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SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2022 LOOKING AT THE 2022 SPRING SPORTS SEASON Bad Axe Hatchets Caseville Eagles Cass City Red Hawks Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Lakers Deckerville Eagles Harbor Beach Pirates North Huron Warriors Owendale-Gagetown Bulldogs Ubly Bearcats Unionville-Sebewaing Area Patriots

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3-5 Bad Axe Hatchets 6-7 Caseville Eagles 8-9 Unionville-Sebewaing Area Patriots 10-11 Elkton-PigeonBay Port Lakers 13 Owendale-Gagetown Bulldogs 14-15 Harbor Beach Pirates 16-17 North Huron Warriors 18-19 Ubly Bearcats 20-21 Cass City Red Hawks 22-23 Deckerville Eagles

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BAD AXE HATCHETS SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW

Tom Greene Staff Writer

The Bad Axe Hatchets will be back on the field and the track this spring season.

In baseball, Bob Breault returns for his 10th season at the helm of the Hatchets.

"I believe we have a chance to be very competitive this season," he said. "We will need some underclassmen to step into larger roles and we will need to find new team leaders. I think our pitching and defense will be the strength of our team this year. We return our top four pitchers from last year."

Breault said the team will have to work harder to score runs this season as compared to last season.

"It's going to take time for our new players to fit into their roles," he said. "We will have to find replacements for four Greater Thumb West All-League players. We lost our entire starting outfield and starting shortstop."

"I think Cass City and Laker are probably the teams to beat in the conference," he added. "But, if you are not prepared to play well, any of the teams in the conference can give you a good ballgame."

In track, Lee Kahler returns for his 44th season as the head coach.

"The girls that we will be counting on this year will have a big job to make our team as good as past years," he said. "We're looking for help from senior Kara Cummings, and juniors Katherine Himmel, Jaden Marks and Emma Kociba. We have help in the shot put and discus from Karlie Nieman. We have two excellent freshmen in Hannah Booms and Kailea Klee."

Bad Axe Varsity Baseball Schedule April 18 vs. Millington April 20 vs. Sanford Meridian April 21 @ Ubly April 26 @ Reese May 2 vs. Vassar May 5 @ Sandusky May 9 vs. Caro May 12 @ USA May 14, Bad Axe Tournament May 16 @ Laker May 19 vs. Capac May 21 vs. Armada May 27 @ Birch Run May 31 @ Dryden June 4, Districts

"Our overall depth again this year is the same as last year, but not real great," he added. "We did not increase our numbers as much as we would have liked. We will be improved in the hurdles this year. We also will be improved in our field events. However, we will have great strength in the high jump, the open 1600 meters, and 800 meters."

Kahler said of the girls team, Katherine Himmel is one of their best distance runners.

"We feel we have one of the best distance runners in the area in Katherine Himmel, running the 1600 and 800," he said. "Kara Cummings will be a strong competitor in the hurdles. The league this year will have very tough competition."

Of the boys team, Kahler said there are a few returning pieces that will be very valuable to the team.

"We will be counting on Erik Kent to handle the pole vault, 400 and 800 meters," he said.

"Hayden Miles will do a good job in the shot put and discus. Owen Kociba will do well in hurdles and pole vault. Nicholas Clarent, Sam Hass and Caleb Geiger will help us in the distance races.

Logan Miles will be very strong in 300 hurdles and long jump."

"Lucas McMinn gives us a very strong sprinter that was just added to our team," he added.

"Another new add that will help us a lot is Jack Hollingsworth in shot and discus."

Kahler felt the team will be very competitive with its returning pieces.

"We feel that we will be competitive this year in the league and regional because of our returners," he said. "We will be hurt by our numbers.

The other schools will all be in the race. The other schools will be very even in talent. We have a chance to finish anywhere from first to fourth this year in our league.

Bad Axe Varsity Baseball Roster Number

Name

Number

Name

Number

Name

#1 #2 #3 #4 #7 #11

Ayden Champagne Damon Blackstock, Aaron Sowles Landen Sadro Griffin Meinhold Logan Miles

#12 #13 #15 #16 #17 #18

Noah Braun Will Laskowski Alex Andrich Evan MacAlpine Evan Eisinger Keaton Braun

#20 #22 #23 #24 #25

Draiden Romas Cal Eisinger Nathan Geiger Austin Volmering Isaac Wade

Bad Axe Varsity Softball Schedule April 14 vs. Marlette April 18 vs. Millington April 21 @ Ubly April 26 @ Reese April 30, Stockbridge Tournament May 2 vs. Vassar May 5 @ Sandusky May 9 vs. Caro May 12 @ USA May 14, Bad Axe Tournament May 16 @ Laker May 17 vs. Saginaw Valley Lutheran May 19 vs. Capac May 27 @ Birch Run June 4, Districts

Bad Axe Varsity Softball Roster Number

Name

Number

Name

Number

Name

#3 #6 #8 #9 #10 #11

Jolie Brown Amber Haladine Haley Newland Alayna Osontoski Maddy Haladine Claire Castle

#12 #13 #15 #20 #21 #23

Natalie Blackstock Maddie Laskowski Alice Grady Allison Haladine Teagan London Brooke Messing

#26 #33

Emma Kociba Mackenzie Jordan

Coach Greg Newland Assistant coaches Mike Beeler, Don Cieslinski, Mike Bogan

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Bad Axe Varsity Golf Schedule

