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January 17, 2012
Britton Deerfield Boys' Varsity Basketball

If Britton Deerfield boys varsity coach Darren Shiels had to pick one word to describe his Patriot squad this year he would use the word “unity”.

If Britton Deerfield boys varsity coach Darren Shiels had to pick one word to describe his Patriot squad this year he would use the word “unity”.

January 17, 2012
Britton Deerfield Varsity Girls' Basketball

The Britton Deerfield girls' varsity basketball team is going back to the basics in an effort to build a successful program. 

The Britton Deerfield girls' varsity basketball team is going back to the basics in an effort to build a successful program. First-year varsity coach Craig Tanis is hoping his young team can compete seriously in the Tri-County this year. The Patriots were 3-11 in league play last year and 6-14 overall.

January 17, 2012
Hall of Fame nominees sought

The Blissfield Hall of Fame committee is beginning its 2012 Hall of Fame selection process. The committee is currently seeking nominations for the Hall of Fame. 

The Blissfield Hall of Fame committee is beginning its 2012 Hall of Fame selection process. The committee is currently seeking nominations for the Hall of Fame. If you believe someone (athlete, coach, support staff) is worthy of consideration, please take the time to make the nomination.  In order for an athlete to be considered, they must be out of school for 10 years.  For a coach or support staff, they must be retired from their athletic duties.

January 17, 2012
Whiteford Boys' Basketball

The race to the top of the Tri-County could be an interesting one, Whiteford boys varsity basketball coach Jim Ross.

The race to the top of the Tri-County could be an interesting one, Whiteford boys varsity basketball coach Jim Ross.

January 17, 2012
Whiteford Girls' Basketball

“We are young but quick,” Whiteford girls varsity coach Jay Haselschwerdt said about his team this year. 

“We are young but quick,” Whiteford girls varsity coach Jay Haselschwerdt said about his team this year. With only two seniors on the squad of 11 that also has one sophomore and a freshman on the roster, there is a lot of room to grow this year. But he is also expecting some solid leadership from his seniors this year as well.

January 3, 2012
Wrestler Beckey wins five straight

The Blissfield varsity wrestling team has been having its most successful season in recent years, but coach Andy Ford says the Royals faltered at the Summit Academy invitational tournament in Romulus Wednesday, Dec. 28.

The Blissfield varsity wrestling team has been having its most successful season in recent years, but coach Andy Ford says the Royals faltered at the Summit Academy invitational tournament in Romulus Wednesday, Dec. 28.

December 21, 2011
Whiteford hires new head football coach

Whiteford Schools has hired Jason Mensing as its new varsity football coach.

Whiteford Schools has hired Jason Mensing as its new varsity football coach. Mensing who most recently coached four years at Tecumseh High School was hired Dec. 19 by the district and will replace Matt Garno who resigned after the end of the 2011 season.

September 20, 2011
BHS Sports Hall of Fame welcomes seven

The Blissfield High School athletic department welcomed seven new members into the BHS Hall of Fame during a ceremony Saturday evening in the high school cafeteria. Seven people with diverse athletic backgrounds were inducted for their contributions to Blissfield sports.

By James McClenathen

August 25, 2011
'No excuses' vows BD varsity football team

A more prepared, older and athletic Patriot football team is poised to take the field this year.  A team with “no excuses” which is their mantra for the  year.

August 25, 2011
BD puts youthful energy on trail

A young but energetic team is what first year Britton Deerfield Patriot cross county coach Jay Yockey believes he has in the seven girls and four boys running for the Patriots this year.  

A young but energetic team is what first year Britton Deerfield Patriot cross county coach Jay Yockey believes he has in the seven girls and four boys running for the Patriots this year.  For the first time in several years Britton Deerfield is fielding a full scoring girls team Yockey said there are four freshman one sophomore and two juniors on the team.

August 25, 2011
Blissfield's new soccer coach looks for improved season

A new head coach has taken charge of the Blissfield High School soccer team, and he is hoping to give the program the kick start it needs.

A new head coach has taken charge of the Blissfield High School soccer team, and he is hoping to give the program the kick start it needs.

August 25, 2011
Conditioning, teambuilding keys to Estes' football doctrine

Blissfield varsity football coach Ron Estes doesn’t measure his team’s success in wins and losses – and that may be just the reason why the program has thrived under his direction. This year, as every year, Estes plans to build a team of tough, disciplined and unified athletes.

Blissfield varsity football coach Ron Estes doesn’t measure his team’s success in wins and losses – and that may be just the reason why the program has thrived under his direction. This year, as every year, Estes plans to build a team of tough, disciplined and unified athletes.

August 25, 2011
Navarro sees potential in young, talented team

Blissfield cross country coach Al Navarro has a young team of girls to work with this fall, and the boys are three runners shy of the minimum number required to compete as a team. 

