Sturgis Journal

3 weeks ago | sturgisjournal.com | Brandon Watson

Brandon WatsonAbby Butler (with Rowan Allen) reacts after hitting an inside-the-park home run for Mendon on Saturday. Brandon Watson/JournalBrielle Bailey was solid defensively all day at third base for the Hornets. Brandon Watson/JournalRowan Allen makes a running catch in left field to record an out for the Hornets. Brandon Watson/JournalMendon celebrates another regional title on Saturday afternoon. Brandon Watson/JournalTaya Bingaman rifles a ball back into the infield for Mendon on Saturday.

3 weeks ago | sturgisjournal.com | Brandon Watson

WHITE PIGEON — The baseball season came to an end for a couple of area schools Wednesday, June 4, while another one pulled an upset to keep its season alive. The baseball squads from Centreville, Three Rivers and White Pigeon saw their regional semifinal matchups moved up because of the threat of rain in the evening. White Pigeon was hosting Michigan Lutheran in its regional semifinal matchup, while both Centreville and Three Rivers were on the road. Centreville dropped its game at Olivet, 6-2.

3 weeks ago | sturgisjournal.com | Brandon Watson

Brandon WatsonBristol Ultz picks up coach Cole Decker while rounding third base and heading home to score a run on Wednesday. Brandon Watson/JournalThe White Pigeon baseball team talks it over following Wednesday's season-ending loss to Michigan Lutheran. Brandon Watson/JournalChief second baseman Bristol Ultz fires over to first base after making a diving play. Brandon Watson/JournalWhite Pigeon shortstop Clayton Grandstaff sends one over to first base for an out.

3 weeks ago | sturgisjournal.com | Frank Witsil

Groups are urging teenage drivers to be careful this summer. Experts: Inexperience combined with immaturity is dangerous. AAA urges parents to model safe driving and limit phone use. Several groups, including AAA auto club and Michigan State Police, are urging teenage drivers to be vigilant this summer as they get behind the wheel because, statistically, some of the deadliest weeks on the road are between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

3 weeks ago | sturgisjournal.com | Brandon Watson

WHITE PIGEON — A trio of local baseball teams will have their seasons continue into the regional round. White Pigeon, Centreville and Three Rivers each won their respective district championships on Saturday, all three schools will continue their seasons on Wednesday in the next round. Division 4White Pigeon entered the post season with an under .500 record — in fact, the Chiefs are still there at 14-15.