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Martin vs. Mendon Friday is ‘only showdown in town’
The “only showdown in town” for this area this season will be played Friday evening at Martin when a once-beaten Mendon squad pays a visit. The host Clippers, who also…
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Clipper girls’ harriers take 3rd at Otsego Invitational
The Martin girls' varsity cross-country teams finished third Saturday among the Division 4 squads at the Otsego Invitational. The Lady Clippers were led by senior Mercedes Morin’s 22:38.9 to medal…
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Wildcats win last home tennis match, 6-2 vs. Sparta
The Wayland High School varsity tennis team won its last home match of the season over non-conference rival Sparta Tuesday night. First singles saw the return of Christian Sieffert for his…
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Hopkins volleyball team is 2nd at Homer Invitational
The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team Saturday finished second at the Homer Invitational. Coach Terri Wisser said, "It was a long day with six matches and the team ended…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…