FREELAND

Wenglikowski, 41, joined elite Saginaw District Golf Tournament company Sunday, claiming his third consecutive District title at Apple Mountain in Freeland. “I’m not as good as I was then, but I’m better than I have been recently,” Wenglikowski said. “Nick Krattiger has three kids, and I told him that it’s going to be tough for him,” Wenglikowski said. Only two other golfers have won three consecutive District titles, with Ron Stelter doing it twice. The 2023 Saginaw District is scheduled for The Sawmill, and Wenglikowski expects to go for his fourth consecutive championship.

It just might be one of the best Division 2 baseball conferences in Michigan. And the Tri-Valley East cranked out a heaping helping of stars once again. Here is a look at this year’s Tri-Valley East all-conference baseball team, as selected by league coaches. With Birch Run, John Glenn, Freeland, Frankenmuth and league champion Essexville Garber all state-ranked squads, the all-league team is a star-studded collection. Frankenmuth’s Drew Titsworth (31) celebrates with teammates during a baseball game against Garber on Monday, May 2, 2022 in Frankenmuth.

When Essexville Garber and Frankenmuth cross paths on the softball diamond, buckle up for a doozy. The Dukes and Eagles squared off in three thrillers, each carrying championship implications. Now district champion Garber and league champion Frankenmuth are recognized for their excellence, leading the way on the 2022 Tri-Valley East all-conference softball squad. Garber, Frankenmuth and Freeland provided 17 of the 26 selections to the first- and second team.,Here’s a look at the 2022 all-TVC East squad. Frankenmuth’s Faith Breinager (11) tags out Garber’s Addison LeBrun (14) during the Division 2 girls softball regional on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Essexville Garber ran the table in the Tri-Valley East, capturing its third consecutive league championship. Now it reaps the spoils of victory, landing seven players on the all-TVC East girls soccer team for 2022. Freeland features six players on the list, meaning Garber and Freeland account for more than half of the 23-player squad. Here is a look at the 2022 Tri-Valley East all-conference girls soccer team. Freeland’s Megan Hemgesberg (19), Frankenmuth’s Kara Hecht (3) and Freeland’s Allyson Harvey (11) go for possession of the ball during a girls soccer game on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Frankenmuth.

The Garber victory halted a 12-year district title string for Freeland. “I haven’t seen the girls this excited all season,” Garber coach Brent Betzold said. 7-ranked Garber’s third straight district title propels it back to regional action, where another mighty challenge awaits. (Provided by Amy Thompson)The Dukes appeared on point in the district title clash with Freeland. “Just like Freeland, we had it tough in the second half going into the wind,” Betzold said.

Rybicki, a standout for the Freeland softball team, qualified for the Division 2 state meet in the pole vault. “I love softball, and I want to play softball,” Slieff said. Last season, Slieff also competed in the Division 4 state track meet, helping the Cardinals finish third in the 400 relay. Rybicki, a junior, is part of a strong Freeland track team and a 24-11 Freeland softball team. I understand you can’t change the state track meet.

Bullock Creek heads into a 10 a.m. Saturday district semifinal against Essexville Garber at Bullock Creek. Alma heads into a 10 a.m. Saturday district semifinal game against Grant at Fremont. Caro takes on Bad Axe at 10 a.m. Saturday in a district semifinal at Bad Axe. Merrill takes on Breckenridge in a district semifinal at 10 a.m. Saturday at Merrill. 1 in the state in Division 4, received a scare Tuesday before edging Hemlock, 2-1, in a Division 4 district semifinal at Hemlock.

Garber (22-1) advances to the district title game at 5 p.m. Friday at Gladwin, where it has a much-anticipated rematch with Freeland. UPDATED Bay City area soccer district pairings, resultsThe Dukes made certain the showdown became a reality, getting instant goals from Avery Nearman and Lauren Walker before the semifinal game was two minutes old. Ella Betzold would pump in three goals and Teagan Betzold one to establish a 6-0 lead by halftime. Garber is seeking its third consecutive district title while Freeland is going for its 13th in a row. **RELATED READINGBay City area baseball district pairings, schedules, results and historyBay City area softball district pairings, schedules, results and historyBay City area soccer district pairings, schedules, results and historyNo.

