Sports – Page 167

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...

Martin’s Carter Hilton to play basketball at KVCC

March 15, 2019

Carter Hilton has been a four-year starter on the Martin boys' basketball team, and on Friday he announced his plans for after graduation. At 6'2, Hilton will be playing for Kalamazoo Valley Community College and join a rising team under the direction of Coach Jim Horn. The Clipper senior made...

Lady Clippers go to OT before season-ending loss

March 11, 2019

"They say that all good things must end, someday. Autumn leaves must fall..." — Chad and Jeremy, "Summer Song," 1964 Briana Warner (5) nailled all of her three, three-point field goal attempts. That good thing, the Martin girls' basketball season, indeed came to an end in a heartbreaking 48-45...

Sydney Urben, Mt. Mercy going to bowling nationals

March 10, 2019

Wayland High School graduate Sydney Urben (back row, second from left) is a key member of the Mount Mercy University women's bowling team that qualified this weekend for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national tournament next week in Dayton, Ohio. Urben a year ago as a Wildcat captured...

Avery Hudson named to all-GLIAC basketball team

March 9, 2019

Avery Hudson Wayland High School graduate and Davenport University sophomore Avery Hudson has earned a first team berth on the All-GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) team. Hudson had a breakout second year with Davenport, leading the Panthers in three-point percentage (41.5%), free throw percentage (88.6%), defensive rebounds (126), assists (142) and...

Martin eyes tough regional Monday after district title

March 8, 2019

Kiaya Warner fights for the ball in the regional opener Wednesday while teammates Freddie Elkins (40), Jaclyn Hildebrand (15) and Faith Guritz (35) watch. Martin has captured the MHSAA Division 4 district girls' basketball championship, but there's some serious work ahead. The Lady Clippers improved their overall season record to...

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