Lake Fenton — The Lake Fenton varsity girls soccer team was probably already out of the Flint Metro League race before the Blue Devils faced off against the Fenton Tigers so why not try to spoil their league title ambitions In a game that Fenton had more scoring chances than Lake Fenton earning the squad a much deserved 0-0 draw against Fenton  If there was a side that could look at the draw as a “moral victory” it was the Blue Devils Fenton (6-3-2 overall) fell to 5-1-1 in Metro action and are going to need massive help to catch first-place Goodrich (7-0-0) and second-place Flushing (6-1-0) to contend for the crown now  Lake Fenton (4-5-1 overall) also defeated Clio 8-1 on Wednesday  Lake Fenton’s defensive work against Fenton wasn’t that much of a surprise as the squad has gotten progressively better as the season has progressed After allowing 23 goals during a four-game losing streak to start the season Lake Fenton (3-5-1 overall) has held four of it last five opponents to two or less goals The clean sheet was the Blue Devils’ second of the season Lake Fenton keeper Sydney Hooker earned the clean sheet Laura Bell also spent a few minutes in net and made maybe the best save of the night in her time between the pipes Fenton keeper Lilah Moore also earned a clean sheet  “I thought our defense played very well tonight,” Lake Fenton varsity girls soccer coach John Hunter said We didn’t give them a lot of support early on as we were working on our transition game from them to our attack.”  “I’m lucky that I have two three-year starters — Sami Bridenstine and Emily Urmanic — along with one two-year starter — captain Ella Dye — on that back line  Fenton (6-3-2 overall) had more shots for certain and controlled the ball for larger portions of the contest but the Tigers seemed to lack the sting they’ve had recently on the offensive side of the ball the Tigers had scored 35 goals in their last five Metro League contests Hannah Converse had five goals and also took a corner kick that ended up being an own-goal Mady Teffner had one goal and four assists while Miley Urmanic had a goal Jill Peraino and Kaylee Glower had an assist each while Bell made four saves in net Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: the Lake Fenton Snack Outlet in Genesee County announced its relocation the popular Fenton store is simply moving to a new location within Fenton so I am happy my go-to snack place is staying in Genesee County Lake Fenton Snack Outlet is your go-to place for the following delicious treats This is just a sample of what you’ll find at Lake Fenton Snack Outlet and you certainly can’t beat the prices The official location has yet to be announced. If you follow the Lake Fenton Snack Outlet Facebook page Mark and Laura Brown plan to open their new location in mid-June be sure to visit Lake Fenton Snack Outlet at its current location and the entire Lake Fenton Snack Outlet crew on their exciting new location but you and the snacks are worth the drive Gallery Credit: Nick Starr/Maggie Meadows Photos Gallery Credit: Lake Fenton Snack Outlet Facebook The Lake Fenton Snack Outlet is moving! Discover what treats will still be available in Fenton as they celebrate two years of success.\nRead More The official location has yet to be announced. If you follow the Lake Fenton Snack Outlet Facebook page © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Genesee County will soon welcome a new Ace Hardware location I saw on various community Facebook pages that an Ace Hardware store is opening in a former Rite Aid location but you know you can't trust everything you read on social media Fenton will be the home of the newest Ace Hardware store in Genesee County The new store will be at 1001 North Leroy Street in the same plaza as Hungry Howie's Pizza you might be surprised that Ace Hardware stores offer more than just hammers and nails I mention this because I am not particularly handy You may not know that in addition to tools That’s just a sample of what you can find at Ace Hardware Whoever made up the 'Ace is the Place' slogan wasn’t lying No official opening date has been announced at this time feel free to visit the following Genesee County Ace Hardware locations Gallery Credit: Monica McCallister via Fenton Township Genesee County will soon welcome a new Ace Hardware location.\nRead More  Lake Fenton — The Lake Fenton varsity track program hosted its first Flint Metro League Stars Division dual of the season against Corunna  The Lake Fenton girls earned firsts in seven events and lost to Corunna 82-54 while the boys won six events and lost 90-47  The program’s top performer was Brodie Licata taking the top spot in the 800 (2:07.16) and the 1,600 (4:34.47) The other male individual firsts were earned by Jackson Butts in the 3,200 (11:29.60) and Devin Verbison in the pole vault (12-feet-0)  The girls had five different athletes earn individual first-place finishes Those firsts were earned by Analeigh Lovell in the 400 (1:03.69) Brooklynn Beardsley in the high jump (4-10) and Emma Bain in the pole vault (7-0) Laila Drenchen and Keira Sadler won the 1,600 relay (4:34.63) while Hatfield Audrey Hiler and Melanie Jensen won the 3,200 relay (11:43.81)  The final Lake Fenton victories were earned by the 400 and 800 relays Paul Carswell and Braylon Johnson (47.53) won as did the 1,600 relay team of Miles Melton Killian Horkey and Cooper Steckroth (3:55.12) This subscription allows you article access for 1 day or sign up for a new account to continue reading Thank you for visiting myfenton.com,your new daily Tri-County Times news source Click here for details We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content Since you viewed this item previously you can read it again  The Lake Fenton Theatre (LFT)is in the midst of their hilarious comedy “Noises Off” with performances taking place from Thursday  LFT brings the curtain down on its season with a fitting finale full of laughter in “Noises Off.” This uproarious backstage farce takes center stage at the company’s home Thursdays and weekends from April 24 – May 4  “Noises Off” is presented by an arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com  “Many people in the theater describe ‘Noises Off’ as a perfect comedy play,” said director Brenda LaBonte “It is such a fun look into theatrical life behind the scenes It invites us to watch the increasingly silly behavior of a group of people putting on a play and shows what will happen when everything that can possibly go wrong does indeed go wrong It finds the humor in the absurd and the delight in watching people do their best to complete the task at hand under impossible circumstances it creates a lot of opportunity to laugh and enjoy an evening of live entertainment with friends.”  Featuring a dynamic mix of beloved LFT veterans and exciting new talent the cast of “Noises Off” is ready to deliver door-slamming  This sidesplitting romp takes you behind the scenes as one hilariously dysfunctional cast stumbles through rehearsals opening night jitters and several escalating disasters sardines fly and love triangles tangle as this award-winning farce sneaks a hysterical backstage peek at a production that teeters on the precipice of pandemonium and tests the limits of the adage “the show must go on.” Tickets are available at the door one half hour before curtain Lake Fenton Snack Outlet is gearing up to celebrate its 2nd anniversary with big savings on Michigan-made products If you haven't visited Lake Fenton Snack Outlet yet the anniversary sale is the perfect time to stop by The popular spot will offer its lowest prices of the year Lake Fenton Snack Outlet will welcome Zainy the Zebra from Little Debbie Here is the lowdown on the Lake Fenton Snack Outlet Second Anniversary Sale Lake Fenton Snack Outlet is conveniently located at 11191 Torrey Road in Fenton Lake Fenton Snack Outlet also offers a variety of jerky flavors Congratulations to store owners Mark and Laura and the entire team at Lake Fenton Snack Outlet You better believe I’ll be swinging by the sale for some tasty snacks and snapping a pic with the one and only Zainy the Zebra Check out the photos of Lake Fenton Snack Outlet below Save big at Lake Fenton Snack Outlet's anniversary bash! A snack lover’s paradise awaits with discounts on Little Debbie snacks, Koegel's, and more.