Brenden Welper

Atlanta

Sports Reporter at The Times Herald (Port Huron, MI)

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Softball roundup: Algonac captures Division 3 regional championship

2 weeks ago | thetimesherald.com | Brenden Welper

PORT HURON — Here are the highlights from Saturday's regional finals in high school softball. Algonac 4, Clawson 2Michael Kenel batted 2-for-4 and had two RBIs for Algonac (23-14-1). Jaycee Reams and Kayla Raines both finished with one hit, one run and one RBI. The Muskrats advanced to Tuesday's Division 3 state quarterfinal against Millington at Mott Community College in Flint.
With Shuboy's pitching, Richmond softball stymies Marysville

2 weeks ago | thetimesherald.com | Brenden Welper

CROSWELL — When Katie Shuboy is on the mound, it's difficult to stop the Richmond softball team. When she's given ample run support, it's practically impossible. Saturday was a clear example, as Shuboy and the Blue Devils defeated Marysville, 7-3, in a Division 2 regional final at Lyle M. Clarkson Field. The senior threw 10 strikeouts and allowed just one hit for Richmond, which improved to 29-7-0 overall and advanced to Tuesday's state semifinal against Goodrich.
Almont girls soccer clips Frankenmuth for first-ever regional championship

3 weeks ago | thetimesherald.com | Brenden Welper

LANSING — For years, the Almont girls soccer team had been knocking on the door. On Thursday, it busted right through. The Raiders overcame an early deficit and outlasted Frankenmuth, 2-1, to win their first-ever regional championship. Callie McCarthy and Lola Battaglia both scored goals for Almont, which improved to 17-4-2 overall and advanced to Tuesday's Division 3 state semifinal against Warren Regina.
Photos: Marine City baseball beats Lutheran Northwest in Division 3 regional semifinal

3 weeks ago | thetimesherald.com | Brenden Welper

Brenden WelperMarine City's Tucker Volkman pitches during a Division 3 regional semifinal against Lutheran Northwest at Dick Garrett Memorial Field in Algonac on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Brenden Welper/Times HeraldMarine City's Cooper Letson steps into the batter's box during a Division 3 regional semifinal against Lutheran Northwest at Dick Garrett Memorial Field in Algonac on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Marine City baseball rolls past Lutheran Northwest in Division 3 regional semifinal

3 weeks ago | thetimesherald.com | Brenden Welper

ALGONAC — In the postseason, there's no telling how many opportunities will come your way. So, when one arrives, it's best to take advantage. The Marine City baseball team did exactly that and retired Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest, 6-2, in a Division 3 regional semifinal at Dick Garrett Memorial Field on Wednesday. Danny VandeVyver had two RBIs and one run for the Mariners, who improved to 23-10 overall and advanced to Saturday's regional final against Millington.
MHSAA softball: District pairings, schedules, results for Blue Water Area teams

1 month ago | thetimesherald.com | Brenden Welper

PORT HURON — Throw out everything that happened in the regular season. It doesn't matter anymore. The 2025 MHSAA softball district tournaments begin Friday. Here are the pairings for Blue Water Area teams. Local schools appear in bold text. Scores will be updated throughout the week. DIVISION 1District 23 at Anchor BayNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Semifinal 1: Macomb Dakota vs. L'Anse Creuse North — 1 p.m. FridaySemifinal 2: Port Huron vs.
Vote for the Blue Water Area Athlete of the Week for May 19-24

1 month ago | thetimesherald.com | Brenden Welper

It's time for the latest Blue Water Area Athlete of the Week poll. Now we need your help to determine a winner. Voting ends at noon on Friday. Last week's winner was St. Clair girls tennis' Haylee Mills, who won the Division 3, Region 21 championship at No. 1 singles on May 14. In addition winning every set in the regional tournament, she helped the Saints place first and advance to the state finals. Want to nominate an athlete for a future poll?
MHSAA girls soccer: District pairings, results for Blue Water Area teams

1 month ago | thetimesherald.com | Brenden Welper

PORT HURON — Every team gets a fresh start at this point in the season. But one loss means the end from now on. The 2025 MHSAA girls soccer district tournaments begin Wednesday. Here are the pairings for Blue Water Area teams. Local schools appear in bold text. Scores will be updated throughout the week. DIVISION 1District 16 at Harrison Township L'Anse CreuseNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Quarterfinal 1: L'Anse Creuse vs.
Vote for the Blue Water Area Athlete of the Week for May 12-17

1 month ago | thetimesherald.com | Brenden Welper

It's Monday, which means it's time for the latest Blue Water Area Athlete of the Week poll. We need you to determine a winner. Voting ends at noon on Thursday. Last week's winner was Port Huron Northern girls soccer's Abbey Sayers, who finished with two goals and three assists in the Huskies' 8-0 win over Grosse Pointe North on May 9. Want to nominate an athlete for a future poll? Email Times Herald sports reporter Brenden Welper ([email protected]) and let him know who had a stellar week.
Vote for the Blue Water Area Athlete of the Week for May 5-10

1 month ago | thetimesherald.com | Brenden Welper

It's time for the latest Blue Water Area Athlete of the Week poll. Now we need your help to determine a winner. Voting ends at noon on Thursday. Last week's winner was Marysville softball's Clara Moore, who pitched a complete game and threw 12 strikeouts in the Vikings' 14-3 win over Marine City on May 2. She allowed just two runs on three hits. Want to nominate an athlete for a future poll?