Deshawn Johnson

1 week ago | midmichigannow.com | Alex Eisman |DeShawn Johnson |Deshawn Johnson

by Alex Eisman, DeShawn JohnsonTue, May 6th 2025 at 11:19 PMThe Chemics celebrate Alahna Beckett (7)'s second goal of the game. (courtesy: WEYI)

2 weeks ago | midmichigannow.com | Alex Eisman |DeShawn Johnson |Deshawn Johnson

TOPICS:Mt. MorrisBaseballDurandSwartz CreekFlushingDoubleheaderVictoryConferenceFLINT, Mich.-- Monday brought perfect baseball weather to Mid-Michigan, and four of the area's stronger teams took the field in the late afternoon. Swartz Creek hosted Flushing; the conference rivals split their doubleheader with the Dragons taking Game 1 5-1 and the Raiders punching back with a 12-2 blowout victory in Game 2.

3 weeks ago | nbc25news.com | DeShawn Johnson |Deshawn Johnson |Alex Eisman

FLINT, Mich.-- Similar to many sports organizations following the pandemic, the UM-Flint women's club soccer team's future was in question; in 2021 the team finished their season with just eight players-- three short of the eleven that take the field under normal circumstances. However, instead of letting the team just fade away the remaining players decided it was time for a change.

3 weeks ago | midmichigannow.com | DeShawn Johnson |Deshawn Johnson |Alex Eisman

TOPICS:UM-FlintWomen's club soccerPandemicFuturePlayersDeterminationHard work2025-26 seasonFLINT, Mich.-- Similar to many sports organizations following the pandemic, the UM-Flint women's club soccer team's future was in question; in 2021 the team finished their season with just eight players-- three short of the eleven that take the field under normal circumstances. However, instead of letting the team just fade away the remaining players decided it was time for a change.

1 month ago | midmichigannow.com | Alex Eisman |DeShawn Johnson |Deshawn Johnson

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.