\nRead More Lake Fenton Snack Outlet is conveniently located at 11191 Torrey Road in Fenton 1/39Election Day in Flint Area.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Fuad Shalhout | fshalhout@mlive.comLAKE FENTON MI - The Lake Fenton Community Schools bond proposal has been voted down with 52.87% of voters rejecting the measure according to unofficial results from the county Clerk’s Office The proposal sought approval to borrow up to $68.25 million for various projects and developing athletic and recreational facilities Related: Live: Genesee County election results for Nov. 5, 2024 The bond would have been financed through a millage levy of 3.2 mills which represented a 2.36-mill net increase over the previous year’s levy The funds would have been issued in one or more series and could have remained outstanding for up to 30 years The school district had estimated an average annual millage of 3.1 mills required to retire the debt Lake Fenton Community Schools is still responsible for $7.525 million in outstanding qualified bonds but the rejected bond measure will not affect the funding for repairs as those proceeds were required to undergo auditing Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) Since the Lake Fenton Community Schools district was established in 1956 there have been plenty of outstanding athletes teams and supporters for the district’s athletic program  Lake Fenton recently inducted its inaugural class into its Lake Fenton Athletic Hall of Fame Stephanie Hoffman (1990) and Amy Lukowski (1995) were inducted as was the 1995 Lake Fenton state championship softball team was inducted while Ralph Warren and Carolyn Warren were honored with the Distinguished Service Award basketball and baseball and excelled at all three On the baseball diamond he tossed two no-hitters In football he was a wide receiver and a kicker helping the 1964 team to a league championship In basketball he was a 1965 All-State performer leading the Blue Devils to league championships in 1964 and 1965 He holds the all-time career scoring record  of 1,315 points  Dave Lemere: Lemere won 11 varsity letters among four sports — Football He was a member of the undefeated league championship football team in 1964 and helped the boys basketball team win league titles in 1964 and 1965  He played tight end on the Central Michigan University football team for four seasons and returned to Lake Fenton to coach varsity football His biggest coaching win came in 1974 when the Blue Devils defeated Fenton in the first-ever meeting between the two schools In football he was all-league twice and an honorable mention all-state performer in 1978 helping lead the Blue Devils to a league championship  On the baseball diamond he was all-league three years and set the school record with an earned-run average of 0.64 He continued pitching at Eastern Michigan University and was a 12th round selection by the New York Mets in the 1982 MLB draft He played professional baseball  from 1982 to 1996 playing in the Major Leagues from 1989 to 1993 with the Baltimore Orioles He was inducted into the Rochester Red Wings (a AAA Minor League affliate for the Baltimore Orioles) Hall of Fame  Stephanie Hoffman: A girls basketball and track standout but was known better for her basketball performances She as a four-time all-league performer in basketball and was a member of Lake Fenton’s 1987 regional championship team She earned First-Team All-State honors her senior season as well She scored 1,144 points during her career and also set school records in career assists (496) and career steals (358)  Amy Lukowski: She earned 10 letters in basketball  She was a four-year varsity player in basketball career blocked shots (170) and single game scoring record (36 points) when she graduated She helped the team to two district titles and a regional title in 1994  With the softball team she was all-league twice She was an honorable mention All-State player her junior season and a First-Team All-State performer her senior season She was the team’s starting pitcher for the 1995 State Championship squad  She played softball at the University of Toledo  Jerry Cowan: He was the Lake Fenton varsity softball coach for 24 seasons three regional titles and two state semifinal appearances   He is in the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Hall of Fame  1995 softball team: They came a game away from winning the title in 1994 beating Goodrich 10-6 in the championship game They were Genesee Eight Conference champions  Ralph and Carolyn Warren: They earned the Distinguished Service Award for 22 years of service Carolyn kept the scorebook while Ralph managed the game clock  They are also active volunteers with Lake Fenton’s Athletic Boosters Lake Fenton sophomore Laureena Baehl was named Flint-area Athlete of the Week for April 14-20.Todd Wilkinson .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jonathan Szczepaniak | jszczepaniak@mlive.comFLINT - When Laureena Baehl burst onto the scene in 2024 and became the Blue Devils’ everyday catcher it was no surprise to Lake Fenton head coach Todd Wilkinson Wilkinson had seen what Baehl could do since she was mashing baseballs as a middle schooler but her talent has only grown since she stepped onto the varsity scene “The first thing that I noticed when I first met her was the way the ball came off the bat,” Wilkinson said it just jumped off the bat with her power.” Baehl earned herself a spot on our most recent Flint-area Athlete of the Week poll earning 13,105 votes and running away with first place to win Flint-area Athlete of the Week honors for April 14-20 Baehl took over behind the backstop as a freshman and posted an offensive slash line of .357/.425/.518 last year with nine doubles “She hit the ground running,” Wilkinson said Baehl has already launched seven home runs with an offensive slash line of .478/.554/1.022 and a 1.576 OPS and she’s already tied her RBI total from last season She’s your traditional power-hitting catcher but she’s just as stout defensively as she is offensively and she’s got an absolute cannon for an arm.” Baehl was a second-team all-league honoree in the Flint Metro League Stars Division last season but she’s playing at an all-state level so far Lake Fenton currently holds a 13-2 record with a slew of young talent steering the ship with Baehl and Mia Merrell all representing the sophomore class Baehl and Heil currently account for 12 of Lake Fenton’s 21 home runs which is on pace to break the school record for most home runs in a season set by the 2024 Blue Devils’ squad With two and a half years of varsity softball still left for Baehl Wilkinson said there’s no telling how special of a player she’ll be when it’s all said and done “(Her potential) is limitless,” Wilkinson said they’re only sophomores.’ Their potential is crazy high.” superintendent of Lake Fenton Community Schools will say goodbye to the position at the end of 2025 Williams will have worked at LFCS for 26 years  “The journey has been truly amazing,” she said “It’s an administrative job…There’s so much uncertainty that surrounds education from year to year Legislative changes affect us and budget changes affect schools...but overall I’m getting to see some of the kids that I was the high school principal for now have their children in the district It’s surreal to have their little ones walking through.”  She joined the district in 1999 as the high school assistant principal and athletic director and became the high school principal in 2001 She worked as the executive director to the superintendent from 2006 to 2013 and as assistant superintendent from 2013 to 2017 before becoming superintendent  Williams is in her 37th year working in education  “I’ve spent my entire adult life working in education but this job is exhausting and I need a break,” she said  Some people have reached out about Williams working in the private sector Williams said she would like a more flexible schedule So I will continue doing something,” she said  In January the Lake Fenton Board of Education approved hiring Assistant Superintendent Chris Belcher as superintendent Williams said her plan was to give the board enough transition time  Williams said Belcher will do a “fantastic job.”  “He’s got a good foundation because he’s been in the district since 2016 He’s been working in this office since 2020 and then we have all of this year to continue that transition to this role because it is very different,” Williams said and he’ll do everything he needs to do to make sure the district moves on I think everybody steps into a leadership position and wants to leave it better than they found it  Williams said she’s proud of how the district has grown over the years Now the district has approximately 2,000 students  “I’m proud of the relationships that I’ve built with parents this district has come a long way over the 25 years that I’ve been here,” Williams said they weren’t the shining star like it is today After the high school was built and the academics how we’ve improved in those areas over the years I really feel like Lake Fenton’s become a shining star in the county and there’s a lot of people involved in that.”  She’s also proud of fostering the family culture at the district  “It’s just making people understand it is our Lake Fenton family “We help each other out in times of need.”  Williams has seen the district through obstacles such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the bond proposal that voters did not approve in November 2024 you’re just not funded at a level that you can keep up with all of the infrastructure needs and changes,” Williams said “We do have some needs that need to be addressed That’s one big area that we’re working on now.”  Williams said one of the best parts of her job has been collaborating with neighboring school districts Linden Community Schools and Fenton Area Public Schools  The three districts coordinate special education classrooms and enter into contracts together for transportation services and technology needs  “We’ve really been able to come together and harness that ability to collaborate and actually benefit the districts We figure we’ve saved a hundred thousand dollars plus by those collaborations,” Williams said  Williams said they have great kids in the district “I really like our ‘proud to be blue’ motto that we’ve embraced over the last several years and I feel like our community’s embraced it,” she said  Williams is going to miss the people when she retires It’s walking out in the hall and getting hugs from the little ones and it’ll be helping people grow and watching them grow,” she said  Williams plans to stay in the area after retiring and anticipates serving in a mentor role for the district in the future  “Thank you to our Lake Fenton families for their belief in our district and their contributions to making Lake Fenton a great place to be I wish the district and everybody around here the best,” she said Email notifications are only sent once a day 1 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver jumps into the water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday The event raised over $140,000 for Special Olympics Michigan and about 415 people jumped 2 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver runs inside during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 3 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA member of the Genesee County Sheriff Dive Team sits on the edge of the ice during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 4 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers jump into the water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 5 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver reacts to the cold water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 6 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers interact with supporters during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 7 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeJulie Reynolds Heather Dolliver and Mike McGlynn pose for a selfie during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 8 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers jump in the water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 9 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeSupporters react to divers during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 10 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungePeople walk to the plunge location during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 11 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver celebrates during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 12 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers jump in the water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 13 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers jump in the water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 14 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver swims to the ladder during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 15 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver reacts to the cold water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 16 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers jump in the water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 17 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers jump into the water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 18 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver acknowledges the supporters during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 19 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers jump into the water as others exit during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 20 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver reacts to the cold water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 21 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver runs inside after making the jump during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 22 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA member of the Genesee County Sheriff Dive Team sits on the edge of the ice during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 23 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver celebrates during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 24 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeSupporters surround the dive location during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 25 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers start a cheer before jumping during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 26 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers embrace after taking the jump during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 27 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver dressed as Cupid walks inside during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 28 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver swims to the ladder during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 29 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers walk inside during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 30 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers jump into the water as others exit during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 31 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeSupporters surround the dive location during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 32 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver takes off a hula skirt during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 33 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers jump in the water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 34 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeDivers jump into the water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday The event raised over $140,000 for Special Olympics Michigan and about 415 people jumped.35 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungePeople surround the dive location during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 36 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver reacts to the cold water while walking inside during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 37 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver jumps into the water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 38 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver reacts to the cold water during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 39 / 39Ayrton Breckenridge | MLive.comHundreds jump into Lake Fenton for the Fenton Polar PlungeA diver walks inside during the Fenton Polar Plunge on Saturday 1/7Lake Fenton football prepares for 2024 season.