Bad Axe Varsity Golf Roster Name

Name

Name

Name

Grady Seltz Nathan Pawloski Tom Knarian

Evan Schenk Blake Talaski Brett Campbell

Matt Osentoski Noah Kervin Brady Talaski

Tate Gordon John Hunt

April 25,Caro Jamboree (Caro Country Club) April 27, Bad Axe Quad (Verona Hills) April 29, USA (Scenic) May 3, Vassar (Vassar Golf & Country Club) May 5, Cass City (Rolling Hills) May 9, Laker (Scenic) May 11, Brown City (Holly Meadows) May 18, Greater Thumb Conference Invitational (Verona Hills) May 20, Vassar Invitational (Vassar Golf & Country Club) June 3, Regionals

Bad Axe Varsity Soccer Schedule

Coach Brian Delpiere Assistant coach Mike Bogan

April 16 @ Macomb Dakota April 18 @ Freeland April 22 @ USA April 25 vs. Caro April 26 @ Lake Orion April 30 , Frankenmuth Invitational May 2 @ Harbor Beach May 4 vs. Laker May 6 vs. USA May 9 @ Caro May 13 vs. Harbor Beach May 14 Bad Axe Invitational May 16 @ Laker May 18 vs. Bay City Central May 20 @ Midland High School

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Name

#0 or #24, Grace Shupe #2, Hanna Rapson #3, Sarah Howard #4, Kate Clancy #5, Reese Vaerten #8, Amber Booms #9, Mikaela Boyle

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#10, Julia Martins #11, Callie Engler #12, Katelyn Meinhold #13, Emily Dennis #14, Lily Boyle #15, Madison Kinney #16, Bethany Gucwa

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Bad Axe Varsity Tennis Schedule April 16 @ Davison Quad April 26 vs. Caro April 30 @ Yale Doubles Invitational May 5 vs. Croswell-Lexington May 20 Regionals @ Essexville Garber

Coach Matt Varner Assistant coach Chris Boyle

Bad Axe Varsity Tennis Roster Name

Name

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Maleighya Thompson Madison Weber Anikah Smith Kyra Beaver

Coach Randy Miller Assistant coach Mike Cowles

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Bad Axe Boys and Girls Track Schedule April 14, Brown City Invite April 19, USA Invite April 22, Marlette Invite April 26 @ Marlette (with Deckerville, Marlette) April 29, North Branch Invite May 3, Ubly Invite May 6, Reese Invite May 10, Laker Invite May 13, Bad Axe Invite May 17, Greater Thumb West League Meet @ Caro May 21, Regionals May 24, Tribune Meet of Champs May 27, Blue Water Meet of Champs May 28, MITCA Team Meet May 31, Thumb Meet of Champs @ Caro June 4, State Finals

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CASEVILLE EAGLES SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW

Tom Greene Staff Writer

The Caseville Eagles will be back on the field and the track this spring season.

Caseville Varsity Baseball Schedule April 14 vs. Deckerville April 18 @ North Huron April 25 @ Kingston May 2 vs. Mayville May 5 @ Bay City All Saints May 9 vs. Dryden May 16 vs. Genesee May 19 vs. Peck May 23 @ Deckerville May 26 vs. Akron-Fairgrove

Caseville Varsity Softball Schedule April 14 vs. Deckerville April 18 @ North Huron April 21 @ Owendale-Gagetown April 25 @ Kingston May 2 vs. Mayville May 5 @ Bay City All Saints May 9 vs. Dryden May 16 vs. Genesee May 19 vs. Peck May 23 @ Deckerville

Caseville Varsity Baseball Roster Number

Name

Number

Name

Number

Name

#1 #2 #3 #5 #8 #9 #10

Mason Cregeur Rian Martin Conner Snear Shyann Kubont Anthony Roberts Matthew Kennedy Ryan Bond

#12 #13 #14 #15 #21 #32 #34

Nathan Feltner Logan Hopkins Casey Baker Logan Ferreri T.J. Stormzand Anthony Prill Tyler Geilhart

#35 #40 #45 #50 #54 #69 #75

Isaac Miller Alex Durbin Michael Norkiweicz Andrew Bond Jacob Williamson Austin Arnold Charles Witherspoon

Caseville Boys and Girls Track Schedule April 19, Mayville Quad April 22, Deckerville Invite April 29, Mayville Invite May 3, Deckerville Quad May 6, Peck Invite May 10, Carsonville-Port Sanilac Quad May 13, Akron-Fairgrove Invite May 17, North Central Thumb League Meet

Caseville Varsity Softball Roster Number

Name

Number

Name

Number

Name

#1 #7 #9 #10

Kaitlynn Purcell Alivia Elenbaum McKenzie Simmons Audrey Hopkins

#13 #14 #16 #17

Emma Hopkins Paige Samborski Katie Roberts Rylee Martin

#20 #21 #24 #25

Natalee Owens Lexicia Clampitt Kenzie Maust Ashlee Guigar

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Caseville Boys and Girls Track Roster Name

Name

Name

Name

Garrett Miller Nathan Diehl Michael Norkiewicz

Ryan Bond Nathan Feltner Matthew Kennedy

Audrey Hopkins Mason Cregeur Shyann Kubont

Jacob Williamson Andrew Bond

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UNIONVILLE-SEBEWAING AREA PATRIOTS SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW Tom Greene Staff Writer

The USA Patriots will be back on the field and the track this spring season.

