Pre-order pictures online at https://vando.imagequix.com/A9PRL9G. (Middle) Hansen, left, and Tate reunite for the first time in 80 years on Monday, May 22, 2023, in their hometown of Hart. On 2/10, the Traverse City Central varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Cadillac (MI) by a score of 58-56. Taylor made the all-state first team last season and will continue at Northern Iowa, and Boyd earned an all-state honorable mention in 2022 and intends to play basketball and football at Ferris State. Frankfort found its stride at the right time with nine wins over its last 10 games and the Glen Lake and Lake Leelanau St. Mary victories avenging earlier losses. 19 Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 61-38 (Quarterfinal) and 58-50 over Hudsonville Unity Christian, 64-48 over East Kentwood, 58-36 over Division 3 No. Oct 22, 2022 @ 1:37am. 68-62 over Chelsea in Quarterfinal, 57-27 over Flat Rock in District Final, 74-43 over Brownstown Woodhaven, 73-60 over Division 3 No. But dont count out the Fighting Irish they defeated Goodrich in that Regional Final last season (although Goodrich avenged with a 15-point win Jan. 6) and have won five of their last seven while playing 19 games this winter against teams with winning records. Players to watch:Javarie Holliday, 6-2 sr. G (15.8 ppg); DaRon Sherman, 6-2 sr. G (10 ppg, 8.0 apg, 3.9 spg); Taelor Lowery, 6-0 sr. G (11 ppg).Outlook:This will be Saginaws first trip to the Semifinals since 2013, and potentially carries even more historical significance with the school set to merge with Arthur Hill for the start of the 2024-25 school year. The Eagles have wins over Frankfort by 26 and Gaylord St. Mary by 12 this season. 1 Ferndale, 81-79 (OT) over Division 2 No. 18 Norway, 62-59 and 54-49 over No. (Closed Monday, July 3rd through Friday, July 7th), Start Time:8:05 AM 2 North Farmington in Regional Final, 72-69 (Regional Semifinal) and 67-64 over No. Outlook:White, who led Detroit Renaissance to Class B championships in 2004 and 2006, has Summit in its first Semifinal after guiding the Dragons to their first Quarterfinal in 2021. Sports Physical Form (MHSAA) Traverse City Central Girls Varsity Basketball . Hansen, who still has a home on a small lake in Holton and lives at a senior care facility in Muskegon, played many years of semi-pro basketball and did some coaching. Traverse City Central Basketball Overall 0-0 0.00 Win % League 0-0 Big North Home0-0 Away0-0 Neutral0-0 PF0 PA0 Streak- Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Add missing athletes to the roster Add a Team Photo Give fans a look at the team Post a Video Network: 2023 Baseball Finals Highlights, State Champs! Tiggs is making more than 60 percent of his shots from the floor and also has put up big numbers. 82-54 over No. I'm not gonna practice today. And who would have imagined that these two high school teammates could still come home again for a reunion at the age of 98? This also will be the programs first Semifinal since 1954. 64 Trojans 71 The Traverse City Central (Traverse City, MI) varsity basketball team won Friday's home tournament game against Petoskey (MI) in overtime by a score of 71-64. MHSAA Tournament Brackets Watch this highlight video of the Traverse City Central (Traverse City, MI) basketball team in its game Traverse City Central vs East Grand Rapids Game Highlights - Jan. 29, 2022 on Jan 29, 2022. Breslin Bound: 2022-23 Boys Regional Preview | Michigan High School (Top photo by Cara Kamps, middle photo by, Hart Teammates Reunite After 80 Years Now as WWII Vets, Great-Grandfathers, Members of the 1943 Hart High School varsity baseball team gather together, preparingfor a team photo. NILES BRANDYWINERecord/rank:25-2, No. Detroit EdisonDetroit Edison (15-9) vs. Madison Heights Bishop Foley (12-11), New Haven (17-7) vs. Detroit Loyola (23-1). 6 Watervliet in District Final, 61-35 over Cassopolis.Players to watch:Jamier Palmer, 6-0 jr. G (10.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.0 apg); Jaremiah Palmer, 6-0 jr. G (12.9 ppg); Byron Linley, 6-1 jr. G (9.7 ppg).Outlook:Brandywine is making its first trip to the Semifinals after also winning its first Regional title, and Knapp has led an incredible transformation of the program. Visit MHSAA.com for up-to-date host and game time information. A. Alpena High School. TC Central High School - Traverse City Area Public Schools On 1/21, the Traverse City Central varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids, MI) by a score of 52-48. 18 McBain, 58-22 and 60-42 over No. This bracket was going to be power-packed no matter what, and features an added storyline after St. Marys avenged two defeats to Brother Rice in winning their District Final. The Michigan High School Athletic Association, Inc., is a private, voluntary association for public, private and parochial secondary schools which choose to join and participate in the organization. (Top photo by Terry Lyons; middle photo by Cara Kamps.). I dont even know all of their names, but its sure been fun watching them.. The Rams next see Hudsonville for the third time after winning the first two matchups by three and one point. Orchard Lake St. Marys 57, Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice 50 The Eaglets (11-10) were the second seed in their District but still sent a shockwave through the entire bracket in upsetting arguably the overall Division 1 favorite Warriors (22-2). DIVISION 1 - FridayDetroit Cass Tech vs Grand Blanc - Noon This also will be the programs first Semifinal since 1954. Big North Conference. 