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Author Archives: Nick Edson


Tournament runs create great Leelanau memories

Ed Merica remembers.

S-B has formula for success

Great high school programs - whether they are in sports or music - start with stability.

Drug tests for preps a sad reality

Should Leelanau County high school athletes be subject to random drug tests?
Among the coaches, administrators and athletes I asked last week, the answer was a resounding, "No."

E-Bay transforms hobby business

Like many people in Leelanau County, I love to buy things on E-Bay.
Since I’ve been collecting sports memorabilia my entire life, that’s what I’m always in the market for.
Years ago, before E-Bay, I used to do the show circuit. I’ve been to national sports collecting conventions in Texas, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and closer to [...]

In just 2 years, county boasts 2 extra-special athletes

What's in the water in Leelanau County?
How do you explain a small county like ours producing two of the best girls’ athletes in the state the last two years?

Athletes better, but results don't always show

If you follow high school sports in Leelanau County, you might come up with the same theory I have.

S-B's Kelly signs to golf at Saginaw Valley

Time to take a spin around the Leelanau County sports scene:
Suttons Bay All-State golfer Nate Kelly has signed a national letter of intent to play at Saginaw Valley State University.

The extremes of playing sports in the spring

Where is the spring in spring sports?
Easter is over.
Spring break is finished.
Now it's time for Leelanau County athletes to charge into spring sports.

Norse rely on blend of seniors and youth

If Doug Periard was a gardener instead of the Suttons Bay baseball coach, he would call this year’s crop of players a nice blend of youth and experience.
But he’ll be the first to admit they are a little on the green side and will need some time to ripen as the season plays out.

After 26-win year, G-L pins hopes on pitching

Glen Lake is coming off a banner baseball season that produced 26 wins and a District championship.
Whether the Lakers can make another successful run under coach Kris Herman will hinge on a rebuilt pitching staff.

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