Alex Eisman

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SAGINAW, Mich.-- A new high school playing their inaugural season isn't something you see every day, and it's even rarer to have the level of success that Saginaw United Basketball did this year. Trayvious Buford (32) converts an and-one against Heritage. (courtesy: WEYI)The Phoenix finished with an 18-6 record, a Saginaw Valley League Title, and conference Player (Tyler Dorsey) and Coach (Julian Taylor) of the Year awards. Tyler Dorsey dunks the ball in Saginaw United's win over Saginaw Heritage.

1 week ago | midmichigannow.com | Alex Eisman

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.-- It's the dawn of a new era in Mount Pleasant. After 12 years and a 2018 Division II National Championship at the helm of Ferris State, Andy Bronkema is taking over the Central Michigan program. Hear from the newest Chippewa coach on his vision for the team moving forward.

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LAPEER, Mich.-- The Lapeer community came together Friday night to honor track and field coach Manny Schmidt, who has devoted himself to mentoring young athletes for 50 years. Coaches, former student-athletes, and friends alike converged on Lightning Rounds in Lapeer to share their appreciation for Schmidt's impact on them. Hear from Schmidt and several of his mentees on his big night.

1 week ago | midmichigannow.com | Alex Eisman

TOPICS:OHL Priority SelectionFlint SpiritSaginaw FirebirdsCharlie MurataRyan HanrahanHockey talentDraft picksMid-MichiganFLINT, Mich.-- New hockey talent is headed to Mid-Michigan as the Spirit and Firebirds drafted the first three rounds of the OHL Priority Selection on Friday night.

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TOPICS:Davison SoccerGrand BlancFinal minuteWin3-2Nia SmithRivalryVictoryDAVISON, Mich.-- Wednesday night featured early-season rivalry action on the Davison soccer pitch, as the Cardinals girls hosted Grand Blanc in the Bobcats' season opener. The game did not disappoint; after being deadlocked at 2-2 for the majority of the second half, Nia Smith scored on a rebound with less than a minute remaining to lift the home team to victory.