Freeland finished the Tri-Valley Conference East softball season Tuesday, sweeping Swan Valley, 7-0 and 14-3, to finish with a 24-11 record and a tie for second place in the standings. Swan Valley, which fell to 16-14, got a homer in the second game from Claire Fordney. “We’ve got good kids, but only two seniors,” Swan Valley coach Tom Kennelly said. If they win their districts, both Freeland and Swan Valley would play in the Essexville Garber regional. **MOREMLive Athlete of the Week list, poll2022 Saginaw-area softball district brackets, schedule2022 Saginaw-area baseball district brackets, scheduleUpdated 2022 Saginaw-area girls soccer district brackets, schedule

Brenner also ran a leg on Frankenmuth’s winning 1,600 relay at the MITCA team state meet. 1 singles championship at a Division 4 regional tournament, improving her record to 21-1 heading into the state meet. He followed with a leg on Frankenmuth’s winning 1,600 relay at the Division 2 MITCA team state meet. Maier added a first in the 1,600 (4:28.16) in the MITCA team state meet. In track, she finished second in the pole vault (9-6) in the Tri-Valley Conference East meet and third (9-0) in the Division 2 MITCA team state meet.

Defending state champion Frankenmuth made its depth pay off Friday, claiming the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association boys team track state title at Fowlerville. The team of Logan Lipka, Bryce Smith, Jonah Sholten and Travis Brenner won in 3 minutes, 31.47 seconds. Freeland won the 3,200 relay in 9:52.56 with the team of Whitney Farrell, Karie Keefer, Kiera Hansen and Mara Longenecker. Tara Richardson led the 7-8 Hawks with six goals, with Abby Buchalski adding four goals and Molly Basil two goals. West led 1-0 at halftime before Kennedy Thurlow scored for the 7-7-4 Chemics.

Frankenmuth finished off its second consecutive Tri-Valley Conference East softball championship, sweeping Alma to finish the conference season with an undefeated record. Ellie DuRussel earned the win, giving up five walks, three hits and two earned runs and striking out 14. Chesaning made five errors in the second game. In the second game, Evelynn Rybicki and Jenna Kowalski had four hits each, with Rybicki adding a homer and five RBIs. In the second game, Braylen Laverty, Collin Terrill and Ben Haney had two hits each to lead the Chemics.

Saginaw-area track and field athletes had a banner weekend, earning regional championships and qualifying for the state track meets Saturday, June 4. The Freeland and Frankenmuth boys track teams claimed Division 2 regional championships, with the Reese and St. Louis girls teams winning Division 3 regional titles. Libby Munderloh, St. Louis :26.303. St. Louis (Payton Kuhn, Mikenna Borie, Jaiden Dickman, Libby Munderloh) 10:19.58Shot Put1. St. Louis (Aaron Bowerman, Dylan Marr, Ben March, Nate March) 8:52.05Shot Put1.

The Freeland softball team has made its mark this season, knocking off ranked teams in and outside the Tri-Valley Conference. Helping make that tatement is pitcher Cadence Swartz, who earned the MLive Saginaw Athlete of the Week honor. Freeland went 6-1 during the week of May 8, with Swartz helping the Falcons on the mound and at the plate. In a split with Top 10 Essexville Garber, Swartz earned a complete-game win in a 5-2 victory. The Freeland pitcher earned more than 38 percent of the vote to edge out second-place Trinity Fessler of Millington.

But the Dukes aren’t going to let a map decide what kind of soccer team they are. Garber is a proud program, a powerhouse program and – after a 4-1 win over Freeland – a championship program once again. “Our field is not the greatest – it’s at an elementary school,” Garber coach Brent Betzold said. But each time those neighboring rivals get together – a long way from the nearest soccer hotbed – they put on a show of dynamic girls soccer. Since the outset of the 2019 season, Garber has posted an eye-popping 61-6-4 record.

Colorado Rockies catcher Brian Serven fouled off the first pitch in his first major league at-bat in the direction of his family sitting behind the plate at Coors Field.

