LAKE LEELANAU — Frankfort won a regional title and entered rather elite company in the process.
With the pair of victories Saturday, the Panthers became just the third school in state history to record three straight 30-win seasons.
Frankfort (30-8) won the regional crown 5-0 over Glen Lake after a thrilling eight-inning, 5-4 semifinal win over Buckley.
Cameron MacArthur led off the top of the eighth with a solo home run that held up as the difference. Cody Chilcott added a two-run shot in the second frame.
Kyle Zimmerman struck out 13 as he hurled two-hit ball for all eight innings.
Zach Traylor gave up only five hits and struck out five for Buckley.
Glen Lake advanced to the title game with a 12-0 win over Bellaire.
Nick Swartz blasted a three-run homer, Curtis Bunek had three hits and Adam Scarbrough had two hits and three RBIs for the Lakers (21-18). Mike Sawyer picked up the win, striking out six and surrendering only two hits.
Frankfort's Tim Stieve gave up two hits and struck out five in five-plus innings of the title contest. MacArthur came on for the save.
Zimmerman was 2-for-3 with a double and MacArthur also doubled.
The Panthers move on to play Rogers City in Tuesday's quarterfinal at TC West.
Baseball
Panthers claim title, run up streak
Panthers notch third straight 30-win season
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Blazers capture regional title
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Panthers claim title, run up streak
Frankfort won a regional title and entered rather elite company in the process.
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Roundup: Alpena sweeps TC schools
Alpena posted a win over host Traverse City Central on Saturday to claim the Division 1 district title. (Plus, more baseball).
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Softball/Baseball Roundup: 04/14/2010
Lauren Bilinski had a big day as Traverse City West opened the season with a sweep at Manton on Tuesday. (Plus more softball and baseball.)
Continued ... - Thursday, April 1, 2010
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Vikings strike out 16 in twinbill
Grayling pitchers struck out 16 as the Vikings opened the season with a win over Carson City-Crystal.
Continued ... - Thursday, March 25, 2010
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Roundup: Central runs away with LSSU Invite
Traverse City Central kicked off the track season on a high note, winning the nine-team Lake Superior State Indoor Invitational. (Plus baseball and rugby.)
Continued ... - Thursday, February 4, 2010
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Frankfort junior named to All-American team
Frankfort junior Kyle Zimmerman has been named to the 2010 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American team.
Continued ... - Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Northern Michigan team wins in Adrian
In The Zone 131 traveled to Adrian and won the Wooden Bat Challege against teams from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Canada.
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Frankfort stopped in semis by Beal City
After another successful season, Frankfort was felled in the state semifinals for the second year in a row. Beal City topped the Panthers 2-0 in their Division 4 semifinal.
Continued ... - Thursday, June 11, 2009
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Team Far ends seven-year drought
Team Near kept Team Far in check for eight innings Wednesday. But that one inning was too costly to overcome. Team Far posted eight runs in the eighth inning for a win in the ninth-annual Near-Far All-Star game at Traverse City Central High School.
Continued ... - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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Frankfort earns semifinal baseball berth
As a state semifinalist a year ago, Frankfort knew what to expect in Tuesday's Division 4 baseball quarterfinal at Traverse City Central. Norway did not. The inexperienced Knights made a couple of costly errors and the Panthers took advantage for a 4-0 win and a second straight trip to Battle Creek for the state semifinals.
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Near vs. Far tonight at TC Central
The Near vs. Far baseball all-star game will be held tonight at 5 p.m. at Traverse City Central.
Continued ... - Saturday, June 6, 2009
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Frankfort edges Eagles, 4-3
A year ago, Frankfort ended a 17-year regional baseball drought. It didn't take nearly as long for the Panthers to hoist their next trophy.
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Mancelona falls 2-1 in final
The Mancelona baseball team defeated one ace hurler Saturday, but the fourth-ranked Ironmen were not able to beat a second one.
Continued ... - Saturday, May 30, 2009
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Baseball: Titans win district title
David Coors and Luke Hessler combined on a four-hit shutout as Traverse City West blanked Alpena 5-0 in the Division 1 district championship game here Saturday.
Continued ... - Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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Baseball Roundup: LMC champs sweep
Nico Cornstalk pitched a no-hitter as East Jordan beat Elk Rapids 7-0 in the opener of a Lake Michigan Conference baseball doubleheader Tuesday.
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Roundup: Norse win Northwest golf title
Glen Lake won the Northwest Conference golf championship match Monday at Mistwood, but Suttons Bay claimed the overall league title. (Plus more golf, softball and baseball.)
Continued ... - Friday, May 15, 2009
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Softball-Baseball Roundup: 05/15/2009
Traverse City West and Kalkaska split a non-conference softball doubleheader after the Titans came back with a nightcap win. (Plus more softball and baseball.)
Continued ... - Thursday, May 14, 2009
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Prep Roundup: Mancelona improves to 20-0
Mancelona is still perfect. The Ironmen moved to 20-0 on the season with a non-conference sweep at Traverse City Central. (Plus more sports)
Continued ... - Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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Baseball Roundup: TC teams share title
Traverse City West split a doubleheader with Cadillac on Tuesday, creating a tie for the Big North Conference championship. (Plus more baseball.)
Continued ... - Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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Roundup: Eagles win Benzie golf meet
Lake Leelanau St. Mary's swept the nine-team Benzie Invitational Monday at Champion Hills Golf Course. (Plus more golf, tennis, soccer, baseball, and softball.)
Continued ... - Thursday, May 7, 2009
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Baseball Roundup: Mesick posts rout
Mesick exploded for a 17-run fourth inning in a win over McBain Northern Michigan Christian in the first game a sweep.
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Roundup: Luxford sets state record
Wade Luxford set a state record Wednesday in Frankforts sweep over Brethren in a non-conference baseball doubleheader. (Plus more baseball and soccer.)
Continued ... - Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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Titans sweep Trojans twinbill
The Murchie Memorial Baseball Trophy has a new home. After spending the last three years at Traverse City Central, host TC West re-claimed the rivalry trophy Tuesday with a Big North Conference sweep of the Trojans.
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