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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...

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....

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 — 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...

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...

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...

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)...

TRI-CITY AREA — Imlay City came out on top of a 34-3 verdict over host Capac in a non-league varsity football game last Friday night. With the outcome, Imlay City finishes at 5-4. Capac winds up 1-8. “We started out slow but woke up in the second quarter,” Imlay City...