USA Varsity Baseball Schedule April 14 @ Standish-Sterling April 18 @ Caro April 21 vs. Essexville Garber April 25 @ Cass City April 28 vs. Harbor Beach May 2 vs. Laker May 9 vs. Reese May 12 vs. Bad Axe May 16 @ Vassar May 19 vs. Ubly May 23 @ Millington May 31, June 3, 4, Districts

USA Varsity Softball Schedule

USA Varsity Baseball Roster Number

Name

Number

Name

Number

Name

#1 #3 #4 #8

Dirk Rierson Josh Eurich Brooks Little Keydan Reinke

#9 #10 #11 #12

Adam Maust Mason Kohl Kashton Enos Brady Wiederhold

#20 #24 #25 #32

Landon Russell Garrison Dyer Blair McIntosh Kameron Schlund

Coach Jake Heck Assistant coaches Eric Gardy, Derek Holland, Ryan Kohl

April 14 @ Standish-Sterling April 16, Beaverton Tournament April 18 @ Caro April 21 vs. Essexville Garber April 25 @ Cass City April 28 vs. Harbor Beach May 2 vs. Laker May 5 @ North Branch May 9 vs. Reese May 12 vs. Bad Axe May 13 vs. Richmond May 16 @ Vassar May 19 vs. Ubly May 23 @ Millington June 3, Districts

USA Varsity Golf Schedule April 21, Bad Axe (Verona Hills) April 22, Ubly (Ubly Heights) April 25, Caro (Caro Country Club) April 29, USA (Scenic) May 3, Vassar (Vassar Golf & Country Club) May 5, Cass City (Rolling Hills) May 9, Laker (Scenic) May 18, Greater Thumb Conference League Meet (Ubly Heights) May 20, Jerry Warner Invite (Vassar Golf & Country Club) May 30-June 4, Regionals

USA Varsity Golf Roster Name

Name

Taylor Alderson Sam Beagle Jacob Gremel Carson Holland Mike Jacobs Sam Koch Kaden Kuhl

Chris LaPratt Mike Lutz Bryce MacFarlane Aidan Querback Dirk Rierson Keegan Southgate

USA Varsity Softball Roster Number

Name

Number

Name

Number

Name

#1 #2 #4 #5

Gabby Crumm Monica Nieschulz Olivia Jubar Ella Newmann

#6 #7 #8 #10

Kennedy Schember Mia Stecker Laci Harris Macy Reinhardt

#11 #12 #13 #14

Hanna Wood Lauren Green Jenna Gremel Rylie Betson

Coach Isaiah Gainforth Assistant coaches Steve Bohn, Paul Miklovic, Delbert Benson

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USA Boys and Girls Track Roster Name

Name

Name

Name

Braylon Ballard Sam Beagle Isaac Bignall Kadience Bunch Garrison Dyer Madison Findlay Grace Herman Carson Holland Madilyn Horton Danielle Hunt

Mike Jacobs Brayden Kemp Sam Koch Emmeline Kotenko Chris LaPratt Ethan Liken Brooks Little Adam Maust Dakota Miller Ty Pavlichek

Megan Peter Olivia Peter Aidan Querback Curtis Ramirez Jonathan Ramirez Dirk Rierson Landon Russell Nathan Schad Taylin Sutherland Bree Tomlinson

Olivia Tomlinson Cambree Torma Jacob VanHove Rhiannon Varin Reid Vermeersch Zach Will

USA Varsity Track Schedule April 14, Davison "Shake off the Rust" Invite April 19, USA Invite April 22, Marlette Invite April 26, Mayville Wildcat Relays April 29, Hurd Invite (Vassar) May 3, USA Quad May 6, Reese Invite May 10, Laker Invite May 13, Davison Twilight Classic May 17, Greater Thumb West League Meet @ Caro May 20, Regionals @ Marlette May 24, Tribune Meet of Champs May 28, MITCA Team States May 31, Thumb Meet of Champs @ Caro June 4, State Finals @ Hudsonville

Coach Mike Peter Assistant coach Fred Peter

USA Varsity Soccer Schedule USA Varsity Soccer Roster Number

Name

Number

Name

Number

Name

#1 #2 #3 #4 #8 #10 #11

Sara Mecomber Olivia Krueger Kayla Eremia Baily Fick Dalanni Greenfield Alberta Reinbold Kylie McGrath

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Grace Kemp Sarah Nimtz Chloe Smith Jayden Gaeth Jade Caister Mia Wright Ellie Perkins

#25 #26 #27

Gabriella Reinbold Elizbeth Aleksink Allyson Harrison

Coach Kevin Kuhl Assistant coaches Aaron Kuhl, Don Mecomber, Kathy Trischler

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ELKTON-PIGEON-BAY PORT LAKERS SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW Tom Greene Staff Writer

The Lakers will be back on the field and the track this spring season.

