Sports roundup for Monroe County Region events May 16-18
Bedford's boys lacrosse opens the state tournament with a win over SMCC; Airport softball team takes second in Michigan Challenge.
TEMPERANCE – It was a strong opening statement. Bedford’s boys lacrosse team opened the state tournament with a 19-1 rout of St. Mary Catholic Central on Monday, May 18.
The Mules spread the wealth with seven players finding the back of the net. Jalen Porter led the way with six goals and an assist and Landyn Maly fired in five goals. More: Cast your vote for Monroe County Region Athlete of the Week May 11-17 Kyle Burger turned in a balanced game with three goals and three assists and Landon Wilson netted a pair of goals.
Joshua Parshall, Aspen Esser and Evan Rork also scored. Landon Vigh was credited with two assists while Dillon Kaun and Jason Grajczyk had one each. SMCC’s goal came from Max Flint.
“The whole team kept going until the end,” SMCC coach Ethan Judd said. PREP SOFTBALL Airport takes second CANTON – Airport took on some of the best teams in the state in the Michigan Challenge Tournament and came home with a second-place finish. The Jets went 3-0 in pool play, beating Wyandotte Roosevelt 11-0, Eaton Rapids 11-2 and Farmington 10-0.