BaseballChesaning split with Corunna, dropping the opener, 7-1, before coming back to win the second game, 10-6. Lane Kloha earned the win in relief, giving up two hits and one run, striking out eight in four innings. Jacob Gillis earned the three-inning win in the second game, striking out seven. Ashley Ziel followed with another win in the second game, striking out eight. In the second game, Cadence Swartz threw a shutout, with Addie Steffen knocking in three runs for the 15-8 Falcons.

In the second game, Cadence Swartz threw a complete game to beat Garber, 5-4. In the second game, Frankenmuth scored 12 runs in the second inning. Millington swept Valley Lutheran, 15-0 and 17-1, with Trinity Fessler hitting two homers during the day. BaseballColeman scored eight runs in the first two innings in a 13-4 win over Valley Lutheran at Dow Diamond. Midland knocked off Flint Carman-Ainsworth, 7-2, in a Saginaw Valley League matchup.

Freeland and Essexville Garber split a doubleheader Tuesday, handing each their first conference losses of the season and leaving the teams tied for first place. Freeland is 7-1 in the TVC East, 14-4 overall, with remaining conference doubleheaders against Birch Run, Bridgeport and Swan Valley. The second game was like a district or regional game. But Freeland scored four runs in the fifth, with Jacob Kowalski getting the key hit with a two-run single. He’s a bulldog on the mound and did a great job finishing off that win.”If both teams win out, they will share the TVC championship.

Chesaning completed the sweep in the second game with an 11-0, five-inning win. In the second game, Alex Duley threw a complete game, giving up one hit and striking out 12. Western won the second game, 7-3. In the second game, Midland scored 11 runs in the third inning. Morgan Williams, Ellie Stevens and Emersen Hoon had three hits each for the Chemics in the second game.

Freeland High School band students perform in a parade during the Freeland Walleye Festival on Friday, April 29, 2022 in Freeland. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comPeople walk around the carnival area during the Freeland Walleye Festival on Friday, April 29, 2022 in Freeland. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comPeople watch the parade during the Freeland Walleye Festival on Friday, April 29, 2022 in Freeland. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comPeople watch the parade during the Freeland Walleye Festival on Friday, April 29, 2022 in Freeland. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comA garage sale is held during the Freeland Walleye Festival on Friday, April 29, 2022 in Freeland.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for April 29, 2022. 8-ranked Dukes blanked Bay City Central 5-0, registering their seventh shutout of the season. McCullough and Aden Thompson won the 4x200 relay for Bay City Central at The Hurd Invitational. Bay City Central claimed the 4x100 relay with Zoe Ruiz, Nevaeh Mitchell, Susie Schulz and Alliyah Morse at The Hurd Invitational. Bay County Sports CalendarSATURDAY, APRIL 30BaseballBay City Central at Alma TournamentJohn Glenn at Essexville Garber completion, 10 a.m.SoftballBay City Central at Frankenmuth Invite, 10 a.m.

FREELAND, MI — The Freeland Walleye Festival is back for its thirty-sixth year with all the usual events, plus a few new ones. Mid-Michigan’s annual walleye fest begins today, Thursday, April 28, and continues through Sunday, May 1, bringing four days of competitive fishing, garage sales, games, food and entertainment to Freeland. The festivities begin Thursday with the official start of the communitywide garage sales, a high-stakes poker tournament, duck races and more. On Friday, check out the carnival rides, walleye parade, beer tent and casino, live entertainment and fireworks. Click here to view the complete 2022 Freeland Walleye Festival schedule.

FREELAND, MI — The 36th Annual Freeland Walleye Festival begins Thursday, April 28 and continues through the weekend. The four-day event features a walleye fishing tournament, community-wide garage sales, high-stakes poker tournament, parade, carnival rides, beer tent and more. Community-wide garage sales begin at 8 a.m. Thursday and continue until 5 p.m. MLive previously reported more than 100 households participated during the 2018 walleye fest. Click here to view this year’s garage sales maps. All proceeds from the festival benefit the Freeland Lions Club, a local philanthropic nonprofit.

