Kingsley High School wrestlers, including Gavyn Merchant and Isaiah Cosgrove, are set to compete at the state finals in Detroit after securing regional championships. Traverse City West and Traverse City Central also qualified wrestlers for the Division 1 state finals. Gaylord's Jaron Bensinger and Ty Bensinger earned regional titles, leading the team's successful qualifiers for the state finals. Boyne City's varsity boys bowling team clinched a conference championship with an 8-2 season record.

By the Numbers
  • Gavyn Merchant holds a 17-0 record at the 132-pound weight bracket.
  • Traverse City West's Brady Vaughan has a 42-5 record, qualifying for the 215-pound weight bracket at the state finals.
  • Jaron Bensinger secured a regional championship with a 35-1 record in the 126-pound bracket.
  • Boyne City's Eric Mansfield led the varsity boys bowling team to a conference championship with high games of 192 and 202.
State of Play
  • Kingsley High School wrestlers, Traverse City West, and Traverse City Central will represent the region at the state finals in Detroit.
  • Gaylord's successful qualifiers for the state finals enhance the area's presence at the upcoming event.
  • Boyne City's varsity boys bowling team's victory secures a conference championship, reflecting a strong season performance.
Bottom Line

Kingsley, Traverse City West, Traverse City Central, and Gaylord have secured multiple qualifiers for the wrestling state finals, indicating a strong regional presence. Boyne City's varsity boys bowling team's conference championship adds to the region's sporting success, reflecting a competitive and successful season for the teams involved.