Sports – Page 165

Three local runners compete in state cross-country meet

It’s been a tough year for Hopkins senior ace cross-country runner Todd Henley. Though finishing 90th at the state meet at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn would be something to…

Editor November 2, 2019

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Unbeaten Martin has difficult task at Colon at 1 p.m. Saturday

There's good new news and bad news for the undefeated Martin varsity football team. First, the good news. The Clippers remained unbeaten Friday night with a convincing 28-0 victory over…

Editor November 2, 2019

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Vikings win wars on the line in 1st half, win playoff debut

It’s been said by many football coaches that ballgames are won and lost by the wars at the line of scrimmage. Hopkins Friday night won that war at the line,…

Editor November 1, 2019

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WHS grad Sydney Urben has 3rd highest bowling average

Wayland High School graduate Sydney Urben has the third highest individual collegiate bowling average in the latest Tier I listing by CollegeBowling.com. Urben, who won the state Division 2 championship…

Editor November 1, 2019

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Father-son duo guides separate grid teams to 9-0 seasons

It's been a particularly pleasant football season for the Diorio family this year. Former Wayland head varsity football coach Jerry Diorio has guided Battle Creek Lakeview to a 9-0 regular…

Editor October 30, 2019

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Lady Vikings come from behind to win again, finish season

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team again battled from behind to take a dual match victory Tuesday evening. The Lady Vikings this time spotted Allegan two sets to none before winning…

Editor October 30, 2019

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Vikings play Dowagiac; Martin to have rematch with Bellevue

The first round of the high school football playoffs was announced Sunday evening for Hopkins in Division 5 and Martin in the 8-man division. Hopkins will be at home Friday…

Editor October 27, 2019

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Lady Vikings capture O-K Silver volleyball title outright

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team captured its first O-K Silver Conference championship since 2009 Saturday by going undefeated in the league tournament. The Lady Vikings went 3-0 in matchups during…

Editor October 27, 2019

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Wildcat frosh, Hopkins senior going to state C-C meet

Hopkins senior Todd Henley and Wayland freshman Olivia Barabas Saturday both qualified for the Division 2 state cross-country meet by placing among the top 15 individuals in the regional competition…

Editor October 26, 2019

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Martin concludes unbeaten season; Hopkins falls at Petoskey

Martin concluded a hugely successful first season in eight-man football by edging a quality Climax-Scotts outfit 26-24 Friday evening. The victory lifted the Clippers' overall season record to 9-0 and…

Editor October 26, 2019