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Brendan Savage | bsavage@mlive.comFLINT – Lake Fenton’s football team will have a different look this season “It’s a different mindset with these kids than we’ve had in the past,” coach Marty Borski said during a recent MLive-Flint Journal media day at the Flint Farmers Market “We’re going to be built a little bit different this year physical runners and the physical guys up front It’s not a big senior class by any stretch but we have a pretty tested group of kids with some experience.” Two of the most experienced Blue Devils are seniors Jack Kent and Hunter Carey Both were called up to the varsity for the 2021 playoffs when Lake Fenton finished with a 9-2 record 185-pound defensive end and Carey is a 6-foot 207-pound offensive lineman and linebacker Carey thinks his experience will pay off this season “It’s helped every year I’ve played on the offensive line,” said Carey who made the Metro League Stars Division first-team on offense last season “I’ve played both ways on defense and kind of filled gaps where the team needed it “Our team strength is going to be our motivation Our team with our new fresh lineup is going to have a team bond coming into the season.” Other top returning players include senior wide receiver Murphy Conley (5-10 330) and junior quarterback Camden Fray (6-2 Fray opened the season as the starting QB last year but tore his labrum in the second game Pretty much all the strength is back,” said Fray who calls his strength “running the ball north and south Kent has high hopes after Lake Fenton finished 6-4 last season and lost in the first round of the playoffs “Nothing but greatness out of our team,” he said “We’ve put in the work in the weight room so I expect to see it on the field I expect to see a lot of teamwork and brotherhood Borski expects the size of his roster to be in the “low 30s.” “Our bottom half of the roster is really green “We have to cross train a bit just because depth is usually a problem We have guys who have taken snaps at receiver  Goodrich — It’s been a tough start to the season for the defending Flint Metro League champion Fenton Tigers in varsity boys lacrosse action  The Tigers have had their share of injuries and it’s resulted in a 0-4 start entering its first Metro contest against the Lake Fenton/Goodrich (LFG) In what was a tight battle for most of the game the Tigers earned the game-winning goal 31 seconds into overtime on a goal by sophomore Brady Brogren We’ve worked hard all season and we finally won.” It was the first game of the league season so the Tigers are tied for first one game into the league slate LFG had reason to feel good about its performance trailed 4-1 less than five minutes into the game the squad bounced back and started overwhelming Fenton tying the game at 4-all entering the second stanza  Neither team led by two goals again until the final shot of the third quarter A goal by Murphy Conley cut the gap to 11-10 with 9:10 left in regulation LFG scored the final goal of regulation with 22 seconds left on a shot by Ian Shoemaker That set up the sudden-death overtime period Fenton won the face-off and was the only team to have possession during the extra session  “We’ve been snake bit,” Fenton varsity boys lacrosse coach Greg Normand said “We have nine injuries and I’m playing a JV team I have one player back (Roberts) and I have two all-state players still not playing We were snake bit our first four games and then we came out here and kept shooting ourselves in the foot  “We will see where we can go when we get healthy.” the inexperienced players have earned a win until that time has come The program has eight freshmen and four sophomores on it among the 20 players on it So hanging with Fenton (1-4) was a feather in the program’s cap as well Trey MacDonald scored two goals and Conley had one LFG took its first lead at 5-4 just 21 seconds into the second quarter on a Hallwood goal the teams found themselves in an battle that saw six more ties and three more lead changes  “We are a young team,” LFG varsity boys lacrosse coach Brad Laikes said we are going to have a good team in a couple of years and I think we can keep moving forward this year but we will have other opportunities to make it up.” Continued at TCTimes.COM  The game also was just LFG’s second of the season while Fenton was playing its fifth their performance was even more impressive  Both teams were balanced with their scoring Owen Mueller and Evan Crane had three goals each while Brogren and Roberts had two each Kalib Matthys and Jonah Andrews had one goal each  Hallwood led LFG with five goals while MacDonald and Conley had two goals each Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight The Lake Fenton High School robotics team HAZMATS Team 2145 takes a photo after winning first at the First Robotics Competition Kettering District Event #1  held March 1 and 2 at Kettering University in Flint The Lake Fenton HAZMATS robotics team #2145 is preparing to compete at the FRC World Championship from April 16-19 and the team is having a bottle and can drive in order to raise necessary funds for the trip on Saturday The Lake Fenton HAZMATS competed at the FIRST Robotics State Championship this past weekend April 5-6 and took home silver medals while finishing as a division finalist on the DTE Energy Field The HAZMATS will now be heading to Houston Texas to compete in the FRC World Championship from April 16-19 and will compete against teams from around the globe In order to raise the funds required to get the whole team to Houston next week the HAZMATS are hosting a bottle and can drive this Saturday There will be a drop-off location at Fenton Lanes. The public can contact the team directly for pickup by emailing hazmatsocial@gmail.com The team is also accepting donations through their E-Funds campaign: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/fundraising/districts/56442/campaigns/hazmats2425 Any and all contributions are very much appreciated About the Lake Fenton HAZMATS robotics team #2145 Team 2145 seeks to inspire students to expand their science engineering and math skills in order to develop future industry leaders Our team is striving to raise funds to supplement the costs of building a robot and to assist in teaching our students the fundamentals of computer programming 1/55See photos as Lake Fenton football hosts Hillsdale.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Brendan Savage | bsavage@mlive.comLINDEN MI – There’s no quarterback controversy at Lake Fenton “I think we have a quarterback luxury,” Borski said Friday after the Blue Devils beat Hillsdale 32-6 behind the performance of sophomore quarterback Miles Melton We were a little late on a couple throws but I’m extremely proud of him That’s good news with powerful Goodrich on the docket next week Lake Fenton (2-0) was forced to start the untested QB against Hillsdale after No 1 signal-called Camden Fray injured his knee and was suspended for getting ejected in last week’s win over Pinckney But Melton performed like a proven veteran in the first half leading the Blue Devils to a 26-0 lead by throwing three touchdown passes while completing 6 of 9 passes for 84 yards He hit Coleson Lessner with a 6-yard TD pass to open the scoring with 41 seconds left in the first quarter found Xander Stalo for an 18-yard TD early in the second quarter and made it 26-0 with a 32-yard TD strike to Carson Nerreter with 72 seconds left in the first half “I wasn’t nervous coming into it,” said Melton who finished 11-for-15 passing for 161 yards I’ve been waiting for a year and a half to play varsity quarterback and I did it today I’ve been training now for two to three years and it just happened The Blue Devils’ defense was outstanding in the first half holding Hillsdale without a first down until 6:56 remained in the first half Carson Nerreter had the first of his two interceptions in the first half to lead the Blue Devils’ defensive effort “I thought we played hard in the first half,” Borski said So very pleased with how we came out in the first half.” The Blue Devils were sloppy with the ball after Lessner returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown to make it 32-0 What looked like it would turn into a running clock game saw Lake Fenton fumble the ball away twice