In the Division 4 state finals, Whiteford’s Aly VanBrandt hit a single to start the bottom of the first inning. Meanwhile, Monroe graduate Ellie Sieler and Whiteford product Aly VanBrandt will face off this weekend in a battle of top softball hitters in the Monroe County Region. Sieler leads Michigan while VanBrandt plays for Indiana. Both players lead their teams in hitting, with VanBrandt holding a .380 average and Sieler hitting .363. In prep baseball, Bedford’s team suffered an 8-3 loss to Warren DeLaSalle after a five-run third inning by their opponents. Despite outhitting DeLaSalle 6-5, Bedford committed five errors. Jace Bloomer and Andrew Kuebbeler had RBIs for Bedford, while several players contributed hits.
In youth wrestling, Sullivan Layne of Monroe won a MYWAY state championship during the weekend at Manor Elementary. In adult soccer, Travis Campbell scored five goals to lead Old Crows to an 8-5 victory over Athletico on the opening night of Winter Session III at LevelUp Training. Rev. Mike Anagbogu scored twice for Athletico.
