SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Traverse City Bulldogs won their bracket at the National Homeschool Championships.
Playing their fifth game in six days, the Bulldogs defeated the Albany (Texas) Hawks 46-34 in the 5A championship game. By winning the contest, TC finishes ninth in the nation.
A long Kelsey Acton 3-pointer in the fourth quarter sealed the victory.
Kasey Acton had 15 points and five steals for the Bulldogs, while Rachel Crosby added 14 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals. Kelsey Acton chipped in nine points, Karlie Acton six, and Rebekah Crosby had six rebounds.
Traverse City outscored Nashville 23-7 in the fourth quarter Friday in a 55-47 win to earn a spot in the 5A final. Rachel Crosby had 14 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five steals in that game, while Kasey Acton scored 23 to go along with four steals, Karlie Acton had eight points, eight rebounds and four steals, and Kelsey Acton notched eight points.
The Bulldogs — who committed just nine turnovers against Albany — end the season with a 22-1 record.
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Bulldogs 9th in homeschool nationals
TC team finishes season 22-1, with state regional titles
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/20/2013
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Severe weather possible this afternoon
The spring’s first severe weather could hit the Grand Traverse region today.
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Cheers: 05/20/2013
To the late Bill Russell, a businessman who broke barriers all his life, including opening the region's first Indian-owned manufacturing plant in 1975.
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Historical Photo of the Week: 05/20/2013
Can any readers identify the people in this photo? (Click the photo at right to view it larger.)
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Sewer rates likely to rise for city residents
City homeowners can expect their base sewer charge to jump over 6 percent beginning in July under a budget proposal before the city commission.
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Dunn shines, Bums win 1st game
Scott Dunn got it done Sunday. The veteran Traverse City righthander pitched seven shutout innings as the Beach Bums broke into the win column with a 6-2 victory over the Joliet Slammers.
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Info on May 13 historical photo
Historical photo information, provided by readers, for the May 13 image:
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Great weather draws thousands to NMC Barbecue
Mother Nature dished up a glorious day for the Northwestern Michigan College Barbecue, the college's annual fundraiser that attracts thousands to its wooded campus.
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Letters to the Editor: 05/20/2013
In decline ever since; What I didn’t know.
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Norsemen dominate discus throw
Suttons Bay dominated the discus Saturday in the Division 4 track and field regional here.
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A chance to learn about Peace Ranch
The Senior Center Network and Peace Ranch are partnering for a Spring Hoedown, with square dancing and live entertainment.
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News from 100 Years Ago: 05/20/2013
Marriage licenses were issued today to William J. Smith and Alta E. Wells, both of Traverse City; Will M. Russell and Lola May McCombs, both of Buckley, R.F.D. No. 1.
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Leelanau center upgrades old building
The Leelanau Community Cultural Center is keeping stride with modern technology while maintaining the original vintage charm of its Old Art Building.
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Local student earns rank of Eagle Scout
Nicholas Loew, an Elk Rapids High School freshman has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Northern Notes: Visitor seeks car ferry photos for DVD
Frequent northern Michigan vacationer Ted Hayes has put his love for the area into poetry and song and is moving forward with his second DVD featuring the area.
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Community in Brief: 05/20/2013
Interlochen schedule changes; author program; SEEDS fashion show; and more.
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Cathie Martin wins Athena Award
Cathie Martin was supposed to attend her young granddaughter’s school concert Monday night. But someone convinced the adoring grandmother to skip the concert and instead attend the 19th annual Athena Grand Traverse Award ceremony. She did that — only because she believed someone else was getting the award.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/13/2013
A roundup of high school sports results from across northern Michigan:
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Suspect rams jail in Kalkaska escape attempt
Authorities arrested a Bellaire man on accusations he attempted to free an inmate at the Kalkaska County Detention Center by repeatedly ramming his vehicle into the facility.
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City manager finalist selected
Traverse City commissioners selected their top candidate for city manager.
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Man arrested after jail break-in attempt
Authorities arrested a Bellaire man on accusations he attempted to free an inmate at the Kalkaska County Detention Center by ramming his vehicle into the facility.
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Prep Sports Roundup: Frankfort wins tournament
Hannah Nostrant had four hits — including the freshman’s first career varsity home run — to help Frankfort win the Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest Tournament on Saturday. (Plus more)
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Letters to the Editor: 05/13/2013
Makes no sense; Elect those who will.
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Woman fends off Crystal Lake flooding
Betty Wortelboer has had a tough time over the past five weeks.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/20/2013
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