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WLEW Sports Network2022-10-28 // Bad Axe at LakersIn the first week of the postseason, the EPBP Lakers defeated Bad Axe for the second time this season with a hard-fought 21-14 victory. Lakers' Ethan Wissner led the way with 29 carries for 143 yards and all three scores for the Green Machine. Wissner had to assume quarterback duties after starting play-caller Connor McCain went down with a lower leg injury. Bad Axe led through the first three quarters 14-6, but Lakers scored two unanswered touchdowns in the 4th for the playoff victory. Lakers now advance to the District Championship at Montrose.2022-10-293h 00WLEW Sports Network2022-10-21 // Vassar at Harbor BeachHarbor Beach's freshman quarterback, Caden Bucholtz commanded the Pirates to a victory over Vassar, 51-12 to end the regular season. Bucholtz led the team in rushing with 159 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 8 carries, averaging nearly 20 yards per carry. Through the air, Bucholtz completed 80% of his passes (4-5-0) for 85 yards and another score, brought in by fellow freshman classmate, Benson Harper (3 receptions, 59 yards, 1 touchdown).2022-10-222h 43WLEW Sports Network2022-10-14 // Harbor Beach at Bad AxeHarbor Beach scored early and never looked back, defeating the Bad Axe Hatchets 28-7. The Pirates saw their senior quarterback Tanton Babcock go down with a non-contact injury, making way for freshman Caden Bucholtz, who would lead the team for another two scores. Bucholtz ended the game with 10 carries, 30 yards and 1 rushing touchdown. He also threw the ball twice with one completion for 60 yards. On defense, he finished with 7 tackles including one for a loss and two interceptions.2022-10-152h 49WLEW Sports Network2022-10-07 // Bad Axe at LakersLaker clinched the outright Greater Thumb West championship with a tough-nosed performance over the Bad Axe, winning 32-14. Ethan Wissner led the Lakers with 28 carries for 179 yards and 2 touchdowns. Wissner also threw for a touchdown on 1-3-1 passing. With the win, Lakers improves to 7-0 on the season.2022-10-083h 13WLEW Sports Network2022-09-30 // Kingston at DeckervilleThe Kingston Cardinals snapped an 18-game, 35-year losing streak to the Deckerville Eagles with a 54-20 victory on the road. Kingston's Junior quarterback Owen Corlis ran for 248 yards and 3 scores on just 21 carries, in addition to 145 yards through the air and two more touchdowns. With the win, Kingston improves to 6-0 on the season.2022-10-052h 46WLEW Sports Network2022-09-23 // Cass City at SanduskyIt was never more than a one-possession game as Cass City wins on the road 20-14 against Sandusky. No scoring in the 1st quarter led to two scores in the 2nd to make it an 8-8 game at halftime. Cass City would connect on a 4th and long with a Carter Patrick to Mason Gniewek 31-yard pass for the go-ahead score.2022-09-242h 52WLEW Sports Network2022-09-16 // Ubly at Harbor BeachIt was all Ubly early and often en route to a 42-0 victory over Harbor Beach. Evan Peruski led the Bearcats with 136 yards and 2 touchdowns, all on just 12 carries. Mark Heilig brought in two interceptions, including one for a 95-yard touchdown return. With the victory, Ubly improves to 4-0 and is in the driver's seat for their second-straight GTE title.2022-09-172h 46WLEW Sports Network2022-09-09 // Harbor Beach at Cass CityThe Harbor Beach Pirates entered Week #3 with a lot of questions regarding their strength of schedule, but showed their strength as a team claiming their third victory in three tries, 30-16. The Pirates struck first against the Cass City Red Hawks and held serve for the remainder of the game. Jacob Booms led Harbor Beach with 13 carries for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns. Cass City's freshman, Ryker Wallace led the team with 23 totes for 135 yards and a score.With the win, Harbor Beach improves to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in GTE play, setting up an undefeated showdown with the 3...2022-09-102h 54WLEW Sports Network2022-09-01 // Lakers at Cass City - 2nd HalfCass City struck first, but the Lakers wore the Red Hawks down and won 39-12. It was a 4-point lead for the green and white at halftime, but the Lakers scored 23 points while blanking Cass City in the final 24 minutes. Lakers' Ethan Wissner did all of the scoring on 26 carries, accumulating 199 yards and 5 touchdowns.2022-09-021h 11WLEW Sports Network2022-09-01 // Lakers at Cass City - 1st HalfCass City struck first, but the Lakers wore the Red Hawks down and won 39-12. It was a 4-point lead for the green and white at halftime, but the Lakers scored 23 points while blanking Cass City in the final 24 minutes. Lakers' Ethan Wissner did all of the scoring on 26 carries, accumulating 199 yards and 5 touchdowns.2022-09-021h 48WLEW Sports Network2022-08-26 // Ubly at Bad AxeThe Ubly Bearcats wasted no time getting back into mid-season form as they defeated the Bad Axe Hatchets 41-7. Before the first quarter was complete, it was already 21-0 Ubly and 28-0 at halftime. Bad Axe would not get on the board until 3:06 remaining in the 4th quarter to make the final score of Ubly 41, Bad Axe 7. 