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PORTAGE, Mich. – Caledonia did something on Saturday that only three other schools have been able to do so far this season. That’s score a goal on Portage Central.
In the end, that didn’t matter.
The Mustangs, ranked in the top five in Division 1 all season, made Caledonia its 10th victim in all starts with a 3-1 non-conference victory.
Only Rockford, East Kentwood, Stevensville-Lakeshore and now Caledonia have scored goals on the Mustangs, who have a paltry 0.37 team goals-against-average on the books nearly halfway through the regular season.
Offensively, Portage Central is taking names as it has chalked up 51 goals over 11 contests – that’s 4.64 goals a game for the 10-0-1 Mustangs.
Against Caledonia, Gavan Sherman tallied two goals while senior midfielder Jack Hinze had the other, as Portage Central continues to defeat quality opponents on the west side of Michigan and our a part of just a handful of programs state-wide in all divisions and conferences yet to suffer a loss.
Senior William Tarpley is a returning starter and one of the leaders of a stout defensive unit in front of 6-foot-6, 200-pound junior goalkeeper Gunnar Thorhallsso, who is a first-year starter.
KINGSFORD 8, SEYMOUR (WISC.) 0: The Division 3 unbeaten Flivvers dipped into northern Wisconsin and returned home with another shutout victory. Kingsford improved to 9-0-0 on the year and now have outscored the opposition 48-2. Senior Jaxon Buckley notched three more goals with an assist, as the forward/midfielder continues to run this engine and has 24 goals on the year and 111 career. Gavyn Landon added two goals and an assist, Ben Fornetti and sophomore Jett Buckley chipped in with a goal and an helper, and Gavin Kinsella scored the other goal for Kingsford. Junior Landon Adam recorded his team’s seventh shutout in nine games.
ROCHESTER ADAMS 1, OXFORD 1: In a battle of Division 1 state-ranked teams, these two squads decided very little in this OAA-Red Division matchup that was a make-up contest from an earlier rainout.
TROY ATHENS 0, ANN ARBOR HURON 0: In another match featuring two top-15 teams in Division 1, defending Southeastern Conference-Red Division winner.
WALLED LAKE CENTRAL 7, ADRIAN 1: The Vikings scored early in often in putting up a seven-spot on the Maples in this non-conference matchup Saturday.
TROY 3, ROCHESTER 1: The Colts moved to 6-0-0 on the season and remained in first place in the rugged OAA Red Division with this narrow make-up win over the Falcons. Troy (6-0-0, 3-0-0) has now outscored the opposition 13-3 on the year.
CEDAR SPRINGS 2, ZEELAND WEST 0: Brody Klenk notched the shutout between the pipes for Cedar Springs. Ian Stearns and Austin Grice scored the goals for the Red Hawks.
BERKLEY 2, CLARKSTON 0: Brody Cain scored twice and Berkley posted an OAA-Red Division make-up win Saturday. The Bears improved to 10-1-1 on the season and 2-1-0 in league play.
FRUITPORT 2, MUSKEGON REETHS-PUFFER 0: Division 2 state-ranked Fruitport recorded the non-league win Saturday.
GRANDVILLE CALVIN CHRISTIAN 0, NORTH MUSKEGON 0: These two Division 4 state-ranked teams settled little in this non-conference scoreless draw.
LELAND 4, MUSKEGON WESTERN MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN 2: Leland gained some measure of revenge Saturday of last year’s Division 4 state semifinals match, as the Comets doubled up the Warriors in a contest that featured two of the top Division 4 teams.
MARQUETTE 6, GAYLORD 0: Marquette dipped across the big bridge for a non-conference game and came away with the clean sheet. Edan Hautamaki earned the shutout for the Sentinels.
NOVI 2, SOUTH LYON EAST 0: Novi stepped out of the rugged KLAA-West Division to blank one of the top LVC schools in a non-conference game Saturday. Jackson Shaw and Noah Kakish scored for Novie, while Christopher Miller and Kevin Percy shared the shutout for the Wildcats.
