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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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Hopkins’ home game vs. NorthPointe postponed

January 22, 2019

The Hopkins boys' home varsity basketball game this evening against NorthPointe Christian has been postponed because of weather conditions. Coach Jake Jewett said a rescheduled date has not yet been set. It also was reported that Martin Public Schools closed for the evening.

Hopkins’ Gossman has 3rd highest 2-game score

January 22, 2019

Hopkins High School senior Brenden Gossman is one of four high school bowlers in Michigan who have rolled a perfect 300 game, which his accomplished Jan. 9. His two-game series of 536 is third highest in the state. Dillon Smith of Wayland is sixth the highest in all divisions with...

Viking girls, boys continue unbeaten streaks on lanes

January 21, 2019

The Hopkins boys' and girls' bowling team continued their unbeaten dual match streaks Monday at Brewhouse Lanes in Dorr by getting past O-K Silver Conference rival Belding. The boys won 23-7 after a slow start and the girls breezed to a 27-3 triumph. The boys lost 154-150 in their first...

Wildcat bowlers absorb ‘difficult’ defeat at EGR’s hands

January 21, 2019

Coach Sherry Miklusicak said a 21-9 defeat at the hands of East Grand Rapids was one of the most difficult in her four years at the helm of the Wayland boys' varsity bowling program. "We lost to an East Grand Rapids team we have not lost to since I started...

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Wildcat boys lose to FHE, but girls capture 2nd win

January 19, 2019

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team Friday evening lost 55-50 to perhaps one of the most underrated teams around, Forest Hills Eastern. The Hawks sport a modest 6-5 overall record, but they own victories over Wayland and Hopkins, both of which have winning records. The Wildcats now are 8-3 overall...

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