2022-08-272h 54WLEW Sports NetworkArchives // 1979 Quarterfinal - Lakers 56, Redford St Mary's 55The year is 1979 and the Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Lakers have already rolled through the local district and regional, but now face off with the state's number one team: Redford St Mary in the State Quarterfinals. In a packed gymnasium at Troy Athens High School, Tom Meyer was on hand to call the game that saw the Lakers trailing by multiple possessions with only a minute to go. Aaron Deering would make a hook shot as time expired to put the Lakers ahead by just one point, 56-55.A special thank you goes out to Dwight Gascho...2022-03-2911 minWLEW Sports Network2022-03-14 // R24 Bad Axe vs MarletteIt was tied at the end of the first quarter and tied at halftime, but the Marlette Red Raiders would erase a double-digit deficit in the 3rd quarter to eventually win by one point over Bad Axe, 47-46 in the regional semi-final game. Grant Roberson would pour in 9 of his 15 points in the final quarter, while Collin Miller made the basket with 10 seconds remaining to put Marlette ahead for good. With the win, Marlette advances to the Regional Championship to face the #1 team in Division 03 basketball, the Flint Beecher Bucs.2022-03-151h 42WLEW Sports Network2022-03-11 // D95 Lakers vs Bad AxeBad Axe defended their district title with a 64-47 victory on their home court. Lakers' defense held Aaron Sowles to just 7 points, but D'Carlos Sageman (18pts), Keaton Braun (16pts) and Jake MacPhee (15pts) filled the void to lead the Hatchets to victory. With the win, Bad Axe advanced to the Region 24 semi-finals to face the Marlette Red Raiders.2022-03-151h 59WLEW Sports Network2022-03-09 // D95 Lakers vs Cass CityThe Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Lakers left nothing in question as they came out strong against the Cass City Red Hawks, eventually winning 49-27. Laker big man Hunter Krohn finished with 18 points leading all scorers while Dylan Wehner chipped in 14. With the win, Lakers advanced to the District 95 Championship against the Bad Axe Hatchets2022-03-111h 18WLEW Sports Network2022-03-09 // D95 Harbor Beach vs Bad AxeThe Pirates threw everything they had at Bad Axe, but the Hatchets slowly pulled away, winning by 14 points, 57-43. Aaron Sowles would lead the Hatchets with 14 points to punch Bad Axe's ticket to the district championship against the Lakers of Elkton Pigeon Bay Port in District 95 hosted by the Bad Axe Hatchets.2022-03-111h 43WLEW Sports Network2022-03-07 // D95 Cass City vs CaroCass City was led by their sophomore-junior tandem of Carter Patrick and Mike Fernald, each going for 17 points against the Caro Tigers in part of their 56-39 victory. With the win, Cass City advanced to the District 95 Semi-Final game against Lakers.2022-03-111h 13WLEW Sports Network2022-03-07 // D95 Harbor Beach vs USAThe Pirates were firing on all cylinders and held USA to just 19 points the entire game, en route to a 56-19 victory over the Patriots. With the win, Harbor Beach advanced to play Bad Axe in the semi-final round of District 95, hosted by Bad Axe.2022-03-111h 32WLEW Sports Network2022-03-03 // Lakers at UblyIn a final tune-up before the MHSAA Tournament, the Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Lakers used their length and defensive pressure to disrupt the Ubly Bearcats, winning by 11 points, 61-50.2022-03-111h 42WLEW Sports Network2022-02-25 // Cass City at LakersEight lead changes in the last 17 minutes of the game led to a wild finish and victory for the Lakers on Coming Home night against Cass City. The green and white led at halftime, but Cass City would take the lead at the end of the third, before Lakers snagged the win, 52-45. Bill McLellan Jr's Lakers would go on a 16-2 run in just 3:19 to regain the lead.2022-03-011h 43WLEW Sports Network2022-02-18 // Ubly at Brown CityIt seems that any time a team travels to Brown City for a basketball game, two things are bound to happen: a snowstorm and a barn burner, in no particular order. The Ubly Bearcats would have to sustain multiple Brown City surges to claim a two-point victory, 38-36, clinching a share of the GTE title and claiming it outright in their next game. 2022-03-011h 45WLEW Sports Network2022-02-09 // Harbor Beach at UblyThe previous five meetings between Ubly and Harbor Beach resulted in a game of two points or less. The Bearcats put that to rest quickly, as they throttled the Pirates winning by 17 points, 52-35. Evan Peruski would lead Ubly with 15 points, Matt Brandel at 14 and Kyle Sweeney chipping in 12 points. With the victory, Ubly has won 5 of the last 6 games against their rival, Harbor Beach.2022-02-281h 45WLEW Sports Network2022-02-04 // Bad Axe at ReeseA blistering first few minutes for Reese combined with a sluggish start for the Bad Axe Hatchets would result in a 73-53 victory for the Reese Rockets on a cold and wintry Friday night. Bad Axe would start to shake off their sluggish start before halftime, cutting the deficit down to 11 but Reese would continue to roll in the second half outscoring the Hatchets 40-31 in the final two quarters. Bad Axe's Aaron Sowles would lead all scorers with 21 points, Reese was led by Tanner TerBush's 20 points and 17 from Levi Foco. With the win, Reese takes a two-game lead...2022-02-051h 24WLEW Sports Network2022-01-28 // Lakers at Cass CityCass City jumped out early, but Lakers would respond in ten-fold, leading after the first quarter 19-11 and 33-22 at the half. The Red Hawks held Lakers to two field goals in the 3rd quarter, but the deficit was too much to overcome, coupled with a strong 4th quarter from the green and white. Lakers was led by Junior Hunter Krohn with 18 points and Dylan Wehner at 11 points. Cass City's Mike Fernald led the Red Hawks with 13 points.2022-01-291h 32WLEW Sports Network2022-01-21 // USA at LakersAfter a close 1st quarter, Lakers used a 17-0 run in the 2nd to blow the game wide open while holding USA to a single point in the quarter. Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Lakers led at halftime 41-13 and 50-21 after the 3rd quarter. Final score: Lakers 73, USA 39. The Lakers improve to 5-2 overall, USA at 0-7.2022-01-221h 30WLEW Sports Network2022-01-14 // Ubly at Harbor BeachHarbor Beach led early in the game, but Ubly's defensive pressure caused havoc on the Pirates, forcing countless turnovers and resulting in a lead that the Bearcats never relinquished for the remainder of the game. 2022-01-151h 37WLEW Sports Network2022-01-07 // Bad Axe at Cass CityBad Axe and Cass City stayed tight through the first two quarters, making for a 4-point ball game at halftime, but Bad Axe's defense and press proved to be too much to handle for the Red Hawks. The Hatchets won 43-32 to grab a divisional win on the road.2022-01-081h 38WLEW Sports Network2021-11-20 // Beal City vs Ubly - Semi-FinalTwo staunch defenses were on display in the Division 08 Semi-Finals with the Beal City Aggies and Ubly Bearcats going head-to-head for the second time in three years. Ubly was leading at halftime 7-6, despite missing a 30yd field goal by just inches on their first drive. Beal City scored the only touchdown of the second half with just 2:28 remaining. On the ensuing drive, the Bearcats were unable to convert on 4th down, giving the ball back to the Aggies to run out the clock. Beal City returns to the state title game for their ninth time, going for their...2021-11-212h 49
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side - Week 12 // 2021-11-14Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams break down and discuss the Regional Championship round of the MHSAA Playoffs. The Lakers fell to the powerhouse, Pewamo-Westphalia but gave the Pirates all that they could handle; final score PW 20, EPBP 0. The Ubly Bearcats rolled the Breckenridge Huskies 65-6 in a game that had a running clock by halftime. The Bearcats now face off with the Beal City Aggies in the State Semi-Finals. 2021-11-1549 minWLEW Sports Network2021-11-12 // Breckenridge at Ubly - Regional ChampionshipThe Ubly Bearcats won the toss, elected to receive and never looked back, scoring on every single possession of the game. It was 50-0 before halftime and even the JV players jumped in the scoring mix into the second half. Breckenridge only found the endzone once, on the very last play of the game, to make the final score 65-6. Ubly's third-straight regional championship sets up a rematch with the Beal City Aggies in the state semi-finals. The two teams met in 2019 with the Ubly Bearcats losing by just one point, 21-20 when they were unable to convert on...2021-11-132h 30
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side - Week 11 // 2021-11-07On this week's episode of The Strong Side, Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams recap the second week of the postseason. The Lakers and Ubly Bearcats both took care of business, securing district championships in Division 07 and 08, respectively. The EPBP Lakers continue their journey on the road as they advance to take on Division 07 powerhouse, Pewamo-Westphalia. Ubly hosts Breckenridge in the Division 08 Regional Championship. 2021-11-0849 minWLEW Sports Network2021-11-05 // Marlette at Ubly - District ChampionshipThe Ubly Bearcats left nothing to question in a dominating 42-0 performance over the Marlette Red Raiders for their third straight Division 08 District Championship. Sophomore quarterback Evan Peruski was involved in four touchdowns, running and throwing for two touchdowns each. Ubly now advances to the Regional Championship as they host the Breckenridge Huskies, who defeated Fowler. 2021-11-062h 42
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side - Week 10 // 2021-10-31It's the return of the Strong Side after the first week of the postseason with Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams.2021-11-0148 minWLEW Sports Network2021-10-29 // Harbor Beach at UblyIn the opening round of the MHSAA Division 08 Playoffs, the Harbor Beach Pirates kept it close through the first half, but the Ubly Bearcat offense blew the game open in the 3rd quarter, eventually winning by 29 points, 35-6. Three Bearcats rushed for over 100 yards, including Evan Peruski with three rushing touchdowns. Ubly now advances to the District Championship as they host the Marlette Red Raiders, who defeated Cass City 28-0.2021-10-302h 37WLEW Sports Network2021-10-22 // Ubly at Bad Axe - 2nd HalfIt was a tale of two halves in the final week of the regular season. Bad Axe dominated the first 24 minutes against Ubly, but could not hang on when the Ubly Bearcats clawed their way back, first scoring on an interception and then shutting down the Hatchet offense, while watching Logan Mueller gain over 100 yards in the second half alone. With the win, Ubly completes the regular season with a 9-0 record and Bad Axe falls to 7-2, losing