Hillsdale scored its only TD when Evan Thorne hit Ashton Thorsbury with a 40-yard TD pass with 9:38 left Here is a rendering of the main entry for the boutique hotel  The owners of the Fenton Winery & Brewery/Dream Machine Distillery plan to build a boutique hotel at the eastern corner of the N Long Lake Road and Fenton Road intersection in Fenton Township  Matt and Ginny Sherrow appeared in front of the Fenton Township Planning Commission on Thursday  The hotel will be 4,500 square feet on the first floor and just shy of 17,000 square feet in total with three floors and a basement area Seventeen rooms will be located in the main building which are full units available to be rented The chalets will have a more residential feel compared to the hotel  The facility will also have a bistro cafe and a 60-person event space on the first floor A hotel is permitted with the land’s C-2 zoning classification  Fenton Winery & Brewery/Dream Machine Distillery hosts more than 100 events a year  Ginny Sherrow said their biggest complaint from event clients is not having a place nearby to stay the night  Their goal is to provide hotel accommodations for event guests as well as “serve the community in a bigger capacity…providing a full Fenton Township experience for couples and guests,” Ginny said  The nearest hotels to Fenton Winery & Brewery/Dream Machine Distillery are Fairfield Inn & Suites on Silver Lake Road in Fenton and the Gateway Hotel & Convention Center in Flint Township  The Sherrows have been discussing building a hotel for approximately four years which is near Fenton Winery & Brewery/Dream Machine Distillery about a year and half ago when it became available  They hired a surveyor who specializes in wetlands to discover the boundaries of the buildable land as well as a civil engineer Matt Sherrow said the eastern two acres are not buildable because it’s protected wetlands  Ginny Sherrow said they didn’t want to construct an extremely large building because they didn’t feel it would fit the residential feel of the area “It’ll be a good use for the land,” she said  The couple plans to incorporate the wetlands into the aesthetics of the hotel Ginny said the design of the hotel will be nature based and will feature natural elements such as stone  They’re also planning to build a public boardwalk through the wetlands  “We want to make sure it’s something people can enjoy during the summertime,” Ginny said  The Sherrows don’t yet have a name for the boutique hotel They will submit the site plan to the township next week Their civil engineer is currently working with the Genesee County Road Commission  “We have quite a long process ahead of us,” Ginny said They’re working with the state to protect the wetlands they’re working with the GCRC to create safe ingress and egress plans  “We have quite a bit of work to do to get groundwork laid before we can do groundbreaking,” she said adding that they also will need to request variances from the township “We’re just being thorough and taking our time.”  The couple is working with Brian Kincaid from Kincaid Building Group Fenton Land Surveying & Engineering and Sedgwick + Ferweda from Flint  Their goal is to break ground in the late summer of 2025 Construction will take an estimated 18 months to two years 21 Fenton Township Planning Commission meeting  The voters in the Lake Fenton Community Schools district failed to pass a $68,250,000 bond proposal by a vote of 3,783 (47.13%) yes votes to 4,244 (52.87%) no votes Election results are unofficial until they are approved by the state board of canvassers  This was the second bond proposal denied by voters it would have been an extension of the school district’s 5-mill levy and would have generated $57.5 million voters were asked to approve a 2.36 millage that would help pay for safety and technology improvements to every school building The 2.36 millage was expected to raise $68.5 million over 24 years The tax rate would have increased by 2.36 mills for property owners in the school district  The bond proposal was for the purpose of: erecting and equipping and re-equipping school buildings and facilities and additions to school buildings; furnishing and refurnishing school buildings and facilities; acquiring equipping and re-equipping school buildings for instructional technology; and preparing Lake Fenton Community Schools Superintendent Julie Williams said we are deeply disappointed with the outcome of the recent bond vote but we understand and respect the community’s decision  “This bond proposal was designed to help us address much-needed academic while at the same time creating spaces to enhance community connection that many community members did not support the project scope or they felt the tax increase was too much  “We know our community values education and we appreciate the support they have provided Lake Fenton Community Schools for many years we plan to seek additional input from our parents and students to help us build a plan that our entire community can support we remain dedicated to ensuring a bright future for our schools and community.”  To gain input from the Lake Fenton Community Schools voters, school leaders ask that people take a few minutes to take a survey. Here’s a link to the survey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024lfbondsurvey You also can scan the QR code to take you directly to the survey In Control: Campers take control of their innovation journey as they head out on the ultimate road trip is coming to Lake Fenton High School the week of July 14-July 17  A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office Camp Invention challenges children in grades K–6 to tap into their natural curiosity and use their creativity to solve problems Camp Invention promotes STEM learning; builds confidence perseverance and resourcefulness; and encourages entrepreneurship — all in a fun and engaging environment the program features a new curriculum inspired by some of our nation’s most world-changing inventors — the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees This year’s Discover program encourages children to be confident in their ideas and explore their innovativeness through hands-on activities including: • In Control: Campers take control of their innovation journey as they head out on the ultimate road trip From assembling a custom control panel with a transmitter and receiver to creating a prototype of their own artificial intelligence-inspired bobblehead assistant they invent their way around every bump and twist in the road • Illusion Workshop: Children discover the mesmerizing world of illusions where things are not always as they appear Through hands-on activities and experiments they go behind the scenes of the tech tricks used in theme parks Using design and electrical engineering skills campers build an animation device to bring drawings to life • Claw Arcade: Campers use their creativity and engineering skills to construct a functional Claw Arcade out of cardboard They explore physics in easy-to-reach ways as they make hands-on discoveries about the science behind claw machines • Penguin Launch: Children embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins and the ice and snow of Antarctica they discover the fascinating connections between the technology and training used to explore Antarctica and outer space From flippers and flingers to exploring high-wingers children are sure to have a blast as they propel Pengy and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience for him,” said the parent of a 2024 Camp Invention camper problem solving and innovation truly sparked his curiosity and imagination.”  