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Viking cross-country teams have rough day at Portage

The Hopkins girls’ cross-country team finished in 35th place among 45 teams that competed Saturday in the Portage Invitational. The Lady Vikings combined for 878 team points. East Grand Rapids…

Editor October 10, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: Sinema’s critics crossed decency line

by Lynn Mandaville Kyrsten Sinema is one of my United States senators. She has been in the news far too often in the last few months because, as a Democrat,…

Editor October 10, 2021

Features

Wayland marching band is 2nd at Grandville tourney

The Wayland High School marching band, under the direction of Kelli Tilley Smith, finished in second place in its division Saturday at the Grandville Invitational. The Wildcat ensemble last week…

Editor October 9, 2021

Sports

Lady Vikings bring home trophy from Switek tourney

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team captured the championship trophy Saturday in the annual Switek Memorial tournament on the Lady Vikings' court. "The girls played well all day and came away…

Editor October 9, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats fall short in their own tournament

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team was defeated by Otsego in bracket play at the Wayland Invitational. The Bulldogs went on to finish in the runner-up slot to Shelby.…

Editor October 9, 2021

Features

Hopkins has ‘Teacher of Teacher’ strong connection

Hopkins High School FFA instructor and advisor Jessica Couch has been been selected for a Teacher of Teachers Award after being nominated by former student Samantha Ludlam. Ludlam, former Miss…

Editor October 9, 2021

Sports

Wildcat cross boys capture Allegan Invitational trophy

It was another big day for the Wayland High School cross-country teams at the Allegan Invitational Saturday. The Wildcat boys captured first place in the combined team results and the…

Editor October 9, 2021

Sports

Wildcat defense continues to struggle in 62-22 loss

The Wayland varsity football team lost Friday night at Cedar Springs by a 62-22, a score that was eerily close to the final verdict against South Christian two weeks…

Editor October 8, 2021

Sports

Clippers beat Mendon 28-20 in battle for league title

Martin won the "only showdown in town" Friday night on a rain-soaked field with a bruising 28-20 triumph over Mendon. The visiting Hornets brought in a 5-1 overall record and…

Editor October 8, 2021

Sports

Vikings edged 21-20 by failed PAT try in 4th quarter

The Hopkins varsity football team has had problems in getting extra points after touchdowns. This time it cost the Vikings an important O-K Silver Conference matchup Friday against Sparta. The…

Editor October 8, 2021