Sports

GL, Leland tie at Champion Hill

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Glen Lake junior Michael Houtteman has been unstoppable on the links as he shot a 4-under 68 to win a Northwest Conference meet at Chiampion Hill Course on Monday. The performance helped Glen Lake tie Leland 188-188 in the team competition. Frankfort, Onekama, Benzie Central, and Kingsley followed.

Gordon and Mankowski commit

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Suttons Bay High School celebrated two athletes last week as Lucas Gordon and Finn Mankowski committed to play baseball and soccer at the next level. Suttons Bay senior Lucas Gordon committed to play baseball at Delta College in University Center.

Suttons Bay splits with Buckley

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The Norsemen continued its fast start in the Northwest Conference as Suttons Bay (5-8 overall, 5-1 NWC) split a pair with the Buckley Bears on Monday. Buckley took the first game 2-1.

Lakers and Eagles heating up

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Glen Lake’s Joey Rioux hit his first home run in grand slam fashion during a pair of 15-0 mercy wins over Onekama on Tuesday. “It was crazy, my first home run ever in my life.

Glen Lake clay target team shooting for the stars

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The Glen Lake Clay Target team is entering the season with seven returning team members joined by two others having prior experience. Glen Lake junior Austin O’Connor showed his team members how it’s done shooting a 25 straight earlier in April during the reserve week.

Golf open house

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The Traverse City Junior golf Association (TCJGA) will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bay Meadows Family Golf Course Sunday.

Competitive Comets continue winning ways

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The stage was set for another thrilling clash between Leland and Suttons Bay girls’ soccer teams as the skies cleared for their anticipated matchup on Monday. With both sides easy to claim victory, the Comets soared to triumph once again, securing a hard-fought 2-0 win over Suttons Bay.

Track stars shine

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Leland, Glen Lake, and Lake Leelanau St. Mary track teams are growing and excelling as the 2024 season continues to take shape.

Softball round-up

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Cadillac defeated Glen Lake in a double-header 20-8, 14-4 on Saturday. In game one, Jessie Pugh went 3-4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases.

Lakers win Turtle Creek Classic

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Glen Lake baseball found it's groove on the artificial turf of the Traverse City Pitspitters at Turtle Creek Stadium on Saturday with a pair of wins over Suttons Bay and Harbor Spring. In the morning game, Glen Lake took on rival Suttons Bay and won 8-2 behind a 13-strikeout performance by senior Cooper Bufalini.