high school sports

A growing number of pediatric sports medicine groups warn that when a child focuses on a single sport before age 15 or 16, they increase their risk of injury and burnout — and don't boost their overall success in that sport.

High school athletic association opposes transgender athlete bill

Rick Pluta

A state Senate committee held its first hearing Tuesday on a bill that places limits on sports participation by high school athletes who are transgender and non-binary.

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Kalkaska finds its way through pandemic fatigue in latest surge

Taylor Wizner

Two weeks ago, transmission of COVID-19 in Kalkaska County put schools in a tailspin.The rural district only had about a dozen students out sick, but more…

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Northern Michigan schools and sports teams buck state requests for 2-week pause, will meet in-person

Taylor Wizner

UPDATE: Traverse City Area Public Schools' middle and high schools will continue with virtual learning the week of April 12, following a school board…

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TCAPS student athlete tests positive for COVID-19 days before return to in-person learning

Max Johnston

Just days before Traverse City students return to in-person learning, the district announced a student athlete has tested positive for COVID-19.TC West…

Sports

With over 400 courses in Michigan, disc golf is flying high

Stateside Staff

The game of disc golf is on the rise in Michigan. The relatively young sport, which began in California, follows the rules of traditional golf, but...