two straight games entering the playoffs.2021-10-231h 29WLEW Sports Network2021-10-22 // Ubly at Bad Axe - 1st HalfIt was a tale of two halves in the final week of the regular season. Bad Axe dominated the first 24 minutes against Ubly, but could not hang on when the Ubly Bearcats clawed their way back, first scoring on an interception and then shutting down the Hatchet offense, while watching Logan Mueller gain over 100 yards in the second half alone. With the win, Ubly completes the regular season with a 9-0 record and Bad Axe falls to 7-2, losing two straight games entering the playoffs.2021-10-231h 31WLEW Sports Network2021-10-15 // Lakers at Bad AxeIn the final week of divisional play, the Bad Axe Hatchets had the opportunity to clinch the Greater Thumb West outright with a victory. Instead, the Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Lakers upset the Hatchets 21-20 to force a three-way split of the West title between Reese, Bad Axe and Lakers. Bad Axe scored halfway through the 4th quarter to come within one point, but failed on the two-point conversion. Later, the Hatchets missed a 35-yard field goal , wide right, giving the ball back to the Lakers to run out the clock. 2021-10-162h 51WLEW Sports Network2021-10-08 // USA at Cass City - 2nd HalfThe Cass City Red Hawks never trailed in their Homecoming game, which included a 50-minute delay due to spotted lightning 5 miles from the field. USA made a late second-half surge, scoring and recovering the ensuing onside kick, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cass City Red Hawks. WIth the win, Cass City wins two games in a row and improves to 3-4 on the season.2021-10-091h 37WLEW Sports Network2021-10-08 // USA at Cass City - 1st HalfThe Cass City Red Hawks never trailed in their Homecoming game, which included a 50-minute delay due to spotted lightning 5 miles from the field. USA made a late second-half surge, scoring and recovering the ensuing onside kick, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cass City Red Hawks. WIth the win, Cass City wins two games in a row and improves to 3-4 on the season.2021-10-091h 51WLEW Sports Network2021-10-01 // Reese at Bad Axe - 2nd HalfEntering Week 06, both Reese and Bad Axe were boasting perfect 5-0 records, each vying for the first place spot in the Greater Thumb West. The Hatchets scored on their first drive but it was immediately answered by Reese on the very next play, making it 7-6 with the Rockets leading. From that point forward, Bad Axe would keep Reese out of the endzone, en route to a commanding 37-7 victory. 2021-10-021h 10WLEW Sports Network2021-10-01 // Reese at Bad Axe - 1st HalfEntering Week 06, both Reese and Bad Axe were boasting perfect 5-0 records, each vying for the first place spot in the Greater Thumb West. The Hatchets scored on their first drive but it was immediately answered by Reese on the very next play, making it 7-6 with the Rockets leading. From that point forward, Bad Axe would keep Reese out of the endzone, en route to a commanding 37-7 victory. 2021-10-021h 52WLEW Sports Network2021-09-24 // Harbor Beach at SanduskyThe Harbor Beach Pirates entered Week 05 with a 2-2 record, coming off of an emotional 50-33 loss to the Ubly Bearcats a week before. The Pirates scored on every single offensive possession, converted on 8 of 9 3rd downs and were also 1 for 1 on 4th down. Luke Woodke led the Pirates with 221 yards on 20 carries with one score, one reception for 54 yards and a touchdown. He also led the team in tackles with 7 and added an interception, as well.2021-09-252h 50WLEW Sports Network2021-09-17 // Harbor Beach at Ubly - 2nd HalfWhat turned out to be an offensive juggernaut, the Ubly Bearcats never trailed in the 71st edition of the Backyard Brawl. The Bearcats won 50-33, rushing for 448 yards with Mark Heilig scoring 4 touchdowns on 17 carries for 312 yards. With the win, Ubly takes the driver's seat in the GTE title race and improves to 4-0 overall.2021-09-181h 25WLEW Sports Network2021-09-17 // Harbor Beach at Ubly - 1st HalfWhat turned out to be an offensive juggernaut, the Ubly Bearcats never trailed in the 71st edition of the Backyard Brawl. The Bearcats won 50-33, rushing for 448 yards with Mark Heilig scoring 4 touchdowns on 17 carries for 312 yards. With the win, Ubly takes the driver's seat in the GTE title race and improves to 4-0 overall.2021-09-181h 53WLEW Sports Network2021-09-10 // Cass City at Lakers - 2nd HalfIn what began as a offensive-light game with five punts, three turnovers-on-down and two interceptions -- all in the first half, ended in a touchdown frenzy with the Lakers defeating the Cass City Red Hawks for the first time since 2017. Final Score: 24-13, Lakers improves to 2-1 on the season, the young and injury-riddled Cass City team falls to 0-3 for the first time since 2003.2021-09-111h 08WLEW Sports Network2021-09-10 // Cass City at Lakers - 1st HalfIn what began as a offensive-light game with five punts, three turnovers-on-down and two interceptions -- all in the first half, ended in a touchdown frenzy with the Lakers defeating the Cass City Red Hawks for the first time since 2017. Final Score: 24-13, Lakers improves to 2-1 on the season, the young and injury-riddled Cass City team falls to 0-3 for the first time since 2003.2021-09-111h 49WLEW Sports Network2021-09-02 // Sacred Heart at