Manton High School

MANTON – The Elk Rapids girls basketball team forced turnovers and got out in transition early and often in a 53-14 road win over Manton on Monday night. With the win, the Elks improve to 6-1 this season. Their only loss came against Glen Lake (5-0) on December 6. Elk Rapids will play at Kalkaska on Tuesday at 7 p.m….

MCBAIN – McBain evened its record at 4-4 with a 46-20 win over Manton on Friday. McBain hosts Muskegon Heights next Friday while Manton (3-5) welcomes in Johannesburg-Lewiston.

The Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association has released its Week 6 state poll. Ten area teams are ranked. Division 1 1. Bloomfield Hills Marian 2. Northville 3. Farmington Hills Mercy 4. Ann Arbor Skyline 5. Hudsonville 6. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern 7. Clarkston 8. Coopersville 9. Macomb Dakota 10. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central Honorable Mention Rockford, Saline, Grand…

The Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association has released its fifth state rankings of the 2022 season. McBain, Cadillac and Inland Lakes are among 10 area teams ranked. Division 1 1. Bloomfield Hills Marian 2. Northville 3. Farmington Hills Mercy 4. Ann Arbor Skyline 5. Hudsonville 6. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern 7. Clarkston 8. Coopersville 9. Macomb Dakota 10. Rockford…

MANTON – Evart improved to 4-0 on the year with a 39-14 Highland Conference win over Manton on Friday. The Wildcats (4-0, 3-0) welcomes in second-ranked Beal City next Friday while Manton (2-2, 1-2) visits Pine River.

The Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association has released its fourth poll of the 2022 season. Division 1 1. Bloomfield Hills Marian 2. Ann Arbor Skyline 3. Farmington Hills Mercy 4. Northville 5. Hudsonville 6. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern 7. Clarkston 8. Coopersville 9. Macomb Dakota 10. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central Honorable Mention Rockford, Novi, Grand Haven, Richland Gull…

LAKE CITY – Lake City picked up its second straight win with a 44-0 Highland Conference victory over Manton on Friday. The Trojans (2-1, 2-0) carried a 14-0 lead to the second quarter and extended their lead to 38-0 at the half. Lake City hosts Beal City next Friday while Manton (2-1, 1-1) welcomes in Evart.

BEAL CITY – The McBain Ramblers went 2-0 and didn’t lose a set at a Highland Conference volleyball tri at Beal City Thursday night. The Ramblers beat Beal City 25-12, 25-14 and topped Manton 25-15, 25-22. In the first match of the night, Manton beat Beal City 25-17, 22-25, 15-7. **Editor’s Note: The score that appears at the end of…

MASON — Reed City took home the overall title in the Michigan State High School Clay Target League State Tournament, recording a team total score of 482. The next highest score was Portland at 472. Reed City had an impressive day with five of its shooters placing tied for 10th or better. J.D. Adrianse and Cooper Thomas recorded scores of…

The high school basketball season is heating up as playoffs continue with regional semifinals for boys and state quarterfinals for girls. With several thrilling finishes in this past week’s district finals and regional games across northern Michigan, here is a look at the MISportsNow Top Plays. Here’s our top five: 5. Glen Lake’s Grace Bradford hits a three-pointer from the…

DETROIT – Seven local wrestlers claimed state titles at the MHSAA boys and girls individual state finals at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday. Seven athletes had runner-up finishes while 48 others finished third through eighth in their weight class to earn all-state honors. In Division 2 boys, Gaylord had two state champions with Louden Stradling (130) and Brayden Gautreau…

MANTON — Manton cruised to a 66-34 win over Roscommon on Monday in boys basketball to start districts with a victory. The Rangers held just an 11-9 lead after one quarter, but they outscored the Bucks 24-10 in the second quarter to take a strong lead into halftime. Lucas McKernan led Manton with 32 points. They will face Mesick in…

MANTON — Charlevoix picked up a 52-50 win over Manton on the road on Friday in boys basketball. The matchup featured two head coaches, Matt Stuck and Ryan Hiller, who are the top two scorers in Manton boys basketball history. Manton’s next game is Tuesday at home against Roscommon. Up next for Charlevoix is a home game against East Jordan…

MANTON – Manton hosted its first ever athletic combine for middle and high schoolers from several area schools Monday at the high school gym. Participants were tested in various workouts including the broad jump, vertical jump, push-ups and the 40-yard dash. Philadelphia Eagles’ outside linebacker Joe Ostman, a St. Ignace and Central Michigan alum, was also on hand for the…