Matt MacPhee

SAGINAW, MI - For the first time in over a decade, the lights of the Dow Event Center dimmed for arena football on Friday night. While the return of the sport brought a surge of energy to the community, the newly formed Michigan Arsenal (AF1) fell short in their inaugural home opener, dropping 45-25 to the Minnesota Monsters. Photo taken by Matt MacPhee The Arsenal struggled to find their rhythm early in the contest. Minnesota capitalized on the slow start, surging to a dominant 29-0 lead in...

Freeland Boys Basketball Celebrates After Beating Ludington High School Photo by Matt MacPhee Freeland High School is heading to the MHSAA final four for the first time since 2022 after defeating Ludington High School 69 to 53 Freeland came out strong at the beginning of the game against Ludington, taking control early on. The Falcons surged ahead in the first quarter, building a 17–15 lead. Tristan Comer Senior Tristan Conner blocks an attempted lay-up by a Ludington High School Player late...