CHEBOYGAN Fifteen years and change sure goes by in a flash.Back in 2010, I was a nervous wreck when I started my new job as the sports editor of theCheboygan Daily Tribune.U.P.'S GREATEST MALE ATHLETES: Looking at greatest male athletes from Michigan's Upper PeninsulaGREATEST U.P. FEMALE ATHLETES: Looking at greatest female athletes from Michigan's Upper PeninsulaMAYBANK QUALIFIES FOR 2026 U.S. AM: Cheboygan native, OU's PJ Maybank III qualifies for 2026 U.S. AmateurI really had no idea what I was doing, and I think my editor at the time (Zac Britton) wanted to fire me a fewdifferent times(thanks for giving me some time, Zac!).Since then, however,Ivehad the chance to cover some unbelievable athletes from this area. Being inspired by some of the best athlete listsIveseen from colleagues in recent days, I decided tocome up withthe top athletesIvehad the chance to follow in the 15-plus years of being your sportseditor.Heresthe look at the 11 best male athletesIvecovered since starting at the Tribune. Damon Proctor, Cheboygan Arguably Cheboygan High Schools greatest-ever pitcher, Proctor helped lead the Chiefs to their first district baseball title in 2013. Following high school, Proctor became an NAIA all-American pitcher at the University of Northwestern Ohio. In his final collegiate campaign, Proctor finished with a 13-0 record and a 1.50 earned run average.Christopher Hass, Pellston During his prolific career in the 2010s, Hass who racked up 2,522 career points averaged 27.7 points, 8.2rebounds and five assists in his senior season, which saw him lead the Hornets to a state quarterfinal appearance. Following Pellston, Hass earned all-Patriot League honors at Bucknell University.Aidan Fenstermaker, Inland Lakes The most dynamic football playerIvecovered, Fenstermaker earned all-state first team honors in his final two seasons at Inland Lakes. In his senior season at quarterback in 2024, Fenstermaker rushed for1,612 yardsand 24 touchdowns and passed for944 yardsand 20 touchdowns. Fenstermakerearned all-state baseball honors and starred in basketball.After Inland Lakes, Fenstermaker signed for Alma College football.P.J. Maybank III, Cheboygan While he technically played just one season with Cheboygan golf, he made it a memorable one by coasting to an MHSAA Division 3 individual state title in 2021. Maybank, who's won numerous tournaments throughout his golf career, signed with the University of Oklahoma, wherehesentering his fourth season.Luke Munger, CheboyganIn my opinion, thebestCheboygan High School football player over the last two decades. Munger earned 2024 all-state first team honorswiththe Chiefs as an offensive and defensive lineman. Munger is currently in his secondseason at Northwood University (Midland).Stan Swiderek, CheboyganOne of those elite three-way starsyoullnever forget, Swiderek was a standout in football,hockeyand baseball. While Swiderek did his part in Cheboygan baseball winning a first-ever district title in 2013,I thought his best sport was hockey, as he was an outstanding defenseman who was pivotal in the Chiefs winning the programs first regional crown in 2012.Aaron Chatfield,Burt LakeNMCA Though I only got to watch this superstar soccer player a couple of times, Chatfield had a sensational career (2009-12) that saw him become the MHSAAs current record holder for goals in a season (68 in 2012), goals in a career (201), and points in a career (296 201 goals,95 assists).BEST INTERVIEWS: These Cheboygan-area athletes were my favorite to interview in 2025-26BOYS SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR: Cheboygan basketball is Daily Tribune's boys sports team of the yearGIRLS SPORT TEAM OF THE YEAR: Inland Lakes basketball is 2025-26 area girls sports team of the yearConnor Wallace, Inland LakesAn elite left-handed flamethrower, Wallace picked up all-state baseball honors in three of his four varsity seasons with the Bulldogs, including a senior campaign that saw him finish 13-2 with a 0.479 ERA, 144 strikeouts and just 26 hits allowed. Another three-sporter, Wallace also secured all-conference in cross country and basketball.Wallace later signed with Grand Rapids Community College baseball.Lars Huffman, Mackinaw City One of the best all-around athletesIvehad the opportunity to watch, Huffman starred in cross country,basketball, baseball and track and field. Huffman, who earned all-state accolades inbasketball and baseball, currently runs for the St. Norbert College mens cross country and track and field squads.Jager Mix, Onaway One of those cant-miss athletes, Mix was superb in football,basketball and trackand field. During an impressive basketball career, Mix earned all-state honorsand lifted the Cardinals to a state quarterfinal appearance in 2022. In addition to football, Mix was also a country runner in the fall.He eventually signed with Alpena Community College mens basketball following Onaway.Blake Cassidy, Pellston Another Pellston basketball great,this smooth-shooting guard collected all-state accolades in his junior and senior seasons, with the latter being a2019-20seniorcampaign where he averaged29.7, 9.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks. The eventual Lake Superior State University signee inspired the Hornets to a state quarterfinal appearance during his junior season in 2019.Contact sports editor Jared Greenleaf atjgreenleaf@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter@sportsCDTThis article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: The best male athletes I've covered in the Cheboygan area | Greenleaf

Ally Perry leaves for Lexington SXAlly Perrys time with Juventus has come to an end - she has left the Bianconere on a permanent deal to join USL Super League side Lexington SX.The American midfielder joined the Bianconere in January, embarking on her first experience outside of the United States of America.Perry now returns to the USA to begin a new chapter.Thanks for everything and all the best for the future, Ally!

