Inland Lakes-Newberry Basketball Final Postponed Again

Game rescheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. due to Mackinac Bridge conditions

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:03am

The MHSAA Division 4 regional basketball final between Inland Lakes and Newberry, scheduled to be played in Cheboygan on Thursday night, has been postponed again due to the conditions of the Mackinac Bridge.

Why it matters

This is the second time the highly anticipated regional final matchup between the two teams has been postponed, leaving fans and players frustrated with the delays. The Mackinac Bridge is a critical transportation link in northern Michigan, and its closure can significantly impact events and activities in the region.

The details

The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday but was postponed due to inclement weather. It was then rescheduled for Thursday, but the Mackinac Bridge's closure due to high winds and poor visibility forced another postponement. The game is now set to be played on Friday at 7 p.m. in Cheboygan.

  • The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday but was postponed due to inclement weather.
  • The game was then rescheduled for Thursday, but the Mackinac Bridge's closure due to high winds and poor visibility forced another postponement.
  • The game is now set to be played on Friday at 7 p.m. in Cheboygan.

The players

Inland Lakes

One of the two high school basketball teams competing in the MHSAA Division 4 regional final.

Newberry

The other high school basketball team competing in the MHSAA Division 4 regional final.

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What’s next

The winner of the Inland Lakes-Newberry game will advance to the MHSAA Division 4 state quarterfinals.

The takeaway

The repeated postponements of this highly anticipated regional final highlight the challenges that northern Michigan communities can face due to the region's unpredictable weather and transportation infrastructure. Despite the delays, fans and players remain eager to see the two teams compete for a spot in the state quarterfinals.