudyard in check Friday for a blowout win in the Division 7 district final at Thirlby Field.....more>>
Andy Huffs wrister under the crossbar with 2:31 remaining Friday gave the Stars a victory over Alpena to keep TC (11-4-1) atop the North Division standings.
Cadillac topped the hosts to claim a Class B district championship. The Vikings downed Benzie Central, ending the Huskies best season in school history. (plus more volleyball)
Don Fedrigon was one of 35 riders to compete in the inaugural Iceman Cometh mountain bike race 20 years ago. He'll have lots of company Saturday. A record 4,400 riders are registered, making this year's Iceman Cometh the largest single-day mountain bike event in the country, according to organizers.
For the second straight week, Traverse City St. Francis is breaking down the Bulldogs. But while Rudyard and Inland Lakes may share the same nickname, the teams couldn't be more different -- at least offensively -- as the Gladiators set for the second round of the playoffs.