All local Camp Invention programs are facilitated and taught by qualified educators who reside and teach in the community. Camp Invention serves 140,000 students every year and partners with more than 2,600 schools and districts across the nation. For more information or to register, visit invent.org/camp Camp Invention is the only nationally recognized summer program focused on creativity real-world problem solving and the spirit of invention Camp Invention encourages children entering kindergarten through sixth grade to explore science engineering and mathematics curricula inspired by some of the world’s greatest inventors our education programs have served more than 3 million children and 297,000 teachers and Leadership Interns Regional program sponsors include the United States Patent and Trademark Office Fuller Company Foundation and The Red Backpack Foundation by Sara Blakely We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at abc12news@abc12.com or call us at 810-233-3130   All of the school buildings at Lake Fenton Community Schools are in the midst of homecoming activities – all to promote the Blue Devil’s school pride  The Lake Fenton Community Schools parade begins at 4:45 p.m  This year’s grand marshal for the parade is Susie Vadovich who retired last year as a building parapro Vadovich also is well known as the Lake Fenton seamstress for many homecoming and prom dresses  Vadovich said she was caught by surprise when Superintendent Julie Williams called her to tell her the news I thought she wanted me to help direct traffic  Vadovich said she can still remember her first day at the elementary school 30 years ago She said over all those years it felt more like going to school rather than going to a job the timing felt right to retire and it’s also giving her more free time to help her sister Dwinn who has been experiencing some health issues  The homecoming football game pits Lake Fenton vs  Lake Fenton —  What a way to start a season  It was the Fenton/Linden varsity girls lacrosse’s second game and the first one for the Lake Fenton/Goodrich squad  And for a half the rivalry contest was pretty intense as the Fenton/Linden Heat only led Lake Fenton/Goodrich by a 2-1 halftime score cruising to a 7-1 Flint Metro League victory  It was the second victory for Fenton/Linden in three days The Heat opened the season by defeating DeWitt 8-7 in the opening contest of the season That game was won on a last-minute goal by Jessie Livingston In this contest there wasn’t a dramatic final-goal shot The Heat  opened the second half with a goal by Mady Behnke just 19 seconds into the third quar- Lake Fenton/Goodrich appeared to cut the gap to 3-2 just a couple of minutes later on a shot by Chloe Vornies but Lake Fenton/Goodrich were called offsides on the play That seemed to take the wind out of the home team’s sails  Fenton/Linden got goals by Grace Perry and Kallyn Sprague before the third quarter was over Deperately needing a goal early in the fourth Lake Fenton/Goodrich saw Fenton/Linden’s Ava Vorhies score one just 42 seconds into the fourth quarter Behnke added another about 90 seconds later  “It was shocking and a nice surprise for us in our first game,” Heat varsity girls lacrosse coach Isabel Greene said we were rusty at the beginning of the first two quarters but we just reconnected again at halftime and fought hard.”  “This was early (for a first game) for us and we played a game with a lot of girls (about 30 on the roster) just 10 days into the season,” Lake Fenton/Goodrich varsity girls lacrosse coach Katie Hamilton said  The first half saw Fenton/Linden take the early lead on a Behnke goal Lake  Fenton/Goodrich answered back with a goal by freshman Isabelle Alexander Perry gave the Heat the lead for good when she scored to make it 2-1 in the second quarter which in turn helped them keep possession most of the contest But it wasn’t like Lake Fenton/Goodrich didn’t have scoring opportunities The Heat goalie duties were split between Sophia Chambers and Kayla Kinney and they combined to make 14 saves on 15 shots  Lake Fenton/Goodrich also had one more game before spring break and it was a thriller — a 9-8 loss at Flushing on March 25  Fenton/Linden had one more game prior to spring break That one was a 10-6 loss to Davison at home on March 25 Mady Behnke and Grace Perry had goals for the Heat Behnke and Perry also had two assists each  Lake Fenton — Coleson Lessner wasn’t even sure what was called for the final play of the game initially when Lake Fenton varsity boys basketball coach Jalen Miller called it during a time out in a close game against the Linden Eagles on Tuesday night  But he figured out in time to earn the Blue Devils an entertaining road win  With Lake Fenton trailing in the waning seconds he dribbled close to the three-point line where the Eagles’ Jase Becher was waiting he stopped a  tad early and hit the three-pointer at the buzzer  “I had to ask one of our centers what the play was because I was so out of it,” Lessner said “But I was just coming off that screen and Kevin (Blair) set a perfect screen at the halfcourt line I shot it right there and ended the game.” he made that decision to make the pull up,” Miller said “I wanted him to get to the basket and get a foul because we were in the double bonus  The win came on what the Blue Devils termed “Rivalry Week” because they had Linden on Tuesday and faced Corunna on Friday The Corunna results were not known at press time  The Eagles had the upper hand entering the fourth quarter Leading already 47-41 entering the final quarter after two converted free throws by Jalen Babcock the Eagles seemingly took control of the contest early in the final stanza A three-pointer by Landon Jones upped Linden’s lead to 50-41 By the time the run was over on a three-pointer by Ryan Nossek the Eagles led 57-44 with 5:40 left in regulation the Blue Devils didn’t quit and went on a seven-point run of their own It started with a converted free throw by Brady Belcher and ended with a layup by Belcher Lake Fenton trailed just 57-51 with 3:31 still remaining in regulation  Lake Fenton upped the gap back to 58-51 with a converted free throw by Jones but the Eagles would go on another key run This time they scored seven unanswered points capped by a converted free throw by Lessner The Blue Devils trailed just 58-57 with 7.7 seconds left  Linden’s Maddox Suniga was fouled and made one of two free throws raising Linden’s lead to 59-57 with just six seconds left Up next was the game-winning shot against their neighborhood rival after a Lake Fenton time out  “We were preaching rivalry week all week,” Lessner said It’s a great feeling because we bring energy to each and every one of those rivalry games.”  The first half was a pretty balanced game but the Eagles broke a 29-29 tie right before the half on a Suniga three-pointer The third quarter featured four lead changes and two ties The last lead change of the quarter came on a three-point bucket by Linden’s Carter Bushon giving Linden a 43-41 lead with 3:12 left in the third quarter Becher hit a post hoop and Jalen Babcock hit two free throws earning the Eagles a 47-41 lead entering the final eight minutes  After hitting 20-of-41 shots from the field for the first three quarters making 4-of-14 shots and just 3-of-8 free throws in the final eight minutes  “We executed a lot of things in the game plan we wanted today but they made some tough shots and that’s basketball,” Linden varsity boys basketball coach Brenden Miller said “Basketball is a game of ups and downs and we just tried to weather the storm both towns come out and we get a good game and hopefully we get another shot at them later in the year.”  Lake Fenton made just 5-of-14 shots during the final eight minutes but made a few more free throws (8-of-18) to earn the win down the stretch  “That’s the main thing I’ve been talking about since I came here as coach I told them we have to show we have pride and heart  “Coach was preaching defense,” Lessner said It’s going to be defense this year and we pulled that out with our defense.”  