Deckerville - 2nd HalfAfter a forfeiture win in week 01, the Deckerville Eagles wasted no time to get into the swing of things, starting things off with an interception in the endzone for a touchdown, followed by a kick-return touchdown. Sacred Heart would try to mount a comeback to start the second half, but the Eagles' offense was too much and won 50-26.2021-09-041h 24WLEW Sports Network2021-09-02 // Sacred Heart at Deckerville - 1st HalfAfter a forfeiture win in week 01, the Deckerville Eagles wasted no time to get into the swing of things, starting things off with an interception in the endzone for a touchdown, followed by a kick-return touchdown. Sacred Heart would try to mount a comeback to start the second half, but the Eagles' offense was too much and won 50-26.2021-09-041h 52WLEW Sports Network2021-08-26 // Bad Axe at Harbor Beach - 2nd HalfIn a dominating performance, the Bad Axe Hatchets began the 2021 season on the road and traveled to Harbor Beach, securing their first victory over the Pirates since 2015. The Hatchets led 28-6 at halftime and never had to punt, holding the ball for a total of 36:05 in a 48-minute football game.2021-08-291h 24WLEW Sports Network2021-08-26 // Bad Axe at Harbor Beach - 1st HalfIn a dominating performance, the Bad Axe Hatchets began the 2021 season on the road and traveled to Harbor Beach, securing their first victory over the Pirates since 2015. The Hatchets led 28-6 at halftime and never had to punt, holding the ball for a total of 36:05 in a 48-minute football game.2021-08-291h 48
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side // 2021-08-25 -- Two-Hour Preseason SpecialThe gang gets back together for the first time since mid-November 2020 for the two-hour preseason special of The Strong Side. Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams discuss and predict what the 2021 MHSAA football season will look like on the eve of kicking off Week 01.2021-08-261h 45WLEW Sports Network2021-03-30 // Bad Axe at ReeseRegion 24 began with two familiar foes facing off for the third time in the 2021 season. The Reese Rockets would end up taking all three victories against the Bad Axe Hatchets, including the regional semi-final 58-53. The Bad Axe Hatchets finish the season with just three losses (all from Reese) but return their leading scorer for the 2022 campaign. Reese would advance to take on Flint Beecher in the regional final, losing on their home court.2021-04-021h 33WLEW Sports Network2021-03-27 // Bad Axe vs Harbor BeachThe District 96 Final from Lakers stood up to the hype with 13 lead changes and 7 ties over the course of 32 minutes. Neither Harbor Beach or Bad Axe would lead by more than six points. A single point separated the Hatchets and Pirates entering the fourth quarter, but Bad Axe's Aaron Sowles proved to be too much to handle, ending the district final with 34 points. Bad Axe now advances to the Region 24 Semi-Final against the Reese Rockets, who accounts for their only two losses in the 2021 season.2021-03-291h 38WLEW Sports Network2021-03-25 // Harbor Beach vs USAThe first semi-final game from District 96 proved to be the tail of two halves -- Harbor Beach scoring at an 85% clip in the first two quarters, with USA's Conner Gettel scoring at record pace in the second half. The Pirates would hang on to win 62-55 to advance to the District 96 Final against the Bad Axe Hatchets on Saturday, March 27. 2021-03-291h 41WLEW Sports Network2021-03-25 // Cass City vs Bad AxeIn the District 96 Semi-Final round, Cass City picked up right where they left off on Tuesday, taking an early lead over Bad Axe. However, as the game progressed, the Hatchets took control and ended winning 58-51 to punch their ticket to the district final to take on the Harbor Beach Pirates. 2021-03-291h 33WLEW Sports Network2021-03-23 // Cass City vs LakersIn the very first game of District 96, the host school was knocked out by a pesky Cass City Red Hawk team, led by sophomore Mike Fernald with 23 points. He would hit a three as time expired to force overtime, en route to Cass City's come-from-behind win, 48-43. The Red Hawks advanced to take on the #1 seed Bad Axe Hatchets on Thursday, March 25. 2021-03-241h 39WLEW Sports Network2021-03-08 // Bad Axe at ReeseIn a battle for first place in the Greater Thumb West, it would take an extra four minutes of basketball to decide the winner. Reese led as many as 8 points, but the Bad Axe Hatchets would battle back countless times to tie the game, if not take the lead. After the final buzzer, Reese would take the win 82-80 (OT) and a two-game lead in the GTW standings.2021-03-101h 41WLEW Sports NetworkExtra Action // Ubly's Levi Peruski's buzzer-beater for the winListen to the final seconds of the Ubly 44, Sandusky 42 game with Levi Peruski hitting an off-balanced shot as time expired.2021-03-0500 minWLEW Sports Network2021-03-04 // Ubly at SanduskyUbly led most of the first half, but Sandusky fought back into the game to take a one-point lead entering the 4th quarter. The Bearcats would extend the lead out to 7 points with just 55 seconds left, but the Sandusky Redskins erased that deficit in just 25 seconds and tie the ball game 42-42 with 20 seconds left. After a turnover on the inbound pass with time expiring, Ubly's Levi Peruski launched a mid-range jump shot which found the bottom of the basket and gave Ubly a