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Martin boys’ hoops victory streak extended to 5 games

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Clayton Geerlings The Martin boys' varsity basketball team improved to 5-0 with a 59-39 victory at Saugatuck Friday night. The Clippers trailed 10-6 at the end of the first quarter and overtook the host team 24-21 at halftime. Hampering the visiting five was that Saugatuck went to the free throw...
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Clipper girls move to 3-0, but Lady Vikings still struggle

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There were no reports of scores for the Wayland girls' and Martin boys' high school basketball games Friday evening. Meanwhile, the Clipper girls pushed their overall season record to 3-0 with a 48-35 triumph at Saugatuck. They had beaten Coloma 46-40 and Lawrence 41-22 in their two previous outings. The...
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Vikings’ variety of weapons captures 4th straight win

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Sharpshooter Tyler Zomerlei Hopkins is off to its best boys' varsity basketball season in perhaps two decades, at least since the heady days of Tim Kisner. The Vikings claimed their fourth victory this season without a loss Friday evening in a bruising 64-49 decision over visiting Allendale. Two of their...
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Lady Wildcats’ unbeaten bowling streak halted

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The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team Wednesday absorbed its first defeat of the season, 21-9 to Zeeland. The boys' team also lost to Zeeland, 29-1. ""We knew we would have a close match today, but I felt really good going into the match as we had a very successful practice...
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Martin and Hopkins boys’ teams are still unbeaten

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Will no one stop the streaking Martin boys' basketball team? Coach Brad Moelker's Clippers Tuesday night cruised to their fourth consecutive victory on the hardcourt this season with a 53-33 decision over Zion Christian in Byron Center. It's the best start Martin has had in a long time. Hopkins is...
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Helderop scores 35, but Lady Vikings lose debut

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The Hopkins High School girls' varsity basketball team dropped its season opener 71-59 Tuesday, Dec. 4, to Tri-County Senior point guard Kennedy Helderop pumped in a career-high 35 points, including six three-point field goals and five free throws in six attempts at the free throw line. The Lady Vikings have...
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Lady Wildcats capture 3rd straight bowling victory

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The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team continued to amaze and excite with a 24-6 win over East Grand Rapids Monday. "I can't say how pleased I am to see the success of our very young team that features only one senior," said coach Mike Omness. The Lady Widcats lost the...
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Viking QB Nolan Smith may play at Indiana Wesleyan

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Hopkins High School senior quarterback Nolan Smith has been offered the opportunity to play next fall at Indiana Wesleyan University. Smith, who is listed as 6-4 and 205 pounds, was an all-state honorable mention selection after helping the Vikings fashion a 9-2 overall record and appear in the playoffs, besides...
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Wildcat boys claim 1st win this season on the lanes

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The Wayland boys' varsity bowing team posted its first dual match victory of the season in a 27-3 win Monday over O-K Gold Conference rival East Grand Rapids. "On top of all our teams bad luck this season, I have to admit I was more than a bit panicked today...
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Clipper boys rally to take 3rd straight; girls win debut

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Both Martin boys' and girls; basketball teams came up with Southwest Athletic Conference victories Friday night at Coloma. The Clipper boys staged a furious comeback to register a 61-58 victory and improve their season record overall to 3-0. The Lady Clippers took their season debut, 46-40, over the Comets. The...
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