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Clippers’ defense shuts out high scoring playoff foe

Martin has earned a berth in the regional finals of the MHSAA eight-man football state playoffs next weekend. The Clippers pounded New Buffalo 50-0 Friday night on their home field…

Editor November 6, 2020

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Hopkins, Wayland seasons end in volleyball districts

Both the Hopkins and Wayland High School volleyball seasons came to an end Monday evening in the opening round at the Division 2 district tournament at Hamilton. Hopkins, O-K Silver…

Editor November 3, 2020

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Martin’s Carsen, Elliana Young to run in state meet

Martin senior Carsen Young and freshman Elliana Young both qualified for next Saturday’s Division 4 cross-country championships at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Carsen captured seventh place in the boys’…

Editor November 2, 2020

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Martin now is only area playoff football team left

Martin now is the only area team that remains in the Michigan High School Athletic Association post-season football playoffs. The Clippers last Thursday evening pummeled Athens 53-13 to lift their…

Editor November 2, 2020

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Two Lady Wildcats qualify for state C-C championship

Sophomore Olivia Barabas and freshman Ava Makowski Saturday morning earned a date at the MHSAA state cross-country championship meet Nov. 7. Barabas trekked the five-kilometer course at the Otsego regionals…

Editor October 31, 2020

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Wildcats scare heavily-favored GR Christian, but lose

It wasn’t supposed to be close, but the Wayland varsity football team scared the dickens out of heavily-favored Grand Rapids Christian before finally falling grudgingly, 28-21. And things might have…

Editor October 30, 2020

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Clippers cruise to 53-13 playoff victory over Athens

The Martin varsity football team won its first round post-season playoff game on its home field Thursday evening, posting a 53-13 victory over visiting Athens. The Clippers, who have not…

Editor October 29, 2020

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Lady Vikings close regular season sweeping Allegan

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team Tuesday night bounced back from a lackluster NorthPointe Christian Ti-meet 24 hours earlier to sweep non-league opponent Allegan in the regular season finale. The Lady…

Editor October 28, 2020

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Lady Wildcats just miss 3rd in Allegan County C-C meet

Despite their youth, freshmen Ava Makowski of Wayland sophomore teammate Olivia Barabas and Helena Kerber of Hopkins went 3-4-5 in the annual Allegan County cross-country meet Tuesday at the U.S.-131…

Editor October 27, 2020

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Lady Vikings have letdown in NorthPointe tri-meet

The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team suffered a bit of a letdown Monday night after capturing the O-K Silver Conference co-championship. The Lady Vikings lost two close matches at…

Editor October 27, 2020