I-L girls win regional title; several area athletes qualify for state

INDIAN RIVER — Winning a regional title never gets old for Inland Lakes girls track and field . Having another opportunity to host an MHSAA Division 4 regional meet at Shanley Field, I-L coach Sarah Furman’s Bulldogs once again set the mark by capturing their third regional championship in four years with an impressive first-place performance on Friday, May 15. SCHRYER AND PARSONS: With grandpa's help, Cheboygan's Elliott Schryer progressing in boys golf CHEBOYGAN TEAMS WIN: Cheboygan sweeps road trips, I-L softball continues impressive stretch AZALIA CARPER'S EMERGENCE: Freshman Azalia Carper an emerging star with Inland Lakes softball Here’s some takeaways from I-L's run to another regional championship, along with numerous Cheboygan-area athletes who qualified for the upcoming state finals.

Depth rules again for Bulldogs After falling just short of earning a regional three-peat in Pellston last season, the Bulldogs were motivated to win this year. Depth-wise, they were too much for the rest of the field on Friday, as three of their four relay teams crossed the finish line first, while two athletes earned individual regional crowns. In the end, they finished with 131 points, well ahead of runner-up Whittemore-Prescott (91).

“This group is amazing,” Furman said. “I promised them in the summer that we would win this regional today at home, and this is all about them and the work that they put in, and the fact that when I tell them what the plan is, they don’t question it, and they support each other, and they trust me, and they trust each other and look out for each other, and I’m lucky enough to coach with the most amazing five other coaches. It’s them.

It’s not me – I’m just lucky. ” Senior Mary Myshock earned a regional repeat by finishing first in the 100 hurdles (18. 01), while Frankie Wabanimkee claimed first in the pole vault (7-6).