Pine River High School

The Highland Conference has released its 2021-22 girls basketball all-conference teams. First Team Hailey Watson, Houghton Lake Karley Smith, Beal City Avery Smitz, Roscommon Hailey Wanstead, Pine River Madisyn Spakrs, Pine River Addysen Gray, Evart Skylar Baumgardner, Evart Lauren Wilder, Manton Megan Moffit, Manton Megan Bennett, McBain Northern Michigan Christian Paige Ebels, McBain Northern Michigan Christian Alaina Rozeveld, McBain Northern…

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…

KALAMAZOO — For the second time in four years, Pine River had its wrestling season end in the Div. 4 state quarterfinals against Hudson, 63-6. The top-seeded Tigers got off to a fast start with three straight pins and eventually building a 29-0 lead. Pine River ended that run with wins by Cayden Mys at 160 and Rogan Nelson at…

Gaylord, Hart and Pine River are all preparing for the MHSAA team quarterfinals on Friday at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo. Here is a look at the upcoming quarterfinal matchups for the three local programs in their respective divisions: Division 2: Gaylord vs. Monroe Jefferson The Gaylord wrestling team is coming off its first regional title since 2019 following…

GAYLORD — Gaylord secured its sixth regional title in eight seasons with a close 34-29 victory over Bay City John Glenn on Wednesday at home in the Div. 2 regional final. The Blue Devils held just a 31-29 lead entering the final match, and Gaylord’s Ty Bensinger secured the win to boost his team to the state quarterfinals. “If I’ve…

LEROY – The district tournaments for individual and team wrestling start this week and Pine River is one program looking to win a district title for a second consecutive season. The Bucks won 22 matches during the regular season and they are currently ranked eighth in the state for Division 4. Head coach Terry Martin said it feels like his…