Faith wins first-ever district crown; falls in regional opener
BY LISA PAINE SPORTS EDITOR
      BURTON — Hoping to feed off its historic district win that moved the Faith volleyball team through to regionals, the Lady Lions took on Caseville, but were eliminated in straight sets, 25-19, 25-19, 25-20, at Kinde-North Huron Tuesday, ending their stellar season.
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Advanced Ranges offers safety classes for women
     for women BURTON — Advanced Ranges Inc. offers a variety of classes for everyone from beginners to experts. Advanced Ranges provides a safe, clean, climate-controlled, indoor public shooting range that allows shooters of all ages to gather.
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Generals play three over weekend
three BY MICHAEL SELECKY SPORTS WRITER
      FLINT — With a trifecta of contests scheduled last Friday- Sunday, the Flint Generals’ minor league hockey team was at least fortunate enough to be playing two of those three games on its home ice at Perani Arena and Event Center, an advantage it almost turned into a serious leap forward. Last Sunday, Flint hosted the Quad City Mallards, winning,
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A good rivalry
Sports VIEW
Michael Selecky — Sports Writer
     With four teams playing in seven cities, the premier season of the United Football League kicked off Oct. 8 with the Las Vegas Locomotives downing the California Redwoods, 30- 17, on the Versus network, followed two days later by the Florida Tuskers dropping the New York Sentinels, 35-13, on HDNet.
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Warriors complete second season; fall in championship game
BY ERIK HOHENTHANER SPORTS WRITER
      GENESEE COUNTY — The second season of the Christian Football League of Michigan (CFL) ended last Saturday with the Genesee County Warriors falling to the Detroit Westside Christian Academy, 28-0. The Warriors trailed only 7-0 at the half, but were worn down in the second half.
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Major league veteran and former Spartan becomes Generals’ center
BY MICHAEL SELECKY SPORTS WRITER
      FLINT — The life of a professional hockey player can be a brutal one, and few know that better than 18-year veteran Bryan Smolinski.
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Champions and losers
Fat Guy’s Corner
Jeff Day — Sports Columnist
     The New York Yankees capture their 27th World Championship, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2. Finally, some of the big-time dollars spent by New York came through for them. CC Sabathia earned his $160 million contract. Same said for A.J. Burnett. Yes, I'll even tip my fork to steroid boys Andy Pettite and A-Rod the Hill Rod, who helped bring home the title.
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Archery in the Schools gets kids started in shooting sports
BY LISA PAINE SPORTS EDITOR
      STATEWIDE — With the first segment of archery deer hunting season coming to an end as the firearms segment begins Sunday, Nov. 15, the Dept. of Natural Resources reminds school districts, both public and private, that grants for the Archery in the Schools starter packages and equipment are available.
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OUTDOORS
     MONDAY, OCT. 5-NOV. 14 Fall wild turkey hunting season opens statewide. Restrictions apply. See Fall Wild Turkey Hunting Guide for details. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, NOV. 7-8 Open rifle range times at the Lapeer County Sportsmen’s Club from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $10. Details: David Hommes, 810-866- 1155.
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Field Notes
     Buck poles open Nov. 15 AREAWIDE — To mark the opening day of the annual firearm deer hunting season, three area businesses will host buck poles and contests throughout the day on Sunday, Nov. 15.
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Sports Shorts
     MESA Panthers Premier 1 Champs
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