FRANKENMUTH, MI – Frankenmuth hosted Freeland for a girls soccer match on Thursday. Related: Freeland continues girls soccer shutout stringFreeland remains undefeated. They face Midland Dow in Midland at 7 p.m. Friday. Then, Freeland heads to Tri-Valley Conference East rival Essexville Garber for a 4:30 p.m. game Monday. Check out the gallery above to see images from the game or click here to purchase prints.

Freeland handed sixth-ranked Frankenmuth a pair of baseball defeats Thursday, thanks to some relief work from the Duley brothers. In the first game, Frankenmuth held a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning before Jacob Kundinger hit a three-run triple to take the lead. Drew Titsworth started for Frankenmuth and struck out 10 in 4 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on four hits. In the second game, Parker Grzegorczyk led the offense with three hits, while Campau added a double and homer. In the second game, Owen Wendt gave up one run on five hits over four innings, striking out five.

FRANKENMUTH, MI – So far, so good. Four games into the season under a new coach, the Freeland girls soccer team has not allowed a goal, adding a 5-0 shutout Thursday at Frankenmuth.

After two games, the Freeland baseball team is 2-0 and has not given up a run. And it has a no-hitter.

If it weren’t for 2020, Freeland’s softball players probably would have spent Saturday afternoon at home on the couch and the track athletes would have taken Sunday off. Instead, the Freeland and Saginaw Heritage softball team turned the Freeland football field into a makeshift softball diamond, with the Falcons earning a 20-8 win in the season-opener.

Freeland’s Bryson Huckeby (14) dribbles the ball down the court during a boys basketball game against Bridgeport on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 in Freeland. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com

EAST LANSING, MI – Their eyes were red, but the smiles were real. Freeland’s boys basketball season ended Friday in a 65-45 Division 2 semifinal loss to Williamston, a team that claimed the state title Saturday with a win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central.

EAST LANSING, MI – Freeland’s season of history ran into another team of history. Williamston will make its first state final appearance after winning a Division 2 semifinal clash of undefeated teams, knocking off the Falcons, 65-45, Friday at Michigan State University’s Breslin Center. The 26-0 Hornets head into the state final at 6:45 p.m. Saturday against defending state champion Grand Rapids Catholic Central, which beat Ferndale, 82-71, in the other semifinal. Mason Docks paced Williamston with 19 points and five steals, with Jacob Wallace adding 12 points. MOREGood news follows Grand Rapids Catholic Central in return to state final

EAST LANSING – Williamston is head to the MHSAA division 2 boys state championship after defeating Freeland 65-45, Friday evening. Williamston will take on Grand Rapids Catholic Central for the MHSAA boys division 2 state championship on Saturday at Breslin Center with tipoff scheduled for 6:45 p.m.

This semifinal thing has become habit-forming for the Freeland Falcons. After back-to-back semifinal runs in football, the Freeland boys basketball team added another semifinal to the resume after beating Cadillac, 67-47, in a Division 2 quarterfinal game Tuesday. Freeland lost both football semifinals, dropping a Division 5 semifinal game in 2020 to eventual state champion Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 49-14. The Falcons lost a Division 4 semifinal game in 2021 to eventual state champion Chelsea, 30-27. The loss to Chelsea still resonates with the basketball team, with seven of the nine seniors on the team also members of the football team.

Freeland boys basketball fans celebrate the team's 67-47 quarterfinal win Tuesday over Cadillac, sending the Falcons to the boys basketball semifinals for the first time in school history.

When Freeland won its first boys basketball regional in more than 50 years, the players and coaches were happy. But maybe they weren’t too surprised, since they’ve lived the moment in their heads for the past three years.

Against Hamady, Freeland controlled the first half, riddling the Hamady zone for nine 3-pointers to take a 33-20 halftime lead. “We had to have our worst shooting game of the year Monday (a 55-52 overtime win against Alma), so maybe they thought we couldn’t shoot,” Freeland senior Bryson Huckeby said. Freeland opened with an 8-2 run to build the score to 41-22 when a Hamady player was fouled near the basket. Freeland outrebounded Hamady, 36-22, and allowed just two offensive rebounds. Hamady started just one senior, Banister, with Boose a sophomore, Byrd a junior and Blyth a freshman.

