2017 – Page 27

Yes It Is, It’s True: Kathy Worfel was a genuine sports pioneer

Wayland has a long and distinguished history of great female athletic achievements, but it's possible many aren't aware of the true pioneer in the field — Kathy Worfel. A classic…

Editor October 30, 2017

Features

‘Seussified Christmas Carol’ to be presented Nov. 17-19

Wayland High School’s theater students will present the play A Seussified Christmas Carol by Peter Bloedel Friday through Sunday, Nov. 17-19, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. The play…

Editor October 30, 2017

Sports

Martin boys 5th, girls 8th in Division 4 C-C regionals

Martin polished off a successful first year in cross country by taking fifth place in the Division 4 boys’ regional meet at Allendale Saturday. The Clippers recorded 96 team…

Editor October 29, 2017

Sports

WHS grad Tristen Ortiz to play in MIAA soccer semifinals

Tristen Ortiz, a 2017 graduate of Wayland High School, will be in action at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Calvin College in the semifinals of the MIAA soccer tournament. Ortiz…

Editor October 29, 2017

Features

Local Trio continues to impress as Triple Barrel Band

by Austin Marsman Brothers Cameron and Jacob Conley, along with Clayton Brenner, started playing music together a few years ago after a rained-out bonfire forced them inside. A casual jam…

Editor October 29, 2017

Sports

Two former Wildcat standouts reunited for the last time

Two old Wildcat pals reunited for the fourth and last time Saturday as members of their respective MIAA college football teams. Linebacker Quentin Sweeny intercepted a pass for Kalamazoo College.…

Editor October 29, 2017

Articles

Four candidates seeking 3 seats on Wayland Council

Voters in the City of Wayland will see more than the local school bond proposal on the ballot Nov. 7. There are four experienced candidates seeking three open seats for…

Editor October 28, 2017

Sports

Lady Clipper spikers edge 4 teams to win SAC tourney

by Austin Marsman Martin’s varsity volleyball team endured a rough 1-7 dual match season only to come out on top in the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament in Lawton Saturday. The…

Editor October 28, 2017

Sports

WHS grad guides Colorado school to top 10 finishes

Robby Young, a 2003 Wayland High School graduate, guided his Rampart High School cross-country teams to top 10 finishes in the Colorado state championship meet Saturday. The Ram boys placed…

Editor October 28, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats qualify for trip to Division 2 state meet

Though the Wayland girls’ cross-country team finished tied for fourth place in the O-K Gold Conference final standings, it’s going to the Division 2 state finals for the first time…

Editor October 28, 2017