UTICA EISENHOWER 2, UTICA FORD 0: Eisenhower ventured to the southern end of the Utica school district to upend district rival Utica Ford in this Macomb Area Conference crossover contest.
WALLED LAKE WESTERN 5, WALLED LAKE NORTHERN 1: Western earned the victory in the Walled Lake Cup tournament.
(MSN will compile a random sampling of game results from around the state each day. To send in results from high school varsity, club, amateur, pre-pro, semi-pro or professional soccer, email all pertinent details to Communications Specialist / Web and Content Editor / Director of News Dan Stickradt at stickradt@michigansoccernetwork.com and dstickradt@thepremiermediagrp.com or submit information right on the correct link on the MSN website at https://www.michigansoccernetwork.com/reportascore. Please submit the competing teams, location and date of game, final score, overall and league records, goals, assists, goalkeepers and saves, standout defenders, players of the match, and any other pertinent details of the game. If there are courtesy action photos available, feel free to submit them at the above-listed emails.)
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(Have a story suggestion for the Premier Media Group and the Michigan Soccer Network regarding club soccer, high school varsity, amateur soccer, collegiate soccer or professional soccer involving teams, players or coaches with Michigan ties, contact Communications Specialist/Web and Content Editor/Director of News Dan Stickradt via email at stickradt@michigansoccernetwork.com or dstickradt@thepremiermediagrp.com, or call 248-884-1051 or 248-525-2349. Dan Stickradt is a 31-year veteran of the Michigan Media circles and recently joined the staff full time in March of 2024. Want to schedule a broadcast game or live show, contact PMG/MSN Director of Broadcasting Jonathan Turner for availability and pricing at jonathan@michigansoccernetwork.com and jonathan@thepremiermediagrp.com.)
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(Have a story suggestion for the Premier Media Group and the Michigan Soccer Network regarding club soccer, high school varsity, amateur soccer, collegiate soccer or professional soccer involving teams, players or coaches with Michigan ties, contact Communications Specialist/Web and Content Editor/Director of News Dan Stickradt via email at stickradt@michigansoccernetwork.com or dstickradt@thepremiermediagrp.com, or call 248-884-1051 or 248-525-2349. Dan Stickradt is a 31-year veteran of the Michigan Media circles and recently joined the staff full time in March of 2024. Want to schedule a broadcast game or live show, contact PMG/MSN Director of Broadcasting Jonathan Turner for availability and pricing at jonathan@michigansoccernetwork.com and jonathan@thepremiermediagrp.com.)
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Michigan-based Premier Media Group is expanding ... don't miss out on coverage
SHELBY TWP., Mich. – The Premier Media Group is expanding its broadcast net.
And we want you.
The Michigan-based PMG, founded in 2022, its flagship production the Michigan Soccer Network and all other affiliates, is actively scheduling games in a wide variety of high school leagues and conferences, small colleges, amateur, pre-professional, youth club, and other avenues of the beautiful game in Michigan.
The schedule for the fall semester is starting to fill up across Michigan.
The daily connections are being made and the spreading of our brand has brought in great reviews.
Would the coaches, administration, student-athletes, players and fans like for us to broadcast a game near you?
Regardless of the now-popular remote broadcast games, on-location broadcast games, on-location shows or in-studio daily shows, there is a simple process. Visit the website www.michigansoccernetwork.com or click below for details.
PMG will also be holding various “Win A Free Broadcast” contest at various parts of the fall, winter (indoor) and spring seasons.
"(Michigan Soccer Network) has does a great job making these kids feel special,” offered Michal Hatfield, girls soccer coach at Trenton High School who also coaches in the Detroit City FC youth club system. “The broadcasts were professionally done and we were very pleased when they did our games. They did a great job with (play-by-play), graphics and postgame interviews with the kids. And a lot of people saw it. We had uncles and aunts that have never seen their nieces play get a chance to watch them on YouTube). And all of the kids were able to jump on there (the YouTube channel) afterwards and watch the game.”
The MSN staff had the pleasure of broadcasting multiple games the last two school years for schools in the Oakland Activities Association and have received its fair share of feedback. The goal is to conduct broadcasts of games throughout the state of Michigan, especially in the larger populated regions.
