Cole Martens
Cole has been part of WNEM TV-5 Sports Team since February of 2023. Cole is a Mid-Michigan native who grew up in Essexville and graduated at Central Michigan University in 2018 with a degree in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts.
Before joining TV-5, Cole was a Multimedia Journalist for WPBN 7&4 News in Traverse City, Michigan. In that time, he covered news and sports throughout Northern Michigan.
Cole has played every sport he could growing up. At Garber High School, he played football and bowled. During the Spring and Summer, he raced Quarter Midgets across Michigan and Ohio, racing in the same club as current NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowski and Erik Jones.
While out of work, Cole likes to play video game. Some of his favorite games include Call of Duty, WWE 2K, MLB The Show and iRacing. He is also a big fan of anime. The shows he watches the most are Dragon Ball, Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man and Naruto.
Cole is a Michigan sports fans before anything rooting for the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons. He grew up with his family rooting for the University of Michigan, but roots for all the Michigan colleges when they are not playing each other. No matter what the sport, Cole is excited to being sports coverage to everyone in Mid-Michigan.
Carman-Ainsworth goes on the road to begin the season and upsets last season's Division 3 state champions Flint Beecher.
Lapeer High School's head football coach, Mike Smith, announced his is retiring from coaching.
The Alma College football team is having a historic season.
The Cavaliers fell behind in the 1st half and were unable to catch up as they lose 21-7 in their first ever trip to the State Championship
The Central Michigan football team welcomed Toledo to Mt. Pleasant for their regular season finale.
Michigan State takes care of business at home as they take down Alcorn State 81-49.
Two of our area teams made it to the state semifinal round for their respective divisions.
Mott Community College head coach Steve Schmidt looked for his 800th career win at home, but Kalamazoo Valley made big plays to earn a 80-71 victory.
Seven mid-Michigan high school football teams in the TV5 viewing area are in the semifinals this postseason, and TV5 checked in with two of them.
The next Game of the Week of the playoff season is kicking off on Saturday, and the game will be featuring two top-tier teams in Division 8: Ithaca and Ubly.
University of Michigan moves to 9-0 on the season after taking down Purdue 41-13,
SVSU played their final home game of the 2023 season, dominating Northern Michigan 62-17
Mt. Pleasant hosted Grand Rapid Forest Hills Central in the district finals. The Rangers were too tough as they beat the Oilers 45-21.
The high school volleyball playoffs continue as Mid-Michigan teams competed tonight for a chance to win a district championship and advance to the next round.
The Dow Tennis Classic features some of the top tennis players from around the world competing in Midland throughout the week.
In a penalty filled game, both the Spirit and Otters lit up the lamp often in this game, but Erie would go on to win it 6-5.
Friday will see powerhouses Freeland and Goodrich face off for the TV5 Game of the Week.
AJ Hoggard hit a tying three-pointer with 4 seconds to go, but a key foul set up the Volunteers to take the lead and the game
SVSU held their Homecoming game against Wayne State University. In a defensive battle, The Cardinals would get the victory in overtime.
Michigan and Michigan State met up in the rivalry’s 116th meeting.
Red Wings earn their first win of the season in a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in their home opener.
Corunna show why they are unbeaten in a convincing victory over Fenton
Michigan moves to 7-0 after big win over Indiana at Michigan Stadium
Against the 2-time National Champions, the Cardinals put up a fight but lose 38-17 to the Bulldogs
College basketball is just about a month away and that means Michigan State is starting to gear up for this season.
After 21 years in the MLB, Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera calls it a career on Sunday in a win over the Guardians.
Saginaw Spirit faced the Sarnia Sting in their home opener of the 2023-24 season.
Central Michigan hosted Eastern Michigan in a back-and-forth contest that came down to the final minutes.
After a dominant start by Grand Valley, SVSU would get back in the game. Special teams mistakes and a lack of offense though, were the downfall for the Cardinals in their loss.
TV5′s sixth Game of the Week is quickly approaching where Goodrich will be taking on Corunna.
Michigan State basketball holds their first practice of the 2023-24 season
The Wolverines celebrated the return of their head coach and their first win in Big 10 Conference play this season
TV5′s fifth Game of the Week will kick off on Friday night, and the home team of Montrose is looking to keep their win streak going.
Michigan has slow start, finished strong in victory over Bowling Green
The fourth WNEM Game of the Week is taking place this Friday, and the away team of Frankenmuth is ready to take on their rivals at Birch Run.
The second ranked Wolverines welcomed UNLV to The Big House for their second game of the season.
The week two Game of the Week is approaching quickly, and the home team of Swan Valley Vikings are aiming for that Battle of the Mountain trophy.
If you missed our Thursday edition of Friday Night Lights in week one, no worries! Check out all the action here.
The first Hurley Play of the Night this fall is Bath’s Brayden Bennett threading the neadle to tight end Max Parry who takes it to the house!
DDavison bounced back last season with an 8-1 record, making the playoffs after missing it the previous year for the first time since 2014.
The all-time money winner in professional bass fishing is casting in the Saginaw Bay this week.
Fall athletic high school teams start practicing on Monday, Aug. 7 and several sports at Grand Blanc have a new complex to compete in.
2023 Lions training camp makes history, team's confThe highly anticipated Detroit Lions regular season is right around the corner.idence continues to rise
NBA’s Monte Morris Returns to Flint Beecher to Hold Community Basketball Camp
Michigan's Harbaugh speaks on possible suspension, Corum says this season is win or bust
Spartans following three core values as they head into their upcoming season
Michigan State football says they learned from last season, believes competition and depth will help reach full potential
The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational (GLBI) will begin on Wednesday, July 19, and one man is on everyone’s team.
It has been an incredible start to the season for the Flint Monarchs, who are currently 5-0, winning games by an average of 34 points.
While it’s almost All-Star Week for all of major league and minor league baseball, in mid-Michigan the top high school seniors will play ball one last time this season.
