Freeland Athletic Association

08/30/2026

Great write-up on FHS alum TJ Hansen ('25)—setting the standard and building an incredible legacy in Freeland and across Michigan.

With the cross country season in full swing let's take a look back at probably two of the top distance runners to ever compete in Michigan.

When it comes to Michigan high school distance running, Freeland’s T.J. Hansen and Grand Blanc’s Grant Fisher followed remarkably similar paths.

Different schools. Different generations. But both runners established themselves as dominant forces on the Michigan prep scene, earned Michigan’s top individual honors and ultimately became champions.

Hansen and Fisher were both named Michigan’s Runner of the Year, recognition reserved for the very best distance runners in the state. They also both accomplished something few Michigan high school runners have ever done — they broke the four-minute barrier in the mile.

For a high school runner, running a mile in under four minutes is a benchmark of extraordinary talent. Hansen and Fisher didn't simply reach that mark; they became part of the select group of Michigan prep runners who have eclipsed it.

Their similarities extended well beyond the stopwatch. Both excelled in cross country and track, consistently competed against the state's best and developed reputations as runners who thrived when the pressure was greatest.

Fisher became a national name during his Grand Blanc career, setting records and eventually moving on to Stanford before establishing himself as one of America's premier distance runners. The two-time Olympian, Fisher won two Bronze Medals in the 2024 games In Paris.

Hansen carved out his own remarkable legacy at Freeland, becoming one of the most accomplished runners in school history and one of the state's premier distance talents. Hansen is currently running at the University of Colorado.

Two runners. Two outstanding high school careers. Two Michigan Runners of the Year.

And two names forever connected by one of the most difficult milestones in distance running — breaking four minutes for the mile in high school.

For Freeland and Grand Blanc, Hansen and Fisher didn't just run fast.

They set the standard.

08/29/2026

Freeland Varsity Football

Ogemaw Heights led 21-0 with 5:23 left in the third quarter before Freeland mounted a comeback, cutting the deficit to 21-14 with 5:15 remaining in the fourth on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Elijah Washabaugh to Max Tompa. Landon Brown then pinned Ogemaw at their own 5-yard line with a clutch kickoff, but Ogemaw fought out of their own territory and eventually sealed the 27-14 victory with a game-clinching 40-yard touchdown run on fourth down with 2:53 left.

Offensively, Washabaugh finished with 51 rushing yards, a touchdown, and 105 passing yards, while Brock Geth (41 rushing yards, seven tackles), Ryan Watkins (28 rushing yards), and Isaac (three catches, 42 yards) all contributed.

Defensively, Ike Sulfridge led the effort with eight tackles (two for a loss), Colton Cunningham added seven tackles, and Evan Leahy recorded five tackles and an interception.

08/29/2026

🏐🔥 GAME DAY! 🔥🏐

It’s tournament day for Freeland Volleyball! 💚🤍

🏆 VARSITY is hitting the road for the Midland Dow/Chemic Tournament with an 8:30 AM start!

💪 FRESHMAN are headed to Mt. Pleasant for their tournament at Morey Courts!

Bring the energy, compete hard, and represent Freeland with pride! 🦅💚🤍

LET’S GO, FREELAND! 💚🤍🏐

08/29/2026

Sign up by Tuesday, September 1 for the annual Little Pommers Clinic! 💚

Do you have a kiddo ages Prek-6th grade at Freeland? Come learn a routine and perform with the Freeland pompon program. This year’s theme is 🐰Zootopia🦊 The clinic will take place on September 12th, and the little pommers will perform at a JV football game halftime on September 17th.

Scan the QR code or click the link here for registration! Registration closes September 1st.

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08/28/2026

Freshman Falcons Shut Out Gladwin JV, 23-0, in Season Opener — August 27

The Freeland Freshman Falcons opened their season in impressive fashion Thursday at Freeland High School, defeating the Gladwin Flying G’s JV 23-0 behind a strong rushing attack and a dominant defensive performance.

Freeland struck first in the opening quarter when Riley Blohm broke through for a 7-yard touchdown run. Matteo Aimar connected with Blohm on the two-point conversion to give the Falcons an early 8-0 lead.

The defenses controlled the middle two quarters, and Freeland carried its 8-0 advantage into the fourth.

The Falcons broke the game open in the final quarter. Blohm found Eli Senkowski for a 16-yard touchdown pass, and Aimar again connected with Blohm for the two-point conversion, extending Freeland’s lead to 16-0.
Freeland added one more score when Aimar powered into the end zone on a 1-yard touchdown run. Senkowski converted the PAT to put the finishing touches on the 23-0 victory.

Blohm led the Falcons’ ground attack with 90 yards on 10 carries, averaging 9.0 yards per attempt. As a team, Freeland rushed 33 times for 175 yards.

The Falcon defense was equally impressive, holding Gladwin to just 33 rushing yards and keeping the Flying G’s off the scoreboard for the entire game.

Colton Lubaczewski led Freeland with 7 tackles and added a fumble recovery, while Brandan Stamann recorded 6 tackles to help anchor the shutout effort.

With the victory, the Freshman Falcons improve to 1-0 on the season.
Freeland will hit the road for its next contest, traveling to Swan Valley to take on the rival Vikings on Wednesday, September 2, at 4:30 p.m.
FINAL: Freeland 23, Gladwin 0

08/28/2026

The Freeland Girls Golf team wrapped up a busy week at the Patriot Cup, hosted by Frankenmuth at The Fortress.

The Falcons finished 18th out of 24 teams with a team score of 406 while competing against one of the strongest fields they have seen this season. The tournament featured quality programs from Divisions 1–4 from across the state, all taking on the beautiful but challenging layout at The Fortress.

Alexis Heinz led the Falcons with an 85, followed by Julia Kretz with a 99.

It was a great opportunity for the Falcons to test themselves against high-level competition and gain valuable experience as the season continues! 🦅

08/28/2026

Game Day ✅ Varsity football is on the road at Ogemaw Heights tonight. Get your tickets on GoFan and pack the stands!

08/28/2026

FMS Sideline Cheer will be at our home JV football games this season! The team brought the spirit and passion last night! Keep working hard! 📷E. Zehnder

08/28/2026

Freeland traveled to Gladwin looking to keep their winning and shutout streaks alive.

It took just 10 minutes for senior Nathan Anaya to score the first goal of the night. Over the next 10 minutes, Freeland scored three more goals in quick succession. Anaya found the back of the net two more times to complete his hat trick. The fourth goal was a repeat of last night's game, with Ian Harden placing a free kick right to the head of his older brother, Ryan Harden.

Entering the second half with a 4-0 lead, it took just 2 minutes for junior Jonas Koehler to score on a penalty kick. In the 48th minute, junior Sam Moeller set up a nice pass for senior Jackson Puvalowski, who shot a laser into the back of the net to extend the lead to 6-0.

Sophomore Ryan Brown drew a penalty in the box and converted the spot-kick for the seventh goal of the game. Sophomore Reed Bandlow then scored the eighth and final goal with a beautiful strike from the left corner of the box.

The undefeated Falcons now turn their attention to preparing for a TVC showdown at Frankenmuth on Monday. 📷S. Lloyd

08/28/2026

Wow! Have you tried our pretzels yet?