Laker Varsity Soccer Schedule April 14 vs. Capac April 18 vs. Marlette April 20 vs. Memphis April 22 @ Caro April 25 vs. Harbor Beach April 28 @ Saginaw Valley Lutheran April 29 vs. USA May 4 @ Bad Axe May 6 vs. Caro May 7, Birch Run Tournament May 9 @ Harbor Beach May 10 @ USA May 16 vs. Bad Axe May 18 @ Marlette May 21, Laker Tournament May 25 thru June 4, Districts

Laker Varsity Soccer Roster Number

Name

Number

Name

Number

Name

#0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9

Alex Scaddan Sara Pilotto Kennedy Henry Japan Aramrueang Maya Viers Judith Castillo Hannah Helmuth Tatum Boyce Jadyn Iseler Abby LeVasseur

#10 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20

Ally Redmond Grace Trost Ryleigh Tate Kendal Boyce Lily Ward Lauren LeVasseur Rebecca Helmuth Emalee Steinman Jackie Good Heidi Keim

#21 #22 #23 #25

Hannah Keim Savannah Schulz Shelby Arnott Africa Maiz Perez-Munoz Madilyn Jimpkoski Tori Iseler Elizabeth McArdle Grace McArdle Gracelyn Riske

#26 #27 #28 #29 #31

Coach Becky Krohn Assistant coach Mike Viers

Laker Varsity Track Schedule April 14 @ Brown City April 19 @ USA April 22 @ Marlette April 26 @ Reese April 29 @ Vassar (Hurd Invite) May 3 @ Ubly May 6 @ Reese May 10, Laker Invite May 14 @ Bad Axe May 17, Greater Thumb West League Meet May 20, Regionals May 24, Tribune Meet of Champs May 31, Thumb Meet of Champs @ Caro June 4, State Finals

Laker Varsity Golf Schedule April 21 @ Bad Axe (Verona Hills) April 22 @ Ubly (Ubly Heights) April 25 @ Caro (Caro Country Club) April 29 @ USA (Scenic) May 3 @ Vassar (Vassar Golf & Country Club) May 5 @ Cass City (Rolling Hills) May 9, Home Invite (Scenic) May 11 @ Brown City May 13, Jerry Warner Memorial (Vassar Golf & Country Club) May 18, Greater Thumb Conference League Meet May 30 thru June 4, Regionals

Laker Boys and Girls Track Roster Name

Name

Name

Laker Boys Track Roster Cade Truemner Alex Smith Nick Radomski Colt Oyervidez Mitchell Murawski James McArdle Coach Tyler Scharf Assistant coach Tim Warneck

Laker Girls Track Roster Julia Warneck Erin McArdle Abby Mattice Kadie Jarson Faith Hooper Kate Hill Samantha Harder

Emma Smith McKenzie Gothro Hannah Corp Ally Smith Megan Strieter Katie Turner Coach Tyler Scharf Assistant coach Tim Warneck

Laker Varsity Golf Roster Name

Name

Name

Landon Bolda Zac Kretzschmer Ethan Wissner

Logan Carr Sawyer Aldrich Jack Turner

Konnor Olson Nick McCleary Nate Michalski

Coach Cameron Lackie

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Laker Varsity Baseball Schedule April 14 @ Ubly April 19 @ Reese April 21 vs. Harbor Beach April 28 @ Brown City May 2 @ USA May 5 vs. Carrollton May 9 vs. Cass City May 12 @ Marlette May 14 Shepherd Tournament May 16 vs. Bad Axe May 18 @ Essexville Garber May 21 West Branch Tournament May 23 vs. Hemlock May 31 @ Frankenmuth June 3, 4, Districts

Laker Varsity Baseball Roster Name

Name

Name

Benji Beachy Juan Faginas-Castro Logan Collison-Russell Justin Esch Mikel Good

Ethan Herman Tyler Hill Tom Maniguet Brady Richmond Dylan Schave

Jayce Sears Mason Shaw Austin Strahan Dylan Wehner Landon Wohlschlager

Laker Varsity Softball Schedule April 14 @ Ubly April 19 @ Reese April 21 vs. Harbor Beach April 25 @ Pinconning May 2 @ USA May 5 vs. Tawas May 9 vs. Cass City May 12 @ Marlette May 16 vs. Bad Axe May 21 Almont Tournament May 23 @ Hemlock May 31, June 3, 4, Districts

Coach Ron Dubs

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Name

Name

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Grace Suggitt Grace VanHoutteghem Ashley Kuhl Peyton Kuhn Lauren Esch

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OWENDALE-GAGETOWN BULLDOGS SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW Tom Greene Staff Writer

The Lady Bulldogs will be taking the field for softball this spring.

The Lady Bulldogs team of 17 players suiting up will also have a new coach taking the field, Nick Huston.

“I’m feeling good about this,” he said. “That’s a big group, which is awesome, with a lot of returning players. They had some success last year, so we’ll just try to build on that.”

Huston was also a baseball coach before taking over at Owendale-Gagetown.

“I just moved from New Mexico,” he said. “I’m from the Detroit area, but I’ve never been to the

Thumb before, so this is totally different.”

“I’ve seen my roster working, and I have some of the lineups used from last season,” he added.

“I’ll be using that as a place to start (building for this season). The more we practice, the better we look, and the easier it is to figure out who’s who.”

Huston mentioned his experienced pitchers coming back to the team.

“We have Karlie Morrish and Aubrey Hellebuyck, both have experience pitching,” he said. “Both pitched last year for this team. Aubrey also does some club-level stuff. She has some experience, too. We’ll rely on them, and get the younger players some pitching experience, too.”

