Athletic teams from across the regional wrapped up district play and two area schools, Hale and Grayling, are headed to regionals. Despite COVID protocols, the teams were able to get most of the season in, although it seemed to go quicker than usual. But Spring sports are on the way …
Photos by Mark Constance and Bobbi Ross
Gage Kangas of Hale gets position on an Atlanta defender as he drives toward the key. Jamie Sizemore of Roscommon squeezes through two Bobcats defenders. Roscommon’s Mac Schultz works around the Houghton Lake defense in the district opener. Roscommon went on to win 42-41. A Fairview forward drives toward the hoop in pre-district action. Jera Nicholson of Fairview drove around a Hillman player earlier this season. Kyle Barnes of Houghton Lake drives past Roscommon’s Jason Strickler. Hale’s Brandon Bernard drives past an Atlanta player during the Eagles’ convincing district win. The Eagles won their district when AuGres forfeited due to COVID. Elliot Boik of Grayling launches a 3-pointer in district action at home against Kalkaska. Grayling’s Cameron Ketchum drives toward an open lane in the Vikings district win over rival Kalkaska. Nick Stephens of the Heston Academy guards AuGres’ Evan Sanders. Ethan Sharrow of the Heston Academy brings the ball up the court in district action against AuGres-Sims on March 25. Although AuGres advanced to the finals against Hale, the team was forced to forfeit due to COVID-related issues.