two-point victory, 44-42.The Bearcats extended their win streak to six games with...2021-03-051h 40WLEW Sports Network2021-02-25 // Vassar at LakersLakers extended their win-streak to three games despite nearly giving up a 10-0 lead to begin the game. After starting out the season 4-0, the Vassar Vulcans now fall to 4-3 after consecutive losses to Bad Axe, Reese and Lakers in a five-day period. The game was highlighted with Anthony Sheridan's two-hand slam midway through the fourth quarter, en route to a 64-45 Laker victory.2021-02-261h 37WLEW Sports Network2021-02-18 // USA at Cass CityUSA found their first victory on their third try of the season, improving to 1-2 overall. USA's Conner Gettel led all scorers with 11 points. Cass City struggled in their first home game in 336 days, shooting just 26% on the night (10/38). USA made 37% of their shots on 14/37 shooting. 2021-02-191h 34
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side // 2020-11-15Just one hour after all high school sports were suspended for a minimum of three weeks, Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams discuss the latest, and likely last, week of playoff football. Now, you can watch The Strong Side on YouTube! Just search for WLEW Sports on YouTube.com, hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a moment of the most in-depth football show in all of the Thumb of Michigan!2020-11-1649 minWLEW Sports Network2020-11-13 Cass City at HemlockIn a game that saw three scores in the first three possessions, Hemlock took an early lead 14-6 just six minutes into the game. But for the next 35 minutes of play, Cass City kept the Huskies out of the endzone and scored three straight touchdowns to take the lead. From there, the Red Hawks didn't look back and secured their second straight district championship (and second in school history!) as they defeated Hemlock 36-22. Cass City now plays at Ithaca for the regional championship.2020-11-142h 43
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side // 2020-11-08After another week of playoff football, one that saw two games go into overtime, Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams had plenty to discuss on The Strong Side. Now, you can watch The Strong Side on YouTube! Just search for WLEW Sports on YouTube.com, hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a moment of the most in-depth football show in all of the Thumb of Michigan!2020-11-0946 minWLEW Sports Network2020-11-06 Sandusky at Cass CityCass City made it three playoff wins in a row over the Sandusky Redskins with a 14-12 overtime victory on Friday, November 06, 2020. Sandusky led at halftime 6-0 after an 11-minute drive, but the Red Hawks would tie the game in the fourth quarter forcing overtime. Cass City scored on the first play in the extra period, adding a successful two-point conversion. Sandusky scored on their second play, but was stopped at the 2yd line on the two-point conversion.2020-11-072h 45
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side // 2020-11-01With all three in studio, Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams discuss the first week of the postseason, which included Bad Axe's first playoff victory since 1978. Now, you can watch The Strong Side on YouTube! Just search for WLEW Sports on YouTube.com, hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a moment of the most in-depth football show in all of the Thumb of Michigan!2020-11-0449 minWLEW Sports Network2020-10-30 Lakers at Bad Axe // 1st HalfIn a rematch from just two weeks before, the Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Lakers entered the playoffs with motivation to return the favor with a victory on the road. The Bad Axe Hatchets utilized and scored on Laker turnovers; they now move on to play #1 seeded Hemlock in the District Semi-Finals. Final score: Bad Axe 19, Lakers 122020-11-011h 30WLEW Sports Network2020-10-30 Lakers at Bad Axe // 2nd HalfIn a rematch from just two weeks before, the Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Lakers entered the playoffs with motivation to return the favor with a victory on the road. The Bad Axe Hatchets utilized and scored on Laker turnovers; they now move on to play #1 seeded Hemlock in the District Semi-Finals. Final score: Bad Axe 19, Lakers 122020-11-011h 32
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side // 2020-10-25In the seventh's season premiere, Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson (via Zoom) and Paul P. Adams discuss the final week of the regular season and look ahead to the recently announced MHSAA Playoff pairings. Now, you can watch The Strong Side on YouTube! Just search for WLEW Sports on YouTube.com, hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a moment of the most in-depth football show in all of the Thumb of Michigan!2020-10-2849 minWLEW Sports Network2020-10-23 USA at Harbor BeachThe USA Patriots made it two wins in a row to wrap up the regular season, squashing Harbor Beach's homecoming festivities with a 36-0 shutout victory. Braylon Ballard led USA on offense with 18 carries, 214 yards and 2 touchdowns (avg: 11.9yd/carry). 