May 04, 2026

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Mike Williamson

Mike Williamson is a veteran sports writer with more than 22 years of sports journalism experience and is well known throughout southeast Michigan. His coverage spans high school and local athletics, with a reputation for knowledgeable reporting, strong relationships within the sports community, and a deep understanding of the region’s teams and athletes.

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Dexter Baseball Takes Four of Five

Dexter Baseball Takes Four of Five

The Dexter baseball team was one of the few teams that was able to play a handful of games due to the wet weather last week. The Dreadnaughts improved to 5-1 in the SEC Red with a three-game sweep of Ann Arbor Skyline. Dexter pitching and defense held the Eagles to just one run in ...

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Saline Track and Field Teams Sweep SEC Red Tri-Meet

Saline Track and Field Teams Sweep SEC Red Tri-Meet

The Saline track and field teams swept a pair of SEC Red meet last week with wins over Bedford and Huron. The boys defeated Bedford 79-58 and Huron 80-57. Saline dominated the distance events, with Jacob Szalay winning the 800 meters (1:59.03) and finishing second in the 1600 (4:33.77). Brennan Larusso captured the 1600 title ...

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Saline Girls’ Lacrosse Drops Pair of Heartbreakers

Saline Girls’ Lacrosse Drops Pair of Heartbreakers

The Saline girls’ lacrosse team dropped a pair of heartbreaking matches last week. The Hornets dropped a hard-fought 8-7 decision to Father Gabriel Richard to start the week. Ayla Stager, Mary Kate Murphy, and Sofia Buday scored two goals each for the Hornets. Saline then dropped a tough 10-8 overtime decision to Clay, Ohio Friday ...

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Saline Softball Rolls to Four Wins

Saline Softball Rolls to Four Wins

The Saline softball team improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the SEC Red after four wins last week. The Hornets allowed just one hit in a 16-0, 15-0 doubleheader sweep of Ann Arbor Huron to open the week. Saline used a ten run second inning to end the game after three in the opener. ...

Chelsea Soccer Stays Near Top of SEC White

Chelsea Soccer Stays Near Top of SEC White

The Chelsea girls’ soccer team picked up a pair of conference wins as the Bulldogs try to keep pace with Adrian near the top of the SEC White standings. The Bulldogs opened the week with a 5-1 win over Tecumseh. Avery Cousino scored a pair of first half goals to give the Bulldogs a 2-1 ...

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Saline Soccer Blanks Two More Opponents

Saline Soccer Blanks Two More Opponents

The Saline girls’ soccer team earned a pair of shutouts in SEC Red action last week to improve to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the conference. The Hornets opened the week by blanking Monroe 8-0. Caylin Sturms led Saline with a hat trick of three goals. Sadie Walsh found the net twice, while MaKena Means, ...

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Dexter Track and Field Teams Split with Pioneer

Dexter Track and Field Teams Split with Pioneer

The Dexter track and field teams hosted Ann Arbor Pioneer in a SEC Red dual meet and the Dreads earned a split in the boys and girls meets. The boys had a dominant showing with numerous top-three finishes to defeat Ann Arbor Pioneer 77–60. The Dreadnaughts controlled the sprints early, with Josh Graybill leading the ...

Saline Girls Claim D1 District Title

Saline Girls Claim D1 District Title

The Saline girls’ basketball team used a stingy defense and an all-around team effort to claim the D1 district title with a 52-40 win over Dexter Friday night. Saline held Dexter to 19 points in the first half and built a 30-19 lead at the break. The Hornets defense clamped down o the Dreadnaughts in ...

Chelsea Gets Revenge Over Sexton for D2 Regional Title

Chelsea Gets Revenge Over Sexton for D2 Regional Title

The Chelsea boys’ basketball team got their chance, and they came through when they needed to, avenging last years heartbreaking loss to Lansing Sexton with a 51-45 win for the regional title Thursday night. The teams met last year, and it was Sexton that nailed a hail-mary three quarter court three-pointer at the buzzer to ...

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Chelsea Wins Fourth Straight D2 District Title

Chelsea Wins Fourth Straight D2 District Title

Another year and another district title for the Chelsea boys basketball team after the Bulldogs pulled away for a 51-45 win over Williamston Friday night. The district title is the fourth straight for Chelsea and they advance to the D2 regional at Fowlerville Tuesday night against I-8 co-champion Marshall (19-4). The Bulldogs fell behind early ...

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Dexter Hockey Advances to D2 Regional Final

Dexter Hockey Advances to D2 Regional Final

The Dexter hockey team punched its ticket to the Division 2 Regional Final Saturday afternoon with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Grosse Pointe South in the semifinals at USA Hockey Arena. Dexter built an early cushion and held off a late push by the Blue Devils to earn the win. Jeremy Schroeder led the way ...

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Dexter Girls’ Roll to Pair of Wins

Dexter Girls’ Roll to Pair of Wins

The Dexter girls’ basketball team rolled to a pair of wins last week, including a 54-29 win over rival Chelsea Friday night. The Chelsea game was tied at seven in the first quarter, when the Dreadnaughts went on an 8-1 run to take a 15-8 lead after one quarter. The Dreadnaughts pushed the lead to ...

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Saline Sends Four Wrestlers to MHSAA Division 1 State Finals

Saline Sends Four Wrestlers to MHSAA Division 1 State Finals

Saline will be well represented at the MHSAA Division 1 Individual State Finals after four Hornets punched their tickets with strong performances at regionals hosted by Saline Saturday. Leading the way was Brice LaFleur (120), who captured a regional title with a dominant run. LaFleur opened with a technical fall in the quarterfinals, followed by ...

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