Cheboygan senior Addy Baldwin secured a hat trick in the final 15 minutes, leading the Chiefs to a 3-0 victory against Kingsley in the season opener. Coach Tom Markham praised the team's performance despite some initial mistakes and highlighted the quality goals scored. The team, with a 1-0 record in the Northern Shores Conference, will face Harbor Springs next.
In other sports action, the Cheboygan softball team faced losses of 7-6 and 12-3 against Traverse City St. Francis, while the baseball team suffered defeats of 15-2 and 13-3 against Alpena. Notable performances included Hannah Whippo's three hits and four RBIs in softball, and Braylon Currie's no-hit pitching and impressive batting for Mackinaw City baseball. Cheboygan and Onaway teams are gearing up for upcoming games following their season openers.