2020-10-272h 35WLEW Sports Network2020-10-09 Cass City at USA // 1st HalfUSA came out fired up and led Cass City at halftime, a lead they wouldn't give up until the waning moments of the 4th quarter. Three touchdowns were scored in the final 90 seconds of the football game, making for a wild finish with the Cass City Red Hawks snagging the victory 28-24 over USA. 2020-10-101h 28WLEW Sports Network2020-10-09 Cass City at USA // 2nd HalfUSA came out fired up and led Cass City at halftime, a lead they wouldn't give up until the waning moments of the 4th quarter. Three touchdowns were scored in the final 90 seconds of the football game, making for a wild finish with the Cass City Red Hawks snagging the victory 28-24 over USA. 2020-10-101h 30WLEW Sports Network2020-10-02 USA at LakersLakers showcased its offensive line strength and rushing attack as they plowed through the trenches en route to a six-point victory, 28-22. An early injury to USA's quarterback, Ethan Engelhardt, threw Conner Gettel into the fire for 3+ quarters, converting on two fourth downs for touchdowns. A back-and-forth game ended up rolling in favor of the Lakers, with Ethan Wissner shouldering the offensive load with 30 carries for 156 yards and three touchdowns. With the win, Lakers improves to 3-0 overall.2020-10-032h 39WLEW Sports Network2020-09-25 Sandusky at Harbor Beach // 2nd HalfSandusky dominated the front line on both sides of the ball, rushing for over 400 yards of offense, while holding Harbor Beach to -7 yards on the ground. The Pirates kept it close with 350 yards passing from Dylan Kadar. Sandusky improves to 2-0 on the season.2020-09-261h 36WLEW Sports Network2020-09-25 Sandusky at Harbor Beach // 1st HalfSandusky dominated the front line on both sides of the ball, rushing for over 400 yards of offense, while holding Harbor Beach to -7 yards on the ground. The Pirates kept it close with 350 yards passing from Dylan Kadar. Sandusky improves to 2-0 on the season.2020-09-261h 36WLEW Sports Network2020-03-09 | District 96 // Harbor Beach at USAThe opening game of District 96, hosted by USA High School turned into a wild one from start to finish, with more than a handful of ties and 10 lead changes. USA surged back in the second half to take the lead halfway through the fourth quarter and didn't look back, winning 49-44. USA advanced to play Cass City on Wednesday in the District Semi-Finals.MdNBnVwkFtudC1WWOniE2020-03-101h 51WLEW Sports Network2020-02-28 | Bad Axe at USAUSA entered the night needing a victory to secure a share of the GTW title. Bad Axe threw everything they had at the Patriots, including taking the lead halfway through the fourth quarter. USA would respond by going on a 14-0 run and end up winning 65-53. This marks the 4th straight GTW title for the Unionville-Sebewaing Area Patriots and their 30th straight victory at home dating back to February 2017.2020-02-291h 37WLEW Sports Network2020-02-21 | Cass City at Harbor BeachIn a game with seven lead changes and came down to the last seconds, Cass City handed Harbor Beach their first loss at home in the 2020 season, 62-59. Sandyn Cuthrell led all scorers with 25 points, including critical free throws in the final ten seconds to secure the victory.2020-02-211h 49WLEW Sports Network2020-02-14 | Ubly at Harbor BeachUbly used a huge third quarter to take a lead into the 4th. The Bearcats were leading 50-40 with 6:45 left in regulation, but the Pirates used a 15-2 run from that point forward to secure the victory, capped off with a 26ft 3-pointer from Dylan Kadar as time expired. Harbor Beach's Kadar led all scorers with 25 points, off of 8 3-pointers and one free throw.2020-02-151h 56WLEW Sports Network2020-02-07 | Cass City at Bad AxeBad Axe led at the end of the 1st quarter, but the Cass City Red Hawks would take the lead halfway through the second and never look back. With the 51-39 win, Cass City made it three victories in one week, meanwhile, the Hatchets dropped their third straight loss.2020-02-081h 36WLEW Sports Network2020-01-31 | USA at Bad AxeThe USA Patriots hung on to their first place position with a 42-41 victory on the road against Bad Axe. USA's Landin Zimmer led all scorers with 20 points, but it came down to the last second to decide the game's winner. A missed bonus free throw situation led to a full-length inbound pass from Bad Axe, but the pass hit the rim and resulted in a turnover.2020-02-011h 40WLEW Sports Network2020-01-29 | Reese at USAUSA had to wait 40 days to avenge their December loss to Reese. The Rockets led at the end of the first quarter, but USA never trailed beyond the halfway point of the second quarter, en route to a 11-point victory on their home court. Landin Zimmer led all scorers with 22 points and pushed the Patriots to be tied with Reese in the GTW standings. 2020-01-301h 41WLEW Sports Network2020-01-24 | Lakers at USALakers led at the end of the first quarter, but USA used the long ball from Landin Zimmer to catapult the Patriots ahead for the remainder of the game. Zimmer led all scorers with 23 points and USA improved to 7-1 overall and just one game back from Reese in the Greater Thumb West.2020-01-251h 33WLEW Sports Network2020-01-21 | Kingston at North HuronKingston came out hot and commanded the game from start to finish. Evan Neff, #0 of Kingston, led all scorers with 27 points and didn't play beyond the halfway mark in the 3rd quarter. The Cardinals improved to 9-0 with their victory over North Huron, gearing up for their big game with the International Academy of Flint on the following Friday. 