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Two former Wildcats star in Calvin’s spring trip

Emma Tornes Emma Ludema Two former Wayland High School softball standouts played important roles this month in Calvin University’s spring trip. Pitcher Emma Ludema tossed a two-hit, 2-0 shutout win…

Editor March 9, 2024

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Gobles bests Lady Clippers to take district hoops title

It was the end of the line Friday night for the Martin girls’ varsity basketball team. The Lady Clippers suffered a 46-33 defeat at the hands of Gobles in the…

Editor March 8, 2024

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Laker, Coughlin named to O-K Gold all-star team

Reese Coughlin Harmony Laker Wayland junior standout Harmony Laker and senior Reese Coughlin this week were named to the O-K Gold Conference first unit of the all-star team. Sophomore Addi…

Editor March 8, 2024

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Martin advances to district finals with 39-34 triumph

The Martin girls’ basketball team once again bounced back to claim a victory, this time a 39-34 decision over Byron Center Zion Christian in the Division 4 district semifinals at…

Editor March 6, 2024

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Lady Wildcats end season with 3-game losing streak

Harmony Laker The old saying that it’s extremely difficult to beat the same opponent three times in a season unfortunately came true for the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team Wednesday…

Editor March 6, 2024

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Former WHS hoops star on all-WHAC team 2nd time

Former Wayland High School standout Stephanie Ainsworth, a junior at Cornerstone University, has been named to the first unit of the Wolverine-Hoosier all-conference basketball team for the second consecutive season.…

Editor March 5, 2024

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Lady Vikings’ season ends with close loss to Plainwell

The Hopkins girls’ basketball season came to an end Monday evening in the Division 2 district quarterfinals with a tough 34-31 loss to Plainwell. The two teams went back and…

Editor March 4, 2024

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Former WHS mound ace pitches Calvin to 2 wins

Former Wayland High School softball standout Emma Ludema had more than a pretty good opening day Monday for the Calvin University Knights. Ludema came on in the seventh inning to…

Editor March 4, 2024

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Two Martin matmen, one from WHS win state titles

Hayden Buell Martin and Wayland claimed three state champions in the individual wresting tournament Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit. Winning their finals matches were Logan Gilbert (106 lbs.) and…

Editor March 2, 2024

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Kyle VanEss ties for 19th in state bowling tournament

Kyle VanEss Haven Baker Wayland High School junior Kyle VanEss finished tied for 19th among the 56 boys’ bowlers who qualified for the Michigan High School Athletic Association individual state…

Editor March 2, 2024