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Almont stops Swan Valley, 25-14
Raiders defense finds firm footing to win their third regional title ALMONT — The Almont football team earned their third-ever regional title, joining the 2011 and 2014 squads on that list, en route to a 25-14 triumph against Saginaw Swan Valley in a Division...

Raiders one step closer to state semifinals
Swan Valley is next assignment for Almont ALMONT — Almont will look to become the third football team in school history to reach the state semifinals (the 2011 and 2014 squads accomplished the feat previously) this Saturday when it hosts Saginaw Swan Valley for...

Almont wins title, 22-20
Raider defense stuffs Mariners playoff bid ALMONT — The Almont football team came up big at a time they needed it most, stopping a two-point conversion bid with 21.6 seconds remaining, and that lifted them to a dramatic 22-20 victory over host Marine City in a...

Times names top runners
TRI-CITY AREA — From start to finish, these athletes set the standard for excellence. Here is a look at who gained selection to the 2019 edition of the Tri-City Times All-Area boys’ cross country squad and the credentials they generated en route: Ronny Hudson, Dryden....
Almont, Marine City square off next
ALMONT — The Almont football team will once again look to continue their postseason path this Friday when it travels to Marine City for a Division 5, Region 3, District 2 championship championship game. East China Stadium will provide the venue for the contest which...

Dryden wins NCTL championship
DRYDEN — The Dryden varsity volleyball team completed an unbeaten North Central Thumb League campaign with a 25-15, 25-15, 18-25, 25-14 win against host Kingston on Tuesday, October 29. For Dryden, Erin Boettcher led the way with 26 service points. She was backed by...

Imlay City stuns Cros-Lex in districts
IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City volleyball team rallied for a 21-25, 18-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-12 triumph against Cros-Lex in a Division 2 district volleyball opening round battle Monday night. Armada High School is where the action unfolded. Monday’s victory marked the...

Almont playoff bid runs through Richmond
Raiders open postseason with another win over Blue Devils, 30-20 ALMONT — Almont saw to it that their postseason path would continue, earning a 30-20 win at host Richmond’s expense in a Division 5, Region 3, District 2 semifinal game last Friday night. With the...

Spartans lose coin flip for final spot
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City just missed out on becoming the second Tri-City Area football team to reach the state playoffs this past weekend. When the final playoff points were announced, Imlay City and Durand managed identical point totals in their pursuit of the final...

Imlay City’s Denver running in finals
TRI-CITY AREA — The Imlay City and Almont girls’ cross country teams generated a fifth and 10th, respectively, last Saturday at a Division 2 regional. Goodells County Park is where the action unfolded. Regina (58 points), Marysville (91) and Macomb Lutheran North (93)...