Tuesday 9/8 at Saginaw Nouvel
Ithaca 4
Nouvel 1
3 goals and 1 assist for Junior Jaren Paradise
1 goal and 1 assist for Sophomore Rayland Perez
1 assist for Junior Wylie Martyn
12 saves in net for Senior Griffin Marcy
Thursday 9/10 at Ithaca
Ithaca 2
Valley Lutheran 5
Goals by Sophomore Blake Hardman and Junior Jaren Paradise
Assists by Junior Jaren Paradise and Sophomore Rayland Perez
Senior Griffin Marcy with 22 Saves in net
Tuesday 9/8 at Saginaw Nouvel
Ithaca 4
Nouvel 1
3 goals and 1 assist for Junior Jaren Paradise
1 goal and 1 assist for Sophomore Rayland Perez
1 assist for Junior Wylie Martyn
12 saves in net for Senior Griffin Marcy
Thursday 9/10 at Ithaca
Ithaca 2
Valley Lutheran 5
Goals by Sophomore Blake Hardman and Junior Jaren Paradise
Assists by Junior Jaren Paradise and Sophomore Rayland Perez
Senior Griffin Marcy with 22 Saves in net
Alma vs Freeland
9/10/26 – 4:30 PM Kickoff
TVC Red Conference Match
Alma Soccer Complex – Alma, MI
Halftime Score: Alma 0 – Freeland 0
Full Time Score: Alma 1 – Freeland 0
Goals:
43′ Casey Doyle (1) – assisted by Bryce Williams (6)
Keeper Stats:
1st Half – Antonio Churchill – 2 saves – 0 Goals Against
2nd Half – Antonio Churchill – 1 saves – 0 Goals Against
Current Record: (8-2-0) overall (4-0-0) conference
Michigan Playoff Ranking – Division 3: #4
MIHSSCA Team Ranking – Division 3: #8
Match Notes:
– It was an even match for most of the contest
– First half finished 0-0 with both teams having limited chances on goal
– Alma scored early in the second half on a corner kick and created a number of additional scoring chances in the same time period
– Freeland made a late surge at the end of the game in an effort to equalize
– Senior keeper Antonio Churchill had 3 saves on the day and notched his 4th shutout of the season
– Alma remains undefeated in the TVC Red division (4-0-0) as they head into a showdown with Frankenmuth on Monday
Next Match: 9/14/26 – 4:30 PM – Alma vs Frankenmuth – Alma Soccer Complex – Alma, MI

Laingsburg defeated PW in action on Sepr. 2

20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 20-25, 15-11
Stat leaders include:
Kendall Michels- 12 kills, 20 assists
Hayden Wilson, 2 aces, 29 digs, 3 blocks, 5 kills
Ella Mohney- 5 aces, 17 digs
Gladwin (1-0) 53 Flat Rock (0-1) 29
Top Rushing Players:
MJ McDonald 13 Carries 208yds 4TD
Jacob Pahl 10 Carries 70yds
Preston Newman 4 carries 31yds 1TD
Top Passing:
Jacob Pahl 1/1 29yds 1TD
Top Receiving:
MJ McDonald 1 catch 29yds 1TD
Bronson Bigham 1 Catch 28yds
Top Defenders:
Bronson Bigham 3 tackles 2int
Harvey Grove 12Tackles
Top Punt Return:
Bronson Bigham 3 Returns 101yds 1TD
“We started off slow in the First quarter and really came into it as the game continued. Lots of little mistakes but that is expected week 1. The team answered each time they needed to. We had a great performance by the offensive line to allow us to only throw 2 passes in the game and get some key runs to keep the chains moving and going.”
Gladwin (1-0) 53 Flat Rock (0-1) 29
Top Rushing Players:
MJ McDonald 13 Carries 208yds 4TD
Jacob Pahl 10 Carries 70yds
Preston Newman 4 carries 31yds 1TD
Top Passing:
Jacob Pahl 1/1 29yds 1TD
Top Receiving:
MJ McDonald 1 catch 29yds 1TD
Bronson Bigham 1 Catch 28yds
Top Defenders:
Bronson Bigham 3 tackles 2int
Harvey Grove 12Tackles
Top Punt Return:
Bronson Bigham 3 Returns 101yds 1TD
“We started off slow in the First quarter and really came into it as the game continued. Lots of little mistakes but that is expected week 1. The team answered each time they needed to. We had a great performance by the offensive line to allow us to only throw 2 passes in the game and get some key runs to keep the chains moving and going.”
Dow improved to 11-0-1 on the year after drawing to a tie with #2 Forest Hills Northern and besting #4 Grosse Pointe South 6-2 and #10 Forrest Hills Central 8-0. Dow next plays SVL opponent Bay City Central on Monday. Scores Attached.
“Today was a rollercoaster of emotions. I knew this quad would be a definitive moment in terms of where we stood in the state…and I am not disappointed. We had our chances against FHN, we just couldn’t materialize them. Dropping three third set breakers was a tough pill to swallow, but it also shows me that we can beat them as a team considering all of our wins were straight sets. On the flip side, I was extremely pleased with how we handled GPS. Top to bottom, I think this team is getting tougher by the day, and by October, I think we can avenge the flights we lost.”
The lineups for the FHC match were altered by both programs in order to create a “fun” match. As Dow and FHC face each other at a minimum of 2 more times in the season (and some flights 3). We mixed singles and doubles lineups and nobody was placed in the correct position.