Freeland got the shot it needed to reach the regional final. Freeland takes a 23-0 record into Wednesday’s 7 p.m. Division 2 regional championship game at Alma High School against Hamady after the Falcons claimed a 55-52 overtime victory Monday against Tri-Valley Conference rival Alma. “It was a great game … nobody could pull away,” Saginaw High coach Julian Taylor said. “The season started out rocky, but it was a great season,” Taylor said. “It was a phenomenal high school atmosphere,” Freeland coach John Fattal said.

FREELAND, MI - Freeland boys basketball hosted Garber for the Division 2 district championship game on Friday, March 11. The Freeland team celebrates their win after the Division 2 boys basketball district championship game against Garber on Friday, March 11, 2022 in Freeland. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comGarber students cheer on their team during the Division 2 boys basketball district championship game against Freeland on Friday, March 11, 2022 in Freeland. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comFreeland’s Jacob Kowalski (12) attempts a basket during the Division 2 boys basketball district championship game against Garber on Friday, March 11, 2022 in Freeland. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comRead more on MLive:See photos as Frankenmuth takes down Swan Valley in girls basketball regional final gameOur favorite 10 images as Saginaw High boys basketball defeats Bridgeport in district semifinalSee photos as Reese takes down St. Charles in Division 3 girls basketball regionalUpdated Saginaw-area boys basketball district brackets, with regional matchupsSaginaw Nouvel works to claim back-to-back boys basketball district titles

And right now is their time.”With a long-awaited championship in sight, the Falcons absolutely erupted for an 82-51 victory over Essexville Garber in the Division 2 district title game Friday at Freeland. The victory keeps Freeland (22-0) unblemished on the season and sends it to the regional round at Alma on Monday. After the program’s first district title since 2018, the Falcons now eye up some serious history in pursuit of their first regional championship since 1971. “You don’t make something like this happen overnight,” Freeland senior Josh Elliott said. “You don’t just wake up one day and say ‘We’re going to go win a district championship.’ It takes a whole lot of time and a whole lot of work to get here.

Carman-Ainsworth will face Arthur Hill in the district final after the Lumberjacks beat Flushing 53-45 in Wednesday’s other semifinal. Ithaca will face Hemlock in the district final, with the teams splitting during the regular season. 2 in the state in Division 3, heads into Friday’s district final against Flint Beecher, the No. Seminary advances to the district final against Nouvel, which beat the Cardinals twice during the regular season, 59-42 and 72-31. Sacred Heart will play in Friday’s district final against Vestaburg, which knocked off Breckenridge, 41-31.

Essexville Garber didn’t seem like much of a threat to Carrollton at first. In what has to be one of the biggest upsets on district semifinal night in Michigan, unheralded Garber knocked off high-powered Carrollton 48-46 on a Max Fellows buzzer beater. The much-anticipated showdown between Tri-Valley West co-champion Carrollton (18-3) and Tri-Valley East champion Freeland (21-0) isn’t going to happen. When Garber got a stop at the other end, it suddenly had the final possession with a chance to win. With the win, Garber finds itself one victory away from its first district championship since 2019.

Freeland boys basketball coach John Fattal gives his players some last-minute instructions before Tuesday's game against Sanford Meridian. Freeland won, 72-45, to finish the regular season with a 20-0 record.

All season, Swan Valley girls basketball coach Reyna Luplow asked her players to “believe” they could win. Swan Valley’s win ends a streak of 10 consecutive district titles for Freeland, which finished the season at 17-6. Frankenmuth’s Mia McLaughlin (1) dribbles the ball down the court during a girls basketball game against H.H. Sanford Meridian 43, Farwell 38Meridian claimed its 20th win of the season and a district championship with its third win of the season over Farwell. Division 4Saginaw Nouvel claimed a Division 4 girls basketball district title Friday with a 63-39 win over Michigan Lutheran Seminary.

