Loons set opening day roster
March 31, 2008 at 2:34 pmThe Great Lakes Loons have announced their roster for opening day of their second season as an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Read→
Monthly Archives: March 2008
Dow spring team photos now available!
March 26, 2008 at 12:26 pmTeam and individual pictures taken on Monday March 24, 2008 for the Dow High spring season teams are now available for purchase. To view the photos go to www.midlandsports.com/reprints or click on the links in this article. Read→
Loons purchase radio station
March 25, 2008 at 3:39 pmThe Great Lakes Loons have announced the purchase of radio station WYLZ 100.9-FM from the Last Bastion Trust. The Michigan Baseball Foundation helped finance the purchase of the station, which had previously been owned by Citadel Broadcasting. It has been rebranded ESPN 100.9-FM and will operate as an all-sports station beginning March 25, 2008. Read→
All Pro Dad’s Day April 12 at Northwood University Hach Athletic Center
March 18, 2008 at 9:18 amReservations are now being accepted for the Midland Area All Pro Dad\’s Day to be held Sat. April 12 at the Northwood University Hach Athletic Center. All Pro Dad\’s Day is a monthly gathering of fathers and their children with the purpose of growing closer to each other while enjoying breakfast and participating in activities. Read→
Podcast: Winter season ends, same ole Lions, and future for Pistons, Wings, and Tigers
March 14, 2008 at 12:05 pmThe high school winter sports season has ended. Join MidlandSports.com editors Jason Wolverton and Cory Butzin as they discuss how local teams performed. Also on the docket are the inept Lions, and the title chances for the Pistons, Red Wings, and Tigers. Read→
Former Northwood student works for Topps
March 11, 2008 at 1:56 pmFormer Northwood student Gregg Forwerck has found his dream job. For nearly 20 years Forwerck has been on of the premiere photographers for Topps baseball cards. Read→
MPS summer camp registration available online
March 10, 2008 at 1:35 pmThose interested can register for the Midland Public Schools summer camps online, and those who register between now and April 25 will receive an early registration discount. Read→
Hockey: Chemics’ title hopes dashed
March 8, 2008 at 3:24 pmTrenton\’s defense and speed proved too much Saturday as the Trojans took advantage of a tired Midland High hockey team to score three second period goals on its way to a 3-0 victory over the Chemics in the Division 2 state championship at Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth. Read→
Hockey: Chemics in state finals
March 7, 2008 at 3:07 pmThe Midland High hockey team advanced to its second state finals in program history Thursday, defeating Farmington 2-1 in the Division 2 semifinal at Compuware Arena in Plymouth. The Chemics will return to Plymouth Saturday to take on hockey powerhouse Trenton at 11 a.m. Stay tuned to MidlandSports.com this weekend for coverage of the Chemics\' run at a state title. Read→
MidlandSports End of Season 15% Off Photo Sale!
March 5, 2008 at 1:42 pmMidlandSports.com is pleased to announce it is holding a 15 percent off End of the Season Photo Sale! Beginning Thursday, MidlandSports customers can get 15 percent off their photo orders by using coupon code 317896. The sale expires March 31. Read→
Hockey: Chemics’ late game magic continues
March 5, 2008 at 1:42 pmThe Midland High hockey team overcame a poor special teams performance and a late two goal deficit against Davison Tuesday to send the game to overtime where Nate Scurfield lit the lamp for his second goal of the night to give the Chemics a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the Cardinals in the quarterfinals of the District 2 hockey tournament at the Dow Event Center. Read→
Cheer: Chargers’ season comes to end at regionals
March 5, 2008 at 12:58 pmThe H.H. Dow High School varsity cheerleading season came to an end Saturday with the Chargers finishing up the year in regionals at East Kentwood High School. Read→
All Star tickets sold out
March 4, 2008 at 1:56 pmThe final 500 tickets to the 2008 Midwest League All Star Game were sold Saturday morning during the Loons\’ Ticketpalooza, an event held at Dow Diamond to kick off the first day of single-game ticket purchases. Read→