“Shelby Bowers is an experienced catcher,” he

Owendale-Gagetown Softball Roster Pictured, Bottom Row: #11, Jessica Bowers; #3, Karlie Morrish; #41, Josceline Hitz; #9, Shaylynn Thurston Middle Row: #28, Wynter Brinkman; #21, Natalie Wood; #5, Aubrey Hellebuyck; #4, Shelby Bowers; #25, Faith Morrish; #2, Rileigh Smith Top Row: #33, Erin Morrish; #14, Addison Bach; #17, Lily Willerton; #15, Karsyn Gruehn; #6, Dana Morrish; #16, McKayla Messing; Coach Nick Huston

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added. “Natalie Wood will catch as well. Instead of figuring out who, I’ve got two. That makes it easier for me, for sure. If we can get those two working this year with another younger catcher, that can help us down the road.”

Huston said he’s happy to have a clean slate, as this will be his first season in the North Central Thumb League.

“People like to talk, and that gets into your head,” he said. “You don’t want to make decisions on that. I’m glad to have a clean slate, really.”

“As far as who starts where, it all goes by experience,” he added. “We’ll figure it out. The more time I spend with them, the more they can shake into where they want to be. That’s fine with me.”

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HARBOR BEACH PIRATES SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW

Tom Greene Staff Writer

The Harbor Beach Pirates will be back on the field and the track this spring season.

Harbor Beach Varsity Baseball Schedule April 14 @ Memphis April 18 vs. Ubly April 21 @ Laker April 25 vs. Sandusky April 28 @ USA May 5 @ Reese May 9 @ Marlette May 12 @ Cass City May 14, Bad Axe Tournament May 16 @ Capac May 19 vs. Caro May 25 vs. Vassar May 31, June 3, 4, Districts

Harbor Beach Varsity Baseball Roster Bottom Row: Troy Wells, Dylan Zurek, Josh Hessling, Andrew Weber, Noah Stein Top Row: Tanton Babcock, Luke Woodke, Grant Smaglinski, Nathan Koehn, Jace Knoblock

Harbor Beach Varsity Softball Schedule April 14 @ Memphis April 18 vs. Ubly April 21 @ Laker April 25 vs. Sandusky April 28 @ USA April 29 vs. Imlay City May 5 @ Reese May 9 @ Marlette May 12 @ Cass City May 14, Bad Axe Tournament May 16 @ Capac May 19 vs. Caro May 23 vs. Yale May 25 vs. Vassar May 31, June 3, 4, Districts

Harbor Beach Varsity Softball Roster Bottom Row: Mariona Redondo, Taryn Hurren, Karlee Guza, Lily Gornowich, Julie Geiger Middle Row: Haleigh Guitar, Jillian Deer, Regan Emming, Ariel Kadar, Mattea Cleland Top Row: Coach Kayla Lloyd, Kelsey Siemen, Morgan Zurek, Tori Hurren, Allie London, Aubrey Geiger, Coach Katrina Gentner Not Pictured: Michaela Jack

Harbor Beach Varsity Soccer Schedule April 18 vs. Capac April 20 @ Marlette April 25 @ Laker April 27 vs. Marlette April 29 vs. Caro May 2 vs. Bad Axe May 4 @ USA May 6 @ Croswell-Lexington May 9 vs. Laker May 11 @ Caro May 13 @ Bad Axe May 16 vs. USA May 18 vs. Birch Run May 20 vs. Croswell-Lexington May 25, 27, Districts

Harbor Beach Varsity Soccer Roster Bottom Row: #16, Sydney Pawlowski; #6, Jenna Reinke; #9, Amy Zurek; #20, Noelle Rick; #29, Mia Ostrowski. Middle Row: #3, Brenna Bischer; #5, Emily Bucholz; #18, Nichole Gornowich; #27, Samantha Pawlowski; #10, Sky Burkhard. Top Row: #17, Aran Harris; #28, Ana Palomino; #11, Claire Burton; #22, Jadyn Brown; #15, Julia Maurer. Not pictured: coach Jason Harris, #23, Lila Ostrowski.

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Harbor Beach Boys and Girls Track Schedule

Harbor Beach Boys Track Roster

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NORTH HURON WARRIORS SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW

Tom Greene Staff Writer

The North Huron Warriors will be back on the field and the track this spring season.

North Huron Varsity Baseball Schedule April 14 vs. Bay City All Saints April 18 vs. Caseville April 21 vs. Mayville April 25 vs. Peck April 28 @ Genesee May 5 @ Deckerville May 9 @ Kingston May 12 vs. Kingston May 16 @ Carsonville-Port Sanilac May 19 @ Dryden May 23 @ Bay City All Saints May 31, June 3, 4, Districts

North Huron Varsity Softball Schedule April 14 vs. Bay City All Saints April 18 vs. Caseville April 21 vs. Mayville April 25 vs. Peck April 28 @ Genesee May 2 @ Owendale-Gagetown May 5 @ Deckerville May 12 vs. Kingston May 16 @ Carsonville-Port Sanilac May 19 @ Dryden May 23 @ Bay City All Saints May 31, June 3, 4, Districts

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Name

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Landen Horetski Landon Jimkoski Karl Kessler Noah Koth Hunter Krull Seth Krull

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North Huron Varsity Softball Roster Number

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Name

Number

Name

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Gabby Jimkoski Grace Knoblock Emma Hyzer Brooke Gordon Ella Frits-Kalman Sarah Koth

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North Huron Boys and Girls Track Schedule

North Huron Boys and Girls Track Roster North Huron Boys Track Roster: Carter Kosinski, Karl Kessler, Tom Knoblock, Coach Grace Wiley North Huron Girls Track Roster: Sara Koth, Ana Champagne, Ellie Bender, Emma Case, Brooke Gordon, Chloe Campbell

April 12, Deckerville Quad April 19, Akron-Fairgrove Quad April 22, Deckerville Invite April 26, Mayville Relays April 29, Mayville Invitational May 3, Dryden Quad (Carsonville-Port Sanilac, Flint Academy, Peck) May 6, Peck Invite May 10, Dryden Quad (International Academy of Flint, Akron-Fairgrove, Deckerville, Mayville) May 13, Akron-Fairgrove Invitational May 17, North Central Thumb League Meet @ Peck May 20 or 21, Regionals May 24, Tribune Meet of Champs May 31, Thumb Meet of Champs @ Caro June 4, State Finals.

