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Morley Stanwood volleyball standout Mekeyla Carey has been named the state of Michigan’s Max Preps/American Volleyball Coaches Association Player of the Week.

Carey was recognized for her efforts last week in leading the Mohawks to the Class C district title. She had 33 kills, 20 digs, three aces and two blocks in a district title victory over state-ranked St. Louis.

Carey is the first Morley Stanwood player to get this honor since 2011 when Sports Scene female Athlete of the Year Alexis Huntey drew the honors.

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Morley Stanwood’s hopes for a state title were dashed at home Thursday night with a 2-1 loss to Grand Rapids Covenant Christian in a very close four-set match in the state regional finals.

Covenant Christian won the first game 25-20. But Morley Stanwood out very strong in the next game 25-22. But in two very closely contested games, it was Covenant Christian 25-23, 25-23.

Mekeyla Carey had 22 kills, 12 digs, three blocks and three aces for Covenant Christian while Kayla Rosman had 15 kills and 20 digs, Jennie Kizer 14 digs, Lindsey Veersma 31 assists and Allison Veersma three aces.

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Many area teams competed and many athletes earned all-state honors at the Lower Peninsula State cross country finals Nov. 2 at Michigan International Speedway.

Teams and individuals competed. The top 30 individuals overall earned all-state honors in their respective classes.

DIVISION 1 GIRLS

Team: Rockford, 5th, 169; Midland Dow, 12th, 357; East Lansing, 17th, 439; Bay City Western, 21st, 511.

All-staters: 2-Lauren Brasure, Rockford, 17:48; 5-Jordan Storer, Midland Dow, 18:09.9; 9-Kali Dent, Midland Dow, 18:20.1; 17-Kerianna Schoff, Rockford, 18:31.7.

DIVISION 1 BOYS

Team: Heritage, 6th, 205; Rockford, 12th, 336

All-staters: 5-Daniel Kroth, Okemos, 15:43.4; 25-Dietrich Hittner, East Lansing, 16:01.7

DIVISION 2 GIRLS

Team: Dewitt, 11th, 309; Cedar Springs, 15th, 356; Garber, 17th, 429; Charlotte, 22nd, 19:05.7

All-staters: 1-Kenzie Weiler, Cedar Springs, 17:55.1; 3-Karrigan Smith, St. Johns, 18:04.0; 4-Meg Darmofal, Mason, 18:21.8; 8-Megan O’Neil, Chippewa Hills, 18:50.5; 18-Teresa Myles, Belding, 19:14.3; 21-Kayla Kraft, St. Johns, 19:17.2; 24-Shelby Waterson, DeWitt, 19:23.2

DIVISION 2 BOYS

Team: Mason, 12th, 326; Corunna, 16th, 389; Essexville-Garber, 25th, 606.

All-staters: 1-Austin Sargeant, Cedar Springs, 15:42.7; 2-Mason VanDyke, Mason, 15;48.5; 3-Blake Watson, Corunna, 15:52.5; 4-Alex McCormick, Haslett, 15:58.1; 7-Codey Cook, St. Johns, 16:08.8; 16-Paul Pioszak, Mason, 16:16.1

DIVISION 3 GIRLS

Team: Shepherd, 1st, 120; Clare, 9th, 257; Ithaca, 10th, 260; Lansing Catholic, 13th, 294. Frankenmuth 21st, 560; Freeland 23rd, 571; Reese, 25, 611,

All-staters: 7-Kaylie Rhynard, Shepherd, 18:55.5; 10-Jasmine Harper, Clare, 18:59; 11-Courtney Allen, Ithaca, 19:08.3; 12-Katelyn Hutchinson, Shepherd, 19:12.8; 13-Hannah Davis, St. Louis, 19:19.4; 14-Abigail Gilmore, Lansing Catholic, 19:20.2; 16-Emily Sievert, Frankenmuth, 19:21.5; 17-Kaitlin Beyer, Carson City-Crystal, 19:22.8; 24-Megan Heft, Hopkins, 19:33.2.

DIVISION 3 BOYS

Team: Lansing Catholic, 3rd, 189; Clare, 4th, 192; St. Louis, 9th, 292; Bullock Creek, 11th, 332; Hemlock, 17th, 363; Frankenmuth, 21st, 560; Freeland, 23rd, 571; Reese, 25th, 611

All-staters: 1-Keenan Rebera, Lansing Catholic, 15:31; 11-James Sira, Bullock Creek, 16:15.9; 14-Hunter Nivison, Clare, 16:27.4; 17-Alex Stowell, Freeland, 16:33; 25-Kyler Phillips, Clare, 16:39.9; 28-Brendan Klynstra, Saranac, 16:42.9; 29-Connor Pilmore, St. Louis, 16:44.3

DIVISION 4 GIRLS

Team: Beal City, 1st, 120; Breckenridge, 2nd, 136; Pewamo-Westphalia, 4th, 160; Montabella, 9th, 260

All-staters: 1-Kirsten Olling, Breckenridge, 17:44.9; 10-Hannah Steffke, Beal City, 19:27; 11-Taylor Smith, Montabella, 19:28.2; 13-Betsy Arens, Pewamo-Westphalia, 19:45.2; 15-Alexis McConnell, Sacred Heart, 19:46.3; 19-Hannah Neyer, Beal City, 19:57.0; 27-Kensington Garvey, Montabella, 20:07.7; 30-Emily Steffke, Beal City, 20:12.5