9 Orchard Lake St. Marys, 42-31 over No. Carson Kienitz is a third sophomore starter and provides more size at 6-3 and scoring at 11.4 ppg along with 5.4 rpg. 2021 MHSAA Football Quarterfinal Traverse City Central High School vs. Caledonia High School . A third matchup of Blue Water Area Conference co-champions Croswell-Lexington and Richmond could be on the way in the Regional Final, with Richmond winning their first meeting by nine and Cros-Lex the rematch by the same margin. Trey McKenney, 6-5 soph. For several reasons, crossing over all four divisions, this weekends MHSAA Boys Basketball Semifinal & Finals could be among the most memorable weve played in some time. DeHaan earned an all-state honorable mention last season. 7 Lake Leelanau St. Mary in Regional Final, 52-47 over No. 7 Saginaw Nouvel in Regional Final, 57-33 over No. 9League finish:Tied for fourth in Detroit Catholic League CentralCoach:Todd Covert, eighth season (127-52)Championship history:Four MHSAA titles (most recent 2000), two runner-up finishes.Best wins:55-44 (Quarterfinal) and 63-45 over No. Briggs made the all-state first team last season and signed with Wayne State, and Sydnor earned an all-state honorable mention and signed with Ferris State. On 3/10, the Traverse City Central varsity basketball team won their home tournament game against Petoskey (MI) by a score of 71-64. Traverse City Central High School - Wikipedia Meet the 2023 Michigan Associated Press Division 1 boys basketball all And, certainly, no one would have believed that the two young boys from Hart who forged a friendship through high school sports long before the days of computers, microwave ovens and cell phones would still be alive at the age of 98 for an emotional reunion last month, on May 22, seeing each other for the first time in 80 years and, to cap it off, the reunion took place in their hometown of Hart. The Mustangs edged Rudyard 67-64 on Feb. 8, but Rudyard has lost only once since to Division 1 Sault Ste. He has lived in the same home for 75 years and has three children, six grandchildren, seven great-grandkids and now one great-great-grandchild. 8. 6 Watervliet in District Final, 61-35 over Cassopolis. View the 22-23 Traverse City Central girls varsity basketball team schedule. Audio broadcasts of all Semifinals and Finals will be available free of charge from theMHSAA Network. G (10 ppg); Daniel Smythe, 6-3 jr. G (10 ppg). But the Cardinals have won nine of their last 12 after working through a league that included only one other Division 4 team along with two from Division 2 and two from Division 3. On 3/8, the Traverse City Central varsity basketball team won their away tournament game against Marquette (MI) by a score of 78-75. Kent CityBlanchard Montabella (22-2) vs. Grandville Calvin Christian (23-1), Pewamo-Westphalia (17-6) vs. North Muskegon (19-4). One topic that brings a smile to both of their faces is the recent resurgence of the Hart High School athletic program, which drew media attention not too many years ago for all the wrong reasons notably a football program which went 24 years without a winning record. TRAVERSE CITY ST. FRANCISRecord/rank:23-4, No. 70-62 (OT) over No. Class B runner-up 1978, Class B Lower Peninsula runner-up 1942. GRAND BLANCRecord/rank:25-2, No. 19 Riverview Gabriel Richard in Regional Semifinal, 85-69 over Brownstown Woodhaven. PHOTOS (Top) Flint Beechers Damarcus Burke Jr. (13) drives with Grand Blancs Trevon Johnson defending during their regular-season finale matchup. 15League finish:Tied for second in Alliance LeagueCoach:Mark Keeler, 36th season (669-210)Championship history:Five MHSAA titles (most recent 2022), five runner-up finishes.Best wins:54-41 over No. (Below) Hansen served from 1943 to 1946 as a Sergeant in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Petoskey 69. The Blackhawks have won 11 of their last 13 games, however, and five of their losses came to teams that won 20 games or District titles. 6 Genesee Christian in Regional Final, 75-65 over Plymouth Christian Academy, 52-46 over Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep. Tate laments the demise of his beloved American Legion post in Hart, a town with just over 2,000 residents, as the number of members has steadily declined. 12 Port Huron Northern, 72-60 over Division 1 No. That string was snapped with a 6-3 mark and the schools first earned playoff appearance last fall. Please be advised of pest control treatment for weeds at Central HighSchoolon Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23, 2023. 