The 2012 Associated Press Division 7-8 All-State football team, which is selected by Michigan sports writers.
QUARTERBACKS
ALL-STATE
Nate Gaggin, Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett, Sr.
Mitch Myler, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart Academy, Sr., 5-11, 170
SPECIAL MENTION
Drew Marion, Lake City; Garrett Badgero, Atlanta.
HONORABLE MENTION
Austin Grinsteiner, Stephenson; Eli Kraft, Harbor Beach; Sam Schafer, Beal City; Jens Gillings, Whittemore-Prescott; Garrett Soule, Dansville.
RUNNING BACKS
ALL-STATE
Keymonne Gabriel, Detroit Loyola, 5-11, 218, Sr.
Nick Hire, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart Academy, Sr., 6-0, 175
Wyatt Derrer, Mancelona, 5-11, 185, Sr.
Tyler Koenigsknecht, Fowler, 5-9, 175, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Demetrius Stinson, Detroit Douglass; Michael Lewis, Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian; Brandon St. Clair, Lawton; Adam Vosburg, Gobles.
HONORABLE MENTION
Jack Hardman, St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic; David Mireles, Hartford; Dillon Kibby, Johannesburg-Lewiston; Will Brockman, Central Lake; Nathan Fettes, Lincoln-Alcona; David Walker, Harbor Springs; Darrylnotay Hines, Melvindale Academy for Business and Tech; Tim Anderson, Coleman; Ty Rollin, Beal City; Stephen Dietrich, Michigan Lutheran Seminary; Jordan Garchow, Merrill; Leighton Merritt, Britton Deerfield; Jared Bruner, Addison; David Younger-Dean, Burton Bendle.
WIDE RECEIVERS
ALL-STATE
Jake Grice, Dansville 5-10, 180, Sr.
Amari Coleman, New Lothrop, 5-8, 165, Jr.
Steve Schankin, Petersburg Summerfield, 6-2, 185, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Ryan Vincent, Lake City; Darrell McIntyre, Detroit Douglass
LINEMEN
ALL-STATE
Malik McDowell, Detroit Loyola, 6-7 290, Jr.
Jake Doetsch, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes, 6-2, 210, Sr.
Cari Campbell, Muskegon Catholic Central, 6-2, 220, Sr.
Nate Schafer, Beal City, Sr., 6-0, 190
Logan Slaughter, Mendon, 6-5, 235, So.
Josh Schipper, Saginaw Nouvel, 6-2, 264, Sr.
Brann Schmitt, Carson City, 6-5, 220, Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Jake Khoury, Traverse City St. Francis; Brad Wootke, Ishpeming; Zach Reiger, Hudson; Paris Baisley, Melvindale Academy for Business and Tech; Chris Sims, Ottawa-Lake Whiteford.
HONORABLE MENTION
Dalton Sulz, Mancelona; Devon VanOrder, Evart; Dylan Dario, Iron Mountain North Dickinson; Dominic Christian, Iron Mountain North Dickinson; Kajohn Armstrong, Detroit Loyola; Dan Baird, Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett; Shawn Watkins, Melvindale Academy for Business and Tech; Nick Mangutz, Mio AuSable; Brendan Ballard, Unionville-Sebewaing; Archie Naert, Reese; Andre Collins, Carson City; Robert Thompson, Climax-Scotts; Garrett Miller, Sand Creek; Cameron Bongard, Fowler; Mike Mortimore, Morrice; Kyle Weswell, Mendon.
LINEBACKERS
ALL-STATE
Joe Ostman, St. Ignace, 6-2, 232, Sr.
Nate Gerhold, Decatur, 5-11, 187, Sr.
Josh Reau, Britton Deerfield, Sr.
Christian Benavidez, Vestaburg, 6-0, 170, Jr.
Brad Harrah, Adrian Lenawee Christian, Jr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Tyler Shultz, St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic; Byron Bullough, Traverse City St. Francis; Tyler Jacqmain, Saginaw Nouvel; Kenny Willekes, Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian.
HONORABLE MENTION
Seth Goodrich, Saugatuck; R.J. Poirier, Ishpeming; Joe Wilson, Fulton-Middleton; Clay Loomis, Whittemore-Prescott; Dalton Stepnowski, Reading; Jeff Gilbert, Gobles.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
ALL-STATE
Cody Peyok, Reese, 5-10, 180, Jr.
Kirk Gibson, Climax-Scotts, 5-11, 155, Sr.
Nathan Holt, Lake City, 5-7, 145, Jr,.
Eric Cooper, Flint Beecher
SPECIAL MENTION
Alex Lewandoski, Muskegon Catholic Central.
HONORABLE MENTION
Andon Ware, Baldwin; Curtis St. Louis, St. Ignace; Cody Berg, Iron Mountain North Dickinson.
