Sports Finest Magazine

15/03/2026

THE FREELAND FALCONS ARE STATE CHAMPIONS! The Freeland Falcons boys varsity basketball team defeated Hudsonville Unity Christian 42–32 on Saturday to capture the MHSAA Division 2 Boys Basketball State Championship. This is the first basketball state title in Freeland's history.

Congratulations to the players, coaching staff, and the entire Freeland community. Winning a state championship takes more than just putting points on the scoreboard—it takes the unwavering support of a proud community standing behind its team. This victory belongs to the entire community.

Click the collage to see 150 photos from the championship game More photos will be added later this weekend. Please feel free to share this post with your Falcon friends.

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12/03/2026

KINGSTON GIRLS CLAIM REGIONAL BASKETBALL CROWN: Congratulations to the Kingston Cardinals, the 2025-26 MHSAA Region 32 Girls Basketball Champions.

The Cardinals topped the Deckerville Eagles 47-43 in a nail-biter that saw multiple lead changes throughout. The game also featured a milestone for Kingston senior Molly Walker who scored the 2,000th point of her high school career. Congratulations, Molly.

Undefeated Kingston (26-0) moves onto the Division 4 quarterfinal against the 25-1 Morenci Bulldogs at West Bloomfield High School on March 17th. Tip-off is at 6:00PM. Go Cardinals! Click the collage to see a gallery of pictures from the championship.

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28/02/2026

REESE ROCKETS CAPTURE DISTRICT TITLE: In a defensive battle, the Reese Rockets edged Michigan Lutheran Seminary 31-28 in Vassar on Friday to win the 2025-26 MHSAA District 95 varsity basketball title.

With the win Reese advances to Cass City regional vs. the Burton Bendle-International Academy of Flint winner. Good Luck Rockets!

Click the collage to see a gallery of pictures from the District victory.

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15/02/2026

GREAT HOCKEY HAPPENINGS AT SAGINAW'S HOYT PARK: The great volunteers at Saginaw‘s beautiful Hoyt Park sent a valentine to the city today by coordinating a wonderful pond hockey tournament and of course, the great tradition that is the winter Outhouse Race.

While I could not make it to the latter, I was able to swing by for an hour of pond hockey tournament action Saturday morning. Here are 99 pictures of Saginaw people getting together to share the ice and a great time.

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13/02/2026

OGHS vs NH Feb 12, 2026

05/02/2026

POWERS POWERS PAST NOUVEL: Flint Powers Catholic (12-3) defeated Nouvel 79-56 on Tuesday, dropping the Panthers season record to 10-7.

The Chargers lit up the scoreboard with 11, three-pointers to Nouvel’s two. The visitors also shot 89% from the free throw line to the Panthers 53%.

Center Conrad Wardin led Nouvel in points and rebounds posting a 15-12 double-double. RJ Kelly added 12 points.

The Panthers will work to get back in the win column Friday against visiting Carrollton (8-8). Tip-off is at 7:00 PM. Click the collage for pictures from the game.

Photos of Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central sports: football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis, track, cross-country, and hockey.

30/01/2026

MICHIGAN CELEBRATES SPECIAL OLYMPICS WINTER GAMES: More than 800 athletes from the thumb and across the state gathered in Traverse City this week to participate in the 2026 Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games.

The Winter Games are a statewide celebration of athletic ability, determination, and inclusion, bringing together athletes with intellectual disabilities from across Michigan to compete in winter sports such as alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating.

Click the collage to see images from the games. https://kollethphoto.com/ #/special-olympics-winter-games-26-1/

For more information about Special Olympics Michigan visit https://www.somi.org

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24/01/2026

HEMLOCK'S HAUFFE HITS 1,000 POINT MILESTONE: Friday was a very god day indeed for Hemlock's Victoria Hauffe.

Not only did the senior guard reach the magical 1,000 career point mark in a win against Carrollton, hours earlier she learned that she had been accepted into Ross Business School at the University of Michigan. Quite a day for a remarkable athlete! Congratulations to Victoria and the Huskies who are enjoying a great season.

These pictures were take as fundraiser for Special Olympics Michigan Area 22 (Saginaw County). Thank you to the Hauffe family for supporting this tremendous organization.

03/01/2026

HARBOR BEACH BASKETBALL FALLS TO FREELAND: The Harbor Beach varsity basketball team fought hard but fell to Division 2 MHSAA Power Rating Leader, Freeland, 68-52 on Friday. The Division 4 Pirates held the score close throughout the first half but Freeland slowly pulled away to the victory in the second. The Pirates record stands at 4-1. They head to Bad Axe Monday to face the 1-4 Hatchets. Click the collage to see pictures from the Freeland game.

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11/12/2025

FREELAND FALCONS OFF TO A STRONG START: The Freeland Falcons improved to 4–0 in the early stages of the 2025–26 basketball season with a 70–43 win over Ga***rd on Wednesday. Freeland enters the year with high expectations after reaching the MHSAA Division 2 quarterfinals last season with an all-junior starting lineup. Now featuring an all-senior starting five, the Falcons appear poised for a strong and potentially special season. Click the collage to see pictures from the game.

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28/11/2025

HARBOR BEACH CROWNED STATE CHAMPS: Congratulations to the Harbor Beach Football team – and the entire Harbor Beach community that supported them across their undefeated 15-0 season – on winning the MHSAA Division 8 State Championships 30-21 Saturday over Hudson. Be proud, Pirates! You earned it! Enjoy these pictures from your championship by simply clicking the collage.

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