Big Rapids’ hockey team improved its record to 6-19-2 with a 2-0 regional semifinal victory over the Freeland-Nouvel Griffins on Wednesday.
The Cardinals play Flint Power on Saturday in the state title game.
Preston Hughes and Brennan Bomay scored goals for Big Rapids. Joey Hinds was the winning goalie for Big Rapids. It was the Cardinals’ first playoff win since 2011.