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Three Rivers boys repeat as Wolverine Conference track champions
TL;DR
The Three Rivers boys track team has successfully defended their title as Wolverine Conference champions, showcasing their athletic prowess once again.
Key points
- Three Rivers boys track team repeats as champions
- Event held in Mendon
- Strong performances noted
- Part of the Wolverine Conference
Colon's Lily Preston takes the baton from Ruby Bower in the 400 relay in Mendon on Friday.
Sturgis' Briah Stevens sends a ball up the pitch in play against Constantine on Friday.
Julien Lambright makes a snag for an out against Bronson on Saturday.
Warner Wotta delivers to the plate against Sturgis on Saturday. He struck out five in three innings.
MHSAA starter Bobby Kretschman relays starting information to runners prior to a race on Friday.
Ben Stevens of Bronson tosses a bat to a teammate before heading to the plate on Saturday in Sturgis.
Abby Hughes of Sturgis takes a shot against Constantine in prep soccer on Friday.
Sturgis' Gracie Perry serves up a ball in one of her matches on Saturday in the Wolverine Championships.
Mendon's Owen Gorham and Centreville's Dylan Schwartz race to the finish line in the 800 relay on Friday.
Constantine's Laney Gross prepares to send a ball back into play in prep soccer action.
Sturgis catcher Mason Moore receives a pitch while the dust flies against Bronson on Saturday.
Dante Goto of Mendon ran away with the win in the 110 hurdles on Friday.
Bronson skipper Daniel McMichael chats back at the dugout with his team in between innings on Saturday.
Jabari Falls of Colon takes time prior to a relay in Mendon on Friday.
Bella Currier hits a return shot in a match at the conference finals on Saturday.
Marlee Smith celebrated her 18th birthday at the Wolverine Championships on Saturday.
Sturgis first baseman Cameron Duffy puts the tag on an Plainwell runner attempting to get back to the bag.
Will Hulin of Centreville cruises to the finish line as he ran away to win the mile race at the John Green Invitational.
Zak Iobe heads toward the infield prior to one of his races at the John Green Invitational on Saturday.
White Pigeon catcher Devin Smith blocks the plate to record an out against Decatur last week.
Sturgis third baseman Joey Carpenter fires over to first base against Bronson on Saturday.
Centreville's Matthew Bates sets up his blocks before the 400 relay on Friday.
White Pigeon's Brody Block delivers a pitch to the plate against Decatur last week.
Bronson's Reid Stuckey watches on as Sturgis prepares for the start of the second game on Saturday.
DeAndre Stout of Centreville crosses the finish line in front of Cassopolis' Aareenn Buck-Hooper in the 100 dash on Friday.
Ryder Gorham prepares for one of his relay events while dad Matt stands on his blocks before the race.
Bronson's Max Byler makes a running catch to end the inning in Sturgis on Saturday afternoon.
Carter Oswald tosses a pitch in prep baseball action for Sturgis last week.
Constantine goal keeper Ava Hetchler makes a save against Sturgis on Friday night.
Nataliegh Jarratt takes a throw at first base to record an out against Plainwell last week.
Sophia Crites secures a catch for an out against Plainwell last week.
Mazie Sterling hits a return shot at third singles for Sturgis at the Wolverine Championships on Saturday.
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Centreville track teams run away with John Green invite crowns
Colon's Lily Preston takes the baton from Ruby Bower in the 400 relay in Mendon on Friday.
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Centreville track teams run away with John Green invite crowns
Colon's Lily Preston takes the baton from Ruby Bower in the 400 relay in Mendon on Friday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Sturgis' Briah Stevens sends a ball up the pitch in play against Constantine on Friday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Julien Lambright makes a snag for an out against Bronson on Saturday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Warner Wotta delivers to the plate against Sturgis on Saturday. He struck out five in three innings.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
MHSAA starter Bobby Kretschman relays starting information to runners prior to a race on Friday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Ben Stevens of Bronson tosses a bat to a teammate before heading to the plate on Saturday in Sturgis.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Abby Hughes of Sturgis takes a shot against Constantine in prep soccer on Friday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Sturgis' Gracie Perry serves up a ball in one of her matches on Saturday in the Wolverine Championships.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Mendon's Owen Gorham and Centreville's Dylan Schwartz race to the finish line in the 800 relay on Friday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Constantine's Laney Gross prepares to send a ball back into play in prep soccer action.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Sturgis catcher Mason Moore receives a pitch while the dust flies against Bronson on Saturday.
