Last-second shot saves BWAC league leader
BY DAVE FREDRICK SPORTS WRITER
      IMLAY CITY — Just when it looked like the Lady Spartans would tighten up the BWAC race with a dramatic win, Almont had some drama of its own saved for the very end. When it was all said and done, the Lady Raiders held the trump card in Taylor Askins.
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Lady Green Devils edge out Harbor Beach
BY LISA PAINE SPORTS EDITOR AND ERIK HOHENTHANER AND DAVE FREDRICK SPORTS WRITERS
      BROWN CITY — Harbor Beach and Brown City tried to minimize the distance league leading Sandusky put between itself and them last Thursday at Brown City, with Brown City coming out on top in this one, 55-49, after a hard fought, turnover-laden game. Both sides created way too many costly turnovers that kept the score tight throughout the contest.
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Chiefs taken to task by state-ranked Richmond
BY LISA PAINE SPORTS EDITOR AND DAVE FREDRICK SPORTS WRITER
      CAPAC — It had to happen sooner or later—the BWAC battle between Capac and state-ranked Richmond — and last Wednesday was the day as the Blue Devils showed the Chiefs why they are among the best in the state, winning in convincing style, 51-18. Capac, 6-1 BWAC, 35-6 overall, also scored a 70-6 win over Mayville.
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Area Briefs
     Blowing the whistle on cancer
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Local martial artist crowned champ
      AUBURN HILLS — Kelly Warren, a second year mixed martial arts competitor out of Dragon Karate of Lapeer was the marquee fight of the night Jan. 30 at the Impact Fighting Championships at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Warren was crowned the 115 lb. champion after winning her second round fight by choke. Warren earned the title, bragging rights and the championship belt.
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Fairy tale ending
      With today’s Superbowl 44 festivities kicking off from South Florida at 6 p.m., weeks of anticipation can finally be put to rest, leaving some dazzled by the lights and glamour of it all while others lament spending the next seven months sans the weekly action of the National Football League.
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Eagles ink national letters
BY ERIK HOHENTHANER SPORTS WRITER
      LAPEER — National signing day is a big day all around the country as prep stars sign national letters of intent to continue their education and sports careers at the next level. Lapeer East was no exception on Feb. 3, the first day recruits could sign with their college.
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Outdoor Calendar
     INDOOR ARCHERY NOW THRU APRIL Lapeer County Sportsmen’s Club. Monday — animal targets, 7 p.m. Tuesday — 5-spot target, 9 a.m., Thursday — animal target, 9 a.m. Thursday — traditional archery 7 p.m. Youth leagues are 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays on second, third and fourth Wednesday of each month.
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Raiders and Spartans battle for league pride
BY MICHAEL SELECKY SPORTS WRITER
      IMLAY CITY — Having lost to Algonac, 50-51, just one week prior, the Spartans varsity boys basketball team was looking to get back on track in the Blue Water Area Conference last Friday night against Almont, a team that fell, 52-58, to Richmond that same day.
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At the Buzzer
     
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Wins continue to put area teams in the mix
BY LISA PAINE SPORTS EDITOR AND DAVE FREDRICK SPORTS WRITER
      LAPEER COUNTY -- Stepping off their regular Tuesday/Friday game schedules, several area boys’ basketball team played on Wednesday this past week, putting wins in the books. BROWN CITY
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Eagles thunder-struck in non-conference contest
BY MICHAEL SELECKY SPORTS WRITER
      LAPEER — The Bay City Thunder bolted its way into the Polar Palace last Wednesday, giving the Eagles’ varsity hockey team a chance to test itself against top-flight opposition before returning to Metro League play.
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