Sports – Page 178

Lady Wildcats lose tennis opener to South Christian

The Wayland girls' varsity tennis team opened its dual meet season Wednesday with a 7-1 loss to O-K Silver Conference rival Grand Rapids South Christian. It was reported that fine…

Editor April 10, 2019

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Viking track teams enjoy smashing dual opener

Both the Hopkins varsity boys’ and girls’ track teams had a successful dual meet debut Tuesday with victories over O-K Silver Conference rival Calvin Christian. The boys prevailed 81-56…

Editor April 10, 2019

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Presley Hudson earns 2nd national hoops crown

Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson Thursday night added another national championship in front of a national audience. The Central Michigan University senior won the national collegiate three-point shooting contest,…

Editor April 4, 2019

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Helderop, Ainsworth are all-state honorable mention

Wayland's Cory Ainsworth and Hopkins' Kennedy Helderop, both seniors, have been named to the Associated Press Division 2 all-state honorable mention unit in basketball. Ainsworth was the leading scorer and…

Editor April 4, 2019

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Ex-Wildcat Leigha Morse has 7 hits in twin bill sweep

Former Wayland High School standout catcher Leigha Morse overcame a heavy heart Wednesday to lash out seven hits in Aquinas College's doubleheader sweep of Cornerstone University. Morse, a sophomore at…

Editor April 3, 2019

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Promising newcomers highlight Viking meet

Promising newcomers dominated the first track meet for the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ teams March 26 at the Wendy’s Track & Filed Challenge at Aquinas College. The best individual performance…

Editor March 29, 2019

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Presley Hudson included in 3-point shooting contest

After concluding her career as Central Michigan's all-time leader in career three-pointers made, senior guard Presley Hudson has been selected to the Women's 3-Point Championship roster for the 31st annual State Farm College Slam…

Editor March 28, 2019

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Lady Wildcats win softball non-league opener, 4-1

The Wayland High School varsity softball team opened its season Wednesday afternoon with a 4-1 nonleague victory over Grand Rapids Covenant Christian. The Lady Wildcats collected seven hits and committed…

Editor March 28, 2019

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Zoe Antel signs letter to attend, compete at Aquinas

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…

Editor March 27, 2019

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Presley Hudson’s college career ends vs. MSU, 88-87

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.…

Editor March 23, 2019