The Freeland boys basketball team completed its regular-season run Tuesday, beating Sanford Meridian, 72-45, to finish the season 20-0, the first 20-0 season in 40 years. And they all told stories and argued about who carried who, enjoying the moment that a new group of Freeland friends made possible in a non-conference game on a Tuesday night in March. Jeff had been giving us stories to read from 1982.”So instead of practicing, the 2022 Freeland Falcons grilled Franz, who was happy to answer questions. “One of the players asked Coach Franz how he defined Freeland basketball. He said Freeland players were always ready to play and would always compete.”Four members of the 1982 Freeland boys basketball team joined their coach, Dave Franz, in celebrating this season's Falcons' basketball team that finished off a 20-0 season Tuesday.

The final Saginaw-area girls basketball regular-season rankings for the 2021-22 season:MORE: For upcoming games, fans can stream by clicking on the NFHS digital network link. Swan Valley (16-4): Swan Valley didn’t finish the way it wanted, falling to rival Freeland, 45-25. Freeland (15-5): Freeland’s young team continues to improve, capping the regular season with a 45-25 win over rival Swan Valley. Freeland’s losses this season have come to Frankenmuth twice, Chelsea, Swan Valley and Bay City Western. The Hawks played a tough schedule, with losses to teams such as Frankenmuth, Hartland, Holt, Grand Blanc and Midland Dow.

The Michigan high school boys basketball season heads into its final week, with teams trying to build momentum toward the playoffs. Here are the MLive Saginaw-area boys basketball rankings heading as of March 1, 2022:Division 1-2Freeland (19-0): Freeland continues to roll through the regular season, finishing off the Tri-Valley Conference East schedule with a 73-51 win over Swan Valley. But the Trojans finish the regular season Thursday with a challenging game, taking on 13-5 Flint Carman-Ainsworth at home. The Huskies finish the regular season with a makeup game Thursday at home against Nouvel. Coleman (7-12): Regular season completed.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in the Bay City area for Feb. 28, 2022. UPDATED Bay City area girls basketball district results, pairings, historyThis post is being updated as information becomes availableDivision 4 at All SaintsGIRLS BKB: ALL SAINTS 61, AKRON-FAIRGROVE 34Playing a stingy brand of defense, Bay City All Saints opened district play in stunning fashion for a 61-34 victory over Akron-Fairgrove. Garber’s Lauren Walker (30) gets ready to make a pass during a girls basketball game against John Glenn on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 in Bay City. I’m sad the season is over, but if you’re going to go down, you want to go down the way we did, definitely with a fight.”Division 1 at Bay City CentralGIRLS BKB: BAY CITY WESTERN 47, BAY CITY CENTRAL 34Paige Humerickhouse scored 15 points and Erica Slocum added 12 as Western defeated Central for the third time this season. RELATED READING2022 Bay City area girls basketball district pairings2022 Bay City area boys basketball district pairingsBay City Western role players get reward in final battle with Central starMeet Reese basketball’s 1000-point clubGlenn hoists regional trophy to highlight area bowling’s march to state finalsGarber turns ISC Championship into blue streak of successCentral, Western finish strong but there’s no slowing Dow at SVL Championship

FREELAND, MI -- Freeland varsity girls basketball defeated Swan Valley 45-25 on Friday, Feb. 25 at Freeland High School. Freeland senior Allyson Harvey applauds her teammates during warm ups at the varsity girls basketball game on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at Freeland High School. (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com)Jenifer VelosoFreeland’s marching band performs during half-time at the varsity girls basketball game on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at Freeland High School. (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com)Jenifer VelosoFreeland senior Whitney Farrell guards against Swan-Valley during the varsity girls basketball game on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at Freeland High School. (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com)Jenifer VelosoFreeland’s varsity poms team performs during half-time at the varsity girls basketball game on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at Freeland High School.

Prout led Standish-Sterling with 19 points. With one game remaining in the season, Nouvel is 16-1 in the TVC West, with Standish-Sterling 14-3 and Hemlock 13-4. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Freeland 65, Bay City John Glenn 20Freeland took a 41-11 halftime lead to earn the TVC East win, improving to 14-5. Saginaw Arts & Sciences 58, Madison Academy 50SASA took a 40-19 halftime lead but was forced to hold on for a narrow win. Essexville Garber 66, Bridgeport 41Passion Whiting scored 21 points with rebounds to lead Bridgeport in the TVC East loss after Garber took a 38-14 halftime lead.