DIVISION 4 BOYS

Team: Sacred Heart Academy, 2nd, 121; Pewamo-Westphalia, 6th, 162; Beal City, 7th 242; Michigan Lutheran Seminary, 14th, 411

All-staters: 4-Cooper Terry, Sacred Heart, 16:39.4; 5-Tanner Droste, Pewamo-Westphalia, 16:43.4; 10-Nick Pung, Beal City, 16:56.5; 11-Zach Feldpausch, Fowler, 16;57.7; 12- Jim English, Sacred Heart, 16:58.1; 16-Logan Moyle, Sacred Heart, 16:59.3; 18-Caleb Barker, Pewamo-Westphalia, 17:01.3; 30-Ethan Schafer, Beal City, 17:13

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Midland Dow’s volleyball season ended in Class A regional semifinal acton on Tuesday at Gaylord to Traverse City West 3-1.

Dow’s season ended at 43-15-2.

Midland Dow won the first game 25-16 but lost the next three 25-20, 25-21, 25-17. Traverse City West advanced to the regional finals on Thursday as a result of its come-from-behind win over Dow.

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Haslett defeated Ann Arbor Huron 3-1 on Tuesday in the regionals at Kalamazoo Central High School and will pursue a Class A regional title Thursday.

Haslett is 48-3-1 while Ann Arbor Huron ended at 43-9-2. Haslett won the first two sets over Ann Arbor Huron 25-21, 25-22, lost the third 25-21 and won the fourth 27-25. Courtney Rassington had 17 assists followed by Heather Holton with 11 kills, Marie Kronner with nine kills and eight blocks, Makenna Ott with nine kills and 18 digs, Alison Rich with 13 digs and Molly Cummings-Friend with five blocks.

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Charlotte’s volleyball season ended with a 26-11 record on Tuesday at Eaton Rapids following a 3-0 loss to Chelsea, which advanced to the regional finals with a 40-13-1 record. The first game was tight with Chelsea taking a 25-21 win. But the next two matches went to Chelsea rather handily 25-13, 25-14.

Having solid performances for Charlotte were Maggie Goeman with eight kills and two blocks, Emily Helfrich with two blocks, Ashleigh Reinbold with 22 assists, Cheyenne Schmidt with eight digs, Mikala Skowronski with two blocks and Hannah Smith with three aces, eight kills and two blocks.

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The volleyball season is over for Belding at 27-8-4 following a 3-1 loss to Saginaw Swan Valley on Tuesday in the Class B regional semifinals at Pinconning. Belding won the first game 25-22 but lost the next three 25-23, 25-22, 25-22. Leaders for Belding were Brooke Linebaugh with three aces and 29 assists, Stefani Harig with 16 kills, Gabby Holyfield with two aces, 13 kills and two blocks, Peyton Mount with two blocks and Hannah Linebaugh with 29 digs.

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Saginaw Swan Valley improved its record to 37-8-7 on Tuesday with a 3-1 victory over Belding in the Class B regional semifinals at Pinconning. Belding won the first game 25-21, but Swan Valley prevailed in the next three 25-23, 25-22, 25-22.

Swan Valley plays in the championship match Thursday night.

Sarah Burgess led the Swan Valley attack with 19 digs while Ashley Fleminger had 12 digs, followed by Lauren Huebner with 27 kills and nine digs, Courtney Reinhold with 26 kills, eight blocks and 9 digs and Jenna Stevenson with 55 assists and 16 digs.

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A fine volleyball season is over for New Lothrop following a tough loss to Hemlock in Tuesday’s semifinal regional round. New Lothrop won the first game 25-17 but lost the next three 26-24, 27-25, 25-21.

The season ends for New Lothrop at 44-14-5.

Leading the Hornets were Chaise Henige with 12 digs, Aubree Mantel with three aces, 15 kills, three blocks and eight digs; Morgan Rombach with six aces, 19 kills, five blocks and five digs; Autumn Severn with four aces, 45 assists, one block and five digs; Emily Severn with 12 kills, one block and 11 digs and Emily Streng with 13 digs.

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Hemlock will be taking a 26-17-2 record to the Class C regional finals Thursday after a 3-1 victory over New Lothrop on Tuesday in the regionals at Ubly. Hemlock lost the first game 25-17 but came back in the next two 26-24, 27-25 to take control of the match. Hemlock won the fourth game 25-21. Leading the way for Hemlock was Karli Herrington with 31 kills and seven blocks; Abbi Phillipson with 14 kills and five blocks, Aubrey Alfano with three aces and seven kills and Brooke Phillion with 50 assists.

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Morley Stanwood volleyball player receives state honors

Morley Stanwood falls in regional finals

Area runners earn all-state honors at cross country meet

Volleyball season ends for Midland Dow

Haslett heads to regional finals

Charlotte’s volleyball season ended 26-11

Belding’s volleyball season ends

Swan Valley advances to state finals

New Lothrop’s volleyball season ends

Hemlock advances to regional finals