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Stags stay unbeaten in 65-20 league victory over Vikings
Kingsley had too much firepower for Grayling Friday night, handing the Vikings a 65-20 Northern Shores Conference varsity football defeat. “We faced a very tough, disciplined and well-coached Kingsley team Friday night,” Grayling coach Michael Kososky said. “Kingsley runs a…
Vikings win bronze bracket title
Grayling’s varsity volleyball team won the bronze bracket of their Grayling Invitational Sept. 19. “The Vikings had a full day of ups and downs at our home tournament,” coach Jenny Malonen said. “The girls showed flashes of strong play throughout the morning in pool play, but…
FIRST PLACE
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Kingsley’s first-half lead too much for JV Vikings
Grayling struggled to find their rhythm in the first half at Kingsley Sept. 17, dropping a junior varsity football game, 34-6. “Kingsley controlled the game early, putting the Vikings in a difficult position heading into halftime,” coach Chris Kucharek said. The Bucks trailed…
CASD educators awarded Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler Outstanding Educator Award
Three Crawford AuSable School District educators were honored last month with $3,000 each in memory of Grayling High School graduate Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler. Those who were honored with the Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler Outstanding Educator Award include Grayling Elementary School…
Tip leads to arrest of Grayling man
Daniel G. Ellison, 36, Grayling has been charged with four counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and four counts of using a computer to commit a crime. He was arraigned Sept. 8 in 87th District Court, according to a Michigan State Police press…
Sandra Kay Dixson
Sandra Kay Dixson May 8, 1947 - August 20, 2026 Sandra Kay Dixson (Wright), age 79, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born May 8, 1947, in Mio, Michigan, to Glen Wright and Elsie Johnson. Sandra was a sweet, kind, and caring…
LaGattuta wins at The Quest, Schmidt third at Twin Birch
Grayling’s Sophie LaGattuta shot a five-over 41 to lead the field at a nine-hole event Sept. 9 at The Quest Golf Club, Houghton Lake. Her win helped the Vikings finish first in the four-team event, topping Houghton Lake, Cheboygan and Mt. Pleasant. Aubrie Schmidt finished third,…
Vikings rally in fourth to beat Blazers in JV contest, 22-6
A pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns led Grayling to a 22-6 junior varsity football win over Kalkaska Sept. 10. The host Vikings were tied with the Blazers after three quarters, 6-6, before scoring 16 points in the final stanza. The Vikings took the momentum early in the final…
Vikings bring home Guardian Game trophy, again
By Todd VanSickle For the 10th consecutive year, the Grayling Vikings won the Guardian Game trophy after beating Kalkaska, 12-8, last Friday. “On the anniversary of 9/11, this game is a big deal,” said Grayling quarterback Jaden Peters. “There are a lot of fans and supporters…
Vikings shut out on soccer pitch
Grayling suffered a pair of shutouts in varsity soccer play last week. Hosting Charlevoix Sept. 8, the Vikings fell 6-0. Two days later, at Elk Rapids, Grayling was downed 12-0 by the Elks. After hosting Kalkaska Tuesday, the Vikings travel to Boyne City today (Thursday) and play…
Vikings win first set but Elks battle back to take match
After beating Elk Rapids in the opening set Sept. 8, Grayling was unable to keep its momentum and dropped the varsity volleyball match to the Elks, 3-1. “The girls came out strong in the first game to take the win. We fell short in the next three,” coach Jenny Malonen said.…