One win away, Portage Lake loses in championship game

The Portage Lake Little League Minors softball team finished second in the state tournament Tuesday in Cheboygan, Michigan. Portage Lake defeated Grosse Point in the semifinal, 17-6, before falling in the championship game to Georgetown, 10-0. The team includes Avery Pietila, Allie Mettlach, Anna Hanson, Reagan Riley, Miina Heinonen, McKinley Soli, Kylie Helminen, Ivy Biekkola, Hadley Koski, and Ivy Markham. They are coached by Phil Pietila, Dan Mettlach and Travis Hanson. (Photo provided)