TRAVERSE CITY — Traverse City West won its first Division 1 district wrestling title Thursday night in 10 years.
The Titans defeated Alpena 46-31 and Traverse City Central 63-11 to end the drought.
"The kids deserve it," West coach Berard Priante said. "It's been a long season. They've worked hard all year. This is their reward."
West will now face Saginaw Heritage in a first round regional match next Wednesday in Midland.
The Titans used pins by Trevor Willnow at 189, Jonah Jasmin at 119 and Zack Provost at 140 to turn back Alpena. Provost's pin sealed the victory.
In addition, Liam Curtis, wrestling in his first match of the season, posted a 9-1 win at 285 that proved critical.
West won four weight classes by void — Shale Nolan at 160, Caleb Harris at 103, Eric Anton at 112 and Kolin Stanley at 125.
The Titans had six pins in the win over Central — Tyler Shaffer at 171, Willnow at 189, Chad Pipkins at 215, Stanley at 125, Caleb Kase at 130 and Tanner Yanski at 152.
Nolan claimed 160 by decision. Winning by voids were Josh Wheaton at 285, Harris at 103, Anton at 112, Jasmin at 119 and Sean Clark at 145.
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Titans win first district in 10 years
West will now face Saginaw Heritage in the regional
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Bums lose to Rascals
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Roundup: Buckley sweeps Lake City
Kayla Traylor pitched two strong games on Tuesday at Buckley earned a 4-3, 8-4 non-conference sweep of Lake City (plus more softball and baseball).
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Gwizdz: Big walleye scarce on Houghton Lake
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Benzie’s Warsecke takes three races
For much of the 1,600-meter run at Tuesday’s Record-Eagle Honor Roll meet, Benzie Central’s Theresa Warsecke was all alone out front.
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Huddleston wins Ryan Shay Memorial Cup
William Huddleston was not going to settle for second. Not this time.
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Rascals beat Beach Bums
In a battle of division leaders, the West came out on top this time. West-leading River City handed East leader Traverse City a 5-1 loss Tuesday.
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West beats Central in OT
After trailing three times, Traverse City West rallied in overtime to beat TC Central 4-3 in a Division 1 district soccer opener Tuesday. (plus more soccer, baseball and softball)
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Globetrotter to be at area schools
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Continued ... - Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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Honor Roll field is packed
Mike Riojas has company. The Mesick standout won’t be the only speedster on the track when the gun goes off for the 100-meters at today’s Honor Roll Meet at Traverse City Central.
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Thunderbolts avoid sweep
Windy City waited until almost the last inning to stave off a sweep at the hands of the Traverse City Beach Bums.
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DNR reminds anglers about bait restrictions
Michigan officials are reminding anglers that bait restrictions apply in some waters as a way to slow the spread of a viral fish disease.
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Smith, Davis win Bayshore Marathon
No records were set in Saturday’s 30th annual Bayshore Marathon. Not for a lack of trying, though. California’s Caitlin Smith, a Traverse City West grad, and Indiana’s Jesse Davis gave it a shot in winning the women’s and men’s titles.
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Holm, O’Malley claim half marathon
Ryan Holm remembered the fast start to last year’s Bayshore Marathon. So he was a little surprised when no one went out with him in Saturday’s half marathon. Holmes cruised, winning the men’s 13.1-mile race in 1:08:41.1.
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Oubre, Seward claims 10K titles
For Sophie Seward, it was not a bad consolation prize. The 15-year-old had her sophomore track season at Indiana’s Eastbrook High School end early last week when she failed to qualify in the 3,200 for this Friday’s state high school finals. So she joined her father in running the Bayshore on Saturday and won the 10K instead.
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New hockey league aims for 14 teams
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Huskies win MITCA state title
Benzie Central defended its title, winning the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association Division 3 state championship on Saturday at Kent City for the second straight year. (plus more track and baseball)
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Clem, Bums shot out Windy City
Traverse City’s pitching made three early runs hold up as the Beach Bums took a 3-0 decision from Windy City.
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TC takes home opener over Windy City
Light-hitting Traverse City outfielder Brian Heere hit the first home run of the season in Wuerfel Park, helping the Beach Bums to a home opener victory over Windy City. “I don’t think anybody would have bet on me getting the first one out,” Heere said. “It was a line drive and it just kept carrying.”
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Davis takes aim at record
The longest-standing Bayshore record could be in jeopardy this morning. Jeff Sharp set the men’s marathon record of 2 hours, 17 minutes, 40 seconds in 1983. That time still stands. Among those taking aim at that mark today: Jesse Davis, who ran a 2:18:47 in the 2011 Houston Marathon.
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Blues win another state title
The Traverse Bay Blues high school girls rugby team kept its win streak alive with a dominating 46-0 win over Berkley in the state championship game. It was the third consecutive state crown for the Blues, who have not lost in three years.
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West, Central to play at Comerica
Talk of an outdoor hockey game between crosstown rivals Traverse City Central and West has been brewing for a couple years. It’s about to happen.
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Bums drop finale
Traverse City heads back to TC for home opener today
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Roundup: Northmen win BNC soccer title
With a 3-2 win over visiting TC Central on Thursday, Petoskey clinched the Big North Conference title (Plus, baseball, softball and tennis).
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Bayshore packet pick-up today
Packet pick-up for the 30th Bayshore Marathon will be today at TC Central.
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