Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Flint and the Tri-cities

Friday, March 11, 2011  After making mincemeat of their district tournament foes, the real test now begins for the Flint Powers Chargers.  They will now look to get past undefeated Swan Valley in the regional playoffs, which begin on Monday.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  After a converting a four-point play to give themselves an 18-5 lead over Saginaw, it appeared as if Carman-Ainsworth was finally ready to usher themselves amongst the state's elite Class A programs.  But the team which already owns such a designation prevented that from happening.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Trista Brownlee scored 29 points and Valley Lutheran made quick work of Reese Wednesday evening, beating the Rockets 74-50 in the Class C District Semifinals at Montrose High School.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Things appeared headed for another photo finish through one half, but Swartz Creek pulled away on Senior Night at their home court to upend Holly, 73-57, in the Security Credit Union "Game of the Week."

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Both schools now have two losses in Tri Valley East play, with nine days left in the regular season.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  One is a sophomore, the other is a junior, and senior experience may be the only thing lacking from the games of Denzel Watts and Anton Wilson.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  Spencer Bell and Kent Redford combined for 19 points and host Frankenmuth held off rival Birch Run 47-35 Tuesday night to improve to 6-0 in Tri-Valley East play.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Ranked #2 in Class B, Flint Powers made Big Nine rival Carman-Ainsworth feel most unwelcome on Friday night.  The Chargers jumped out to a big, early lead and never looked back, earning a 62-48 victory.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  Luke Bade and Kent Redford combined for 32 points, leading Frankenmuth to a huge victory over conference rival Bridgeport, 61-54, in the Security Credit Union "Game of the Week."

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  The last thing anyone expected between two powerhouse teams was a 29-point blowout.  The last thing unbeaten Bridgeport expected was that they'd be on the wrong end of it.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  Lamont Mask had 15 points and ten rebounds and Bridgeport knocked off visiting Caro 66-42 Tuesday night in boys basketball.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Senior Lamont Mask had 18 points and 16 rebounds to lead Bridgeport past Bay City John Glenn 73-52 Friday night in high school boys basketball at Bridgeport High School.

Friday, September 17, 2010  The Security Credit Union "Game of the Week" proved to be just as lopsided on the field as it appeared on paper, as Lapeer East decimated rival Lapeer West on the Panthers' home field, 43-6.

Saturday, August 28, 2010  The Durand Railroaders still don't know what hit them.  Led by all-purpose quarterback Alex Niznak, the Ithaca Yellowjackets pulverized Durand by a 69-8 final, in a matchup of two playoff teams from last season.

Monday, March 08, 2010  No matter how Flint Powers' post-season concludes, they're likely to look back and grade their playoff opener as their toughest game of all.