Sports – Page 174

Clippers overcome recent idleness, Saugatuck, 55-42

February 1, 2019

Michael Morey Martin coach Brad Moelker admitted he's been a bit worried about his team getting rusty lately because of the inclement weather. But his group Friday night, playing in only its third contest since the holiday break, took care of Saugatuck 55-42. "It felt good to get on the...

Martin ladies’ comeback overtakes Saugatuck, 40-38

February 1, 2019

Faith Guritz (35) The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team had a couple of comebacks Friday in pulling out a 40-38 thriller over Southwest Athletic Conference foe Saugatuck. One comeback was in the game itself. The Lady Clippers fell behind 24-17 at intermission, but came from behind to win it and...

Wildcats’ makeup game vs. Byron Center Saturday

February 1, 2019

The Wayland High School boys' basketball team will play a makeup game at home Saturday evening against non-league opponent Byron Center. The move comes after all ballgames and classes were called off for an entire week at Wayland, Martin and Hopkins schools. The game originally was scheduled for last Tuesday,...

Four Hopkins postponed hoops games rescheduled

January 30, 2019

The recent spate of winter weather has not only closed schools, businesses and government services, but also postponed high school basketball games. Hopkins head varsity basketball coach Jake Jewett had announced the dates for four rescheduled games for his Vikings. Below are the rescheduled games: • @ Kelloggsville — Rescheduled...

Viking boys capture 1st in Zeeland Baker Invitational

January 26, 2019

The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling team took first place in the Zeeland Baker Invitational heldSaturday at Fairlanes in Grandville. The Lady Vikings rollers finished fifth among 14 teams at the same time. The boys qualified eighth among 18 teams going in to bracket play after ten games. They beat Calvin...

WHS grad Presley Hudson is CMU’s scoring champion

January 26, 2019

With 21 points in Central Michigan's 71-61 win Saturday over Eastern Michigan, Presley Hudson (2,023) surpassed Crystal Bradford (2,006) to become CMU's all-time career scoring leader. She also holds the Chippewas' record for career assists and three-point field goals and the single game scoring record (43 points). Hudson, daughter of...

Upset! Wildcats stun GR Christian 59-53 in overtime

January 25, 2019

"It was a night oh oh what a night. It was it really was such a night." — Elvis Presley Cory Ainsworth scored 29 points in the OT victory. (Photo courtesy of Josh Cline) Wayland, on a snowy Snowcoming Friday night, posted perhaps the high school hoops upset of the...

Viking boys, girls hoop it up at Belding’s expense

January 25, 2019

Drew Weber (21) puts a soft touch on a short bank shot. The Belding boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams braved the bitter cold and snowy and slippery roads Friday to come to Hopkins to play basketball. Then probably wished they hadn't. The Black Knights suffered through a dark and...

WHS bowlers lose twice, despite Cat’s Den support

January 23, 2019

Joe Laidler The Wayland bowling teams enjoyed the excitement of the Cat's Den Wednesday afternoon, but both teams lost to visiting Zeeland. Boys' coach Sherry Milusicak said she appreciated the school spirit to get her charges pumped up. She added Supt. Norm Taylor walked in and got a standing ovation,...

Wildcats drop 55-41 verdict to GR South Christian

January 22, 2019

Ternor Hudson South Christian braved the icy and snowy elements Tuesday evening and turned back Wayland 55-41 in an O-K Gold Conference hoops matchup on the Wildcats' floor. The Sailors, with the triumph, pushed their overall season record to 8-3 and 4-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. They came in...

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