Sports – Page 183

Clippers overcome 2nd period swoon to win opener

November 27, 2018

Cayden Curry tries to penetrate Bloomingdale's defense. Old-timers like to talk about the classic Boston Celtics fast break from half a century ago, with center Bill Russell snaring the rebound, hitting the outlet pass and then guards Bob Cousy, Bill Sharman and John Havlicek catching passes for layups. Those who...

Lacey James scoring in double figures at N. Illinois

November 26, 2018

Lacey James while he was a Wildcat standout. Lacey James, a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, is averaging 10.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for the Northern Illinois University basketball team this season. The Huskies, who play in the Mid-American Conference along with Western and Central Michigan, defeated...

Presley Hudson, CMU win Cavalier tourney trophy

November 25, 2018

Presley Hudson, shown in action here during CMU's only loss this season, to South Dakota State. The Central Michigan University women's basketball team won the Cavalier Classic Tournament over the Thanksgiving weekend at the University of Virginia. The Chippewas, now 5-1 for the season, defeated host Virginia, an NCAA tournament...

Boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons to begin Nov. 27

November 22, 2018

EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast erroneously reported Hopkins will play Lakeview Tuesday, 27. This area's boys' high school basketball season will get under way Tuesday, Nov. 27, when Martin is host to Southwest Athletic Conference rival Bloomingdale. The Hopkins boys' varsity debut will be Tuesday, Dec. 4, at home against Hamilton. The...

Smith, Haveman earn Mark Arnsman scholarships

November 18, 2018

The last two winners of the annual Mark Arnsman Memorial Scholarship award, Nolan Smith (left) and Ryan Haveman (right are shown here with Lee Dale (Pete) and Peggy Rose Arnsman. The Hopkins varsity football squad was honored at the conclusion of its 9-2 season that included the O-K Silver Conference...

Presley Hudson owns CMU assists, 3s career records

November 18, 2018

Presley Hudson, with CMU coach Sue Gueverra and her parents. Presley Hudson, a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, was honored Saturday for becoming central Michigan University's all-time leader in assists and three-point field goals. She was acclaimed in a ceremony before the Chippewas defeated Western Kentucky 108-90, a contest...

WHS to have 3 new varsity coaches for spring sports

November 16, 2018

Morgan Lee Wayland High School will have new girls' varsity soccer and girls' varsity tennis coached next spring, as well as new baseball coach Mike Huberty (see earlier story). Morgan Lee will guide the girls' soccer team, succeeding Ben Sleeman. She is a fifth grade teacher at Pine Street Elementary. She...

Miklusicak makes 2nd unit of all-MIAA football team

November 13, 2018

Mike Miklusicak Mike Miklusicak, a 2014 graduate of Wayland High School, has been named to the second unit of the all-MIAA football team. Miklusicak returned from a knee injury that sidelined him during the 2017 season to record 104 carries for 643 yards and five touchdowns during MIAA play. "A...

WHS grad Sydney Ritz 2nd team all-league volleyball

November 13, 2018

Sydney Ritz Wayland High School graduate Sydney Ritz has been recognized by the Crossroads League coaches for a second consecutive year by earning all-conference second team accolades. After a breakout sophomore campaign at Spring Arbor University, she posted an even better junior season at outside hitter. She notched career-highs in...

Nieuwkoop, Hudson return to Davenport hoops team

November 11, 2018

Zack Nieuwkoop Wayland High School graduates Avery Hudson and Zack Nieuwkoop have returned to play their sophomore years for the Davenport University basketball season. Neiuwkoop, a 6-8 center, appeared in 27 of the team's 28 games and started eight of them. He played 301 minutes, scored 105 points, snagged 51...

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