10 Ann Arbor Huron in Quarterfinal, 71-59 (District Semifinal), 74-70 (OT) and 57-55 over Detroit Martin Luther King, 59-42 over No. Season starts with first day of practice on Monday, November 14th after school from 3:30-5:30! Hansen served in the Army Specialized Training Program and was part of the 52nd Signal Battalion and the 4025th Signal Battalion in the Pacific Theater. This winter, Harts boys basketball team finished the regular season 22-0, the girls basketball team made it to the Division 3 Semifinals at the Breslin Center, wrestling qualified for the Team Finals for the fourth-straight year and competitive cheer placed fourth in Division 4. RETURNING 2022 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS. Traverse City Central Girls Basketball Schedule - MaxPreps Dinner CHS Courtyard, then walk to Bryant Park MHSAA.com's weekly Breslin Bound previews and reviews are powered by MI Student Aid, a part of the Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning located within the Michigan Department of Treasury. 11 Warren De La Salle Collegiate, 56-44 over No. Jake Vermaas, 6-1 jr. G (12.6 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 4.5 apg); Jacob DeHaan, 6-2 sr. G (13 ppg, 5.5 rpg); Sam Medendorp, 6-6 sr. F/C (8.9 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.8 bpg). 7 Saginaw Nouvel in Regional Final, 57-33 over No. Theres only one senior in the eight-player regular rotation, and freshman guard Nylen Goins also averages 9.7 ppg and had a team-high 43 3-pointers entering the week. Olafioye, Morrast and Kemp all started in last seasons Semifinal, and Olafioye made the all-state first team while Morrast earned an honorable mention. Tate served from 1945 to 1946 as a Platoon Sergeant in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Final. The only losses this season were to Division 2 Benton Harbor, and 19 wins have come by double-digit margins. They bounced back from a six-point loss to Boyne City on Jan. 24 for a 24-point win Feb. 21 to share the league title, and playoff wins over Maple City Glen Lake (19 wins) and St. Ignace (22) also were among the most noteworthy. End the Violence. 5 Cadillac, 57-43 over Division 3 No. Best wins:70-62 (OT) over No. 3 Flint Beecher. Rice earned an all-state honorable mention last season and is one of our senior starters. Tate did his service in the 24th Infantry Division and the 19th Infantry Regiment, and was stationed in Japan. Among those are Harold Gayle Tate (far left) and Walter "Stretch" Hansen, at 6-6 the tallest player in the back row. Host sites are in bold: DeWittKalamazoo Central (20-3) vs. East Lansing (14-9), Holt (16-9) vs. Battle Creek Central (16-7). They did lose leading scorer Carson Vis (17.7 ppg) with a season-ending injury in the Regional Final, but DeHaan responded with a team-leading 27 points in the Quarterfinal win. NFHS Network ), Breslin Bound: 2022-23 Boys Semifinals Preview. MHSAA.com senior editor, Click below to copy the link to your clipboard. Click here for yearbook information & to order yours now. The losses this season came to Division 1 Oak Park, Detroit Renaissance and Detroit Catholic Central all in December and Division 2 Detroit University Prep on Feb. 17 after having defeated the Panthers three weeks earlier. Network: 2023 Girls Soccer Finals Highlights, Oakridge 3-Sport Star Potts Applying Lessons to "Second Chapter" in Sales, State Champs! Grand Rapids South Christian vs Romulus Summit Academy North - 7:30 p.m. DIVISION 3 - ThursdayFlint Beecher vs Ecorse - Noon School Hours School Offices Main Office 231.933.6500 Attendance Line 231.933.6555 Office of Mr. Guiney (A-G) 231.933.6510 Office of Mr. Berger (H-P) 231.933.6520 Office of Mr. Kepler (Q-Z) I had an all-expense paid tour of the South Pacific, Hansen said with a chuckle. . Click here to report a bullying tip or report a safety concern. In Division 1 alone, all four semifinalists finished the regular season among the top nine in Michigan Power Rating. PHOTOS (Top) Members of the 1943 Hart High School varsity baseball team gather together, preparingfor a team photo. The Philippines, New Guinea, Okinawa, Hawaii, all over the place.. 6 Warren Lincoln, 67-51 over Division 2 No. Traverse City St. Francis. Network: 2023 LP Boys Golf Finals Highlights, Michigan High School Athletic Association, 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823. G. Basketball Home; Teams; States; Scores; . 12 Port Huron Northern, 72-60 over Division 1 No. Stream Michigan High School Athletic Association sports live and on demand with NFHS Network. Network: 2023 Baseball Finals Highlights, State Champs! Munising vs Marine City Cardinal Mooney - 5:30 p.m. Tickets for this weekends games are $12 for both Semifinals and Finals and available via the Breslin Center ticket office; for information and links visit the, All Semifinals will be broadcast and viewable with subscription on, , and all four Finals will air live Saturday on, Divisions 4, 3 and 2 on the primary channel and Division 1 on BSD Extra as well as on the BSD website and app. They bounced back from a six-point loss to Boyne City on Jan. 24 for a 24-point win Feb. 21 to share the league title, and playoff wins over Maple City Glen Lake (19 wins) and St. Ignace (22) also were among the most noteworthy. 14 Detroit Edison. Its a great place to call home, a great place to live, always has been, said Hansen of his hometown, which got its name from its central position in the heart of Oceana County. The week after their visit, both took part in Memorial Day parades Hansen in the Lakeside parade in Muskegon and Tate in his 77th Memorial Day service in Hart.