Sports

Football playoffs

One of two local high school football teams survived the latest round of playoffs over the weekend. In Division 2, eight-man competition, Mendon hosted Morrice on Saturday and came away with a 30-14 win. The Hornets will head to the Superior Dome in Marquette for a state-final showdown against Upper Peninsula juggernaut Powers North Central. It defeated Marion, 36-12, also …

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Friday night football scores

Niles 56, Three Rivers 32 Constantine 47, Buchanan 12 White Pigeon 30, Centreville 6 Mendon 44, Climax-Scotts 18 Colon 62, Camden-Frontier 8 Mason 49, Sturgis 12 Hastings 40, Vicksburg 7

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High school football – Friday

North Branch 50, Three Rivers 13 Constantine 37, Benton Harbor 20 Buchanan 36, Centreville 28 White Pigeon 55, White Cloud 0 Edwardsburg 58, Sturgis 21 Schoolcraft 1, Saugatuck 0 Sand Creek 68, Cassopolis 6 Marcellus 64, Eau Claire 24

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Tigers GM Al Avila fired after 7 years, no playoffs

The Detroit Tigers’ disappointing season cost Al Avila his job. Avila was fired as Detroit’s general manager on Wednesday, ending a seven-year tenure without a playoff appearance. “I wish the results would have been better this season,” Avila said in a statement released by the team. “But know there is a lot to look forward to in the coming years.” …

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MSU to require vaccination proof or negative test for events

Michigan State University now is requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend athletic, music, art and theater events on the East Lansing campus. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event will be required of all attendees ages 12 and older, the university said. Persons who cannot provide …

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Michigan urges schools to delay events or make them virtual

Michigan’s health and education departments on Thursday urged schools to postpone or make virtual large gatherings, including sporting events, if they are not “essential” — as COVID-19 cases spike across the state. The recommendation, intended to keep schools open when classes resume after the winter break next week, was included in a letter to K-12 superintendents and charter school directors. Large events …

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