Several city and area wrestlers competed in the MHSAA girls district round on Sunday.Area teams Athens, Bellevue, Bronson, Colon, Galesburg-Augusta, Homer, Tekonsha and Union City competed in a Division 4 district at Bellevue.Host Lakeview was second with 609.20 and Pennfield third at 628.98.The group all finished in the top four of district action, earning them […]
Several city and area wrestlers competed in the MHSAA girls district round on Sunday.Area teams Athens, Bellevue, Bronson, Colon, Galesburg-Augusta, Homer, Tekonsha and Union City competed in a Division 4 district at Bellevue.Host Lakeview was second with 609.20 and Pennfield third at 628.98.The group all finished in the top four of district action, earning them a spot in the MHSAA individual regional round next week.
Climax-Scott/Martin had four district champs, including Sam Bleeker (215), Logan Gilbert (120), Haylen Buell (144), Gixxer Blair (150),The inaugural All-City Competitive Cheerleading competition was held at Lakeview High School on Saturday.Harper Creek hosted a Division 2 district and led the city with seven wrestlers punching their ticket to the next round.
The Beavers finished with one district champ. Defending state champ Devan Garcia won a district title at 120 pounds with a 6-3 decision over Lowell’s Cole Cichocki.Olivet competed in a Division 3 district at Williamston as the Eagles pushed four wrestlers through to regionals. Olivet had a district champs in Van Wirtz and 150. Earning top four spots for Olivet were Ben Kelenske (190) in third, Joe LaSalle (215) in third, Jace Morris (150).A state finalist a year ago, Harper Creek’s Alexandra Stiltner won a district title at 120 pounds, defeating Madelyn Baker of Eau Claire in the finals by pin in 1:08.
Division 1 at Howell
From the area, Bronson’s Mackenna Webster (140) and Homer’s Zionah Gardner (115) were also district champs.
Division 3 at Williamston
The top four wrestlers in each weight class at the districts qualified for regionals. Other area wrestlers moving on included Bronson’s Kailynn Scare (2nd at 190), Natalie Ives (4th at 235), Madelynne Hawthorne (2nd at 105), Bailee Deller (3rd at 105), Aubreonna Armstrong (2nd at 110), Arika Shepherd (4th at 140), Alexis Thomas (3rd at 145).
Division 4 at Bellevue
Bill Broderick can be reached at bbroderi@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on X/Twitter: @billbroderickLakeview and Battle Creek Central competed at the districts in a Division 1 tourney at Howell. The Spartans’ Trevor White finished fourth at 150 points and is 25-10 on the season as he was the lone city wrester to advance to regionals in Division 1.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.Gull Lake put five wrestlers through to regionals, including Williams Julian (190) taking fourth, Taylan Diehl (126) in second, Korbin Diehl (126) in fourth, Rasler Warner (132) in second, Jack Stucky (138) in third.Also moving forward with top four finishes were Malcolm Smith (190) in second, Jacinto Lopez (106) in second, Urijah Joostberns (113), Cole Reitz (132), Jayce Ritchie (138), Logan Curry (138), Seth Toris (144), Matthew Holmes (150), Jackson Bagwell (157), Jakub Tomyslak (165).Bellevue had three qualify, including Kaiden Wheeler (120) in third, Jack Terpening (144) in third, Boston Byers (165) in second.BATTLE CREEK – The road to a state championship and the top step on the podium at the state finals at Ford Field in Detroit in a few weeks all started Saturday with Michigan High School Athletic Association wrestling individual districts with 11 city grapplers advancing to the next step.
Division 4 at Lawton
Also qualifying for the Vikings were Conner Harvey (215) taking second, Brayton Cosby (113) in fourth, Wyatt Weinberg (138) in fourth, Collin York (150) in fourth,
MORE:Who is the best competitive cheer team in the city?Bronson had four district champs, including Mason Lindsey (190), Sam Tappenden (285), Gabriel Erwin (157), Layne Knisely (165).
Girls Districts
Athens had two qualifiers, including Nate Norton (285) taking second, Brock Glispy (113) in third.The Climax-Scott/Martin co-op wrestling team had 14 wrestlers advance as they competed at a district in Lawton.Pennfield had three wrestlers advance, including Aiden Babick (190) taking second, Kadin Thomas (106) in third, Austin McKellepp (106) in fourth,Union City led the way with 12 advancing to regionals. Union City had seven district champs, including Blayne Crance (106), Kaden Russell (120), Mitchell Graham (126), Mason Hawthorne (132), Logan Mears (138), Aidan Taylor (144), Alex Boyer (150),
Harper Creek finished as All-City champs with a total score of 652.60.Also for qualifying for the Chargers were John Olmsted (175) in third, William Thompson (215), Kelub Miller (144) in fourth, Montana Connell (157) in second, Isaiah Waidelich (157) in third
Competitive Cheer
Marshall’s Harland Begg was district champ at 285, defeating Harper Creek’s Johnson in the championship round, 6-0.MORE:Harper Creek wins eighth team district title in the last 10 yearsAlso qualifying for Harper Creek were Sean Johnson (215) placing third, Ricky Johnson (285) taking second, Cohen Renner (106) in second, Carson Andrews (113) in fourth, Jackson Pennock (132) in third, Israel Waite (138) in fourth.
