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14 hours ago | 
ourmidland.com | Fred Kelly
Calvary Baptist Academy senior Ila Tomko signed a National Letter of Intent recently to play soccer at Bob Jones University. Fred Kelly is a sports reporter with the Midland Daily News. He is a 1987 graduate of Coleman High School and earned a B.S. from Central Michigan University in 1993 and an M.A. from CMU in 1996. He has won numerous awards from various organizations for sportswriting and column-writing.
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16 hours ago | 
ourmidland.com | Fred Kelly
Bullock Creek’s girls’ tennis team finished fourth in regionals on Wednesday, trailing champion Hemlock, second-place Saginaw Nouvel, and third-place Frankenmuth. The Lancers’ Myleigh Dietlein and Sophie Stern teamed up to win a regional championship at No. 4 doubles, while Morgan Samsel and Autumn Dast were regional runners-up at No. 2 doubles.
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16 hours ago | 
ourmidland.com | Fred Kelly
Thanks to a shoulder injury, Bullock Creek senior Lillian Wassmann wasn’t sure if she’d make it into the Lancers’ scorebook even once this season. Now, thanks to a game to remember, she’ll make it into the MHSAA recordbook – three times.
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1 day ago | 
ourmidland.com | Fred Kelly
To Kevin Schwedler, Midland has always been home. So, when the opportunity arose to work in his hometown, he jumped at the chance. “I’m just thrilled. … I’m looking forward to being a part of Midland Public (Schools) and Dow High,” Schwedler, 39, said of being hired as Dow’s new assistant principal and athletic director after spending the last 10 years as Frankenmuth’s A.D.Article continues below this ad“ … It’s family, it’s friends, and it’s just being home,” Schwedler added.
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1 day ago | 
ourmidland.com | Fred Kelly
Bullock Creek graduate Kevin Schwedler has been named by Midland Public Schools as Dow High’s new assistant principal and athletic director. His hiring comes in preparation for the retirement of current Dow assistant principal and A.D. John Streeter at the conclusion of the current school year. Schwedler, a three-sport athlete at Creek, went on to play collegiate baseball at Saginaw Valley State University.
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1 day ago | 
ourmidland.com | Fred Kelly
Wednesday's Dow High vs. Midland High softball doubleheader scheduled to take place at the Chemics' field has been postponed due to thunderstorms in the area. The Chargers and Chemics are now scheduled to play on Thursday at 4 p.m.Article continues below this adFred Kelly is a sports reporter with the Midland Daily News. He is a 1987 graduate of Coleman High School and earned a B.S. from Central Michigan University in 1993 and an M.A. from CMU in 1996.
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1 day ago | 
ourmidland.com | Fred Kelly
Two Bullock Creek athletes signed a National Letter of Intent recently to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level. Parker Mickler will play basketball for Northwood University, while Gabe Barth will play soccer for Alma College. Article continues below this adFred Kelly is a sports reporter with the Midland Daily News. He is a 1987 graduate of Coleman High School and earned a B.S. from Central Michigan University in 1993 and an M.A. from CMU in 1996.
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1 day ago | 
ourmidland.com | Fred Kelly
Bullock Creek swept Beaverton 13-1 in six innings and 18-3 in four innings in Jack Pine Conference softball on Tuesday. Dakota Swift got the win in game one, going the distance and allowing no earned runs on three hits and two walks, while striking out eight. Article continues below this adSwift also homered for the Lancers. Samantha Swift picked up the win in game two, going all four innings and allowing no earned runs on two hits and two walks, while fanning seven.
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2 days ago | 
ourmidland.com | Fred Kelly
The Great Lakes Loons opened a six-game home series against Lake County with a 3-1 win on Tuesday. After the Captains took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning, Joe Vetrano gave the Loons the lead for good with a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth. Logan Wagner added a sacrifice fly in the seventh to drive in the Loons’ other run. Article continues below this adGreat Lakes outhit the Captains 8-3.
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2 days ago | 
ourmidland.com | Fred Kelly
Northwood softball players Delanie Gale and Ashley Ziel both earned Second Team All-Region honors recently. Gale, a junior third-baseman, hit .359 with 60 hits – including eight homers, 17 doubles, and two triples – to go with 47 runs scored and 38 runs batted in. She led the Timberwolves in hits, runs, RBIs, homers, triples, and doubles.
