Sports

Varsity Wrestling: Central finishes 8th in Hopkins invite

January 17, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. HOPKINS — Mason County Central placed eighth out of 15 at the Hopkins High School invitational Saturday, Jan. 17. In the girls brackets, the Spartans had two champions. Junior Raelyn Wilson, 130…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Eastern wins homecoming against TC Academy

January 16, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals were victorious in their homecoming game, defeating the Traverse City Academy Mustangs 65-40. “It was a fun homecoming game all around,”…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Tough loss for Spartans

January 15, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Ravenna dominated the court against Mason County Central Thursday, Jan. 15, defeated the Spartans 58-27 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. “Tonight we let…

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Varsity Boys Swimming: LHS splits duals at Hamilton

January 15, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. HAMILTON — Ludington split a dual meet at Hamilton High School Thursday, Jan. 15. The Orioles defeated Grand Rapids Catholic Central 109-72 and fell to Hamilton High School, 106.50-78.50. LHS senior Dylan…

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HS Girls Basketball: TC Home School defeats MCE

January 15, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals.   CUSTER — Traverse City Home School scored defeats against Mason County Eastern’s varsity and junior varsity teams Thursday, Jan. 15. Varsity: 53-27 MCE varsity scorers: Annabelle Zwagerman, 4 Emma Whitaker, 3…

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