REED CITY – The Central State Activities Association Gold Division name was already owned by Reed City on Friday’s normal season finale opposite Grant, however, ending the normal season 6-0 and entering Next week’s first playoff game with a forged momentum was key purpose for the Coyotes, facing a damaging Grant team that was 2-2, with one of the losses being a loss. The Coyotes fell behind early but went on to win 36-20. “It was a really tough team, congratulations to Grant,” said RC coach Scott Shankel. “It was a smart game to prepare for the playoffs. It was a tough team. They are passing to hurt in the playoffs. Punt game errors nearly burdened the Coyotes. Early in the game, a false punt did not work and gave Grant short ground, leading to a Brandon Keelean landing and a 7-0 lead with the Tiger. RC 27. Isaac Williams had an interception for the Coyotes. Noah Jones had a 20-yard dash to Grant’s 4-yard line early in the moment and then scored on a 1-yard dash. The two-point conversion with Xavier Allen passing Landon Tomaski brought the score to 8-7, which was like that at halftime. Tomaski had an electrifying 65-yard kicking pass back to open half the moment. Payton Hansen’s 2-point run made it 16-7. Later in the third, Grant received the ball over the Coyote 10 on another poorly treated snap on a punt attempt. Orion Evans had a 4-yard landing, but the PAT check fell, making it 16-thirteen. “I had a hard night getting the snap, just a few hiccups,” Shankel said. third, Noah Jones had a 63-yard header 22-13. Midway through the quarter, Grant scored on Keelean’s 4-yard purpose with 4:34 to go for 22-20. Reed City got the kick back and headed for Grant 1 from where Tomaski hit a touchdown dive. Checking things out failed and Grant, 28-20 with 2:30 to go, still had a chance. But Seth Jackson intercepted a flipped pass and sent it 40 yards for the landing. Alex Wirgau ran for both. Jackson intercepted some other pass later in the game. “It starts with our D line,” Jackson said. “They are putting pressure on the quarterback. They are all of them. Option 6, I had to read my blocks and cut inside. He has had five interceptions this season. Reed City rushed 44 times for 280 yards. Jones had thirteen carries for thirteen2 yards and two landings. Tomaski had thirteen carries for 61 yards and one landing. Hansen had nine carries for 60 yards. “Our defense stepped up when we needed it at the end of the game there,” Shankel said. Wirgau had 11 tackles and Teddy Cross had 6. “We’ve been telling our kids all week that this is our league championship here,” Shankel said. “We knew they had given it to us. But it was the championship game. We knew Grant had COVID issues that we wanted to stay away from. The MHSAA will announce the playoff games on its online page on Sunday.
Beal City 21, Morley Stanwood 0 BEAL CITY – Beal City (5-1) ended a four-match winning streak for Morley Stanwood (4-2) with Friday’s out-of-league victory, Campione says. For us to succeed, we have to restrict their big games and keep running the ball. “The Mohawks will find this weekend who they’ll see in the playoffs next week.
CROSS COUNTRYReed CityMANISTEE – Despite inclement weather, the Reed City cross-country women’s and children’s groups made progress outside of the pre-regional held at Manistee High School on Friday. The Coyote boys took 4th place overall, while the women took the position for now to earn a spot in the regionals next Saturday at Benzie Central High School. Red City rookie Anthony Kiaunis finished fifth with a time of 18:10 and rookie Ryan Allen was seventh at 18:29. Izaiah Lentz was 25 (20:21), Mason Dozier 31 (21:04) and Elijah Lentz 34 (21:18). Gavin Throop (21:41) and Nathan Huss (22:23) finished the seven most sensitive. “Anthony Kiaunis ran a one-race whale,” said Reed City coach Rich Saladin. “He was right up there with the most productive riders in Hart. In fact, it amplified its functionality today. Ryan Allen had some other smart functionality and I was actually inspired by the Mason Dozier effort today. “Mason really moved to fill a void that we had today. Our purpose for the kids was to progress. As a team and they were given the task. We are a young team and this is a huge moment for them. ” For the women, Abbigail Kiaunis led the way once back completing seventh overall with a time of 20:42. Nora Smoes was 13 (22:26), Claudia Francke 16 (23:02), Olivia Lewis 18 (23:26), Paige Lofquist 23 (24:02), McKenna Miller 25 (24:14) and Miriah Hodges 35 ( 26:26). The women ended the Hart moment. “Manistee beat us last Thursday, so as a team it was wonderful to hang out for a moment and,” Saladin said. “Olivia Lewis was exceptional today. She, Paige and McKenna had a nice little package. The rain really made the field look great. slippery on putts and some runners made a few crashes, adding Abbie and Paige, who slowed them down. Nora and Claudia push each other and are very consistent. “We are incredibly satisfied with the effort. All the kids are hunting Forward to compete in Benzie next week. “