Sports – Page 165

Helderop, Ainsworth are all-state honorable mention

April 4, 2019

Kennedy Helderop Cory Ainsworth Wayland's Cory Ainsworth and Hopkins' Kennedy Helderop, both seniors, have been named to the Associated Press Division 2 all-state honorable mention unit in basketball. Ainsworth was the leading scorer and rebounder for the Wildcats, who finished the season with an overall record of 12-9. Helderop was...

Ex-Wildcat Leigha Morse has 7 hits in twin bill sweep

April 3, 2019

Former Wayland High School standout catcher Leigha Morse overcame a heavy heart Wednesday to lash out seven hits in Aquinas College's doubleheader sweep of Cornerstone University. Morse, a sophomore at Aquinas, went 7-for-10 not long after learning the news of the death of her father, Ryan, a perennial Wildcat athletics...

Promising newcomers highlight Viking meet

March 29, 2019

Promising newcomers dominated the first track meet for the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ teams March 26 at the Wendy’s Track & Filed Challenge at Aquinas College. The best individual performance for the day was turned in by senior Savannah Emaus, who tied for second in the pole vault at 9-0....

Presley Hudson included in 3-point shooting contest

March 28, 2019

After concluding her career as Central Michigan's all-time leader in career three-pointers made, senior guard Presley Hudson has been selected to the Women's 3-Point Championship roster for the 31st annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships at Minneapolis' Target Center. The event, which precedes the 2019 NCAA men's final four, will take...

Lady Wildcats win softball non-league opener, 4-1

March 28, 2019

The Wayland High School varsity softball team opened its season Wednesday afternoon with a 4-1 nonleague victory over Grand Rapids Covenant Christian. The Lady Wildcats collected seven hits and committed one error. Freshman Emma Ludema picked up the victory pitching, scattering six hits and striking out six while not allowing...

Zoe Antel signs letter to attend, compete at Aquinas

March 27, 2019

Wayland High School senior Zoe Antel (seated, center), flanked by parents Jennifer and Ray Antel, has signed her letter of intent to attend Aquinas College next year and compete in undisclosed athletic endeavors. Antel was a three-sport athlete as a Wildcat, in cross-country, track and swimming. (Photo supplied)

Presley Hudson’s college career ends vs. MSU, 88-87

March 23, 2019

The amazing women's collegiate basketball career of Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson came to an end Saturday afternoon when Central Michigan lost to Michigan State in an 88-87 nail-biter. The Chippewas concluded their campaign with a 25-8 record in the first round of the NCAA tournament at South Bend,...

Presley Hudson, CMU win bid to NCAA tourney again

March 18, 2019

As Yogi Berra so famously said a long time ago, "It's not over until it's over." The fabulous women's collegiate basketball career of Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson isn't over, even though Central Michigan was dealt a devastating loss in to Buffalo the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals last Friday....

Viking bowlers Gossman, Ryan win all-state honors

March 17, 2019

Hopkins High School standouts Jonathon Ryan (left) and Brenden Gossman both have been named to the Division 3 all-state bowling team. Ryan also was named academic all-state and Gossman was individual state runner-up in the post-season tournament.

Wildcats Myers, Sevigny to play for Spring Arbor

March 17, 2019

Spring Arbor University picked up a couple more Wildcat athletes this past weekend when Rory Myers (left) and Carson Sevigny decided to cast their lot with the Cougars. Myers is best known for his golfing exploits and starring role with the Byron Center combined hockey team that won a regional...

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