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Centreville track teams run away with John Green invite crowns
Dante Goto of Mendon ran away with the win in the 110 hurdles on Friday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Bronson skipper Daniel McMichael chats back at the dugout with his team in between innings on Saturday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Jabari Falls of Colon takes time prior to a relay in Mendon on Friday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Bella Currier hits a return shot in a match at the conference finals on Saturday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Marlee Smith celebrated her 18th birthday at the Wolverine Championships on Saturday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Sturgis first baseman Cameron Duffy puts the tag on an Plainwell runner attempting to get back to the bag.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Will Hulin of Centreville cruises to the finish line as he ran away to win the mile race at the John Green Invitational.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Zak Iobe heads toward the infield prior to one of his races at the John Green Invitational on Saturday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
White Pigeon catcher Devin Smith blocks the plate to record an out against Decatur last week.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Sturgis third baseman Joey Carpenter fires over to first base against Bronson on Saturday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Centreville's Matthew Bates sets up his blocks before the 400 relay on Friday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
White Pigeon's Brody Block delivers a pitch to the plate against Decatur last week.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Bronson's Reid Stuckey watches on as Sturgis prepares for the start of the second game on Saturday.
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Centreville track teams run away with John Green invite crowns
DeAndre Stout of Centreville crosses the finish line in front of Cassopolis' Aareenn Buck-Hooper in the 100 dash on Friday.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Ryder Gorham prepares for one of his relay events while dad Matt stands on his blocks before the race.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Bronson's Max Byler makes a running catch to end the inning in Sturgis on Saturday afternoon.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Carter Oswald tosses a pitch in prep baseball action for Sturgis last week.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Constantine goal keeper Ava Hetchler makes a save against Sturgis on Friday night.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Nataliegh Jarratt takes a throw at first base to record an out against Plainwell last week.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Sophia Crites secures a catch for an out against Plainwell last week.
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See the action from area sports around the area from last week
Mazie Sterling hits a return shot at third singles for Sturgis at the Wolverine Championships on Saturday.
VICKSBURG — The Three Rivers boys finished the Wolverine Conference season with an undefeated record. The Wildcats backed it up at the conference championships Friday in Vicksburg, posting 138 points to beat Vicksburg's 133.5 team points.
It was the second consecutive conference championship for Three Rivers. Head coach Jason Muckel was also named as the Coach of the Year for the conference.
Carter Rice won both hurdle events to earn conference championships. He ran to first place overall in the 110 hurdles in 14.58 seconds and scored a time of 39.50 seconds in the 300 hurdles. He met the MHSAA early qualifying time in the 110 hurdles, as did teammate DJ Fuller, who finished second in 15.16 seconds.
Three Rivers won its second consecutive Wolverine Conference championship on Friday evening.
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Fuller also won the long jump competition with a leap of 19-11 feet.
The Wildcats also logged an early-qualifying time in the 800 relay. The team of Peyton Muzzey, Canady Marzett, Elijah Craig and Blake Stewart ran a time of 1:29.83, which was good for second place.
Three Rivers won a conference crown in the 400 relay. The team of Stewart, Muzzey, Craig and Marzett ran a time of 43.71 seconds.
The Wildcats finished second in the distance relay races. In the mile, the team of Brayden Carpenter, Fuller, Dominick Banks and Stewart ran a time of 3:27.37. In the two-mile, the squad of Charlie Brauer, Jonah Zietlow, Troyer Serna and David Kore posted 8:14.48.
David Wills finished second in the high jump competition. He cleared the bar at 6-4.
Sturgis had a conference champion in the adaptive wheelchair race. Gift Mugisha won the 100 meter race with a time of 30.38 seconds. Mugisha also won the adaptive shot put, tossing a distance of 4-6.
Caleb Hohn ran to second place in the 200 meters, his time was 22.29.
Beckett Lamb finished second overall in the long jump event. He cleared a distance of 19-10.5 feet.
Sturgis was third in the sprint relays. The 400 saw Drake Fisher, Hohn, Lamb and Lukis Bir run a time of 43.98. In the 800 relay, the team of Fisher, Lamb, Hohn and Jason Stutzman ran a time of 1:32.17.
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This article originally appeared on Sturgis Journal: Three Rivers Wildcats race to conference title in Vicksburg on Friday
Q&A
How did the Three Rivers boys track team perform in the Wolverine Conference championships?
The Three Rivers boys track team repeated as champions in the Wolverine Conference, demonstrating strong performances throughout the event.
Who were the key athletes for Three Rivers in the track championships?
While specific athletes are not mentioned in the excerpt, the team collectively contributed to their championship win.
What events did the Three Rivers boys compete in during the championships?
The article does not specify the events, but track championships typically include sprints, relays, and field events.
When and where did the Wolverine Conference track championships take place?
The championships were held on Friday in Mendon, though the exact date is not provided in the excerpt.