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At top, Ryan Fisher (15) takes a photo with his Grand Blanc soccer teammates as a sophomore. At bottom, Fisher competes in multiple Cross Country and Track & Field Finals during his high school career.

Flashback 100: Fisher Races to Finals Stardom on Way to U.S. Olympic First

Posted: 10/11/2024

Longtime coach Don Lukens, far left, is pictured during the 2015 LP Cross Country Finals with past Traverse City Central runner John Steen (center) and Trojans coach Bob Lober, with Jane and Jack Steen standings in front. Jane and Jack Steen are current Traverse City Central runners.

Longtime Coach Lukens Remembered for Building Champions, Changing Lives

Posted: 9/27/2024

At left, Maverick Darling crosses the finish line during a race as an Ovid-Elsie senior in 2007; at right Darling poses with fiancé Danielle.

Ovid-Elsie Running Legend Darling Seeking to 'Win the Day' on Trading Floor

Posted: 8/13/2024

At left, David Glover as a senor during the 1995-96 school year at Muskegon Catholic Central, and at right Glover shows the AFC Championship trophy after Kansas City's 17-10 win at Baltimore on Jan. 28.

MCC's Glover Fills Key Role as Athletic Trainer for Super Bowl Champions

Posted: 8/6/2024

Health Baldwin, seated, signs a hat during his sendoff Thursday at Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep.

Hackett Catholic Prep's Baldwin Carrying Hopes from Home to Paris

Posted: 7/12/2024

State Champs! Network: 2024 Track & Field Finals Highlights

Posted: 7/10/2024

Newberry runners celebrate taking second place in the 1,600 relay, allowing them to finish ahead of St. Ignace for the team title in Upper Peninsula Division 3.

With 2nd Place in Final Race, Newberry Clinches 1st in Final Team Standings

Posted: 6/2/2024

Fowler’s Brady Feldpausch, left, edges Reading’s Tayshawn Bester to win the 110 hurdles Saturday at Baldwin Middle School.

Fowler Boys Clinch 1st Team Title since 1988, Buford Leaps Into Record Book

Posted: 6/2/2024

Pickford's Jacob Mitchell hands off the baton to Eli MacDonald for the last leg of the 3,200 relay Saturday at Kingsford.

Pickford Wins Matchup of Reigning Champions to Run Title Streak to 3

Posted: 6/2/2024

Kalamazoo Central celebrates its first Finals championship Saturday since 1965.

Kalamazoo Central Headlines LPD1 Finals with 1st Championship since 1965

Posted: 6/2/2024

After crossing the finish line Saturday, Marquette's Kyler Sager celebrates winning the 400 relay.

Marquette Boys Score in 16 Events to Extend Team Championship Streak

Posted: 6/1/2024

Berrien Springs’ Jake Machiniak, second from left, crosses the finish line first in the 100 during the Lower Peninsula Division 2 Finals on Saturday.

Machiniak Sets Pace as Berrien Springs Edges Corunna in Matchup of Recent Champs

Posted: 6/1/2024

Pewamo-Westphalia's Trevor Smith, center, edges Dearborn Advanced Technology's Cobey Cureton and University Liggett's Santino Cicarella, among others, in the 100 on Saturday.

Smith Sets Tone as Multi-Talented Pewamo-Westphalia Ascends Again

Posted: 6/1/2024

Houghton's Brody Mattila crosses the finish line during a downpour in the 400 relay at the Western Peninsula Athletic Conference championship meet May 22 in Ishpeming.

Houghton Teams Sweep at Invitational to Honor Longtime Coach, Teacher

Posted: 5/31/2024

Kingsford's Michael Floriano, center, edges Marquette's Jacob MacPhee in the 100 dash May 10 in Negaunee.

Preview: Team Title Races Could Highlight UP Boys Track & Field Finals

Posted: 5/31/2024

Gaylord St. Mary’s Rylan Matelski long jumps and runs a relay.

Matelski Makes Own Path to Become Gaylord St. Mary's Long Jump Record Setter

Posted: 5/31/2024

Corunna, including twins Tarick and Wyatt Bower, celebrates its LPD2 team championship last season.

Preview: Memorable Finishes Guaranteed at LP Boys Track & Field Finals

Posted: 5/30/2024

Ribbons and medals are set out to be awarded during the first Jim LaBlonde Invitational at Ironwood.

Red Devils Impress as Ironwood Honors Record-Setter with Jim LaBlonde Invitational

Posted: 5/20/2024

Chippewa Valley’s Shamar Heard crosses the finish line while anchoring the winning 800 relay at last year’s LPD1 Finals.

Chippewa Valley's Heard Has Big Plans to Add to All-Time Sprint Legacy

Posted: 5/10/2024

Constantine’s Bennett VandenBerg competes in the discus during a home meet his junior season.

Constantine Football All-Stater, Wrestling Champ Aiming for Grand Finale

Posted: 4/30/2024

Lawton's Mason Mayne watches one of his throws during a meet.

Performance of the Week: Lawton's Mason Mayne

Posted: 4/25/2024

Gladwin’s Logan Klein prepares to launch during a turn in the shot put circle.