The girls basketball season heads into the final week of the regular season, with some teams still fighting for conference championships and others trying to peak for the district tournaments, which start Monday. Nouvel finishes with two more TVC West home games Tuesday against a good Valley Lutheran team and Friday against St. Louis. Valley Lutheran (12-6): Valley Lutheran has steadily improved as the season has progressed as evidenced by a pair of good wins last week. After dropping a game to Nouvel, Hemlock also fell a day later to Valley Lutheran. Reese (14-4): Tuesday at Cass City; Thursday at Unionville-Sebewaing Caro (11-8): Thursday home vs. Bad Axe Millington (7-11): Tuesday home vs. Michigan Lutheran Seminary; Friday home vs. Hemlock.

A plane bound for Minneapolis has made an emergency landing at a mid-Michigan airport after a sensor indicating smoke in the cabin came on.

At 4:56 p.m. Saturday (July 24) a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Freeland, according to the National Weather Service.

Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old named Darzjane Faulk who was last seen around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday in the 2800 block of Freeland in Detroit.

President Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Air Force One for a trip to a campaign rally in Freeland, Mich., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON – Bahrain has become the latest Arab nation to agree to normalize ties with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to fully integrate the Jewish state into the Middle East. Trump announced the agreement on Friday, following a three-way phone call he had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The three leaders also issued a brief six-paragraph joint statement, attesting to the deal. Bahrain’s foreign minister will attend the event.

FREELAND, Mich. – Thousands of people turned out Thursday night in mid-Michigan at the MBS Airport to hear President Donald Trump speak. “Michigan will decide whether we return to prosperity,” President Trump said. “...Tell your governor to open your state.”The president had a lot of criticism for Gov. He also mentioned Biden visiting Michigan Wednesday in Metro Detroit. Polling released by Local 4 has Biden plus five over Trump in Michigan, which is a one-point above the margin of error.

FREELAND, Mich. – A New York Times correspondent attending a rally held by President Donald Trump in Freeland said she was tracked down by the Trump campaign and removed from the rally. READ: President Trump to visit mid-Michigan todayTweets are embedded below:First for me: Trump campaign tracked me down from pics i tweeted and escorted me out. — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020I’ve just been kicked out of the trump rally. — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020And so it begins pic.twitter.com/fuLY4oasjP — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020Air force one just landed — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020Crammed in crowd in the rain for trump rally in michigan. Not many masks pic.twitter.com/5DZ6JBVNK8 — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020

FREELAND, Mich. – President Donald Trump spoke at a campaign rally in Freeland on Thursday. His campaign stop comes just one day after Democratic candidate Joe Biden made a stop in the state. Before departing the White House Trump highlighted a surge in virus cases in Europe to contend that the United States is faring well. Trump has characterized the rallies as “peaceful protests” and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said attendees were exercising their First Amendment rights. It was a similar situation in North Carolina, where Trump held a rally this week that drew a mostly mask-less crowd of thousands.

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks in mid-Michigan on Thursday -- one day after former Vice President Joe Biden plans to visit the state. President Trump will speak in Freeland at 7 p.m. on Thursday at airport hangar Avflight Saginaw. The news of Trumps visit comes just after it was announced that former Vice President Joe Biden will also be visiting Michigan on Wednesday. He is the Democratic partys presidential nominee for the 2020 General Election. More: 2020 General Election coverage

FREELAND, Mich. – A man found dead last week inside his mid-Michigan home froze to death inside the unheated mobile home, police said. Arnoul Jaros, 62, was emaciated but his cause of death was determined to be accidental hypothermia, Tittabawassee Township police said Monday. Officers and firefighters found Jaros' body “in a frozen state” when they forced their way into his home on Feb. 15, police said. Police said it had been at least two months since Jaros had been in contact with relatives, The Bay City Times reported. There was no electricity to the house and the temperature inside was at 25 degrees (minus 3.9 Celsius), police said in a news release.