FLINT-AREA PRESEASON RANKINGS

Lapeer: The Lightning graduated 17 seniors, but the returners are experienced and Goodrich transfer Mike Marston adds a new dimension to the offense with his strong running ability.
Flushing: The Raiders have tons of expe...

Western claimed the boys title, with Dow winning the girls championship for the eighth time in the last 10 years.

The Vandercook Lake Jayhawks boys cross country team has almost the same look as it did last year. There are no newcomers and only one senior graduated last year. The Jayhawks return a bevy of sophomores and juniors this year, all with a good season of...

The Vandercook Lake girls cross country team has grown since last year with at least 5 girls new to the team as of now. Gone are seniors Skye Nicolai, Jennifer Carr, and Rileigh Cassibo and stepping in are Seniors, Kaylyn Smock, Chelsea MacKinder, Hann...

Rich Tompkins, who coached Fremont to six state titles in boys cross country, died Tuesday from an apparent heart attack while water skiing Tuesday at Silver Lake.

Rich Tompkins, 69, died Tuesday from an apparent heart attack while water skiing.