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Hopkins grad throws trick play TD in Concordia win

Hopkins High School graduate Nolan Smith tossed a trick play 3-yard touchdown pass Saturday to highlight Concordia University's 28-21 victory over Indiana Wesleyan. The fifth ranked Cardinals out of Ann…

Editor October 2, 2021

Sports

Hopkins grad takes 3rd in WHAC bowling tournament

Hopkins High School graduate Brenden Gossman finished in third place in the first Wolverine-Hoosier Conference bowling tournament in Ft. Wayne, Ind., over the weekend. The former Vikings' all-stater rolled games…

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Community Notices

Viking marching band gets honors at Hastings festival

The Hopkins High School marching band earned several top honors Saturday at the Hastings Invitational. The Vikings' ensemble captured first place in percussion, field command, and marching… first place overall.

Editor October 2, 2021

Sports

Hopkins, Wayland harriers run at large Otsego meet

Wayland boys finished 18th Saturday morning in a crowded field of 25 teams in the Otsego Invitational cross-country meet. Meanwhile, Wayland was 13th and Hopkins 14th among 21 squads in…

Editor October 2, 2021

Sports

Martin will honor 3 Hall of Fame inductees Friday

There was quite a bit of confusion this week over the status of Martin's scheduled football game at Eau Claire Saturday at noon. It was halted by Eau Claire's forfeit…

Editor October 2, 2021

Sports

Wildcats lose to unbeaten GR Catholic Central 49-14

Football fans would have to say Friday night's Wayland game at Grand Rapids Catholic Central turned out better than expected. The host Cougars, defending state champion, claimed a 49-14 at…

Editor October 1, 2021

Sports

Vikings explode for 39 2nd half points in Calvin rout

It could be argued that Hopkins is becoming notorious as a second-half football team. In all three of the Vikings' victories this season, they have scored a lot of points…

Editor October 1, 2021

Obituaries

Hopkins farmer, auctioneer Homer Skinner dies at 61

Longtime Hopkins area farmer and auctioneer Homer Skinner died Thursday, Sept. 30, at Majestic Care of Battle Creek. Homer was born Jan. 16, 1960, in Monterey Township, son of the…

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Sports

Wayland man Will Tolliver holds state, national record

A Wayland man broke his own state and national powerlifting record set last June by recording a lift of 755 pounds. Will Tolliver, owner of Plate Boys LLC, works out…

Editor October 1, 2021

Obituaries

Service will be Tuesday for Laurie Ybema of Hopkins

Laurie Ybema, 54, of Hopkins died Wednesday evening, Sept. 29, Laurie Denise (Pessman) Ybema was born on October 5, 1966 in Morrison, Illinois. She was educated at Morrison Community Schools,…

Editor October 1, 2021