Sports

Sutherland breaks GL school record

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Glen Lake junior Colebrook Sutherland broke the school record in the two-mile that has stood tall since 1999 at a Northwest Conference race hosted by Buckley on Monday. Sutherland beat the record of Justin Kibbey set back in another century with a time of 9:51.

Miller accepts lifetime achievement award

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The thirteenth annual Rotary International Club – Leelanau, “Event to Remember” honored Glen Lake icon teacher and coach Don Miller on Friday at the Leland Lodge. “I can say with conviction we’ve had the most ideal life,” he said during an acceptance speech.

GL, Leland tie at Champion Hill

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Glen Lake junior Michael Houtteman has been unstoppable on the links as he shot a 4-under 68 to win a Northwest Conference meet at Chiampion Hill Course on Monday. The performance helped Glen Lake tie Leland 188-188 in the team competition. Frankfort, Onekama, Benzie Central, and Kingsley followed.

Gordon and Mankowski commit

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Suttons Bay High School celebrated two athletes last week as Lucas Gordon and Finn Mankowski committed to play baseball and soccer at the next level. Suttons Bay senior Lucas Gordon committed to play baseball at Delta College in University Center.

Suttons Bay splits with Buckley

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The Norsemen continued its fast start in the Northwest Conference as Suttons Bay (5-8 overall, 5-1 NWC) split a pair with the Buckley Bears on Monday. Buckley took the first game 2-1.

Lakers and Eagles heating up

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Glen Lake’s Joey Rioux hit his first home run in grand slam fashion during a pair of 15-0 mercy wins over Onekama on Tuesday. “It was crazy, my first home run ever in my life.

Glen Lake clay target team shooting for the stars

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The Glen Lake Clay Target team is entering the season with seven returning team members joined by two others having prior experience. Glen Lake junior Austin O’Connor showed his team members how it’s done shooting a 25 straight earlier in April during the reserve week.