2020-01-221h 34WLEW Sports Network2020-01-17 | Reese at LakersReese started fast and never trailed in their battle with Lakers. Despite being outscored in the 3rd quarter by EPBP, Reese still maintained a 20-point victory to take the lead in the Greater Thumb West. 2020-01-181h 44WLEW Sports Network2020-01-10 | Brown City at Harbor BeachHarbor Beach used hot shooting (30-60 for 50%) and never trailed in their second game in divisional play. The Pirates defeated Brown City 77-56 to improve to 5-1 overall and 2-0 GTE. 2020-01-111h 28WLEW Sports Network2019.11.23 Ubly vs Beal City - 2nd HalfThe State Semi-Finals brought out the best from both Ubly and Beal City. The point margin was never larger than a single possession and bad snaps and goal-line stands would make for a wild finish. Ubly would score with less than a minute to play, but came up empty on the two-point conversion to trail by one point. On the ensuing kickoff, Ubly would recover the onside kick but would be intercepted near the end zone. Beal City 21, Ubly 202019-11-241h 32WLEW Sports Network2019.11.23 Ubly vs Beal City - 1st HalfThe State Semi-Finals brought out the best from both Ubly and Beal City. The point margin was never larger than a single possession and bad snaps and goal-line stands would make for a wild finish. Ubly would score with less than a minute to play, but came up empty on the two-point conversion to trail by one point. On the ensuing kickoff, Ubly would recover the onside kick but would be intercepted near the end zone. Beal City 21, Ubly 202019-11-241h 31
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side - 2019 - Week 12Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams discuss and recap the third week of the post-season, including Ubly's regional championship over Nouvel Catholic Central and Cass City's first regional title in school history with a defensive win against Detroit Loyola.2019-11-1854 minWLEW Sports Network2019.11.16 Nouvel at Ubly - 2nd HalfOn yet another cold, wintry night, the Ubly Bearcats came out strong with plenty of offense from start to finish with a combined 82 points between the two teams. Ubly would never trail in the Regional Championship game and would advance to take on Beal City in the State Semi-Finals.2019-11-171h 11WLEW Sports Network2019.11.19 Nouvel at Ubly - 1st HalfOn yet another cold, wintry night, the Ubly Bearcats came out strong with plenty of offense from start to finish with a combined 82 points between the two teams. Ubly would never trail in the Regional Championship game and would advance to take on Beal City in the State Semi-Finals.2019-11-171h 52
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side - 2019 - Week 11Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams discuss and recap the second week of the post-season, including Ubly's big victory over Harbor Beach for a district championship -- their first since 2016.2019-11-1252 minWLEW Sports Network2019.11.09 Ubly at Harbor BeachThe Ubly Bearcats stuck to their game plan from the opening kickoff to the final seconds and the scoreboard showed their reward. Long, sustained drives that ended with touchdowns kept the Bearcats ahead for the entirety of the game and went home with a district championship trophy in tow.Ubly 34, Harbor Beach 202019-11-102h 47
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side - 2019 - Week 10Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams discuss and recap the first week of the post-season. Harbor Beach head coach Troy Schelke stops by to discuss their win over Michigan Lutheran Seminary.2019-11-0553 minWLEW Sports Network2019.11.02 MLS at Harbor Beach - 2nd HalfOn a cold, blustery and wet Saturday night, Michigan Lutheran Seminary went up against an undefeated Harbor Beach squad. Rain turned to snow in the second half and Harbor Beach's offense ignited in response. 2019-11-031h 21WLEW Sports Network2019.11.02 MLS at Harbor Beach - 1st HalfOn a cold, blustery and wet Saturday night, Michigan Lutheran Seminary went up against an undefeated Harbor Beach squad. Rain turned to snow in the second half and Harbor Beach's offense ignited in response. 2019-11-031h 20
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side - 2019 - Week 09Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams discuss and recap week 09 of high school football and discuss the freshly-released playoff pairings.2019-10-281h 45WLEW Sports Network2019.10.18 - Harbor Beach at Sandusky - 1st HalfHarbor Beach entered Sandusky with a perfect 7-0 record and a chance to secure the Greater Thumb East title outright with a win over the Redskins. A slow start for the PIrates forced some adjustments at halftime, but as a result in the second half, Harbor Beach outscored Sandusky 27-6 for the victory.2019-10-221h 54WLEW Sports Network2019.10.18 - Harbor Beach at Sandusky - 2nd HalfHarbor Beach entered Sandusky with a perfect 7-0 record and a chance to secure the Greater Thumb East title outright with a win over the Redskins. A slow start for the PIrates forced some adjustments at halftime, but as a result in the second half, Harbor Beach outscored Sandusky 27-6 for the victory.2019-10-211h 12
WLEW Sports NetworkThe Strong Side - 2019 - Week 08Clark Ramsey, Dave Hanson and Paul P. Adams discuss and recap week 08 of high school football and formulate what the playoffs may look like.2019-10-2153 min