Real Madrid midfield prodigy out for six to eight weeks with knee injuryIn a bitter blow, Real Madrid starlet Thiago Pitarch has been ruled out for between six and eight weeks after suffering a knee injury during training, reports AS.The midfielder damaged the medial collateral ligament in his left knee following an awkward movement during one of his first training sessions back with the squad earlier this week. He immediately went to ground in pain, and subsequent medical examinations confirmed the diagnosis.Although the injury is not considered serious, it is significant enough to rule him out for the remainder of pre-season and the opening weeks of the new La Liga campaign.Out until at least SeptemberThe ligament injury has been classified as a moderate-grade sprain, with an expected recovery period of six to eight weeks.Out injured. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)The injury will keep Thiago out for the entirety of Real Madrids pre-season programme, including matches against Leganes, Fiorentina, Ferencvaros and Deportivo La Coruna.He is also expected to miss at least the opening three La Liga fixtures against Espanyol, Real Sociedad and Malaga.The midfielder shared an image on social media showing the substantial protective brace now supporting his left knee, which he will wear during the early stages of his rehabilitation.Injury complicates Thiagos futureThe setback also casts uncertainty over Thiagos future during the current transfer window.Real Madrid have been assessing the situations of several young players, including Raul Asencio and Gonzalo Garcia, who are expected to leave on loan in search of regular playing time.Thiagos case had been progressing more slowly due to his schedule. Having completed the UEFA European Under-19 Championship on 11 July, he only rejoined training last week. As such, Jose Mourinho had not yet had the opportunity to assess him as extensively as the rest of the squad.Decision to be made without pre-season assessmentWill Thiago stay or be loaned out? (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)The injury means any decision regarding his future will now have to be taken without the benefit of a full pre-season evaluation.If Thiago leaves this summer, he would do so while still recovering, making a permanent transfer more difficult. Real Madrid would, in any case, seek to retain an option to re-sign him in the future.A loan move is viewed as the more realistic outcome. Mlaga have already made enquiries, although the player would reportedly prefer a club competing in the UEFA Champions League.Even so, no decision has been made, and his departure from Valdebebas remains far from certain.Breaking into the first team would have been a difficult task for Thiago regardless of the injury.Real Madrid currently have Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler and Eduardo Camavinga competing for places in midfield, leaving little room for an 18-year-old looking for consistent playing time.Regular minutes remain the priority for Thiagos development.

Gianni Infantino hit out at critics for spreading hate at this summers World Cup as he went on a Donald Trump-like rant claiming the tournament as an unparalleled success.Fifa president Infantino has faced intense scrutiny, including calls to resign, after staging a World Cup plagued by controversy.This peaked when USA striker Folarin Baloguns red-card ban was suspended after Infantino received a call from US president Trump demanding a review, which made him available for the co-hosts last-16 clash with Belgium.But this was far from the only point of contention, with the USAs treatment of Iran, the refused entry of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan and the exorbitant price of tickets often taking focus away from on-pitch matters.Gianni Infantino has gone on an extraordinary tirade against his World Cup critics (Getty Images)Infantino has now disregarded this criticism as hate and false rumours in an extraordinary essay posted on Instagram on Sunday night.Infantino wrote: To all of you who missed watching kids, babies, grandparents, and parents come together for the beautiful game, I say sorry that the matches are now over and sorry that you missed all that joy and togetherness. Sorry that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all.To those behind their pens and papers, behind their screens spreading hate and false rumours, I want to say that while you are sitting behind, we at Fifa are on the front lines organising, working hard, and delivering the best show in the world.While you hide, we are exploring the streets of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, talking with fans, engaging with people, and ensuring everyones safety. While you divide, we unite. People came together as families, as fans, as one.Infantino said that the tournament experienced no incidents, 100% safety and security, only joy and happiness!He continued: Seven million people from over 200 countries enjoyed the tournament across 16 fantastic cities and stadiums: zero incidents, zero hostility, zero violence, just joy, emotions, happiness, unity and togetherness. All were safe, secure, and happy.Infantino thanked the three host countries, the police forces and volunteers for their efforts during the tournament, before addressing some of the tournaments major controversies and claiming them as wins for Fifa.He wrote Fifa worked tirelessly to unite two countries at war while critics were busy planting seeds of hate, saying Iran entered the United States without incident or conflict. This is despite the fact many integral members of Irans coaching staff were denied visas, while they had to change their training base to Mexico at the last-minute due to entry restrictions into the United States, which saw them only allowed in the country on matchdays.Infantino said Iran entered the United States without incident or conflict (Getty)He insisted the issue of a few people [being] denied visas was insignificant compared to the millions who were approved, from all parts of the world, saying: Countries facing serious health issues or other challenges were granted visas.He added: When football brought Haiti to the world, a country that many cannot or choose not to visit, it might be the time to set aside your pens and keyboards and show some respect to the teams that played with their hearts, that competed hard, the countries that contributed, the fans who travelled, and the children from everywhere who want to dream big. Maybe its time to show some love.Infantino then offered further justification for Baloguns suspended ban, which saw Fifa take action through a little-known clause in their regulations following Trumps call, despite the World Cup not having any official avenue for red-card appeals.Donald Trump asked for a review of Folarin Baloguns red card (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire)He said: Indeed, arguable referees decisions or strange disciplinary rulings such as for instance potentially mistaken red or yellow cards or subsequent decision not to ban players in certain situations are routine and widely accepted in some of the biggest leagues worldwide.Its curious that the same countries employing these practices are the ones criticising.His rant ended by suggesting that Fifa deserved greater praise for the most outstanding World Cup and called on his critics to find love and peace where the people behind you couldnt.

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