Traverse City West defeated Traverse City Central in the Division 1 team district finals, advancing to the team regional rounds for the first time since 2019. West head coach Berard Priante expressed pride in the team's performance and emphasized the significance of beating their crosstown rival. The Rayders advanced to the regional rounds after defeating Onaway and Inland Lakes in wrestling districts, while Cadillac secured the school's first D2 district title and Gaylord advanced to regionals by defeating Petoskey. In other sports news, McBain Northern Michigan Christian's Ethan Bennett scored 27 points and had 8 rebounds in a victory against Houghton Lake.

State of Play
  • Traverse City West advanced to the team regional rounds for the first time since 2019
  • Charlevoix and Cadillac both secured victories to advance to regional rounds
  • McBain Northern Michigan Christian's Ethan Bennett scored 27 points and had 8 rebounds
Bottom Line

Traverse City West's victory over crosstown rival Traverse City Central marks a significant achievement, while Charlevoix and Cadillac's advancement to regional rounds demonstrates their strong performance and competitive spirit. Ethan Bennett's exceptional performance contributed to McBain Northern Michigan Christian's success, reflecting the team's commitment to excellence.