Lessner led the Blue Devils with 24 points while Belcher had 18 points Becher led the Eagles with 23 points while Ryan Nosek had nine points There will be high school football in Fenton during November Two local High School football teams have earned a spot in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) State Championship Playoffs Fenton went undefeated in the Flint Metro-Upper league with a 5-0 season Don’t let Linden’s record fool you The Eagles finished second in the league with a 4-1 record their only loss coming to Fenton 24-21 in a home game on Friday The victorious squad will take on the winner of the Jackson (4-5) at Mason (7-2) match up Lake Fenton (6-3) is also extending their season in Division 4 The Blue Devils travel to take on powerful Freeland (8-1) in District 2 action The game is a non-league contest at Freeland with 7:00 pm start on Friday With the winner advancing to face the survivor of Ortonville Brandon (6-3) at Goodrich (8-1) Fresh off their upset victory over top ranked Belleville Howell (9-0) will host Kalamazoo Central (6-3) in a Division 1 battle The Highlanders will be looking for a rematch with rival Brighton (7-2) who welcome Grand Ledge (5-4) in their District 2 game Grand Blanc (7-2) takes on Lapeer (5-4) with the winner taking on the outcome of Oxford (6-3) at Davison (7-2)  Fenton — The Fenton varsity wrestling team are the co-Flint Metro League champions and the defending Stripes Division champs  On Wednesday in a match with fellow defending co-league champions Lake Fenton the Tigers showed why they should be contenders for the outright crown again this season  The Tigers competed in duals against Lake Fenton and Holly and came out of the matches with two pretty convincing wins and then defeated the rebuilding Blue Devils 66-11 defeating Corunna 39-39 on tiebreaker criteria Lake Fenton lost its other match to Corunna 54-33 solid team,” Fenton varsity wrestling coach Buddy Poyner said We have a lot of skill in the young kids though We lost a lot of really talented kids up top but we brought up a lot of good young talent there as well We have a talented team top through bottom so it looks like it’s going to be a good year.”  The Tigers opened their night against area rival Holly  The Bronchos jumped out to an early 15-0 lead in the first three matches a forfeit win by Edgar Gutierrez (190) and a 7-1 decision win by Macklin O’Neil (215) put the Bronchos up early The Tigers won nine of the final 11 matches by pinfall  The fastest of the pinfall win was earned by Henry Golembiewski (106) Others who won their matches by pinfall in less than a minute were Tyler Threet (132) Owen Freeman (138) and Logan Christopher (144) The other pinfall winners were Hunter Anderson (285) Christopher Ladd (157) and Gabriel Mulanix (165) The other two Fenton victories were a Logan Thibodeau (113) forfeit win and a 11-4 decision win by Keegan Crandall against Holly’s Andrew Cross (150) Crandall (150) and Mulanix (165) earned pinfall wins while Golembiewski (106) Freeman (132) and Lawson Perry (138) earned forfeit wins Carter Julian (157) earned a pinfall win while Brady Briggs (175) earned a 17-2 technical fall victory the Bronchos dominated the lighter weights winning seven matches between the 106 and 157 weight classes  Earning pinfall wins were Martin Dalton (106) Logan Carroll (144) and Andrew Cross (150) Cooper Roskamp (126) and Travis Lamb (138) also earned forfeit wins The other Holly win was the closest match against Corunna Uriah Adcock (157) earned a 15-14 decision win  Lake Fenton had five winners against Corunna David Marvin (144) and Carter Julian (157) won by pinfall Devin Rudnicki (150) won by decision and Collin Andrews (126) won by forfeit  Fenton now stands at 3-0 in the overall Metro League standings with Corunna Holly fell to 1-2 while Lake Fenton is 0-3  There will be one more Wednesday round of Metro League duals before the winter break Fenton and Linden will do battle as will Linden and Lake Fenton Holly will travel to Corunna and face Swartz Creek and Clio This house in Fenton is a total dream home situated on its own private peninsula off Lake Fenton SEE ALSO:  Look Inside Disgraced Chassé Ballroom Owner Michael LaJoice's Multi-Million Dollar Fenton Home We've shown you some pretty amazing houses, like this home in Linden that features wall-to-wall windows on the backside, overlooking the lake, and this stunning home in Davison that once belonged to Don and Patsy Lou Williamson But as you'll see in the pictures below this incredible home in Fenton has some unique features that set it apart from the rest like a gorgeous chef's kitchen (with a walk-in pantry) and a master suite that's just steps from the pool and hot tub - seems to indicate that this one-of-a-kind property is surrounded by water boasting an incredible 500 feet of shoreline frontage on Lake Fenton There are nearly two acres almost completely surrounded by the lake water lovers can enjoy the hot tub and pool which are just steps away from the master suite on the main floor There are four beautiful bedrooms and you'll never step out of bed onto a cold floor thanks to the built-in heating elements in the master bedroom There are also four bathrooms (pictured below) According to the listing, the home was remodeled and modernized from the foundation up just a few years ago The house was recently sold in July of 2023 If you're going to dream, dream big. This house in Fenton is a total dream home, situated on its own private peninsula off Lake Fenton.\nRead More SEE ALSO:  Look Inside Disgraced Chassé Ballroom Owner Michael LaJoice's Multi-Million Dollar Fenton Home We've shown you some pretty amazing houses, like this home in Linden that features wall-to-wall windows on the backside, overlooking the lake, and this stunning home in Davison that once belonged to Don and Patsy Lou Williamson According to the listing, the home was remodeled and modernized from the foundation up just a few years ago the Lake Fenton varsity girls basketball team had its share of it this season the squad knew it would be one on the rebuilding mode The squad included an abundance of sophomores (three) and freshmen (three to start but four at season’s end) that were going to have to learn how to play at the varsity level then health reasons forced varsity girls basketball coach Karlie Dieck to spend the majority of the season away from the games or sitting back in a very relaxed capacity That meant Josh Fox took over the head coach duties during the season it’s easy to see why the Blue Devils started 0-10 the Blue Devils have clearly been a more experienced product and their talent started to show on a more consistent basis The squad finished the second half of the regular season with a 6-4 record winning each of their final three contests Lake Fenton would’ve loved to collect a home district victory during the postseason The Blue Devils definitely had their chances but lost to Flint Kearsley 50-41 at home on Monday  “We came into this season (with) the mindset we were starting over,” Fox said and that’s what we kind of worked on the whole season  “I was telling them in (the locker room) I was so proud of them So many times during the season we could have just quit and it just never happened They kept coming to practice every day and kept working  Lake Fenton showed that energy and jumped to an early lead Braylee Ross scored Lake Fenton’s first points with a three-pointer and the run continued with an Alicia Zelek post hoop and a driving hoop by Mia Merrell The Blue Devils led 7-1 just two minutes into the game The lead eventually grew to 13-4 after another driving hoop by Merrell Kearsley calmed down after the shockwave the Blue Devils created against them and went on an 8-0 run of their own cutting the gap to 13-12 by the end of the first quarter  Lake Fenton led in the first half one more time That came at 15-14 on a jumper by Emma Highfield They were still tied 18-all after a converted free throw by Merrell but Kearlsey went on an 8-2 run to end the half  The Blue Devils remained tight through the third and took the lead early in the fourth cutting the deficit to just 38-37 early in the fourth Then Merrell earned a steal and a fastbreak layup giving the Blue Devils a 39-38 lead with 6:30 left in regulation Lake Fenton scored just three points the rest of the way eventually forging to the victory Lake Fenton had 12 turnovers from the point the Blue Devils retook the lead to the end of the game “You can see it times where it was working but then they just get too sped up and the inexperience takes over.”  “A lot of the girls are excited,” Fox said “We already have our calendar for the offseason and we’re ready to get back into it  It’s time for the yearly plunge into Lake Fenton The annual Polar Plunge is set to take place on Saturday  “The Polar Plunge is for the Special Olympics,” said Pat Peters area 13 director of Special Olympics Michigan “There’s actually 20-some-locations (of Polar Plunge) within the state of Michigan.”  