AthleticsDurand's varsity wrestling team edged North Branch by 1/2 point, 145.0 - 144.5, to earn a1st place finish and championship trophy on Saturday at the Bob Mott - Durand Wrestling Invitational. Durand had 9 individuals place in the top 4 for the day. Hank Richter (112) and Jordan Pierce (285) both earned 1st place in their respective weight classes. Walter Will (103) and Zack Adkins (140) finished 2nd place, while Silver Graham (125) and Jared Hatherill (135) finished in 3rd. Rounding out the scoring for the Railroaders, in 4th place, Nathan Elston (125), Austin Yager (130), and Nathan Johnson.The team will travel to Goodrich on Wednesday to take on GAC opponents Webberville and Mt. Morris. Action begins at 5:00pm.

The 2014 recruiting class for the Mott CC softball team includes Durand Senior Madison Salvi. On Thursday night, Maddie signed with the Bears to play softball starting in 2015. CONGRATULATIONS Maddie!!

Standing Left to Right: Chris Deines (Durand Athletic Director), Tim Ducharme (Durand Varsity Softball Coach), Tom Weston (Mott Assistant Coach), Rachel Martinez (Mott Assistant Coach), Rod Studaker (Mott Head Coach), Joe Salvi (Brother) Seated Left to Right: Sarah Salvi, Maddie Salvi, Joe Salvi
CONGRATULATIONS to Senior Jarren Guy who finished 16th in the Division 3 Boys Cross Country State Finals! Jarren received All-State honors as he finished the race in a time of 16 minutes and 32.1 seconds