“MSN has done a great job with broadcasts in our league (Macomb Area Conference),” said Trevor Foster, current head coach of the Romeo girls soccer program, goalkeepers coach for Oakland University’s soccer programs, and director at the Michigan Goalkeepers Academy. “I know the girls love it. And I know some of the parents were putting their earphones on and listening to the game when they were (in the stands) and it gives relatives a chance to watch games that they normally wouldn’t be able to.
“It’s as close to professional (broadcast) as any broadcast of high school soccer that you will see out there,” added Foster. “Plus, they do all types of (amateur and pre-professional) leagues out there (in Michigan).”
“We were very pleased, especially with the knowledge of high school soccer in the state of Michigan from the play-by-play announcers and color commentators,” said Todd Heugh, the current director of athletics at Troy Athens High School and a former coach at the school. “They put together a valuable (product) and the games are live on YouTube for everyone to watch, even if you are (a relative or an alumni) not in the area. I know coaches go on there (YouTube), too, to watch games of an upcoming opponent.”
The PMG staff has a goal of 100-plus games this fall from mid-August through November. The Michigan Soccer Network conducted a record 50 remote or in-person broadcasts during the month of June.
PMG also has contacts within Michigan, the Midwest and even in different parts of the U.S. and have become broadcast partners for more than 15 different leagues or franchises within those leagues over the past three years. PMG has multiple broadcasting rights for within the USL-League Two, USL-W League, UPSL, MWPL, NISA, WSPL and more and constantly expanding its web of coverage both on various YouTube channels and on our website at www.michigansoccernetwork.com. It has broadcasted more high school boys soccer and high school girls soccer at more than 75 high schools in Michigan.
“MSN has been a great media partner for the Bucks and AFC,” said Costa Papista, President of the Flint City Bucks and Flint City AFC of the USL-League Two and USL-W League, respectively. “The production and overall quality of our live broadcasts are professional grade. Flint City fans, sponsors and supporters greatly appreciate the MSN quality. We are always receiving excellent feedback and comments from our fans and visiting fans as well.”
And now the busy season starts in earnest with high school, college and youth club team beginning the 2024-25 school year.
To schedule a game or to consult team members of our broadcast, reach out to the following persons in the PMG family of networks: Broadcast Director Jonathan Turner, 248-525-2083, jonathan@thepremeiermediagrp.com or new Director of Scheduling / Office Manager Alaina Gagnon, at agagnon@thepremiermediagrp.com and inquire about the broadcast options, packages, special packages and more.
For news on the soccer scene in Michigan, check out the MSN website at www.michigansoccernetwork.com for daily updates, game recaps, feature stories, previews and more for teams, players and coaches from a wide variety schools, amateur teams, colleges and youth club teams.
The PMG and MSN staff will continue to reach for its goal of providing quality broadcast on any network and in-depth coverage and content on it website.
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
Interested in internships in broadcasting, communications, journalism, public relations or sales and marketing in the sports world? The Premier Media Group is seeking applications for current college students or students entering their senior or junior years of high school that have a career interest in working in different capacity of a constantly-evolving media world.
Contact both Broadcast Director Jonathan Turner at 248-525-2083 or jonathan@thepremeiermediagrp.com and Web and Content Editor / Director of News Dan Stickradt at (248) 525-2349 and dstickradt@thepremeiermediagrp.com.
(Have a story suggestion for the Premier Media Group and the Michigan Soccer Network regarding club soccer, high school varsity, amateur soccer, collegiate soccer or professional soccer involving teams, players or coaches with Michigan ties, contact Communications Specialist/Web and Content Editor/Director of News Dan Stickradt via email at stickradt@michigansoccernetwork.com or dstickradt@thepremiermediagrp.com, or call 248-884-1051 or 248-525-2349. Dan Stickradt is a 31-year veteran of the Michigan Media circles and recently joined the staff full time in March of 2024. Want to schedule a broadcast game or live show, contact PMG/MSN Director of Broadcasting Jonathan Turner for availability and pricing at jonathan@michigansoccernetwork.com and jonathan@thepremeiermediagrp.com.)