Funds raised through the plunge are given to the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan Participants will raise money in groups and wear fun and bright costumes before taking the icy plunge into Lake Fenton  “It helps them so we can continue to grow,” Peters said “I do it because I believe that I see the growth for every one of my athletes whether it’s social growth or self-esteem.” Lunch is included for all plungers who raise at least $100 Drinks and lunch for spectators is available for purchase on-site  Overflow parking will be available nearby at Fenton Winery & Brewery Lake Fenton Middle School and FirePlace with a shuttle service The shuttle service will begin at 10:30 am  “And the reason why a lot of people do it is because it’s on their bucket list,” Peters said “They want to be able to do one of those things.” the Polar Plunge raised more than $150,000 with its $90,000 goal Their goal for this year is to raise at least $110,000  For more information about the event and how you can participate, you can visit Special Olymipics Michigan’s Area 13 website at www.somi.org/area13  It was the case of one bad quarter for the Lake Fenton varsity boys basketball team on Tuesday night  The Blue Devils were trailing Kearsley just 34-31 entering halftime in their Flint Metro League crossover home contest against Kearsley but the Hornets ended up stinging Lake Fenton in the third quarter  Kearsley (7-3) scored 21 points in the third stanza and used that performance to propel itself to an 81-56 victory  The third quarter was the defining moment of the contest He scored seven points while five others scored at least two points Bryson Evans hit a couple buckets and Lucas Groulx and Keegan Roesner had a three-pointer each the Blue Devils had just two field goals during the third Brady Belcher hit a three-pointer and Eli Belcher had a bucket of his own Coleson Lessner chipped in two converted free throws but that didn’t keep Lake Fenton (7-3) from trailing 56-38 entering the fourth quarter Six players combined to score 25 fourth-quarter points in the fourth netting eight fourth-quarter points while Logan Sako hit two treys and Bradley James netted five Lessner and Eli Belcher had five points each and Kevin Blair chipped in four points but it wasn’t enough to keep up with Kearsley  Lake Fenton was the team that started on fire Thirteen of those points came in the opening quarter as he led Lake Fenton to a 20-17 lead entering the second stanza James netted eight points and Bryson Evans had five points in Kearsley’s 17-point quarter Belcher had six more points and Lessner netted five more points but no one else scored a Lake Fenton point in the quarter  Belcher had an outstanding offensive game Lessner had 14 points while Eli Belcher finished with 10 points  James led Kearsley with 19 points while Tipton netted 15 of his 17 points in the second half Evans finished with 14 points while Groulx had 10 points 1/90Davison, Grand Blanc football face off in high-scoring showdown.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jared Purcell | japurcell@mlive.comFlushing scored all its points in the first half but still held on for a 28-20 victory over Lake Fenton The Raiders scored three touchdowns in the second quarter to break a 7-7 tie and build a 28-7 lead at the break Lake Fenton found the end zone in both the third and fourth quarter but could not do enough to overcome Flushing’s lead Luke Smith led Flushing with 17 Rushes for 95 yards and two touchdowns while also finishing 7 of 15 passing for 102 yards Jagger Cherveny boosted Flushing with three rushes for 42 yards and a touchdown while also hauling in three catches for 63 yards Teammate Andrew Fisher had five carries for 86 yards and a score as well Lake Fenton was led by quarterback Camden Fray He also had 14 carries for 75 yards and scored a two-point conversion Murphy Conley caught six passes for 123 yards while Carsen Nerreter had four catches for 48 yards and a TD Coleson Lessner had a touchdown catch and 46 yards while Xander Stalo had three catches for 14 yards and a score COVERAGE: Morrow’s 6 TD passes lift Grand Blanc to 55-49 win over Davison to clinch SVL Red title Brandon was led by a run game that piled up 295 yards Damion Watton led the ground attack with 24 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown Luke Hanson added seven carries for 67 yards and a touchdown while quarterback Lance Briolat had 11 carries for 70 yards Briolat was also 5 of 11 passing for 68 yards and a pair of touchdowns Damion Watton also led receivers by catching both of Briolat’s touchdowns and finished with 52 yards on four receptions Jacob Morrison and Nate McChesney each had six tackles and a sack While Hanson had seven tackles Briolat and Demetri McNeir each had an interception on defense too Senior Juma M’Kakile led the Bendle offense with 179 yards rushing and four touchdowns Bendle’s fifth TD came on a 39-yard pass from Landon Mattis to Brandon Edwards senior Nathaniel Cayton led the way with nine tackles Also helping out in defense was Mattis with five tackles -- including one for loss -- and Breion Baker with four tackles Senior Nick Daup got an interception while classmate Tim Frost had two tackles and two fumble recoveries Powers managed just 124 yards of total offense in the loss with 115 of those yards coming from the run game Blake Newcomb finished with 64 yards rushing while Jacob Davis had 58 yards rushing Both Fenton and Lake Fenton High School football teams went down to defeat in the first round of the Michigan High School Football Playoffs Linden came to Fenton and thumped the Tigers 41-14 Lake Fenton traveled to Freeland and was overrun by a score of 51-21 They advance to take on Oxford (7-3) next Friday night The Highlanders eliminated Kalamazoo Central 35-12 the Brighton Bulldogs convincingly defeated Grand Ledge 53-28 The results set up a rematch of neighborly rivals with Howell trying to keep their unbeaten season alive next week  The Lake Fenton Property Owners Association (LFPOA) is thrilled to announce a trio of spectacular events set to dazzle residents and visitors alike on Lake Fenton this summer Meet at the public access boat launch (2244 Grove Park Rd.)  Prepare for an enjoyable evening display as boats filled with enchanting lights and decorations parading around the lake under the guidance of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Prizes await the most creatively adorned vessels  Join in the neighborhood fun by illuminating your house or dock with twinkling lights and decorations as judges will be on the lookout for the best house on July 15  The location will be the northeast corner of the lake  Prepare for a spectacle unlike any other as Lake Fenton lights up the night sky with the biggest fireworks show ever seen on the lake Four barges laden with dazzling pyrotechnics promise an unforgettable experience for all Don’t miss out on this breathtaking display  These events are made possible by the support of our sponsors: CJR Homes Wakeside Marine and many other generous lake residents  Join the residents as they celebrate summer in style on the picturesque shores of Lake Fenton  For further information and updates, visit www.lakefentonpoa.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LFPOA RailYard Fenton will add two new restaurants to its outdoor food park for the 2025 season The popular outdoor area will reopen on Monday The outdoor park features plenty of picnic tables for seating Returning RailYard food park restaurants include Smash House and  Little Lou's Hot Chicken Smash House serves hamburgers and hot dogs and Little Lou's Hot Chicken has you covered with delicious Southern fried chicken options The new restaurants for the 2025 season are Taco Grilla and Bad Wolf Bad Wolf will be serving cheese steak sandwiches and wings Crispelli's will continue to serve pizza inside RailYard Fenton You are welcome to enjoy your pizza in the outdoor area too RailYard Fenton is the perfect spot to celebrate any occasion and more - RailYard Fenton has something for everyone RailYard Fenton is located in downtown Fenton at 234 North Leroy Street. For more information and upcoming events, check out RailYard Fenton on Facebook I can't wait to try the tacos and cheese steak sandwiches What do you love most about Fenton RailYard RailYard Fenton enhances its outdoor food park with two new restaurants for the 2025 season. Enjoy family-friendly fun, tasty tacos, and delicious chicken in a vibrant setting!\nRead More Returning RailYard food park restaurants include Smash House and  Little Lou's Hot Chicken RailYard Fenton is located in downtown Fenton at 234 North Leroy Street. For more information and upcoming events, check out RailYard Fenton on Facebook What do you love most about Fenton RailYard?