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Axford connection helps Lakes spill Jets

LAKE LINDEN — There were opportunities in this game for the North Central Jets in their 44-27 loss to the Lake Linden-Hubbell Lakes here Saturday afternoon. The first opportunity came when they had the Lakes pinned near their goal line and forced a punt that led to a turnover on downs ...

Mountaineers, Trojans chalk up grid victories

Forest Park took a 45-26 lead into the fourth quarter and held off a North Dickinson rally for a wild 59-52 eight-player win Friday at Dick Mettlach Field. The Nordics scored 20 unanswered points in the second half before the Trojans responded with a 45-yard scoring pass from Vic Giuliani to ...

One big play proves enough for Lions’ win

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions' offense is built around big plays in both the passing and running games. Jahmyr Gibbs is a constant threat as a runner and receiver, and Jared Goff has plenty of other weapons in Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta. On Sunday, though, ...

Kingsford’s Murvich breaks 20-minute mark at Bay meet

FLAT ROCK — Kingsford junior Maria Murvich reached an important milestone here Saturday as she held off Superior Central freshman Edye Burdett for top individual honors in the Bay College High School Invitational cross county meet. Murvich broke the 20-minute barrier for the first time, ...

Brewers’ Ortiz hopes to stay healthy

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Ortiz believes he's healthy enough to play in Milwaukee's NL Division Series opener Saturday, but the Brewers are remaining careful with the 28-year-old infielder who underwent an MRI on his right knee last weekend. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy limited Ortiz's ...