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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Lady Vikings complete Silver dual matches with 6-0 record
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team took a crucial step toward winning the O-K Silver Conference championship Wednesday evening in a Parents' Night victory over visiting Wyoming Lee. The Lady Vikings…
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Six Martin boys’ harriers post personal bests at Shepherd
The Martin High School boys' Cross Country team finished 10th representing Clipper Nation in a 41-tearm invitational Saturday at Shepherd. Carsen Young received all-state recognition and Kyle Pallett earned academic…