Travis Long

Freeland students celebrate with the team as they host the championship trophy. picture by Chris Carpenter. These two teams met earlier in the season, with Freeland escaping with a 65–60 win. Now they met again with everything on the line in the Division 2 state championship at the packed Breslin Center. Both programs had spent the entire season proving they belonged among the state’s elite, knocking off top competition along the way. It felt only fitting that the Falcons and Crusaders would...

Pewamo Westphalia celebates as they slap their name as champions on the MHSAA bracket board. Photo by Chris Carpenter. The Pirates came out aggressive right from the opening tip and wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Grady Eklund scored the first points of the game, setting the tone early. Moments later, Trent Piggott was sent to the free-throw line and knocked down both shots to give Pewamo-Westphalia a quick 4–0 lead early in the first quarter. Pewamo kept the momentum going as...

Rockford Rams Celebrate as they host the MHSAA D1 State Championship Trophy. Photo by Chris Carpenter The Breslin Center was absolutely packed to the brim for the Division 1 State Championship. It was standing-room only, and the atmosphere was electric long before the opening tip. Both student sections were already on their feet, going crazy as the two best teams in the state prepared to battle for a title. Rockford wasted no time getting things started. Jash Bascom opened the scoring with an...