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Wildcat boys make district finals after late run and win

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team will play in the Division 2 District tournament finals at 6 p.m. Saturday at Hopkins. The Wildcats came from behind to defeat Plainwell 54-49…

Editor March 25, 2021

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Lady Wildcats cruise in district semifinal, 57-22

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team has a date in the Division 2 district finals Friday evening with South Christian, in a rematch of last year's finale. The Lady Wildcats…

Editor March 25, 2021

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Lady Wildcat declared O-K Gold basketball champs

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team has been declared O-K Conference champion for an abbreviated and bizarre season. The Lady Wildcats compiled an 8-1 record in league play and had…

Editor March 23, 2021

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Vikings avenge loss to Hastings, advance in districts

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team extended its season Tuesday night with a 54-45 triumph over Hastings and earned revenge for a loss to the Saxons earlier this year. The…

Editor March 23, 2021

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Martin girls ride 3rd period burst to win district opener

The Martin girls' varsity basketball team defeated Tri-Unity Christian 49-41 in the opening round of the Division 4 district tournament. Hopkins did not fare as well in its district tourney…

Editor March 22, 2021

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Brenden Gossman ties for 1st in Toledo bowl tourney

Hopkins High School graduate Brenden Gossman tied for first place over the weekend in the American Heartland 3 bowling tournament at Southwyk Lanes in Toledo, Ohio. Gossman, a Division 3 all-state…

Editor March 21, 2021

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Girls miss state; Kadence is regional bowling champion

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finished third in the Division 2 regional tournament Saturday, but the "Continental Curse" and Covid-19 are keeping them from entry in the state competition.…

Editor March 20, 2021

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Wildcat boys’ bowlers place 8th in regional tournament

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team placed eighth among 16 teams competing Friday at the Division 2 regional tournament at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo. Coach Sherry Miklusicak said, "Our boys…

Editor March 19, 2021

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Hopkins, Wayland hoops shut down regular seasons

The Hopkins and Wayland boys' and girls' basketball teams have shut down the rest of the regular seasons in hopes of staying healthy enough to compete in the post-season basketball…

Editor March 17, 2021

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Martin girls come from behind to win at Watervliet

The Martin girls' basketball team outscored Watervliet 21-16 in the fourth quarter to force overtime and pulled out a 57-55 come-from-behind triumph. The Lady Clippers trailed 34-29 heading into the…

Editor March 16, 2021