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WHS grad Jessica Merchant promoted as Stanford coach

September 19, 2019

Jessica Merchant Wayland High School graduate Jessica Merchant has been promoted to associate head coach for the Stanford University softball team. "This change in title is well-deserved and overdue," head coach Jessica Allister said. "From recruiting to working with hitters and infielders, Coach Merchant is an integral part of our program....

‘Cat girls 6th, boys 7th in 1st O-K Gold cross-country jamboree

September 18, 2019

The Wayland girls’ cross-country team came in sixth and the boys were seventh in the first O-K Gold Conference jamboree of the season Wednesday at the South Christian High School, Athletic Fields. East Grand Rapids won both divisions, but only by one point over Grand Rapids Christian in the boys’...

Wildcats blanked by 2 of the best tennis teams in O-K Gold

September 17, 2019

The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team ran into the two of the best O-K Gold Conference squads last week and Monday, losing by identical 8-0 scores to Forest Hills Eastern and East Grand Rapids. Winning two games for the Wildcats against East Grand Rapids were :#3 singles Christian Sieffert, #4...

Lady Vikings capture 3rd title in volleyball tourneys this fall

September 14, 2019

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team claimed its third tournament championship this season Saturday by winning the NorthPointe Christian Invitational. The Lady Vikings defeated the host team in the finals. Hopkins now sports an oversall season record of 25-4-4. Team members celebrating here are Linsey Bulich, Ashley Bultema, Evangelina Helderop, Emma...

Clippers post 2nd straight shutout, 38-0 over New Buffalo

September 14, 2019

Martin players line to shake hands after their second consecutive shutout. Martin improved its season record to 3-0 Friday evening at New Buffalo with a convincing 38-0 victory. It was the Clippers' second straight shutout, coming on the heels of a 20-0 whitewashing of Tri-Unity Christian. They held New Buffalo to...

Wildcats shut out in 42-0 drubbing at GR South Christian

September 13, 2019

The Wayland High School varsity football team absorbed its third loss this season without a victory Friday night in a 42-0 drubbing at the hands of host South Christian. It was the first O-K Gold Conference contest for the 'Cats, Earlier this year they lost to Kenowa Hills and to...

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Hopkins takes big 32-6 victory over O-K Silver rival Belding

September 13, 2019

Trevor Smith It was billed by some as an early-season showdown for the O-K Silver Conference football title, but Hopkins passed the test with flying colors by taking a surprisingly easy 32-6 victory Friday night. The Vikings, playing in only the first of three home contests this season, hiked their...

Lady Wildcats finish in middle of the pack at MSU invitational

September 13, 2019

Olivia Barabas The Wayland boys’ varsity cross-country team finished 36th among 39 teams Friday at the annual Michigan State University Spartan Invitational and the girls’ squad was in the middle of the pack in 22nd place among 37 teams. The annual race was held on the Forest Akers East Golf...

Two Clippers join Delton Kellogg varsity soccer squad

September 13, 2019

Freshman James Blackburn (left) and sophomore Javier Guevara are two Martin High School students who are playing varsity soccer as starters on the Delton Kellogg High School combined team this fall. After a rough start to the season, playing schools three times larger, the Panthers have won their last two...

Hopkins girls finish in 7th place in Delton Invitational

September 12, 2019

The Hopkins girls’ varsity cross-country team placed seventh among 11 teams Thursday in the Delton-Kellogg Invitational at the Gilmore Car Museum. The Lady Vikings recorded 147 points. Grand Rapids Covenant Christian won with 71 and Paw Paw was second with 77. Senior Alyssa Beilby was the top Hopkins runner by...

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