Alma vs Swan Valley

TVC Red Match

Roberts Community Park

Halftime Score: Alma 1 – Swan Valley 0

Full Time Score: Alma 4 – Swan Valley 2

Goals:

22′ Vince Lux (2) – assisted by Bryce Williams (1)

51′ Bryce Williams (9) – unassisted

67′ Noah Rojas (2) – assisted by Bryce Williams (2)

76′ Bryce Williams (10) – unassisted

Keeper Stats: 

1st Half – Antonio Churchill – 2 saves – 0 Goals Against

2nd Half – Antonio Churchill – 3 saves – 2 Goals Against

Current Record: (4-1-0) overall (1-0-0) conference

Coach Nick O’Neil:

– Alma came out with tired legs and their play was sluggish to start the game.

– Bryce made a great play to dribble around the keeper and set up his teammate for a tap in goal to give Alma the only first half goal.

– Swan Valley controlled play at the start of the second half but Alma’s defense was able to hold them without a goal

– Play opened up after Bryce scored and put Alma up 2-0 in the second half

– Overall it wasn’t Alma’s best performance but the boys showed grit by playing through injury and fatigue for the win

Next Match: 8/31/26 – Alma vs John Glenn – Alma Soccer Complex – Alma, MI

Lansing Sexton’s volleyball team lost 3-1 to Lansing Everett at home on Wednesday.

Stat leaders for Sexton:Michayla Dillard 8 Kills Samantha Jones- Smith 6 Kills Amaya Valez 3 Kills Kylee Nelson 3 Kills 

Record: Conference 0 – 0 Overall 0 – 3

Game 1
Alma vs Big Rapids
8/22/26 – 9:30 AM Kickoff
Alma Soccer Complex
Halftime Score: Alma 1 – Big Rapids 0
Full Time Score: Alma 2 – Big Rapids 0
Goals:
19′ Graham Moeggenborg (1) – unassisted
42′ Bryce Williams (5) – unassisted
Keeper Stats:
1st Half – Antonio Churchill – 0 saves – 0 Goals Against
2nd Half – Antonio Churchill – 1 save – 0 Goals Against
Current Record: (2-0-0) overall (0-0-0) conference
Match Notes:
– Both Alma goals were scored directly from Free Kicks
– Big Rapids played an extremely physical style of play, matching physicality and controlling emotions became a big part of the game
– Antonio Churchill secured a shutout in his first match back in net
Game 2
Alma vs Fremont
8/22/26 – 12:30 PM Kickoff
Alma Soccer Complex
Halftime Score: Alma 3 – Fremont 0
Full Time Score: Alma 4 – Fremont 0
Goals:
2′ Bryce Williams (6) – unassisted
3′ Bryce Williams (7) – assisted by Reid Barnes (1)
6′ Noah Rojas (1) – assisted by Evan Helinski (3)
45′ Vince Lux (1) – unassisted
Keeper Stats:
1st Half – Antonio Churchill – 1 save – 0 Goals Against
2nd Half – Antonio Churchill – 2 saves – 0 Goals Against
Current Record: (3-0-0) overall (0-0-0) conference
Match Notes:
– Alma took advantage of player mismatches early in the contest to take a 3-0 lead in the 6th minute
– Alma’s defense continued to play strong as they have yet to concede a goal through the first 3 games of the season
– Antonio Churchill secured his 2nd shutout of the season
– Bryce Williams is off to a hot start for Alma with 7 goals in their first 3 games
Game 3
Alma vs Lansing Eastern
8/22/26 – 3:30 PM Kickoff
Alma Soccer Complex
Halftime Score: Alma 1 – Lansing Eastern 1
Full Time Score: Alma 1 – Lansing Eastern 1
Shootout: Alma 1 – Lansing Eastern 2
Goals:
10′ Bryce Williams (8) – unassisted
Keeper Stats:
1st Half – Antonio Churchill – 2 save – 1 Goal Against
2nd Half – Antonio Churchill – 2 saves – 0 Goals Against
Current Record: (3-1-0) overall (0-0-0) conference
Match Notes:
– Lansing Eastern was a very athletic and technical side and dominated possession for much of the contest.
– Alma did a good job of staying sound defensively in front of goal and forcing difficult shots.
– Bryce Williams was able to get around the edge of the Eastern defense to put Alma ahead in the first half.
– Lansing Eastern was able to equalize 8 minutes later.
– Eastern had to wait until the penalty shootout to secure the victory and tournament championship.