North Huron Varsity Golf Schedule April 27, Peck May 4, Dryden (Heather Hills) May 11, North Huron (Bird Creek) May 20, Jerry Warner Invite (Vassar Golf & Country Club) May 25, North Central Thumb League Meet May 31, Regionals @ Capac

North Huron Varsity Golf Roster Name

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Brett Walleman Landen Horetski Braxton Vigenski

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UBLY BEARCATS SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW

Tom Greene Staff Writer

The Ubly Bearcats return to the field and the track this spring.

Ubly Varsity Baseball Schedule April 14 vs. Laker April 18 @ Harbor Beach April 21 vs. Bad Axe April 23, Ubly Tournament (Tawas, Kingston, Caro) April 25 vs. Capac April 28 vs. Cass City April 30 vs. Oakland Christian May 2 vs. Brown City May 6 @ Caro May 12 @ Vassar May 16 @ Sandusky May 19 @ USA May 21 vs. Tawas May 25 vs. Marlette May 31, June 3 and 4, Districts

Ubly Varsity Baseball Roster Bottom Row: #14, Jace Susalla; #12, Aiden Mackowiak; #10, Erik Grifka; #8, Mark Heilig; #5, Luke Volmering; #24, Brayden Franzel Top Row: #20, Coltyn Talaski; #27, Anthony McCarty; #22, Kyle Sweeney; #18, Logan Volmering; Coach Jim Becker

Ubly Varsity Softball Schedule April 14 vs. Laker April 18 @ Harbor Beach April 21 vs. Bad Axe April 25 vs. Capac April 28 vs. Cass City April 30, Deckerville Tournament May 2 vs. Brown City May 3 @ Deckerville May 12 @ Vassar May 16 @ Sandusky May 19 @ USA May 21, Almont Tournament May 25 vs. Marlette May 31, June 3 and 4, Districts

Ubly Varsity Golf Schedule April 18, Ubly Home Match April 20, Bad Axe Invite (Verona Hills) April 22, Ubly Invite (Ubly Heights) April 28, Brown City Meet (Holly Meadows) April 29, USA Invite (Scenic) May 2, Sandusky Invite (Woodland Hills) May 5, Capac Invite (Holly Meadows) May 9, Laker Invite (Scenic) May 11, Brown City Invite (Holly Meadows) May 18, Greater Thumb Conference League Meet (Ubly Heights) May 30, 31 Regionals June 1-4, States

Ubly Varsity Softball Roster Bottom Row: #22, Emma Smalley; #25, Haylee Arlitt; #4, Jocelyn Bambach; #2, Morgan Schulte; #8, Miley Donnellon Top Row: Coach Courtney Dekoski; #13, Leah Schumacher; #12, Camry Stringer; #5, Carly Guza; #11, Madeline Langenburg; #10, Kelcie Shaltonis; Assistant coach Coleen Stone

Ubly Boys and Girls Track Schedule April 14, Brown City Invite April 26, Cass City Invite April 30, Yale Relays May 3, Ubly Invite May 10, Laker Invite May 17, Greater Thumb East Invitational @ Marlette May 20 or 21, Regional @ Marlette May 24, Tribune Meet of Champs May 28, MITCA Team States May 31, Thumb Meet of Champs June 4, State Meet

Ubly Varsity Golf Roster Bottom Row: Courtney Puvalowski, Katelyn Grifka, Ethan Maurer, Colin Grifka, Zach Stanke Middle Row: Parker Peruski, Canden Peruski, Seth Maurer, Blake Tschirhart, Caden Osantowski, Dallas Walker, Kylie Maurer, Matthew Hessling Top Row: Ethan Gillig, Mason Hughes, Aaron Weber, Austin Gentner, Matt Brandel, Ty McPherson, Colin Oberski, Coach Dan "Gooch" Gonzales

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Ubly Girls Track Roster Bottom Row: Jeanna Bischer, Haylee Arlitt, Lindsay Niemlec, Abby Michalski, Mercedes Wolschleger, Emily Greyerbiehl, Miranda Smigelski Top Row: Maze Guza, Alexiss Guigar, Erica Klee, Abbie Guza, Addison Hagen, Lily Kieliszewski, Coach Stewart Kieliszewski

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CASS CITY RED HAWKS SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW

Tom Greene Staff Writer

The Cass City Red Hawks will be back on the field and the track this spring season.

Cass City Softball coach John Hacker broke down the pieces on his team.

"Our number-one pitcher is Abbey Halabis," he said. "She's an all-conference pitcher, one of the leaders on our team. Our lead-off hitter. One of our two seniors. Our other pitcher, Olivia Graff, our other senior, she plays some first base and pitches. She logged a lot of innings last year for us. We'll rely on her more on her defense."

"Olivia plays second as well," he added. "She can play on the right side of the infield. She'll log some innings for us. We plan on playing in districts this year."

