Sports – Page 191

Bryce Smith’s big night, big plays lift Hopkins, 37-35

September 7, 2018

Coach Cody Francis lends some advice to two unrelated Smiths, Bryce (center) and Nolan, both of whom had huge roles in a winning effort. It was a night Bryce Smith will never forget and it was the most satisfying victory for Hopkins in at least four years. The Vikings Friday...

Wildcats fall short only 5-3 against South Christian

September 6, 2018

The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team opened O-K Gold Conference dual match action this season Wednesday with a 5-3 loss to Grand Rapids South Christian. The Wildcats traditionally have had little success against South Christian, but this time came within one match of achieving a tie. Dillon Kelly improved his...

Wildcat netters tie Otsego 4-4 in nonleague match

September 5, 2018

The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team managed a 4-4 tie Tuesday afternoon against non-conference opponent Otsego. Emerging as winners for the Wildcats were Rory Bessinger at first singles, 6-4, 6-1; Colin Siefert at third singles, 6-2, 6-4; Triston Richards at fourth singles, 6-0, 6-1, and the third doubles team of...

Sydney Ritz co-MVP at collegiate volleyball tourney

September 3, 2018

Former Wayland High School standout Sydney Ritz was no named co-Most Valuable Player at the Siena Heights Volleyball Invitational. Ritz. a junior at Spring Arbor University, led the Cougars to an undefeated campaign over the weekend in Adrian and improve their overall season record to 8-2. Ritz finished the tournament with...

Wildcats blank Hastings in nonleague tennis contest

August 31, 2018

The Wayland varsity boys’ tennis team registered its first dual match victory of the season Wednesday with a 6-0 shutout decision over non-league opponent Hastings. The Wildcays also have had one tie this season in an invitational. Winning in straight sets were No. 1 singles Nick Adams, No. 2 singles...

Clippers win 13-8 to even even season grid record

August 31, 2018

The Martin varsity football team Thursday night evened its season record with a 13-8 victory over South County, a combined football team of two schools, Bridgman and New Buffalo. It was the first victory for new head coach Brad Blauvelt and the Clippers improved their season record at 1-1. Martin...

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Vikings drop offensive showcase to Olivet, 43-35

August 31, 2018

Colin Weber scored four touchdowns for Hopkins. Hopkins' varsity football team learned Thursday night it's going to have to work harder on defense. The Vikings dropped a 43-35 non-conference contest to Olivet and saw their overall season record fall to 1-1. They have yielded 73 points in their first two...

Wildcats win 38-36 offensive squeaker at Waverly

August 30, 2018

The Wayland varsity football team Thursday evening edged Lansing Waverly 38-36 in a non-conference encounter to run its overall season record to 2-0. The Wildcats were coming off a 20-0 shutout victory in their season opener a week ago. Wayland will open O-K Gold Conference play at 7 p.m. Friday...

Wildcat girls cop 1st C-C invitational championship

August 29, 2018

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team scored its first invitational victory of the season Wednesday by finishing first in their own tournament. The Lady Wildcats, who were runners-up in their other two invitationals earlier this month, won the seven-team competition with 34 points. Hamilton was second with 56 points, Allegan...

WHS boys’ tennis team manages tie, but loses 4

August 28, 2018

The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team is off to a rough start this season with four losses and a tie in dual match action last week. The Wildcats fell 6-2 to Spring Lake, 8-0 to Williamston and 7-1 to Zeeland East Wednesday, Aug. 22, in the Jenison Invitational. Nick Adams...

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