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Martin girls overcome bad FT shooting, bad quarter

March 6, 2019

Kiaya Warner contemplates a baseline move for a layup. Martin girls had to overcome an astonishingly terrible offensive second quarter swoon, a surprising opponent with only seven players and just 24 students in the school altogether and a pretty good 5-11 senior center to come out on top in its...

Lady Wildcats’ season ends in loss to 21-0 Hamilton

March 4, 2019

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team concluded its season in the first round of the Division 2 district tournament at Hudsonville Unity Christian with a 63-27 loss to Hamilton. The Lady Wildcats ended their season with a 4-17 overall record. Hamilton, which moves on to meet Allegan Wednesday in the...

Lady Vikings’ offensive woes fatal in district defeat

March 4, 2019

Evangelina Helderop (11) The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team’s season came to an abrupt end in the opening round of the Division 2 district tournament at Hudsonville Unity Christian. The Lady Vikings were held to their lowest offensive output of the season with only 24 points in a 48-24 defeat...

Brothers Weber named to all-O-K Silver hoops team

March 4, 2019

Hopkins' Weber brothers, Drew (left) and Colin, both have been named to the O-K Silver All-Conference basketball team. Earning honorable mention accolades were seniors Nolan Smith and Tyler Zomerlei. Both of the brothers will be back in action next season, as Drew is a junior and Colin a sophomore.

Amber Beggs finishes 48th in state qualifying round

March 4, 2019

Amber Beggs Wayland High School senior Amber Beggs finished 48th in a field of 60 bowlers in the qualifying round of the state tournament at Century Bowl in Waterford last weekend. Beggs, in concluding her prep career, rolled a 147m 132, 206, 143, 167 and 180 in her six games....

Regional champ hockey team includes 2 from WHS

March 3, 2019

The regional champion Byron Center High School hockey team includes two team members from Wayland High School, Todd Myers (left) and Logan Clairmont. The Bulldogs claimed the regional crown Saturday with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Jenison. Byron Center will play next in the state quarterfinals at Ferris State University...

Viking Brenden Gossman is bowling state runner-up

March 2, 2019

Jonathon Ryan (left) and Brenden Gossman Hopkins’ Brenden Gossman finally accomplished something he had been flirting with all during his four-year career in high school bowling. The Viking senior standout Saturday made it to the state championship round in the Division 3 state tournament at Northway Lanes in Muskegon. He...

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Clipper boys’ season ends in district finals, 58-40

March 1, 2019

By Austin Marsman The Martin boys' varsity basketball team finished its season Friday night in the Division 4 district tournament finals with a 58-40 loss to host Tri-Unity Christian. The Clippers, who defeated Holland Calvary 59-52 in the district semifinals, finished the campaign with a 17-4 overall record. Tri-Unity goes...

Teunissen, Davenport beat No. 1 in spring training

March 1, 2019

Wayland High School graduate Mallory finished up her last spring training in Florida that included a stunning victory over the No. 1-ranked NCAA Division II team, 6-3. The Panthers, who also include another Lady Wildcat alum, Abby Merice (right), won a second game, but dropped another. Teunissen was MHSAA Pitcher...

Lady Wildcats win season hoops finale at home, 47-25

March 1, 2019

Grace Dollarhide (20) tries to dribble past a Black River defender. The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team completed its regular season with a 47-25 victory at home against Holland Black River. The win left the Lady Wildcats with an overall season record of 4-16. Black River finished at 8-12. Wayland...

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