Hacker mentioned his two juniors on the varsity team.

"Saylar Cuthrell does everything for us," he said. "She plays short stop, center fielder, and is our number-two hitter for us. She has some pop in her bat and is fast. She has a lot of knowledge in the game, she's the real deal."

"Our other junior is Kayley Salcido," he added.

"We moved her to our four spot. Left field, does a great job for us. Her bat is a real weapon in our lineup for us. She puts the bat on the ball, with power and pop."

Hacker mentioned his sophomores.

"Josie Spencer is our catcher," he said. "She runs track with Shelby (Ignash) and Saylar (Cuthrell), a dual-sport athlete. She is one tough kid.

When she learns to lay off the high pitch, she'll be a mean customer in the box. We work on that

Cass City Varsity Baseball Schedule April 14 @ Sandusky April 18 vs. Vassar April 21 @ Capac April 22 @ Reese April 25 vs. USA April 28 @ Ubly May 2 @ Frankenmuth May 5 @ Brown City May 6 @ Yale May 9 @ Laker May 12 @ Harbor Beach May 13 @ Essexville Garber May 16 vs. Caro May 19 vs. Marlette May 20 vs. Croswell-Lexington May 23 vs. Standish-Sterling May 25 vs. Saginaw Nouvel

every day. We know what it takes."

"Amanda Marshall is my second baseman, she plays some third as well," he added. "Paige Roth is my right fielder. She bats near the bottom of the order and is steady in the outfield. She's a base-hit or sacrifice-bunt hitter at the place."

Hacker also mentioned his three freshmen.

"Shelby Ignash, will see mound duty, center field and shortstop," he said. "She bats fifth. She had a big day against Bad Axe. She had 10 strikeouts in the second game. Her teammates call her 'Big Red,' or 'Bo,' she stands tall in our dugout.

She's a great teammate and even better person.

Everybody loves that kid. Very coachable. She's very humble, willing to work hard and do more."

"Kacee Gray came up in volleyball," he added.

"Softball is more-so her sport. She plays third

base. She's strong, knows the game, plays the game, she'll do great for us. She can catch a fly ball or is the backup catcher. Kylie McKee can play second, third, can catch a bit. Not a lot of experience, but she'll gain that. The tenth girl on our team. She'll a role player, and is a good athlete."

Hacker said the overall goal for this season is to play competitive teams and bring their "A" game.

"We want to play better teams this year, playing one less tournament," he said. "Our goal is to go see some more competitive teams. Our league will be competitive. USA will be the favorite until someone beats them. They seem to reload every year. This will be a year that if you don't bring your 'A' game, you can get beat by anyone."

Cass City Varsity Baseball Roster Number

Name

Number

Name

Number

Name

#0 #2 #3 #4

Vaughn Severance Riley Swiderski Carter Patrick Cohen Sherman

#6 #9 #10 #11

Cole Lenhard Luke Tschirhart Lance Swiderski Mike Fernald

#13 #23 #37

Evan Clark Matthew Mellendorf Carson Anthes

Coach Morgan Erla Assistant coach Austin Drake

Cass City Varsity Softball Schedule April 14 @ Sandusky April 18 vs. Vassar April 22 @ Reese April 25 vs. USA April 28 @ Ubly April 30, Saginaw Swan Valley Invite May 5 @ Borown City May 6 @ Yale May 9 @ Laker May 12 @ Harbor Beach May 14 @ Freeland May 16 vs. Caro May 19 vs. Marlette May 20 vs. Croswell-Lexington

Cass City Varsity Softball Roster Number

Name

Number

Name

Number

Name

#1 #2 #3 #5

Paige Roth Olivia Graff Kylee McKee Kacee Gray

#6 #7 #8 #11

Saylar Cuthrell Abbey Halabis Josie Spencer Mariah Henne

#12 #13 #14

Amanda Marshall Shelby Ignash Kayley Salcido

Coach John Hacker Assistant coach Ken Martin and Assistant coach Mark Halabis

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Cass City Track Roster Name

Name

Name

Name

Cass City Boys Track Roster

Cass City Girls Track Roster

Mason Gniewek Carter Patrick Tyler Cumper Gage Dilsaver Braden Murdoch Trysten Gruber Landyn Schott

Diana Cortes Lexi Champagne Saylar Cuthrell Josie Spencer Shelby Ignash Maia Estrella

Dylan Halpin Brady Kolacz Nolan Medere Connor Herford Nathaniel Kota Lane Herford Coach Scott Cuthrell

Amelia Weiler Paula Learman Audrina Hartwick Takara Tageson Maya Doerr Coach Amy Cuthrell

Cass City Boys and Girls Track Schedule April 14, Brown City Invite April 19, USA Invite April 22, Marlette Invite April 26, Cass City Invite April 29, Hurd Invite May 3, USA Quad May 6, Reese Invite May 10, Laker Invite May 13, Hatchet Invite May 17, Greater Thumb West Meet@ Caro May 20, Regionals @ Caro May 24, Tribune Meet of Champs May 31, Thumb Meet of Champs @ Caro June 4, State Finals

Cass City Varsity Golf Schedule Cass City Varsity Golf Roster Name

Name

Name

Zack Burnette Jeffrey Mathewson Jarod Mathewson Sydney Schefka

Madeline Mathewson Alex Hopper Danielle Curtis Michael Fuelleman

Zoe Fuelleman Carson Moody Parker Pisarek Sage Sanders

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DECKERVILLE EAGLES SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW

Tom Greene Staff Writer

The Deckerville Eagles will be back on the field and the track this spring season.