Goals Grow as Gladwin's Klein Seeks to Follow School Record with Big Finish

Posted: 4/24/2024

Racers run at the Hastings Relays, with several more awaiting their turns to compete at the longtime meet.

Hastings Relays Reigns as State's Oldest Continuous Track & Field Meet

Posted: 4/10/2024

News 2023

Lacrosse Finals Move to U-M Among Headlines as Spring Sports Ramp Up

Posted: 4/9/2024

Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep’s Marek Butkiewicz rounds a curve during a race last season.

Hackett on Track to Roll Again with Distance Ace Among Those Leading Charge

Posted: 3/12/2024

Tyrone Wheatley crosses the finish line first during one of his nine MHSAA Finals championship victories.

Robichaud 3-Sport Legend Wheatley Selected to National High School Hall of Fame

Posted: 3/11/2024

Fruitport Calvary Christian’s Bradley Richards stands atop the podium after winning the high jump last spring at the Lower Peninsula Division 4 Finals.

Not Even Sky Seems Limit as Richards Keeps Calvary Sports Soaring

Posted: 1/4/2024

Pickford’s David Kozisek leaps a hurdle.

Performance of the Week: Pickford's David Kozisek

Posted: 6/9/2023

Munising's Micaiah Peramaki, center, wins the 400 on Saturday.

Peramaki Adds to Past Finals Fame by Leading Munising to Team Title

Posted: 6/4/2023

Pickford’s David Kozisek crosses the finish line first in the 300 hurdles Saturday.

Kozisek's Rare Feat Helps Pickford to Impressive Rise & Title Repeat

Posted: 6/4/2023

Marquette's Colin VanderSchaaf crosses the finish line first in the 1,600 relay Saturday.

VanderSchaaf Brothers Help Marquette Pull Away for UPD1 3-Peat

Posted: 6/4/2023

Benzie Central’s Hunter Jones, far right, leads one of his races by a significant margin Saturday at Kent City.

Jones Era Ends with 3 More Race Wins - But Better Yet, Benzie's 1st Team Title

Posted: 6/4/2023

Vicksburg's Michael Wright celebrates after winning the 200 on Saturday.

Vicksburg's Wright, Corunna Right On in Claiming LPD2 Championships

Posted: 6/3/2023

St. Joseph celebrates its LPD1 championship Saturday.

St. Joseph Boys Make Every Point Count in Clinching 1st Finals Since 1997

Posted: 6/3/2023

Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep celebrates its third-straight LPD4 title Saturday.

Thrower Claims Lone Individual Title to Lead Hackett to Team 3-Peat

Posted: 6/3/2023

Iron Mountain's Matthew Colavecchi (3) edges Pickford's David Kozisek (2) and Powers North Central's Luke Gorzinski (4) in a 200 heat at the April 17 Superior Dome Invitational.

Preview: UP Boys Finals Loaded with Intriguing Opportunities

Posted: 6/2/2023

Potter’s House Christian’s Lezawe Osterink takes the baton during a relay at last season’s LPD4 Finals.

Preview: Lower Peninsula Boys Finals Filled with Standout Seniors

Posted: 6/1/2023

Shea Ruddy (far left) takes the baton from brother Ryin during a relay this season.

Ruddy Brothers Return to Track, Help Lift Whiteford to Regional Title

Posted: 5/23/2023

Runners watch official Bertha Smiley as they prepare to begin a race during last season's Lower Peninsula Division 1 Finals at Rockford.

Track Gaining Speed Toward Future with Electronic Starting Devices

Posted: 5/23/2023

Negaunee's Nori Korsman gets the handoff from teammate Olivia Lunseth to run the third leg of the winning 1,600 relay at April's Superior Dome Invitational.

Be the Referee: Track & Field Exchange Zones

Posted: 5/16/2023

Sanford Meridian’s Brayden Riley makes his approach during the long jump at a home meet May 3 against Beaverton and Shepherd.

Simply Put: Meridian Helps Athletes Showcase Athleticism, Become Champions

Posted: 5/10/2023

Ann Arbor Huron's Braxton Brann runs the 110 hurdles at Ypsilanti Lincoln.

Performance of the Week: Ann Arbor Huron's Braxton Brann

Posted: 5/5/2023

Vestaburg's Owen Patton crosses the finish line during a race.

Performance of the Week: Vestaburg's Owen Patton

Posted: 4/27/2023

Sault Ste. Marie’s Gabe Litzner leads the Upper Peninsula Division 1 Cross Country Final in the fall.

Freshman Distance Ace Impressing Again as Sault Gets on Track

Posted: 4/14/2023

Hackett's Harrison Wheeler points to the pole vaulting record he hopes to break this season, while pole vaulting coach Shelly (Martin) Germinder points to the record she still holds at the school.

Aspirations High as Reigning Champion Hackett Vaults Into New Season

Posted: 3/14/2023

Lawrence’s John Schuman has participated in five varsity sports during his first 3½ years of high school.

Lawrence's Schuman Sets Example for Well-Rounded Success

Posted: 12/14/2022

Saginaw Heritage track & field

Lessons Learned on Track Have Jibowu's Business Surging to Quick Success

Posted: 8/1/2022

Berrien Springs Boys Track & Field

Team of the Month: Berrien Springs Boys Track & Field

Posted: 6/29/2022