With an exciting year of local sports coming to a close, MISportsNow is taking a look back at some of the top moments from 2021. Our 9&10 sports team voted on the 10 best moments and we will highlight two each day, counting all the way down to number one.
The new segment kicks off with No. 10 and No. 9:
10. Central Michigan University Athletics’ Success:
- The for the third time in the last four seasons. The Chippewas fell to No. 5 Iowa 87-72 in the first round of the NCAA women’s tournament in San Antonio.
- The and made a deep run in its second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. After dropping their opening playoff game against Notre Dame, the Chippewas clawed their way back in the elimination bracket to beat Michigan and UConn to appear in the regional final to face Notre Dame for the rematch. Unfortunately, CMU came up short in their third overall meeting with the Irish.
- And of course the and look to bring home the first bowl win since 2012. The Chippewas will face Washington State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 31 at 12 p.m.
9. Local Basketball Teams End State Semifinals Droughts:
- . The Bulldogs fell 61-43 to Wyoming Tri-unity Christian. Rudyard wrapped up its historic campaign at 18-3.
- Also in Division 4, . The Irish suffered a 60-41 loss in the semifinal to Detroit Douglass, playing with just five players because of COVID-19 restrictions. Sacred Heart ended the 20-2.
- In girls basketball, . The Eagles’ historic season to the Breslin Center ended with a 54-20 loss to Fowler in the MHSAA Division 4 state championship game Friday. They capped off the incredible season with winning the program’s second regional championship and a share of Ski Valley Conference championship.
- Newaygo girls basketball also had an incredible year, . The Lions unfortunately saw their historic campaign come to an end with a 52-32 loss to Portland in the MHSAA Division 2 state finals.
With an exciting year of local sports coming to a close, MISportsNow is taking a look back at some of the top moments from 2021. Our 9&10 sports team voted on the 10 best moments and we will highlight two each day, counting all the way down to number one.
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