Sports – Page 173

Ex-Wildcat grid standout to coach South Christian this fall

Kayd Hulst, a 2018 graduate of Wayland High School and a standout linebacker for the Wildcat football team two years ago, has switched sides in the coaching department. Hulst…

Editor August 27, 2019

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Area high school football teams to open seasons Thursday

The high school varsity football season will get under way Thursday evening. Wayland will play a nonleague contest at Kenowa Hills and Hopkins will travel to Ravenna. Martin will be…

Editor August 26, 2019

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Viking volleyball team wins crown at Lawton Invitational

The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team captured first place in the Lawton Invitational Saturday. Team members include Lindsey Bulich, Ashley Bultema, Evangelina Helderop, Emma Martonosi, Natalie McDonald, Brianna Miller,…

Editor August 25, 2019

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Wildcat boys win tennis season opener at Kelloggsville

The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team got off to a quality start for the season Wednesday with a 7-1 nonleague triumph over Kelloggsville on the Rockets' courts. Capturing victories during…

Editor August 24, 2019

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Lady Wildcats miss Rocket C-C Invitational title by 2 points

Hopkins senior Todd Henley and Wayland freshman Olivia Barabas were impressive in their season debuts Thursday afternoon at the Kelloggsville Rocket Invitational. Henley checked in first in the boys’ individual…

Editor August 23, 2019

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Lady Wildcat golfers finish 2nd at Zeeland Invitational

The Wayland girls' varsity golf team finished in second place to Zeeland West Thursday at the Zeeland Invitational. The Dux won it with a team score of 384 for the…

Editor August 22, 2019

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WHS junior aces No. 9 hole at Orchard Hills in season debut

Wayland High School junior Rylee VandenBerg had a hole in one on the par three No. 9 at the Orchard Hills golf course during the Wayland Invitational tournament Monday, the…

Editor August 19, 2019

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Wildcat cross-country teams launch seasons at ‘Early Bird’

The Wayland girls’ cross-country team was second and the boys third in the season-opening Early Bird Invitational Friday at Hudsonville Unity Christian. The host team won the girls’ competition with…

Editor August 17, 2019

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WHS grad Brittini Merchant joins CMU softball coaching staff

Wayland High School graduate Brittini Merchant is one of two assistant coaches who have joined coach McCall Salmon's Central Michigan University softball staff. Merchant, a two-time All-Mid-American Conference selection while playing…

Editor August 13, 2019

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Hopkins, Wayland teams enjoy pre-season C-C scrimmage

A sure sign that autumn is just around the corner is the news Tuesday morning of a fun scrimmage in cross country between Wayland and Hopkins High School teams. A…

Editor August 13, 2019