Sports

These teams have history

The Almont Raiders football team will play the Cougars of Lansing Catholic High School Saturday at Ford Field. It’s the very first time the Raiders have earned a spot in the MHSAA Div. 5 high school football championship. The Raiders have reached 3 semifinal games. In...

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Almont a win away from state title

Almont a win away from state title

ALMONT — Four postseason wins down, one to go. That is the objective for the Almont football team (13-0) as they hope to continue their playoff run with a win this Saturday against Lansing Catholic (12-1) in the Division 5 state championship game at Detroit’s Ford...

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Raiders are Ford Field-bound

Raiders are Ford Field-bound

ALMONT — The Almont football team earned their first-ever trip to the Division 5 state championship game, accomplishing the feat with an impressive 36-8 triumph against Detroit Denby in a semifinal battle last Saturday afternoon. Walled Lake Central High School is...

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Times selects All-Area girls’ cross country team

Times selects All-Area girls’ cross country team

  TRI-CITY AREA — Week in and week out these competitors delivered solid outings on the course. Here is a look at who made the 2019 edition of the Tri-City Times All-Area girls’ cross country squad and the credentials they generated along the way: Jessica Denver,...

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Almont a win away  from Ford Field

Almont a win away from Ford Field

Raiders to square off against a tough Detroit Denby squad   ALMONT — Unchartered territory. That is what the Almont Raiders (12-0) will hope to explore, pending a successful verdict in their upcoming Division 5 state semifinal game versus Detroit Denby (10-2)...

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Almont stops Swan Valley, 25-14

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...

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Raiders one step closer to state semifinals

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...

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Almont wins title, 22-20

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...

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Times names top runners

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....

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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...

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