On the track, girls track coach Steve Linn will be returning for his 45th season.

“Our team strength is our depth,” he said. “We hope to do well in our league and at regionals.

We’ll be returning Jessie Heilig in the pole vault, Sophia Sanford and Leah Trigger for distance, Jenna Park and Cassandra Trigger for throws, and Alexa Roberts for mid-distance.”

“Hopefully, we’ll have a lot of surprising athletes to watch,” he added. “Kingston, Dryden, and Mayville will be tough in our league. We need to keep improving and working hard.”

The Deckerville softball team lost two to graduation, however, pick up three players from the JV team and two foreign exchange students.

“I have a core group of experienced players returning for the season,” coach Christi Pavlovics said. “I will be relying on the leadership of Karly Kappen, Rachel Vogen ald Aleyah Keinath. Although the loss of (Kaylynn) Kappen and (RayAnn) Thompson are significant, I feel confident that my sophomore group will fill these spots.”

“The juniors and seniors have a lot of experience, and our success will be based on their leadership and play,” Pavlovics added.

Pavlovics said the experience of her junior and senior players will help carry the Eagles through a winning season.

“The sophomore players received quite a bit of playing time last season,” she said. “I expect their athleticism and talent to continue growing through their second season. This season, we have some areas of concern, especially at the catching position. Losing a three-year starter will be difficult to replace, but I know I have players who are willing to work hard and grow at this position.”

“There are very competitive teams in the NCTL,” she added. “We must be focused and prepared for every game in order to be successful, and to reach our lofty goal of winning a league championship each year.”

Here are the rosters and schedules for the Eagles.

Deckerville Boys and Girls Track Schedule April 19, Akron-Fairgrove Quad April 22, Deckerville Invite April 26, Marlette Quad April 29, Mayville Invite May 3, Deckerville Quad May 6, Harbor Beach Invite May 13, Bad Axe invite May 20, Regionals @ Marlette May 24, Tribune Meet of Champs May 27, Blue Water Meet of Champs May 18, MITCA Team States May 31, Thumb Meet of Champs @ Caro

Deckerville Girls Softball Schedule

Deckerville Girls Track Roster Front Row: Bette Eggink, Jenna Park, Alexa Roberts, Allyson Nutzmann, Samantha Domire Middle Row: Brooke Barker, Karly Kappen, Desiree Castillo, Jessie Heilig, Maddy Garza, Irene Gonzales Back Row: Coach Steve Linn, Cassandra Trigger, Leah Trigger, Maryanne Sanford, Sophia Sanford, Rebecca Moeller, Aubree Moeller, Camila Narkawa, Hziar Murillo, Alba de Uroisie, Coach Linda Wright

April 14 @ Caseville April 18 vs. Peck April 21 @ Kingston April 23, Memphis Tournament April 25 vs. Bay City All Saints April 28 vs. Dryden May 3 vs. Ubly May 5 vs. North Huron May 9 @ Carsonville-Port Sanilac May 12 vs. Genesee May 16 @ Owendale-Gagetown May 19 @ Mayville May 23 vs. Caseville May 31 thru June 3, Districts

Deckerville Boys Baseball Schedule April 14 @ Caseville April 18 vs. Peck April 21 @ Kingston April 25 vs. Bay City All Saints April 28 vs. Dryden May 5 vs. North Huron May 9 @ Carsonville-Port Sanilac May 12 vs. Genesee May 16 @ Akron-Fairgrove May 19 @ Mayville May 23 vs. Caseville

Deckerville Boys Track Roster Front Row: Kaleb Loomis, Orion Berger, Hunter Garza, Parker Merriman, Will Brown, Colin Beck, Dylan Ball, Logan Martin, Brady Sharbowski, Coach Dan Woodward Middle Row: Peter Lapp, Ethan Eugster, Gavin Castro, Corbin Sharbowski, Carlo Serino Back Row: Cole Shutz, David Shanks, Connor Palmer, Derek Osborne, Ben Moeller Not Pictured: Preston Holman

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Deckerville Girls Softball Roster Front Row: Irene Gonzalez, Cassidy Franzel, Sophia Burro, Tristen Howard Middle Row: Alyssa Rodgers, Breanna Pashak, Johanna Kubacki, Rachel Vogel, Karly Kappen, Brianna Muma, Emma Salowitz Back Row: Coach Christi Pavlovics, Maegan Garant, Iona Ayala Grau, Kaylee Franzel, Emma Roberts, Aleyah Keinath, Libby Tank, Coach Monica Warczinsky Not pictured: Assistant coach Kate Vogel

Deckerville Boys Baseball Roster Front Row: Lucas Martinez, Hunter Garza, Chayse Lamont, Parker Merriman, Chase Innes, Colton Gibbs Back Row: Coach Andrew Whittaker, Brady Sharbowski, Nick Foote, Carson Benjey, Derek Osborne, Ryan Osborne, Kris Kosal

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1513 S. Bad Axe Road Bad Axe 989-269-2121 1-800-322-1125 Good luck to all our teams!

Providing quality healthcare for all ages, come see us at one of our 10 clinic locations today!

We’ll meet you at the corner!

4675 Hill Street • Cass City • 989.872.2121

www.hdghmi.org