SPECIALIST
ALL-STATE
Nolan Nye, Frankfort, 5-11, 185, Sr.
Nick Eberstein, Mendon, 5-10, 160, Sr.
PUNTER
ALL-STATE
Tommy Sanchez, Detroit Westside Christian, 5-10, 160, Jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Quinn Matthews, Onekama; Austin Feldpausch, Fowler.
PLACEKICKER
ALL-STATE
Spencer Howell, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes, 5-9, 165, Jr.
SPECIAL MENTION
Cooper Mojsiejenko, Bridgman.
HONORABLE MENTION
Chris Polite, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Joe Reddinger, Iron Mountain North Dickinson
Bob Saylor, Reese
SPECIAL MENTION
Lou Rau, Beal City; Gary Lee, Flint Hamady;
HONORABLE MENTION
Jason Mensing, Ottawa Lake Whiteford.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Malik McDowell, Detroit Loyola.
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Light & Power names Arends executive director
The board for Traverse City Light & Power shut down its faltering search for a new executive director and threw the switch on Tim Arends.
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Teen charged with drunken driving
Police arrested a 16-year-old Traverse City girl on an operating while intoxicated charge after observing her drive erratically on Garfield Avenue.
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Editorial: Food trucks will help build reputation
The issue: Traverse City OKs food trucks. Our view: New choices will enhance city’s reputation as a foodie haven.
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NMC 'expression policy' put on hold
Trustees placed a newly adopted “campus expression” policy on hold until Northwestern Michigan College staff can specify how it will be implemented and communicate the full policy to those affected.
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Lions sign TC West graduate
Former Traverse City West offensive lineman Darren Keyton, an undrafted rookie free agent, signed with the Detroit Lions on Monday.
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App brings perks to merchants
Joe Walker has been a techie for more than 20 years, but it was a weekend of “X-Boxing” and a love of northern Michigan that sparked the start of Ozmott.
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Community in Brief: 05/14/2013
Photo exhibit opens; LIWdA hosts program; film festival; and more.
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Langbehn not yet ready to set Bums lineup
Starting rotation? Still working on it. Opening day pitcher? To be determined. Starting lineup? Pending.
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Letters to the Editor: 05/14/2013
A perfect relationship; Must respond to needs; Beware the boogeyman.
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Fruit farmers: 'We dodged a bullet'
Fruit farmers reported very little damage to their crops following a deep chill that left a thick, frosty residue on grass blades and car windshields across northern Michigan.
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Fred Goldenberg: Wednesday's expo a don't miss for seniors
Many people ascribe to the belief that as the ball dropped in Times Square on Jan. 1, 1946, the first baby boomer was born and that 76 million births later, our lifestyle and ideas for the future have the country turned upside down.
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City manager finalist chosen
Jered Ottenwess is thrilled to be Traverse City’s top candidate for city manager.
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Forum: Mich. dairy farmers wait for Congress
For farmers in Michigan like me, observing how Congress dealt with farm policy in 2012 was like watching a football game: plenty of shouting, lots of movement, a cloud of dust … and then the ball ends up in about the same place where it started.
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Prep Sports Roundup: TC West beats TC Central
Jessica Kalbfleisch scored three goals Monday night as Traverse City West defeated Big North Conference soccer rival Traverse City Central, 4-1. (Plus more)
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Arrests made in burglary probe
Authorities arrested four people during a residential burglary investigation that netted thieves more than $10,000 in valuables.
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Police: Drunken driver parked in stranger's driveway, fell asleep
A suspected drunken driver was arrested after he pulled into a stranger’s driveway in Elmwood Township and fell asleep behind the wheel.
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Woman on moped arrested on 3rd OWI offense
A 24-year-old Traverse City woman involved in a moped accident was arrested on her third offense for operating while intoxicated.
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Elk Rapids students to plant thousands of trees
Elk Rapids Schools’ advanced placement biology students will plant more than 700 trees today on forested property owned by the school district.
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Expect delays on M-37 near Vance Road
Motorists should expect delays this week on M-37 between Vance Road and M-113.
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Today in Sports: 05/14/2013
What's happening in sports across the region and the country:
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/07/2013
A roundup of high school sports results from across northern Michigan:
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Food trucks get green light in Traverse City
Traverse City commissioners gave food trucks the OK to roll into downtown this summer.
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Community in Brief: 05/07/2013
Father Fred sale; help Goodwill Inn; Genealogy meeting; and more.
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1,000 ribbons will show unity for golf team
Lake Michigan Conference athletes will soon be wearing green ribbons at spring events as a show of support for league member Grayling, which is coping with tragedy after an accident killed senior Louis Menard and golf coach Jason Potter last week.
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