Blissfield cross country coach Al Navarro has a young team of girls to work with this fall, and the boys are three runners shy of the minimum number required to compete as a team. However, he has recruited some talented athletes, and he has high hopes for his girls team.

August 25, 2011
New BD volleyball coach speeds up offense

First-year Britton Deerfield varsity volleyball coach Tim O’Brien said fans can expect to see a quicker offense when watching Patriot volleyball this fall. 

First-year Britton Deerfield varsity volleyball coach Tim O’Brien said fans can expect to see a quicker offense when watching Patriot volleyball this fall. Other than that he doesn’t expect to see too many changes to the young team of 11  players he coaching. Former varsity volleyball coach Michelle Bearinger was recently named athletic director for the school district.

August 24, 2011
BD VB season gets underway

The Britton Deerfield girls varsity volleyball team split two matches and lost two matches at the Summerfield preseason tournament Saturday. 

The Britton Deerfield girls varsity volleyball team split two matches and lost two matches at the Summerfield preseason tournament Saturday. 

August 24, 2011
BHS volleyball starts off with a "W"

The Blissfield varsity volleyball team opened the season by placing first in the silver division at Saturday morning’s Jackson County Western Panther Tune-Up Tournament.

The Blissfield varsity volleyball team opened the season by placing first in the silver division at Saturday morning’s Jackson County Western Panther Tune-Up Tournament.

August 2, 2011
Goetz goes to Elon as coach

Kilee Goetz is a very busy person. She just recently left Blissfield for Elon, North Carolina, after a visit with her family and friends, and is getting settled into her new apartment, new town, and, most of all, new job. 

 Kilee Goetz is a very busy person. She just recently left Blissfield for Elon, North Carolina, after a visit with her family and friends, and is getting settled into her new apartment, new town, and, most of all, new job. The 1999 Blissfield High School grad, on June 23, accepted an assistant volleyball coach position at Elon University, a college known for its top-shelf volleyball team. 

May 10, 2011
Hall of Famers

The Blissfield Hall of Fame is announcing the Hall of Fame Class of 2011. 

For four full pages of baseball, track, softball, golf and more including a feature on the record being set by Whiteford's Taylor Kiefer, please see the May 11, 2011, edition of The Advance.

The Blissfield Hall of Fame is announcing the Hall of Fame Class of 2011. Al Diver, Judy Beagle, Don Mulder, Carlos Santiago, Bud Friess, Adam Benschoter, Becky Martinez and Mike Newsted will be inducted on Saturday, Sept. 17 during the Hall of Fame Dinner.

April 19, 2011
TRACK April 20, 2011, edition of The Advancer

BLISSFIELD, WHITEFORD, BRITTON DEERFIELD — Grass Lake Warrior Invitational

They don’t call it “the Warrior” for nothing. 

TRACK April 6, 2011, edition of The Advance

February 24, 2011
Hurray for regionals!

Blissfield High School's competitive cheer team placed fourth at districts Saturday, Feb. 19, and will compete at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in regional competition in Mason.

Blissfield High School's competitive cheer team placed fourth at districts Saturday, Feb. 19, and will compete at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in regional competition in Mason.

February 15, 2011
BHS competitive cheer team takes 1st

The Blissfield Competitive Cheer team took first place at their meet in Leslie Saturday. 

The Blissfield Competitive Cheer team took first place at their meet in Leslie Saturday. There were eight teams with, four in their division. The Royals beat Vandercook Lake, Leslie and Parma Western.

"There were 8 teams total there, 4 in our division," said coach Amber Spotts. "We ended up beating Vandercook Lake, Leslie, and Parma Western. Vandercook Lake beat us a few weeks ago at Manchester but we were able to take first place by 11 points, finishing with a total score of 653.

February 9, 2011
Girls' Basketball Action from Feb. 9, 2011, Advance

GIRLS BASKETBALL Feb. 9, 2011, edition

 

January 20, 2011
Girls' Basketball Action from 1-19-11 Advance

Bleak was a good way to describe Whiteford’s chances of beating Madison on Jan. 11. Even on their home court the Lady Bobcats were, at one point in the second quarter, down 21-6. 

WHITEFORD

January 19, 2011
Bobcats delivery victory

 

“Victory,” coach Jim Ross shouted at his players from the sidelines during the game. “Victory,” he repeated occasionally throughout. The phrase must have inspired his players. Simply put: Whiteford was a force to be reckoned with. 

 

December 30, 2010
BD faces learning-curve season

Britton Deerfield basketball coach Darren Shiels knows it could be tough sledding for his Patriots team to start the season.

“With only two players returning there will be a learning curve. I know there will be a big improvement from the first 10 games to the last 10 game,” said Shiels, who coached BD last season and the Britton team for the four years prior. 

Britton Deerfield basketball coach Darren Shiels knows it could be tough sledding for his Patriots team to start the season.